I know I just updated this fic a couple days ago, but, oh, well

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On I go...

Kat gripped her phone tightly and closed her eyes. She wasn't surprised in the least that her best friend wasn't responding. She could just see Tanya's expression right now. Kat almost laughed out loud at the mental image. But humor needed to be put on the backburner right now. She opened her eyes again and stared at her nightstand. She really wanted Tanya to say something- anything- but, at the same time, she wasn't exactly in a huge rush. It finally came after what seemed like a quarter of a century... .

"Kat?"

"Yeah?" Kat said.

"Did you just say Rocky was the father or are my ears playing a few tricks on me?" Tanya asked.

"No tricks, Tan. Rocky's definitely the father. We... a couple months ago, we slept together," Kat said.

"But- who- what did- how did it even- huh?" Tanya said incredulously.

Kat couldn't help laughing this time. "I know. It kinda blew us away, too. It happened the night after my breakup with Brian. I saw Rocky in a cafe in Stone Canyon and we started talking. Then, we ended up at his apartment and... oh. This sounds like something on TV." She groaned and shook her head. "Anyway, I started crying about Brian and Rocky just held me. Next thing I know, we're just looking and grinning at each other. We kissed and it left us wanting more. So... you know the rest."

"Whoa. Just... whoa. Girl, this is... whoa. I don't even really know what to say," Tanya said.

Kat sighed. "We weren't thinking of the consequences, only each other. And here I am... pregnant with my friend's child."

"Well, it's gonna blow Rocky's mind, but, you know he's not gonna turn his back on you," Tanya said.

"I know," Kat said softly. They fell silent for a few moments. Then, she spoke up again. "Tanya, could you not tell Adam yet? I don't want anybody else to know until after I tell Rocky- which I may as well do as soon as possible."

"These lips are sealed, Zeo One," her friend said- causing her to smile.

"Thanks," Kat said gratefully.

"No problem. But, while we're on the subject of Rocky, he came over today- with Cait. Tommy and Trish came, too. Anyway, you'll never believe what Lady Tongue Everlasting said," Tanya said.

"What?" Kat asked, laughing at Tanya's nickname for Cait. It definitely fit!

"She thinks they should be roommates," Tanya said. Kat's eyebrows shot up. "Rocky's against it- completely. But she's not havin' it. She thinks we all agree that it makes sense for them to live together and told Rocky she'd give him a few days to think it over."

"Cait gives "pushy" a whole new meaning. I hope Rocky sticks to his guns. Nobody can take that woman a daily basis," Kat said, shaking her head. "Rocky'd end up trying to kill himself."

"No doubt," Tanya said with a laugh.

The two women chatted for a few minutes longer, then, said their goodbyes. Kat took a deep breath and stared at the phone in her hand. Should she just call Rocky right now? That was probably the best idea. And at least it'd get his mind off of Cait. Besides, the sooner, the better. She nodded, took another deep breath and dialed his phone number.

"Hello?" came his voice after a few rings.

"Hey, Rocky. It's me," she said, her heart rate picking up a little.

"Hey, Kat. What's up?" he asked lightly.

"Well, I really need to talk to you and it's not something that should be done over the phone, so, I'll come over if-" she was saying.

"No, it's cool. I'll come to you," he said. "Is anything wrong?"

"Not exactly," she said.

"Oh. Well, I'll be over soon. Do you need me to pick up anything? Have you eaten?" he asked.

She smiled at his sweetness. "Thanks, but, you don't have to get anything. I'll fix myself something later."

"Well, I'll be there as soon as I can, then," he said. They exchanged goodbyes.

Kat heard knocking at her door a short while later and she headed up to it. She swallowed hard, then, unlocked and opened it. Rocky grinned at her. She noticed he was holding a bag.

"Come on in," she said, stepping aside. "What's that?"

"I know you said I didn't have to get you anything, but, I did anyway," he said with a shrug. "It's Chinese."

Kat laughed and took the bag. "Actually, I'm glad you did because there's nothing in my fridge that I want," she admitted- causing him to laugh. "Thanks, Rocky. This was really sweet of you." He just shrugged again and smiled. She gestured towards the couch. "Well, let's sit down. Why didn't you get yourself anything?"

"Oh, I'm not hungry," he said as they sat down. Then, he blinked. "Who just said that?" They both laughed. "So... what's up?" he asked her.

Kat sat the bag on the coffee table, then, sat up straighter. "All right. Rocky, remember when we were... together?" Okay, she knew he did. But she couldn't think of any other way to start for some reason.

"Too hard to forget," he said- causing her to blush a little.

"Well... what happened that night didn't end that night," she said.

"What do you mean?" he asked, frowning a little.

And here it came. "I mean... I'm pregnant." His jaw dropped. "I'd been feeling kinda rotten, so, I went to the doctor's today and was told that I'm nine weeks pregnant."

Rocky just gaped at her, unable to help himself. Pregnant. Pregnant. Okay, he was shocked, but, he wasn't surprised. At all. Wow... . He slid his gaze over to the coffee table. Pregnant. They'd conceived a child together. Him and Kat? She was pregnant with his child. Like right now! He could feel her eyes on him and just knew she was a little wary about his reaction. He looked at her again.

"I, um, don't really know what to say," he said slowly.

"Understandable," she said. "But, Rocky, even though I wasn't expecting parenthood right now, I wanna keep it."

"Kat, you know I'd never ask you to give it up. Besides, I wasn't expecting parenthood, either. But the idea of being a dad- even though I just found out about it- is pretty exciting, ya know?" he said as the shock began wearing off slowly but surely.

She smiled and nodded. "I know what you mean. I like the idea of being a mom- even though it means changes. Like getting another job for example. I have no idea what-"

"Don't even worry about that. You'll find something 'cause you're qualified for more than you think, Kat. You'd be fantastic at a lotta things. And I'm gonna be there every step of the way. You're gonna be fine," he assured her. He thought of something else, then, and opened his mouth to speak. "I- no, no, never mind."

"What is it?" she asked.

"I was thinking that- well, since we- it'd make things easier. But I don't know if you'd go for it. I just wanna help however I can..." his voice trailed off.

"Rocky, it's okay. You can tell me," she said.

He took a deep breath, then, looked into her eyes. "Marry me."