Chapter 13. Moment Of Truth

Months had past since Eddie and Loren's night under the stars. Eddie finally talked to Chloe about the baby and if it was indeed his he would take care of it. She of course tried to get Eddie to find a place with her and leave Loren but he told her off as always. Chloe talked to Jake about the baby and promised him that after she had the baby she would think about being with him. Little did Jake know Chloe only told him that because if it wasn't his she wasn't going to stay with him. She talked to Tyler also, who later found out that Jake might be the father too, and to keep him quite she promised him the same thing she promised Jake. After Eddie talked to Chloe he talked to Loren, Max and Nora about it. Nora was shocked and really didn't know if it was a good idea for Loren to play the role of step-mom if this baby was for Eddie. Loren didn't feel the same way. She told Eddie she would be by his side through it all. Max was surprised at Loren's response and knew at that moment that Loren really loved his son. As time passed Loren graduated and moved in with Eddie. He woke up to the women that he loved everyday. This morning was a little different though. Eddie woke up first as always and thought that maybe he should surprise Loren with breakfast this morning. The only thing Eddie knew how to fix was cereal and that didn't require much work. He wanted to go all out for Loren and cereal wouldn't cut it. Eddie decided to make her an omelet and toast. He thought maybe if the omelet didn't turn out good at least she would like the toast. Loren woke up to the smell of something burning and run to see what it was.

*Eddie was in the kitchen trying to put out the fire he had started*

Loren: Eddie what's going on?

Eddie: Do you like your surprise?

Loren: My surprise Eddie…you almost burned the house down! –She said laughing-

Eddie: I was trying to make you breakfast. –He turned to her and kissed her-

Loren: Good attempted but you suck at cooking

Eddie: Is that so…-He started to laugh-

Loren: Yes it is, but I love the thought behind it –She leaned in and kissed him-

Loren decided she would cook instead. Eddie was sitting on the kitchen counter watching the women that he loved cooking breakfast for him. No girl he had ever dated cooked him a meal not even a bowl of cereal which was his specialty. He loved how Loren could turn any situation good but then he started thinking about Chloe and this baby. What if it was his would Loren still want to be with him? The baby was coming any day now and he really didn't know what he was going to do. His mood quickly changed when he thought about it. Loren couldn't help but notice how Eddie was looking. She took the food off the stove, then turned to him to see what was wrong.

Loren: What's wrong Eddie?

Eddie: Its nothing babe –He said with a half smile-

Loren: I know something is wrong so just tell me. –She said as she was standing in between his legs-

Eddie: Loren… -He said her name softly as he looked up at her-

Loren: Yes..

Eddie: Are you really ready for a baby to be running around in here?

Loren: Eddie –She put her hands on his face and lifted his head to make sure he was looking her in the eyes- I told you before I'm going to be here with you through it all. If that means helping you with your baby then I'm going to be here.

Eddie: But Lo, you can just leave without any regrets. I got myself into this situation and I don't want you to feel like you have to take any responsibility for the baby because you don't. I despise Chloe but if it is my baby I'm going to love it with my whole heart. I just want you to be happy Loren, because if your not I really wouldn't know what to do.

Loren: Eddie I would never just walk out on you. I love you way to much to do that. Trust me I don't like Chloe either but she may be giving you something that will love you as much maybe even more then I do, if that's possible. –She said laughing-

Eddie: Loren I really do love you, with all of my heart and soul. If anything I wish it was us starting our family. Us being married, moving into a secluded house in the hills with a huge yard, and maybe even a dog; not me being with you and might be the father of my ex's baby.

Loren: We have plenty of time to think about that Eddie, I'm not going anywhere. One day we will have all of that and so much more, but right now this is the cards we were given so we have to deal with it. –She said as she kissed Eddie gently on the lips-

Eddie: So does that mean you plan on being with me for years to come? –He wrapped his arms around Loren and pulled her in closer-

Loren: Years and years and years to come!

Eddie started to kiss Loren just as his phone started to ring

Eddie: Hello?

Chloe: Are you with the kid?

Eddie: That's non of your concern…what do you want?

Chloe: I'm on my way to the hospital…I'm going into labor!

Eddie: Were on our way?

Chloe: We?

Eddie: Me and Loren

Chloe: Eddie…You Better Not…

Eddie hung up the phone before she could finish her sentence.

Loren: What's going on?

Eddie: Chloe is on her way to the hospital…she's in labor Lo. I'm about to be a dad. –Realizing what he just said he started to get nervous- I'm about to be a dad? Lo I'm about to be a dad!

Loren: -She couldn't help but laugh at how freaked out he was- Eddie…calm down! We need to get to the hospital ok?

Eddie: Ok…come on lets go!

Loren and Eddie got in the car and left to go to the hospital. Eddie was driving and all that kept running through his mind is "I'm about to be a dad". Loren saw the nervousness run across his face again, so she reached for his hand that was free and held it the rest of the way. Loren may have seemed really calm about all of this but trust me she wasn't. The thought of Eddie being a dad and her playing the role of step- mom as Nora put it scared the life out of her. She loved Eddie to much to just walk away from what they had. She promised him she was going to be there for him no matter what, and that's what she was doing.

Eddie and Loren arrived at the hospital being surrounded by paparazzi and screaming fans as if Eddie were about to perform to a sold out arena. He held Loren close to him as they wanted in.

Loren: That was crazy…who would tell them that you were….oh never mind I forgot who we were dealing with for a second.

Eddie: I would have thought she would at least want this to be a privet moment, but I guess not.

Tyler: Hey Ed…Kid?

Eddie: What are you doing here Tyler?

Tyler: In case you forgot this could be my baby too.

Just as Eddie and Tyler was about to start yelling an unexpected visitor should up.

Jake: Where is Chloe?

Eddie: What are you doing here Jake? Why are you looking for Chloe?

Jake: Eddie…I don't know how to tell you this but…I'm the father of Chloe's baby!

Eddie was at a lost for world and so was Loren. Tyler had a stupid smirk on his face as usual, and if things couldn't get anymore awkward; Chloe was being rolled past all of them as she was being brought into her room.

What's Going To Happen Next?! I don't own any rights to Hollywood Heights or the characters.