I know most of you are wondering why Toni and why I have her in here and the first reason is because she has a purpose in this story and it had to be Toni. Second of all, I like picking characters we have seen before. Everyone knows who Toni is and for the part she will play, its easier because of who she is and because introducing a new character is pointless to describe and get to know because she isn't going to be in this story just to cause issues with B/D. Toni in my opinion was hard to hate, I mean she was pretty, sweet and Dylan was crazy about her. Yes I am a B/D fan but Brenda was gone and I would have rather had D/T together than K/D. I also agree with the fact that even though Dylan was in love with her, she also was written in the story as an exit strategy for Dylan. So now that that's out of the way. Don't be too mad at me. Enjoy!

Chapter 16 Moving Forward

"Can I get you anything to drink or anything?" Dylan said nervously.

"No Dylan, thank you." Cindy looked around the room, "I have never been here before. Nice place you got here."

Dylan looked around, "Yeah its ok, the only reason it's clean is because Bren has been here." Dylan smiled.

Cindy smiled back and looked down.

"Let me tell Brenda you are here." Dylan walked back into the bedroom. "Bren, your mom is here."

"Now?" Brenda popped up from the bed surprised. She threw on her clothes, taking a deep breath and headed to the living room taking Dylan's hand and dragging him with her.

"Mom…hi, is everything ok?" Brenda looked at her mother.

"I…just couldn't let you leave without talking to you."

Brenda looked at Dylan, and went over sitting next to her. They both sat quiet for a second before Brenda spoke first. "I'm sorry I let you down. I know you have always been supportive of me and Dylan, especially when dad was not and I can never truly tell you how thankful I am. I love Dylan mom." Brenda looked over at Dylan who was standing next to the couch, "And he loves me. I know this baby is a surprise and not planned but it doesn't mean we haven't gotten used to the idea."

"Brenda." Cindy stopped her, "I know, I don't question the love you two have for one another I just worry you guys are living in this la la land and once that baby comes you will realize it's a lot harder than it sounds. You guys are kids you should be having fun, hanging out with your friends, going to parties, not staying home taking care of a newborn."

Brenda looked down, "Mom…please, don't do this."

"Brenda, I am here for you regardless, for support, for babysitting, spoiling all the stuff I am suppose to do. Just promise me you guys have talked or will talk about the possibility of giving this baby to someone who is ready and wants it. You have only been together for a few years and you're not married."

Brenda looked down and then looked at Dylan, he looked like he was about to lose it but was holding back. He understood where she was coming from but there was no way that was going to happen. Also they didn't understand that Brenda and Dylan had 5 extra weeks to have the pregnancy settle where as her parents had only had a couple days. Brenda sat quiet not knowing exactly what to say

"Mrs. Walsh…we have talked about it, we found out we were having a baby over a month ago, I am going to be honest with you, we talked about abortion, we talked about marriage, we talked about adoption, we talk about everything. So even though I appreciate your concern and do agree with you to some extent, we have decided."

Brenda slowly nodded, "I know it's going to be hard mom, I am not stupid and maybe I didn't plan this path but this is the path I chose…we chose. We are in it together and maybe someday we will get married."

Cindy slowly smiled looking back and forth between them, "Alright…fair enough. If you guys have thought about everything, then there isn't anything else to discuss, I am here for you, you know that, I love you both."

"Thanks mom." Brenda leaned in and gave her mother a hug. "I love you too."

Cindy took a deep breath, "I am going to be a grandma. Oh that's scary." Brenda laughed slightly as Cindy joined in.

After visiting for an hour or so, Dylan and Brenda walked Cindy to the door. As Brenda closed the door she smiled at the thought that even though it was a shock of a lifetime they were showing their supportive side that no matter what mistakes Brenda had done in the past always came out eventually. Her parents were good parents and she hoped her and Dylan would be the same way.

"Well…I guess this trip out here wasn't a complete loss, my parents know, they are being supportive, we got to hang out with our friends, spend time at the beach." Brenda thought for a moment, "But I don't know about you but I am very ready to go home." Brenda made eyes with him as she sat on the couch.

"Yeah, I never thought in just 3 months or so I would think of New York as home but it just seems easier out there, no pressure, no one to bother us, we have each other and that's it." Dylan agreed sitting next to her on the couch. Brenda clicked the remote on the TV and started channel surfing.

Dylan began kissing her neck, feeling her up as Brenda watched the television, "Why don't we take over where we left off." Dylan managed to get out between kisses.

"Dylan." Brenda giggled as she tried to play a little hard to get.

