Description: New Dawson's Creek story that I have been working on. Its based before the shows high school graduation but post Joey and Pacey's break up at prom.

Disclaimer: I own nothing except the original story.

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Chapter #7

(Joey's pov)

" They came in this morning, both blood and urine among with a few other tests all came back positive. You are pregnant Miss Potter.", announces doctor Fields to my disbelief. I can't believe it. This is really happening. I'm going to be a mother whether I like it or not. What the hell am I supposed to do now? Pacey made it clear that he wants to keep this child. Even if he didn't, I know for a fact that I could never go through with…that procedure.

" Are you certain?", I ask though I already know the answer. My life is not going to be the same. I can't pretend that this isn't happening. What about Worthington? I'm supposed to be going there in the fall. Guess that is out of the question now. I can't exactly afford to go to college if I'm expecting. Dammit! This is just my luck. I have worked so hard the last four years and now everything I had hoped for is disappearing right before my eyes. Having a baby is a huge responsibility, one I'm far from prepared for. I have no clue how to raise a child. What kind of life can I give this child at the age of seventeen?

" These tests are very accurate, yes. Judging from the rest of your results, your blood pressure is a little high and currently so is your heart rate. This indicates stress which isn't good for the baby.", advises doctor Fields before handing me a glass of water. With a shaky hand, I raise the glass to my lips and quickly down its contents. Clearly my heart rate is up, that's because it is pounding like a damn jackhammer. Why the hell wouldn't it be? I just found out that I'm having a child!

" I have a lot going on and to top it off I just found out I'm pregnant, obviously I'm more than a little strained.", I exclaim with a frustrated sigh and shake of my head. Bessie is going to kill me. I'm not sure if I can face her right now. I don't have much of a choice though. Pacey isn't going to let me hide out at Doug's place forever. Oh God I feel like I am about to throw up. How is this not a really horrible dream? If it is why the hell can't I just wake up if it were?

" How far along is she doc?", ponders Pacey after a minute or so of silence. This is a good question, one I would like to know the answer to as well. Pacey and I broke up a month ago. The last time that we were…together was a week or so before prom. We used all the proper protection needed to be safe. What could have possibly gone wrong? If I conceived that night, I would be approximately a little of a month.

" She's about a month and a half along.", discloses doctor Fields before placing my medical chart aside. A month and a half, I have been pregnant for a month and a half and only found out now? If I had known would Pacey and I still be together? Would things be different between the two of us? He never would have ended things with me had he known I was carrying his child. When Pacey came to me last night and I confirmed what Bessie had told him, he was upset but adamant that he didn't want to terminate pregnancy if I were to be. He told me that no matter what he wasn't leaving my side. Pacey has been really great about all of this. I don't know why I was afraid to say anything to him. He would never leave me to raise our baby by myself.

(Pacey's pov)

" Bessie is going to kill me.", I hear Joey utter in disbelief beside me. Placing a protective arm around her, I pull her close to me. There is a chance that she is overreacting right now. I'm sure that Bessie will be a little bit upset, but I doubt she'll be all that un-understanding. How could she be? It was only a few years ago when Bess had alexander. Sure she wasn't as young as the both of us but that didn't make her anymore prepared to be a mother. Things are going to be rough but we'll make them work, we have to. I want nothing but the best for my kid and that is precisely what they're going to get.

" She'll understand Jo, sometimes these things just happen. Bess knows that you and I are both responsible and used protection whenever we were intimate. It isn't as though we planned for this to happen. Don't even for a second think you're in all of this alone either because you're not. I'm going to be beside you through everything. I'll come in and we will both face Bessie. I'm just as much responsible as you are after all.", I say in hopes of easing her concerns. Relieved when Joey offers me a worried smile, I give her hand a gentle squeeze once more. There we go, see? Was that so hard for her to do? I would never let Potter face Bessie by herself. I'm responsible for all of this too. Why should she face her sister alone for the consequence of both our actions?

Picking up her chart once more, doctor Fields hands Joey a few pamphlets," It is still early yet Miss Potter, you have a lot of options to consider."

Glimpsing over the various pamphlets, Joey places them aside," I'm aware of my options and honestly I'm not ready for a baby, but I also couldn't live with myself knowing I had an abortion."

" So that isn't something you would want to do?", acknowledges doctor Fields with a raised eyebrow in Joey's direction. While Joey was considering doing so the other day, I managed to talk her out of it. Sure, the fact that I'm going to be a father in a few short months is absolutely terrifying to me…but I could never ask Joey to do that. Besides, who knows? This could be kind of fun. I am really good with my nieces and nephews; let's not forget that Alexander loves when uncle Pacey helps babysit. So I'll have to clean up messes and change a few million diapers? I can do that no problem.

" Absolutely not. Like it or not we're both in this together, right Witter?", says Joey as she puts on her brave face. There she is! This is the Josephine Potter that I fell in love with, ready to tackle any obstacle that is in her way. Of course we are in this sis by side. I'm not bailing on Joey and my kid. It is like I told her last night, the little tike isn't even born yet and I'm already in love with him. I'm going to be the best father to this little guy or girl that I can be. This kid is going to grow up in a loving home, I can promise this much.

Smiling proudly down at Joey, I risk give her a light kiss," Of course we are Potter. You don't know how glad I am to hear you say that Joey."

Giving me a light slap on the back, doctor Fields hands Joey a bottle of prenatal pills," Congratulations you two make sure Joey takes this once a day and remember stress is bad for the baby. Too much can cause you to miscarriage. I'll need to see you in a few weeks for a checkup. This means that you have to take good care of her Pacey."

" I will, I promise doc.", I assure with a slowly going smirk. Believe it or not I'm actually happy for the first time in a long time. Josephine Potter is the mother of my child. What is there not to be excited about? I had always hoped one day that we would marry and start a family. So what if we're doing things a little backwards? At least we're not taking the easy road out and we're facing our minor setback head on like responsible adults.

" Thanks for everything Doctor Fields.", exclaims Joey with a relieve sigh. I notice the hints of a smile on her face. Huh, maybe Joey is finally warming up to the idea of becoming a mother. I'm glad; she is going to be great I just know it. I don't know about Joey, but I kind of can't wait to tell everyone the news. I'm certain they will all be more than a little shocked at first, but excited none the less. I'll bet just about anything that our baby is going to be just as beautiful as Joey or handsome as me.

" It is my pleasure. I will see the two of you in a few weeks, if you need anything don't hesitate to call me. Here is my card.", states doctor Fields before handing us a card with her office, cell and home phone numbers on it. Wow, she is truly amazing. This doctor is actually willing to help us through every step of the way until our child is born. This is sure to eliminate any remaining concerns or stress that Joey. I'm going to do whatever I have to make sure that she isn't stressed out. I don't want anything to happen to our baby. …..