AN: Jen wrote the beginning of the chapter (THANK YOU!) because she just knows how to write out what I want even when I can't figure it out myself. That's how awesome she is. So, once you finish reading this (and reviewing of course) go check out her awesome stories under the penname of SVUlover. Oh, and mileyandoliver made the suggestion for the part after that. Read her stories too!
Chapter 16
Miley and Lily both looked at the paper. "Wow." Lily says.
Miley nodded, unable to speak.
"You ok, Miley?" The doctor asked.
"Yea." Miley said. "Just...a bit of a shock. That's all. We'll go now, thank you doctor." Miley and Lily both stood and left, and Miley let Lily drive, still too much in shock.
They drove back to the Truscott's house in silence, Miley deep in thought. I can't believe it...
It's false...the test isn't right...But as much as she tried to convince herself...she knew the test wan't false. He really was the father.
Lily decided to stop at a park, and she parked. She got out, and Miley followed in a daze, and the two friends sat on a bench.
Miley held the results in her lap, staring down at them.
Finally, Lily spoke. "I can't believe it." She stated.
"Me either, Lily." Miley whispered. "I...I know I was drunk...but...why would...I...Why would I have sex with him?"
"How am I supposed to answer that?" Lily asked.
"I don't know. Gosh, Lils what am I supposed to do? This'll ruin his life." Miley moaned, laying her head on Lily's shoulder. "I can't do that to him."
"Well what else can you do?" Lily asks. "He deserves to know, Miles."
"Lily I know he does." Miley says. "But I can't do that to him, Lily. I can't. And...the other was so supportive already.." She said deep in thought.
Lily's eyes widened at Miley's words. "Miley! You...you're going to tell him it's his baby, when it really isn't?"
"Lily I know you think I'm probably horrible, but it's the best thing. I'll tell them eventually, I promise. Promise me you'll keep it a secret for me. Please." She begged.
Lily thought for a moment. "Fine, Miley. I will keep it a secret...until the baby is six months old. You have till then to tell them the truth. That is how long I will keep the secret before I tell them if you don't" Lily said.
Miley nodded and hugged her friend. "Thank you. I promise. Before the baby is six months old." When Miley and Lily walked in to the house finally, Heather, Jackson, Logan and Oliver where waiting.
Logan spoke first. "Am I the father?" He asked quickly.
Miley took a deep breath, and ignored the folder poking at her through her purse. She looked at him and said, "Yes, Logan. You are the father."
No one noticed as someone's eyes widened in shock.
Logan was silent for a moment before he nodded, and hugged Miley. "I'll be there for you..." He promised.
Miley listened as he promised his mother he'd take responsibility, and how he promised her he'd be there for her, guilt eating at her the whole time.
It wasn't until that night, when she was alone in her room that she sat on her bed, and looked down at the folder once again, tears softly falling from her eyes, angry at herself.
She looked at the paper for the twentieth time that day through foggy eyes.
Malibu Hospital Lab
Amniocentesis Results
Patient: Stewart, Miley Rae
Patient ID: 8457
Genetic Disorders: Negative
Down Syndrome: Negative
Paternity Test Results: father is Oliver Oscar Oken
It took a cup of Hot Cocoa to get her to sleep that night, so when she finally did, she had a night full dreams. They varied from circuses, to beaches, to ping pong, to pole vaulting, and to normal everyday activities. But the one that was most important, and stuck with her the most, involved her dad.
Miley shakes 'awake' on the couch in her living room. The doors open behind her, letting in the warm Malibu breeze, as well as a very welcome visitor- Robby Ray Stewart. He floats in, dressed in a toga-like white outfit and sits down next to Miley on the couch, resting his left hand on her right knee.
"Hey Bud, we need to talk." She limply nodded. "I heard what you said when you talked to me in the hospital. And I want you to know that I completely and one hundred percent forgive you. I feel terrible about how I treated you, and I know that if I would have lived longer, we would have made up relatively soon because I love you, Miley, and nothing could ever change that. I still think that it was foolish to get yourself in this predicament, but I never could stop loving you, even now, I'm always in your heart. Just remember that."
