A/N: Finally, I've updated chapter fifty-four of Dear Prudence! Hallelujah! Hare Krishna! Alhamdullilah! Hahah! Sorry it took me so long to update this favorite fanfic of mine. I was having a writer's block for this story, but ideas kept on coming for my other story Who Knows How Long I've Loved You? Finally, finally, finally! I don't know why I'm really excited about this. I'll shut up, now, and let you read. Have fun! :D

John's POV

"Oh, dear God, I'm pregnant," she said softly.

That wasn't really what I thought she would say. Maybe she was just exaggerating. Maybe she only felt like barfing.

I managed a smile, and a laugh. "Maybe, you're just exaggerating, Pru," I said kindly.

She shook her head, and pushed her hair behind her ear. "No, I'm not exaggerating, John," she said with a sigh. "I…I was supposed to have my…my period yesterday, but…I didn't. I am pregnant, John."

"Would you like to go to the doctor first, Pru?" I asked. "To make sure you really are pregnant?"

She shrugged both of her shoulders. "Sure, why not?" she said. "Can you…can you arrange an appointment for tomorrow morning? I…I think I'm going to have a rest."

"Okay." I said.

I helped her stand up, and walked her to the bed. She lied down on it, and immediately closed both of her eyes.

"Would you like to drink tea or just water?" I asked her.

"Tea would be nice," she answered, with both of her eyes still closed.

I walked out of the room silently, and walked to the kitchen to make tea for Prudence. I thought about what it would be like when she's pregnant, and studying in college as I made her tea. How hard it would be for her to concentrate while our offspring is kicking during the later months. I was worried about her. I didn't want her future to be ruined because of the baby.

I came back to the room bringing her tea. Both of her hands were resting on her stomach. Her face was pale, and she was sweating.

"Here's your tea, my dear," I said as I walked to her.

She opened her eyes, and smiled at me. "Thank you, John," she thanked me as she sat upright on the bed, and taking the tea from me.

I sat on the bed with her, and I looked at her lovingly. She couldn't be pregnant. Maybe she missed her period and barfed, because she's tired or stressed after all the exams she did, and graduating.

I patted her lap, and gave her a smile. "I'll call the doctor, okay?" I said.

She nodded her head. "Okay."

I walked out of the room, and I was forced to call Cynthia, because she was the one I used to marry, and she had been in labor.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hi, Cyn, it's…it's John," I said, and ran my fingers through my hair.

"Is something wrong, John?" she asked.

"No, nothing's wrong," I said, raising my head. "I just need your help, that's it."

"With what?"

"About pregnancy," I said, and closed both of my eyes. "I…did it with Prudence without protection, and…I think she might be pregnant."

She paused. "Well, why don't you call the doctor? I'm sure, he'll know if she's pregnant or not," she said.

"Yeah, the thing is…I don't have his number," I said. "Do you have it?"

She said yes, and gave me her doctor's number. I said thanks to her, and before I hung up she told me Julian missed me so much and always asking where I am.

"Tell Julian, daddy misses him, too," I said. "And also tell him that daddy will always be in his heart. You and Julian can visit tomorrow."

I heard Cynthia gasping. "Oh, John…" she sighed. "What time should we be there?"

"By lunch," I said. "So we can have lunch together. You, me, Julian, and Prudence. One big family."

I could feel she's smiling through the telephone, and that made me smile, as well. "Okay, John," she said. "We'll see you tomorrow."

"Bye, Cyn." I said, and hung up.

That felt good—talking to Cyn, again. She sounded very well, having no troubles being a single parent, and all.

After pausing for a moment, I telephoned the doctor. I made an appointment with him tomorrow morning at seven o'clock. He asked me if Cynthia was pregnant again, but I said no.

"It's my new girlfriend, Doc," I said. "She thinks she might be pregnant."

"Okay, then. Come by to my office at seven. We're going to do some tests first," he said.

"Okay. Thanks, Doc."

"You're welcome, Mr. Lennon."

