A/N: Thanks for all the great reviews. Well, please read and review! Here's chapter 20!
When Gatomon woke up the next morning, she felt pretty good. She didn't feel too sick, she managed to spend some time with Palmon the day before, and they were going house shopping this afternoon. Hopefully Gazimon would show them some good ones. They had to be reasonable in terms of budget and practical. Patamon was still sleeping so she went to the kitchen, poured herself a glass of water, and sat on the couch. She pulled out her book and read for about a half an hour.
"Hi," Patamon scratched his head and yawned, coming into the living room.
"Morning. You seem tired," she said.
"I am. I can't believe you're up before me. How long have you been out here?"
"Half an hour or so."
"Oh," he said, "are you excited?"
"Yes. Do you think we'll find it today?" She asked.
"I don't know. Hopefully. It's not like we have all the time in the world. We're in sort of a rush."
"Yeah. Do you know what time we have to go?" She asked.
"Noon, and it's ten-thirty now, so we have time to chill out for a bit."
"Good. I want today to go as smooth as possible," she said, getting back to her book. Suddenly the ringing from the phone filled the room.
"Hello?" Patamon answered. "Oh hang on. Here Gatomon, it's Renamon."
"Hello?" Gatomon said, taking the phone from him.
"Hey, it's me. I need to ask you a favor," Renamon said.
"Okay..." She said, sounding skeptical.
"Can you watch Viximon today?"
"Renamon, you know Patamon and I have to go look at houses. I can't," she said.
"Please. I'm really busy."
"Why? What are you doing?"
"Nothing. Listen, just please," she asked, sounding in a rush.
"Have you asked any-"
"Gatomon, I've asked them all. I know you're busy, but you're my best friend. Please just do this for me. I'll never ask for anything from you," she said.
"It's not that, it's just why can't you tell me?" She asked.
"There's nothing to tell. Listen, I have to go. I'll drop her off in an hour? Great, thanks. Bye," Renamon said in one breath and hung up.
"Renamon? Renamon!" She sighed and put the phone back on the hook. She turned to Patamon, "There is something seriously going on with her."
"Really?" He said, in a sarcastic tone.
"Yes, and just so you know, we're watching Viximon today."
"What? We can't."
"I know."
"Well, did you tell her we were busy?" He asked.
"Yeah, but she didn't listen. She pretty much just made the plans herself."
"So, we have to take her with us?" He asked.
She nodded.
"I think I should have a little talk with Guilmon," he said.
"Maybe. I really want to find out what's going on with them."
"I told you, they're getting a divorce. It's kind of obvious."
"No, they're not. And how is it obvious? They've been so happy together. Oh no. Patamon, what if one of them has like cancer or something? And they have been going to the doctors and leaving Viximon with us."
"Possible," he said. "I'm still going with divorce."
"Ugh, but they can't get one. We wouldn't be perfect anymore."
"Well, we'll just have to see for ourselves now, won't we?" He said.
She stuck her tongue out him and went to their bedroom.
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An hour later, there was a knock at their door.
Patamon got up from the couch, "Want me to ask?"
"No, Patamon. Don't say anything," she said, looking up at him.
"Okay, I won't." He said, going to the door. When he opened it, Guilmon was there with Viximon in his arms.
"Hey, you guys," he waved at them, "thanks again. We appreciate it."
"Oh, no problem. It's okay, but what time are you planning on picking her up?" Patamon asked.
"How about, around six?"
"That's cool. All right," Patamon said, taking Viximon, "it's great seeing you again. Haven't hung out in a while," he said to Guilmon.
"Yeah, been busy... So, I'll see you later," he kissed Viximon's head and left.
"That was interesting," Gatomon said, putting her book down.
"Actually, he seemed normal."
"Whatever, let's go." She said.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, after we're done, I have to go pick up some stuff at the office."
"Okay. That's fine."
When they got to the first house, they saw Gazimon outside. The got out of the car. Patamon picked Viximon up out of the car seat and they met with him.
"Hi," they both shook his hand.
"Hello. How are you guys?" He asked.
"We're okay. Everything's a bit hectic, but we just want to pick out a house," Gatomon said.
"Perfect, because here we are at a house." They started walking up the walkway.
