A/N: Hey! Thanks to all those who read. I just wanted to let you know that there are four chapters left until I get to write. Sooooooooo… here's chapter 8.

Chapter 8-Unexpected News

Days passed by and soon, it had entered into October 25th, officially two weeks that Shawn and Maria have been dating. It hadn't been any arguing at all, it was just warm, friendly conversations with kisses, hugs and cuddles. It was way more enjoyable than Maria's previous relationship. Shawn treated her like a queen, and Maria was glad. But it just wasn't right.

It still wasn't the same.

John's presence seemed to have been around her more often than usual, and it made her crazy. Every time she was around with Shawn, she seemed to replace him with John, and picture him shirtless on the couch watching T.V, arms and legs stretched out with her resting against his chest, cuddled next to him. She could feel his hands touching her, rubbing her and she could feel his lips kiss hers.

Did she miss him?

Yes. She missed him still, even though she had denied it.

Did she want him back?

She didn't know. But she knew that she had been feeling funny lately, and it happened after she broke up with him. She's been feeling on and off sick, and she didn't know why. Sometimes she reached the point where she wanted to throw up, most of the time actually doing it. She had gone through a slight anorexic period after the breakup and thought that was the problem. But now, she was feeling pretty sick, and she had to lie on the couch with a hot, wet towel on her forehead and a fuzzy, white thermal blanket wrapped around her in the hotel while Shawn watched after her. Right now, he was out getting some Chinese Food for her increase of appetite. They had to leave the next day.

I wish he'd come back Maria thought miserably with a sniff, clicking the remote repeatedly for something good on. Finally she came across a little kid yelling at his mom, hitting her and cussing. Super Nanny was on.

This kept her amusement long enough before the door slowly came open and Shawn entered, a large brown bag in his arms as he headed for the table. "Shawn..." Maria whined, poking out her lower lip. She loved playing an attention craving 6-year-old girl.

"What's wrong my love?" He said sweetly back, coming over to sit on the edge of the couch. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek, running a hand through her red locks, and then briefly across her back. Maria closed her eyes and smiled; she loved getting back rubs. "Are you feeling better?"

Maria shook her head. "I'm starving though." She sat up, preparing to get her food when Shawn stopped her. "You're sick, honey. Stay down."

"Shawn..." Maria tried to object, but Shawn gave her a very fatherly look, and giggling, she laid back down. "You're so sweet."

"I know," Shawn teased as he kissed her forehead and went to fix her food.

Maria stared after him and jokingly added, "Nice butt."

"Thanks," He said, and he started to pantomime a model strutting the catwalk, making his butt extra noticeable as he did so. Maria giggled again, which set of a sneeze and a series of coughs.

"Which do you prefer, Dayquil or Theraflu?" Shawn asked as he prepared her plate.

"Neither," Maria groaned as she put her head in the pillow. "Aww, Shawn, I feel like shit."

"At least you don't look like it," Shawn said with a small wink. Maria grinned. She loved Shawn's attempts to make her feel better. She continued to watch the hell-raising kids on T.V until her Red Razr started to ring next to her head, and DeGeneration X's theme song filled the air. She ignored Shawn's laugh as she flipped it open.

"Yes?" She said weakly. She had just hung up from Trish's worry rant a few minutes before.

"Maria?"

"John?" she asked in surprise. That was definitely one voice she didn't expect herself. "W-who gave you my number?"

"Trish," John replied with a sigh. "I told her I wanted to call and wish you get well." He was sitting on the recliner in his room, impervious to all the clothes and junk scattered around him.

"Thanks," Maria said with a sniff. "I'm not doing so well. Say thanks to Trish, passing her viruses..."

John laughed, crossing his feet. "Yeah, I can see her freaking out now...Maria, I'm so sorry that you're sick! if you die it's totally my fault..."

Maria giggled. "That's your best impersonation yet."

John chuckled himself. "Well, I hope you feel better. Sorry to brag, but I'm feelin' just peachy relaxin' here..." Wishing that you'd be lying next to me he thought miserably. "Thanks for tellin' me about Trish, I ain't goin' to her anytime soon."

Maria smiled. "What's up with you and Mickie?"

John sighed heavily. "Over the time we broke up, she's been begging' to get back with me. I'm not gettin' back with her. After all the things she's done, and she crossed the line when she hurt you like she did. There's no way I'm gettin' with a girl that hurts my friends like that."

Maria was slightly touched. He still cared strongly for her. Like he always did. "That's nice to hear you still care."

"Of course I do," John said, "You were, and are, my world."

Maria smiled. "You're my world too."

Shawn looked over at her suspiciously, frowning. He couldn't help but feel a pang of jealously flood through him. Maria glanced up at him and blew him a kiss. Shawn smiled at her, instantly feeling immature for feeling like he did. He knew that he could trust her; she wouldn't go back to him.

At least, he hoped not.

"Well, thanks for calling me John," Maria continued, "I really appreciate it. I'm about to eat some Chinese, so, I'll talk to you later, okay?"

"Alright, be safe okay?" John told her.

"I will. Bye." She flipped her phone and tossed it in front of her, sitting up and feeling a rush going through her stomach. She sat there, frozen, knowing what was going to happen next. Clamping a hand over her mouth, she jumped up and rushed into the bathroom.

Shawn opened his mouth to ask her what was wrong but the sound of vomit and coughing answered his question. He waited until she was done first before he came to her aid. She stumbled out the bathroom, looking extremely pale.

"Shawn..." she moaned."I feel so weak..."

"Lay down, babe..." Shawn went to her, but she stopped him.

"I'm fine," she said weakly. She started to rock back and forth on her feet, looking even paler than before. "I'm..." she never finished, because all at once, she fell forward to the floor, fainting from weakness.

"Maria!" Shawn dashed over to the girl and flipped her to her back. "Maria..." he shook her slightly, and she didn't move. It was then, that confirmed his suspicions on her sickness and he knew what was wrong with her.

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The next time Maria opened her eyes, she saw Shawn sitting next to her in a chair, staring into his lap. "Shawn..." she whispered.

He looked at her and relief showed over his face as he leaned over and kissed her cheek. "Maria...are you okay?"

"Yes," Maria said to him hoarsely. The immense throwing up she did a while back took a toll on her voice. "I don't know what came over me...I just felt so weak, and then I blacked out."

Shawn suddenly looked nervous, and sat back in the chair. Maria looked back at him. "Shawn? are you okay?"

Shawn sighed, and looked over at the wall. "Maria, I think I know what's been going on with you lately."

"What?" Maria stared at him.

Before he could answer, a tall-brown haired woman came into the room, smiling at them. "Good afternoon! Mr. Michaels, I've run the tests you asked for, and I have the results."

"Is it what I thought?" Shawn asked her nervously. Maria looked between the two, confused.

The nurse looked at him and with a grim smile, she nodded. "I'm afraid you're right."

Shawn stared at the nurse then looked over at Maria in disbelief.

"As being the one tested on without notice, may I be informed what's going on?" Maria asked, looking between the two.

"I've asked the nurse to test and see..." he took a deep breath."to see if you were pregnant."

Maria's mouth dropped open. "But Shawn...we haven't..." she stared at him. He looked away from her. She gasped in horror.

She was two months pregnant with John's baby.

I thank all the people who read so far. I appreciate that you're sticking with me. Only four more chapters! Then I get a go at this story…. WOOO GO JACKIE!!