"Thanks, daddy." She replied, hugging him.
"Oh, and Miley, Oliver deserves to know the truth. So does Logan. It isn't fair to lead them both on in this tangled lie you've weaved."
"I know daddy. You're right. I just like it like this. That's all."
"I know sweetie, but not everything is as simple as putting on a wig and pretending to be someone else."
She giggled and nodded, just happy to have a final good-bye to her father that ended all too soon as Lilly came bouncing into the room and waking her up for breakfast.
Finally it was Friday, and after a long week of school, everyone gathered at Rico's for smoothies served by Jackson. Sitting Oliver, Lilly, Miley, Logan on the stools in front of Jackson, Oliver turned to his right and said, "So, you two are having a baby together, huh?"
Miley's POV
Oliver's tone sounded sarcastic, but I answered "yes" and held Logan's hand, causing Jackson to gag and Lilly to giggle. His shift ended right then, so he said, "Come on, Lilly. Let's get away from this love-fest and grabbed her hand, skipping away. We all laughed at their "sillyness", but that's what made Lilly, Lilly and made Jackson, Jackson. And that's what I missed most about being away from them. Sitting back, leaning against the tabletop of the shack, I smiled, watching Jackson tag Lilly, her catch him near the water, and him throw her in, cannon-balling in after her.
I looked to Oliver, who suddenly looked really angry, and then I looked at Logan, who was gazing at me. I have no idea what's happening in Oliver's head, but something is definitely going on. I must have been thinking about it for longer than I realized because the next thing I knew, Jackson was waving his hand in front of my face saying that he and Lilly are leaving, and Oliver's coming- am I? I nodded limply, and reached for Logan's outstretched hand to help me up. We walked back to Lilly's house, and her mom had dinner ready for us. I fell asleep afterwards, as we watched television, but I found myself in my bed, dressed in my pajamas when I woke up on Saturday morning. I found a note next to my bed from Logan:
Morning, Miley:
I carried you up and changed your clothes last night. I hope you don't mind, but I figured that since it's my baby, it wouldn't matter, if you know what I mean. ;) You're beautiful. See you soon.
Love,
Logan
How sweet. I thought as I got up and took a shower, getting changed, brushing my teeth and doing my hair before leaving my room and running into Logan on my way out the door.
"Good Morning, Miles." He greeted.
"Morning." I responded.
"Get my note?" He winked, and I laughed.
"Yes, thank you."
"I wasn't lying- you are beautiful." He stated, as he pulled me in for an intense kiss that left me knowing he wanted more.
We went downstairs and found Oliver sitting with Lilly and Jackson in the living room, watching TV. Spotting Logan and me, and our intertwined hands, Oliver rolled his eyes and clenched his fists. Seriously, what is his problem?
Oh. My. Gosh. Does he know? No. That's not possible. Lilly swore she wouldn't tell. But, did he find the envelope? Or worse- did Logan find it when he carried me to my room and tell Oliver the truth? Do they both know? Is Logan just pretending to be the father, now that he knows, just like I'm pretending he is? Is Oliver mad because I didn't tell him? Did he know before Logan told him? Am I just jumping to conclusions? Yeah, that's it. Nobody knows anything. I'm just overreacting. Oliver's probably just still in shock that I'm really having a baby, just like I am. Everything will turn out okay. I hope.
AN: Thanks for reading. Hope you liked this chapter. Another thanks to SVUlover for her writng, ideas, and beta help, and mileyandoliver for her idea.
So, you know the father now. Surprised? Relieved? Saw it coming? Upset? I'd love to know what your opinion is. And I'd love to know what you think about the way things have turned. I was thinking about skipping ahead a couple months. What do you think? If not, I'll need ideas. Thanks!!
Please Review! It'll motivate me to update next weekend.
And don't forget to watch Zoey 101 tonight at 8. QUOGAN! Finally! After shipping them for three years, it's become canon, so I'm crossing my fingers for the same luck with lackson.
