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Chapter Four-

Adoption, Adoption, Adoption

Disclaimer: I do not own Pretty Little Liars, in anyway, only this story.

"Adoption isn't a birth-mother's rejection but an unconditional love that inspires her to put herself last and do all she can for her baby."

-Mary Hines

Toby had talked to Spencer the next day and told her the details of their double date. It was now Friday, the day of the date and Spencer was anxiously getting ready. She had only been on two dates since she gave birth to Greyson, three years ago, and those dates didn't mean much, they were just with two horny, frat boys, see had ment through college, who apparently were only looking to bone. She felt like Toby was more than that.

Hanna was there at her apartment, to get ready with her. In other words, pick out a outfit that only Hanna would wear and force Spencer to wear it. That resulted in Spencer wearing a body-hugging red bandage dress and some black pointed-toe pumps. She convinced Hanna to let her wear a black blazer on top by threatening to cancel the date and telling her that she didn't want to be too revealing on their first date. Once they were ready to go, and Caleb had text to say that him and Toby were outside waiting for them, they went down and boarded Caleb's car.

They were being traditional and going to a fancy restaurant, which Toby picked out. They arrived at the restaurant and after Toby and Caleb opened the car doors for their dates, they made their way into the restaurant and were seated at their reserved table. The restaurant was dimply light and the tables were spaced out so that no one could bother you, although most people were talking quietly anyways.

"So, Toby, did you get that architect degree that you were hoping to get after?" Caleb asked, getting into conversation.

"No, I actually decided to just stick with carpentry. I got a job with a construction company after high-school and I've been working my way up since then. They finally offered me to be the supervisor, which is actually what I'm doing at the apartment -supervising, that is-. I guess six years of being a carpenter payed off."

"Nice. Congrats, Cavanaugh."

"Cavanaugh?" Spencer questioned.

"That's my last name," Toby replied. Cavanaugh, Toby Cavanaugh, why does that name sound familiar? Spencer could not figure out why the name sounded so familiar, but she decided to brush it off.

After realizing Hanna and Caleb had started their own conversation, Toby asked Spencer, "So, what do you do, Spencer?"

"I'm in school to be a paralegal. I'm convocating in May, actually."

"Oh, nice."

"Yeah, so you're twenty-four, I'm assuming? I mean, not because I'm a stalker or anything, it's just that's how old Caleb is and Caleb said you two went to school together," Spencer rambled.

"Yes, I'm twenty-four. How old are you?"

"Twenty-three."

Running out of things to say, Toby replied with, "Cool.."

Thankfully though Hanna, interrupted, asking Spencer what kind of dressing she should have on her salad. And soon the waiter came and they ordered their food. Being a five-star restaurant; their food came pretty fast. And finally another conversation striked up.

"So, Caleb, how did you and Hanna meet?" Toby asked. He mentally praised himself for suggesting this be a double date, because if he was just one-on-one with Spencer, he would have no idea what to say. Maybe this was why he never had luck with love.

Caleb finished chewing and swallowing his food before replying, "Through college. We both go to the design program at PhilaU. Except, she's in fashion design and I'm in graphic design."

Everyone was soon finished eating, -Hanna taking more longer than the others- which meant that the date was ending. After Toby and Spencer had a small debate about who should pay -Toby winning- they made their way outside to Caleb's car and drove home. They dropped Spencer off, and she made her way inside her apartment. As she stepped into her apartment her phone went off.

Answering her phone, she said, "Hello?"

A rough, deep voice came from the other end, "Hello, Spencer."

Spencer smiled, "Oh, hi, Jason."

"I was just wondering if you wanted to go get some coffee tomorrow, so we could catch up?"

"Sure, that sounds great!"

"Okay, see you then." Jason said, hanging up the phone.

"Who was that?" Emily asked, after coming out of her room, mid-conversation.

"Jason! I forgot to tell you but he's back in town, he got back last weekend. He called to ask if I wanted to get coffee tomorrow, and catch up."

"Oh, that's great."

After dropping Spencer off, Caleb, Hanna and Toby made their way to Hanna and Caleb's apartment. Toby was going there for a couple hours to catch up one-on-one with Caleb. When they arrived Hanna complained that she was tired and decided to go to bed. That left Toby and Caleb be themselves, which was perfectly fine with them.

"So, have you had any girlfriends since high-school, man?" Caleb asked, after joining Toby on the couch, with a bowl of popcorn in hand.

