Part 3: Chapter 9
January 4
Julian was lying down on the couch in the living room reading a book. Brooke came in through the door and walked over to Julian. Julian sat up and Brooke sat next to him.
"How was your doctor's appointment?" Julian asked.
"You know how I've felt sick since Christmas and we thought maybe I have a stomach bug?" Brooke asked.
"Yeah," Julian replied.
"Well it turns out, I've just been having morning sickness," Brooke said.
"Oh, okay," Julian said as he continued to read his book.
"Julian," Brooke said. "I just said I've been having morning sickness."
"And your point?" Julian asked.
"Oh my god," Brooke said. "No one is that stupid! Morning sickness!"
Julian gasped, put down his book, and looked at Brooke.
"Does that mean?" Julian asked.
"Yes," Brooke said smiling. "I'm pregnant."
"This quickly?" Julian asked.
"Yes," Brooke said. "I miscarried at the end of November and my doctor said I most likely conceived the second week of December. She said I'm due in September."
"We're going to have a baby," Julian said.
Brooke and Julian gave each other a hug.
"When should we tell our friends?" Julian asked.
"We're not going to tell anyone," Brooke said. "We're going to keep the pregnancy a secret."
"But won't our friends notice when your stomach grows?" Julian asked.
"I'll do what they do in TV shows," Brooke replied. "I'll hide my pregnancy with big clothes and huge purses. If Kerry Washington could do it, so can I."
"If you say so Brooke," Julian said. "I still think we should tell."
"No," Brooke said. "We're not telling anyone! And if you love me, you'll help me hide my pregnancy!"
"Okay," Julian said in a scared tone.
"Good," Brooke said cheerfully. "Now I'm going to make some pancakes."
That's the end of this one. The next one will focus on the months following this. Brooke will find creative ways to hide her pregnancy. Haley and Chris will go into business together. Haley and Quinn's due dates will also approach.