"It's three bedroom, two bathrooms, and garage. It definitely provides room for starting a family," he said. He showed them most of the house and then they went to another one. He showed them one with four bedrooms. They walked upstairs with spacious rooms.
"This would be perfect for her room," Gazimon said, referring to Viximon.
"Oh, no. She's not our daughter," she said, "we're watching her, but we are pregnant, so... this would be a good room for a baby."
"Yes, it would." He showed them the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and den. After they looked at five houses, they decided to call it a day.
"Thank you very much," Patamon shook Gazimon's hand.
"My pleasure."
"We will be in touch with you," she smiled, holding Viximon.
"Great, and I will be in touch with you about more houses going on the market."
"Thanks," they said goodbye and then they went home.
They plopped on the couch and rested. Gatomon put her head on his chest.
"So, what did you think?" She asked, letting out a breath.
"We saw some really good ones. They were all in our budget. I really liked the first one."
"Yeah, me too. The third one was nice. We could always use an extra bedroom," she giggled.
"Definitely. Oh, I can't wait to start our lives together," he smiled and rested his head on the back of the couch.
"We already did, but I know what you mean. We have so much ahead of us. I'm not sure we can handle it all."
"Together we can. Now, I don't know what I would do if you weren't here, though," he laughed, softly.
"Yeah, I wouldn't know what you would do either," she laughed.
"Haha, very funny. I could manage... barely."
"Exactly."
"I better get going to the office. It's five-thirty now," he said getting up.
"Okay," she kissed him lightly.
"Remember; tell me anything that happens with Renamon or Guilmon. Got it?"
"I will, I will," she sighed. "Patamon, do you know when I have to be put on bed rest?"
"That was random."
"Do you? I don't want to go. It's going to be so boring, and I feel fine. I'm not sick."
"We'll see. How about we call the doctor. We need to visit him again soon, anyway."
"Sounds good. Bye," she waved as he left. She shut the door and kneeled beside Viximon who was playing with some dolls.
"Do you know what's going on with your mommy and daddy?" She asked, knowing she really wouldn't know.
Viximon smiled and shook her head.
"I guess I'll find out soon, huh?" She got up and turned on the television. She thought about it. They really needed to hurry and find a place. I mean, she'll be put on bed rest really soon, and they have to get settled before the babies come. They have to paint a couple rooms for nurseries and put a lot of cribs together. Just then, there was a knock at the door. She got up and opened it. It was Renamon. She was dressed in sweats, and her tail was drooping. Her eyes looked dried.
"Hi, Gatomon," she said.
"Hey, come on in."
"No, that's okay. I'm just picking her up," she walked over to Viximon.
"But, I'm asking you to come in," Gatomon shut the door and pulled Renamon to the couch with her.
She stared at her in the eyes, "What's going on?"
"What do you mean?"
"Stop! I'm sick of you doing this! I know that there's something wrong. I don't know if it has to do with you and Guilmon, or Viximon, but I would really like it if you would tell me!"
Renamon put her head in her hands and cried, her body shaking. Gatomon put an arm around her. "What's wrong?"
"I guess I should tell you," she looked up and wiped away some tears. "You are my best friend."
"Okay. Does it have to do with Viximon?"
"No," she shook her head. "It's me and Guilmon."
Gatomon didn't say anything.
Renamon let out another sob, "We're getting a divorce."
Gatomon knew Patamon was going to be all 'I told you so.' "Why? What's wrong? You guys seem perfectly fine."
"Well, we're not. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but I haven't told anyone, except my parents and Terriermon. I didn't want to make it a big deal. I mean, what am I supposed to do with Viximon?" She cried some more.
Gatomon handed her a tissue, "I'm so sorry."
"And we've been going to therapy those times when you guys watched her the other day. Gatomon, we've tried everything. It's just not working out anymore. We're different people then we were in high school. Well, come to think about it, we were more different from each other than we are now."
"Some things work out for the best," she whispered and rubbed her back.
"Gabi, promise me that you will never take Patamon for granted. You guys are perfect and have the perfect life."
"No, we don't-"
"But you love each other more than anything. I would give anything to feel that way about Guilmon again," she hugged her and cried into her shoulder.
"It's going to be okay," she whispered and hugged her.
A/N: Well, there's chapter 20! What did you think? I know it's sad about Renamon and Guilmon. Many of you probably had already figured what was going on with them, though. Thanks for reading, and please review!