"Come on." Dylan begged, he got up taking her hand in his and gently pulling her to the bedroom, "It's been long enough, no interruptions this time." The two disappeared into the bedroom as Dylan closed the door behind them. Brenda left the television on and a breaking news special report interrupted the program.

"Breaking news…it was just reported that Anthony Marchette was taking in to custody today for questioning for the murder of Jack McKay. Police have not confirmed if he is being charged for the crime. Jack McKay was killed last year and until now the police had no leads. McKay and Marchette were known to run in the same financial circles and both had apparent mob ties. Christy Green reports…."

**

Kelly cuddled into Brandon. After everyone had pretty much left the beach apartment, Brandon had stuck around for some much needed alone time.

"Brandon, do you think I'm pretty?" Kelly said nonchalantly as she laid her head on his bare chest.

Brandon looked down at her, "Of course I do, I think you're beautiful."

"No I mean, like pretty… pretty, like model material?" Kelly looked up with her blue eyes.

Brandon nodded, "Sure, of course, I think you're prettier than half those models I see in the magazines anyway. Where is this all coming from?"

"Yesterday at the beach, a woman approached Bren and I and wanted to put us in this new teen magazine. Brenda of course declined considering she was pregnant but I was thinking about calling her….I don't know at least see what she has to say. Do you think that's dumb?"

Brandon shook his head, "No, I think it's a good thing." Brandon embraced her lowering himself a little so he was facing her, "Just don't forget about me when you're famous and all those guys want to be near you."

Kelly giggled as Brandon tickled her slightly; "I'll try." laughed Kelly. Brandon moved his body on top of her kissing her intently and allowing his hands to explore Kelly's naked body once again.

"Oh Mr. Walsh, are you trying for round two?" Kelly leaned her head back giving him better access to kiss her down her neck.

"Uh huh, maybe I am going for round two." Brandon kissed her, "And round three…four…who counting." Brandon felt Kelly's legs wrap around his body and tighten causing him to get even more turned on.

Kelly giggled, "Four times? Don't say it if you don't mean it."

"Oh I mean it." Brandon rolled her over running his hands down her bare back as Kelly sat on top of him taking charge.

**

David nervously drove up to the Walsh house. This was going to be interesting, all the times David had really spent any time over this house was with Donna and rightfully so because Donna and Brenda were best friends. Now he was going to pick up Valerie and he hadn't really felt nervous until this moment. David looked up at the house and took a deep breath as he slowly got out of the car and started up the rather long driveway. Dylan turned his head toward the street as he heard Dylan's Porsche drive up the driveway with him and Brenda in tow.

"David?" Brenda said curiously as they pulled up next to him.

"Hey guys." David looked down uncomfortable.

"Are you looking for Brandon, because I thought he was at your house?" Brenda said getting out of the car.

David took a deep breath, "No actually I am here to pick up Val."

"Oh really." Dylan raised his eyebrows.

Brenda shot Dylan a look, "Oh." Brenda didn't have anything to say. Brenda held out her arm letting him lead the way. Brenda looked up at Dylan and whispered, "This is weird, right?"

"Oh Bren, leave the kid alone, let him get laid." Dylan seemed to be in a happy and playful mood because he himself had finally gotten some.

Brenda smiled, "Excuse me, just because he is going on a date with Val doesn't mean he is going to get laid." Brenda talked softly.

Dylan tilted his head sideways and gave Brenda a wicked smile.

Brenda laughed softly, "Ok you're probably right. Let's get in there, have dinner with my parents and tomorrow we will be on a plane to New York and away from this drama." Brenda shook her head, poor Donna she thought.

Dylan walked behind David and patted his back in a manly way, squeezing his shoulder, "Did you bring a condom?" Dylan joked.

"Dylan?! Oh my God." Brenda uncomfortably rubbed her face.

David bit the side of his lip to try not to laugh as Valerie opened up the front door.

"Hey David." Valerie said with a smile. David's eyes went up and down her body checking out the short tight black dress Valerie was wearing. She leaned in and kissed him gently on the cheek.

Dylan smiled and whispered to Brenda, "It's in the bag." Brenda playfully smacked him, "You are such a guy, why am I even surprised."

Valerie opened the door further allowing them to come in. Cindy walked into the foyer, "Hey David, you look nice…Valerie are you sure you and David don't want to join us?"

"Mom, David and Valerie are going on a date; they don't want to hang out with us."

Valerie smiled politely, "No thanks Mrs. Walsh we have plans for dinner and a movie, but thank you."

Cindy smiled and nodded heading back in the kitchen.

