Maureen should have been real ecstatic to hear that Joanne wanted her to come back home and stay. Where they could raise the baby together and be happy. But she just wasn't feeling it because all she could think about was moving into that new loft with Mark. Besides, they already signed the papers and they were packing up. She could honestly say that she didn't know what she should do.

Should she stay with Joanne? The woman she was in love with. The woman who fought to stay with her even though she knew of her flirtatious ways. Together they could live as a happy family with the baby that was growing within her womb. It was something that Maureen had thought about before she had her one night stand with Mark. Having a child with Joanne that would be their baby but it wasn't that simple anymore. This wasn't their child.

The child was Marks. So should she be with him? She did love him almost as much as she loved her 'girlfriend'. They had been together for a long time before she had met Joanne. He was always kind, caring and loving towards her. Always doing what she wanted and he always found time to help her when she needed him, even after they had broken up. He was reliable.

'Stop this.' Maureen thought to herself. 'This can't be about what is best for you anymore. Your going to be a mother for crying out loud.'

It had been the most grown up thought she had ever had in her life. It was scaring her but that thought was so true. She needed to stop thinking about herself and start thinking about what was going to be best for her child. This baby needed a father and that was Mark. Course, love was what was truly needed and both Joanne and herself could give her that. Right?

When she finally came to what she thought was the best decision for her baby, she shook her head lightly. "I'm sorry, Joanne." She said, stopping her folding of the cloths that were in her hands to turn and face the woman. "Mark and I already signed the papers. Besides, my baby needs a father in her life. And that's Mark."

Joanne was speechless when hearing Maureen confessed that she couldn't stay with her. That she wanted to go and live with Mark. To raise the baby with him and not her. She couldn't believe it. In the back of her mind she assumed that Maureen would want to stay together, so that they could raise this baby as a family. Course, she knew that Mark would have to be in the picture somewhere seeing he was the kid's biological father but she was willing to deal with all that.

Silence quickly filled the room. No one said anything else. What could really be said? Joanne just looked away, trying to grasp a hold on the situation. Her and Maureen had just officially broken up. She had chosen Mark over her.

Maureen sighed softly before turning her attention back to the remaining cloths and shoved them into the bag. Tying the end off before picking it up off the bed and making her way towards the other two suitcases by the door. It was somewhat difficult but was able to shuffle her way out the door with all her bags until she met up with Mimi in the front room.

Back at Mark and Roger's apartment, the boys had everything packed up and ready to go in record time. All they were doing now was sitting on the couch talking about how they couldn't wait for the baby to arrive as they waited for the girls to return with Maureen's things so that they could all go over to the new loft together. Unaware of what was going on at Joanne's place.

Both men were equally excited for this little one's arrival. Even though Roger was an uncle he was already planning things he could teach this boy. Music was the main thing on his mind. He couldn't wait to get a guitar into this kids hands so that they could play together. It was something that he could already see in his mind, him and a little boy sitting there playing while Mark filmed them on his camera.

"I wonder what's taking the girls so long." Mark said suddenly, breaking Roger's thoughts on his vision of the future.

"Are you kidding? Maureen's probably packing up two truck loads worth of things." He chuckled looking at his friend but his smile faded when seeing the worried expression on Mark's face. "Your worried she changed her mind?"

Roger and Mark were really good friends, so it wasn't a huge shocker when he was able to guess what was bothering him so much. He couldn't answer his friend, fearing if he voiced it out loud that somehow it would actually come true. So, he just nodded his head to confirm.

"Yeah." Roger sighed softly under his breath. He took in a deep breath as he tried to think of something that could help comfort Mark. "Don't worry. Maureen was really excited about moving into this place with you. And besides, Mimi is with her. She's coming back."

"I hope so."

"Your still in love with her, aren't you?"

Again, Mark wasn't surprised. Roger had always known how he felt about Maureen. Nothing could stop him from feeling what he felt for her. He loved her and he didn't want to love anyone else. He gave his friend another nod before speaking up.

"I just thought that with her being pregnant that this was our second chance. You know?" He said turning his body to face Roger.

"Mark, you can't get your hopes up. Maureen's always been her own person. She's wild and crazy." He says laughing some at the thought of Maureen and her personality. "You can't really tame that woman. But..because of the baby. It's possible that she could change. Besides, she needs to figure out what's going on with Joanne before thinking about having a relationship with you."

Mark nodded his head some and thought about what Roger just said. It was true, Maureen and Joanne hadn't really spoken since the announcement of the baby. He didn't like the fact that Joanne kinda held all the power. If she wanted Maureen then he knew that Maureen would take her back in an instant and he had already lost her to that woman once, he didn't want to lose the woman he loved and his baby.

Pulling him out of his thoughts was the sound of the front door being opened. He snapped his head over to see Mimi and Maureen moving inside with bags in their arms. A smile played on his lips when he realized that Roger had been right. They just took a while packing. He didn't have anything to worry about yet.

"What took you two so long?" Roger asked, getting himself up from the couch and walking over to his girlfriend and pulling her into his arms. Giving her a quick kiss before looking at her for an answer.

"Joanne came home." Maureen nonchalantly answered as she walked over to the couch and dropped down next to Mark who was just staring at her. Wanting her to say more about what had happened between the two.

"And?" Roger asked looking at Maureen then over to Mimi, wanting an answer almost as much as Roger, which was why he was asking the question.

"And nothing." She shrugged her shoulders.

"Nothing?" Mark inquired, raising one of his brows.

"Marky, nothing happened. We just talked. Then I kinda broke up with her."

Mark couldn't believe his ears. Had Maureen seriously just state that she had broke up with Joanne? 'Wait, what did she mean about 'kinda' broke up' he thought to himself before actually asking the question. "What do you mean by kinda broke up with her?"

"She wanted me to stay. And I didn't." She shrugged again before looking towards the kitchen. "I'm hungry. Do we have anything to eat?"

"I'll go check." Mimi smiled and walked towards the kitchen in search of some food for the woman who was feeding two mouths.

The look upon Mark's face was priceless. He had a small smile spreading across his lips. 'Maureen chose me over Joanne.' He said to himself. He just couldn't believe it. This almost felt like he was dreaming this but he knew he wasn't. Maureen had chose him! Maybe this was their second chance.

Chapter 5! Okay, I know this story is a bit boring but trust me I have some things up my sleeve to make the story more interesting. I'll be switching things up in the up coming chapters by moving the time lines up a bit. But nothing too dramatic. Just bumping it up a bit. Please review! I love to get info from my readers so that I know I'm doing a good job and I also love to get your take on the story and how you would like to see the story go. Chapter six will be coming soon!

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Special thanks to:

NARUSAKUFAN101: I'm really loving this story so far, it has a great dynamic, and that little twist at the end with Joanne wanting her to stay, Can't wait for the next chapter :D

BOHEMIAN ACTRESS: Dear Ashes2181, I have to say i love it! it so good so far! ooo I hope that Mark and Maureen get together because (no offenseitws ur story) Joanne kinda doesn't belong after Maureen already cheated on her... i know i would never forgive someone if they cheated on me then got prego w my ex. anyways I'm done with my rant and looking forward to a another chapter. Your FF Friend, Bohemian Actress.