And then I hung up. I walked back to the room, and saw Prudence was asleep on the bed. I looked at her, and hoped that she wasn't pregnant. She's too young to be pregnant—even though she's now eighteen years old. And I don't want her family to think that she's a disgrace to them. Let's hope she's not pregnant.

Prudence's POV

The next morning, John took me to the doctor quite early in the morning. John had to go in a disguise, or else the press would ask ridiculous questions.

There weren't many people in the doctor's office, and we were the first one to meet the doctor. The doctor's name is Doctor Jones. He's around his forties, and he's a really wonderful person. I had a few tests first, and then he told me to come back the next week. He told me that I might be stressed or tired after my final exam and everything. Or I could be really pregnant. But we would find out about it next week. Hopefully, I'm not pregnant. Please, God.

Along the way back to John's flat, John told me Cynthia and Julian are coming to his house to visit for lunch. I couldn't wait for them to come! But there was one problem…I couldn't cook. John told me not to worry for he could cook.

The doorbell rang, and I opened the door to greet Cynthia standing while carrying Julian. I put on my widest grin, and hugged Cynthia in a friendly manner.

"Oh, hello, Cynthia!" I greeted as I hugged her.

"Hello, Prudence," she greeted me back, and I let go off her. "How are you?"

"Very fine, thank you," I said with a smile, and greeted little Julian. His cheeks looked really rosy, and his eyes were twinkling as I greeted him.

Cynthia and Julian came in to John's flat, and we gathered in the dining room to eat lunch. We spoke to each other kindly and with a friendly manner as if…nothing had ever happened between us. Cynthia and John's divorce, Cynthia fighting with me last March—everything! We spoke like a one big happy family! And I was very relieved of it. We didn't bring up the gloomy memories we had, such as the things I mentioned earlier.

I played with Julian in the living room while John and Cynthia were discussing of a few things in the kitchen. Julian was playing with his toy car, and being adorable at the same time. I wondered if my child would be as adorable as Julian. Well, who knows?

And then Cynthia came to the living room, and sat down on the floor next to me. She giggled with me when Julian fell on the floor, and tried to stand up.

"Isn't Julian adorable?" Cynthia asked as she helped Julian stand.

"Yes, he is," I said with a goofy smile.

"So…Prudence," she said, looking at me, "John told me this morning that you think you're pregnant?"

I could feel my cheeks turning pink. I nodded my head slowly.

"Did he use contraception while he was…doing you?" she asked, and I shook my head slowly. "What did the doctor say?"

"We ran a few tests, and he told me to come back the same day next week," I said.

"Do you feel sick this morning?" she asked.

"Sort of."

"Did you barf this morning?" she asked.

"I felt like barfing, but I didn't," I said, and saw that look on her face. I sighed, and rubbed my forehead. "I'm pregnant, aren't I?"

She patted my shoulder kindly. "I don't know, Pru," she said. "We'll find out next week, won't we?"

"Yes, we will," I said. "I just hope I'm not pregnant. What if I do get pregnant? How will my family react to that? What will my condition be during college? What…what if I fail college?" And then I started crying. "And then John would blame himself for not using protection. Oh! my life is ruined!"

She patted him comfortingly, and hushed me. "Let's just hope you won't get pregnant, shall we?" she decided. "Besides, you're still young, and I am very sure you will have a very bright future ahead of you. And I suppose, John will still love you even though you will or will not be pregnant."

I wiped the tears away from my face. "Thank you for your kind words, Cyn," I said.

"It's not a problem, Prudence," she said with a friendly smile. "If you need anything, just…just call me, okay? John might not be there for you that often."

I nodded my head, and managed a smile. "Okay." I said.

A/N: What do you guys think of this chapter? Will Prudence be pregnant? If yes, how will she tell her parents? And how will her parents react? You will find out on the next chapter. And don't forget to review! Bye, everyone! I love you! - (That's really corny, but I'm feeling very happy today, and giving you a little black heart.) Love you! ^_^