"I've dated a few girls here and there, and actually had a few girlfriends, but nothing worked out. I was actually starting to think that maybe I wasn't meant to end up with anyone. Spencer seems pretty special though."

"Yeah, she's something."

"Anyways, I have something pretty important to tell you..." Toby announced.

"What is it, bro?"

"Um, I don't know how to put this on you easily, so I'm just going to say.. I have a kid."

"WHAT? Toby! Why didn't you tell me earlier?! You're acting like this is no big deal! Tell me about him! How often do you see him? Is it even a him? Who is it with? What happened between you too? Where do they live?"

"Caleb, calm down. It's a boy. I see him everyday."

Before Toby could continue Caleb butted in, "Okay, so, they don't live to far away."

"Actually he lives with me-" He was cut off again

"What?! Does his mother even see him? Did she abandon you with him? What a bitch! Wait 'til I get my hands on her! What is her name? Where does she live?"

"Caleb! Caleb! Calm down, breath and let me finish!"

"Okay, sorry. Please explain."

"Okay. I actually adopted him. His name is Greyson."

Caleb now, a bit more calm replied with, "What? You adopted him? Why?"

"There are so many reasons. First I should tell you that I found my biological mother." Toby had been adopted at age ten, because his mother, got sick and was put into a Psychiatric hospital and his father had never been around. "She is out of the Psychiatric hospital, but she was recently diagnosed with Cancer and only has about five years to live -two now- and her only wish before she died was to have a grandchild, so I gave her one. I wouldn't have adopted if I wasn't ready though. I had a stable job for three years then, I had my own house, and enough money. And, yes I would love to of had children of my own, but I really wasn't having much luck with love, I didn't think I would ever find the one. Plus, I didn't want this poor boy to go into the foster system, which is what would have happened if I didn't adopt him. I knew for fact how horrible that could get, after being there for a year, before being adopted. It all felt so right, so I adopted him."

"Wow, Toby, That's a lot to take in. I'm proud of you though, that is pretty mature."

"Thank you, man."

"So, how's you're biological mother? I'm assuming you're pretty close now, if you're willing to adopt a child, for her."

"She's so sweet. She apologized so many times for giving me up, but she knew that it was what was best for me, and I appreciate that. Me and Greyson visit her at least three times a week."

"That's great. So, how old is Greyson?"

"He is three." After a moment passed Toby decided it was time to leave. "I should probably get going. Greyson is at my parent's -adoptive parents- house and I promised I would be there to get him before too late," Toby said standing up and grabbing his jacket.

"Alright, see ya."

The next morning Spencer woke up in a good mood. She got up and done her regular morning routine, making sure that she didn't skip coffee, although she was soon going to get coffee with Jason... That was how much she loved coffee. She said a few words to Emily and then made her way to the coffee shop. When she arrived she looked around to see if Jason was there yet. Not seeing any sign of him, she went and ordered her drink then took a seat at one of the two-seat tables.

Five minutes later Jason arrived. He ordered his drink, then took a seat across from Spencer.

After making small talk Spencer decided to start asking some questions she was dying to know. She started simple with, "Are you all moved into your apartment yet?"

"Yup."

"That's good. So, are there any lucky girls?" Spencer asked, taking note that Hanna's obsession with other people's relationships was starting to rub off on her. She shuddered at the thought of being so noisy, but brushed it off.

"No, not since Cece. What about you, are you dating anyone?"

"I am actually. We've only been on one date, but I really like him."

"That's great, Spence. So, have you talked to dad lately?"

"No, I haven't talked to him since something happened."

"What happened?"

"Um, this may shock you and I would have said it earlier, but I had no way to contact you, when you were down south, but um, well I was pregnant, back three years ago and dad kind of stopped talking to me after that happened."

"What?! What happened? Did you have a miscarriage? I mean, unless you have a kid your hiding out in your apartment!"

"No, I put him up for adoption, actually."

"Wow, Spencer, that's big."

"I know, sorry."

"So, his father left you?"

"Yeah. Well, anyways, I should probably go now."

"Okay, bye."

"Call me again sometime?"

"Sure."

A/N: I couldn't update on Friday, because something came up last minute, but I updated as soon as I could. I would have posted yesterday but I had major writers block for this story.

Go to my bio to also find the link to my polyvore, to find not only the outfit that is mentioned in this chapter, but also others that were not mentioned (including Toby's!)

Please review... I gave you Spoby;) P.S. The more reviews this gets, the faster you'll get even more Spoby!

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