"Well you too have fun now, but not too much fun." Dylan joked as he wiggled his eyebrows.

Valerie gave Dylan a fake smile, "Why are you so chipper, I would have thought Brenda would have beat you up for pulling that shit with the surfer skank you randomly brought over to the apartment earlier."

Dylan took a deep breath getting upset. Brenda stepped in front of him as he began to step closer to her. "Hey, you two separate corners, Valerie have fun; I probably won't see you again before we leave tomorrow morning." Brenda hugged her tightly.

"Are you cool with this Bren?" Valerie did care about fitting in and she did know Brenda was close to Donna.

"Yeah, just be nice to Donna huh, it doesn't feel good losing or seeing the guy you like with someone else." Brenda gently rubbed her back before loosing her hug.

"Dylan…watch out for my friend here." Valerie tried to be nice to make up for her comment.

Dylan looked at her and then softened, "Will do, and watch yourself huh."

Valerie smiled and nodded, "Ready?" she looked lovingly at David.

"Yep." David hugged Brenda saying goodbye and giving Dylan a manly hug.

Brenda crossed her arms as they watched the two leave, "You know Valerie is right, I should have beat you up for that Toni thing." Brenda looked up irked.

Dylan took a deep breath, "I am going to kill Valerie." Dylan shook his head and walked into the kitchen to greet Mr. and Mrs. Walsh, leaving a hormonal Brenda with her thoughts.

**

Valerie looked over at David as he drove down San Vicente Boulevard. "Where are we going?"

"There is this place over by the beach that has the world's best fish tacos, do you like fish tacos?" David was nervous again.

"I probably will, I have never had a fish taco before."

"Ah it's a California thing." joked David. "Thanks for agreeing to come out with me. I know with the drama of the gang and Donna, I could see you wanting to stay away from me."

"No way, I wouldn't be able to do that."

David reached over pushing her hair back a little giving her a kind smile. Valerie had never met anyone so nice and straight. Back in Buffalo, everyone drank, smoked pot and did whatever else they could get their hands on. Now living her in Beverly Hills, this glamorous place and the group she had been trying so hard to get to accept her was not into anything.

David pulled into a beach front restaurant. He walked over opening the door for her and took her hand to lead her in.

David and Valerie sat at a table near the back with a great view of the moonlit ocean.

"This place is cool, I am still surprised that I have been here for a few months now and still there is so much of L.A. I haven't seen yet."

"Yeah…what's New York like? I have lived here my whole life, haven't really been many places, besides the occasional family vacation when I was younger but New York is somewhere I have always wanted to check out but haven't been yet."

"Buffalo? It's alright. It's better than Minnesota was, but at least there I had Brenda. It's pretty boring really. Not even close to as exciting this place is or could be."

"Brenda and Dylan seen to like living there it seems."

"Yeah but they live in the city, not the same at all."

"Ah I see." David looked at the menu, "What are you going to get?"

"Well…you are the boss tonight; whatever I should have you order it. I need to try me some of these famous fish tacos it seems." Valerie smiled and flirted.

David smiled back as the waiter came up to them.

Dinner went well, Valerie had really enjoyed the dinner, they had flirted, played footsie under the table and tried to get to know each other a little better.

David laced his fingers with hers, "I have a blanket in the car, do you want to walk down to the water?"

"Sure." Valerie said as she slowly caught his glance. How was she falling for this guy so quickly? He was so sweet, he listened to her and even though David had been having eye sex with her all night long, there was something different about him. It didn't seem like he only wanted one thing.

David spread out the blank as the two of them sat closely looking out into the water. There was silence between the two of them for a few moments.

"I like you David."

David looked down shyly with a smile, "I like you too….and I have a confession to make."

Valerie turned to face him, "What's that?" she said interested.

"This." David leaned in and kissed her hard on the lips, the kiss began rough like hours of sexual tension had been pinned up and was finally being released. Valerie softly let her tongue meet with his as he slowed down a little. David took his hand and placed it gently behind her head lowering her to the ground. They broke from the kiss and David looked down into her eyes. Valerie gave him a tight smile as she went in again and began kissing him again, he began kissing down her neck and letting his hand slowly follow up the outside of her thigh. This was usually where Donna would stop him. David continued waiting for her to stop him but she didn't. Instead he moved his hand from the outside of her thigh to the inside.

HEHEHEHE, I know I am evil. I guess you all want to know if David is going to FINALLY lose his virginity. Well I guess you're all going to have to review and then maybe I will post the next part I have almost done already, if I am feeling nice :-) j/k tell me what you are thinking.