This chapter has HUGE time skips!

3 months later

3 months ago, Riker, Ross, Ratliff, Rydel and Rocky had left for their first world tour ever. Only 3 months left til they come back.

Yes. Riker and Laura were still together, they talked as much as they could. Even though it wasn't very often.

Ross and Ratliff were still together, and it was still between Ross, Ratliff, Riker, Laura, Rydel, Rocky and their parents. Even though their dad wasn't supportive at all with them both.

Mr Lynch came on the tour aswell as their Mom. Mr Lynch just drove the tour bus when they were in the countries they were touring in. But he stayed WELL out of Ross and Ratliff's way. Infact he just pretty much ignored them.

Right now, they were starting the final part of their world tour which was Europe. Starting with; Romania, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Norway.. and lastly. The UK.

Laura was coping fine with Germaine, but right now she'd fallen ill. So she was struggling a little bit. Which was gonna be hard work.

She never told Riker when she had phone calls because knowing him he'd panic too much and end up coming back from the tour early back to her side. So she kept it a secret. Only Noah knew because he was looking after Germaine whilst she went to the doctors. But they sent her to the hospital.

Right now, she was waiting for a doctor to come out and tell her what was wrong. It couldn't of been anything bad. Cause if it was she'd be on the floor barely being able to move.

Now that would be a problem.

Then the doctor came out the room "Laura Marano?" The doctor called. Laura then stood up before going into the room with him. "What's wrong with me then?" Laura asked. "Congratulations!" The doctor said smiling. Laura looked at him confused "How is it 'congratulations' if I'm ill.. I don't.." Laura said confused. "Your not ill Laura.." The doctor said.

Laura cocked her head "Then if I'm not ill and I'm throwing up then wha-" Laura then clicked on "oh no.." "Congrats Laura, your 3 months pregnant!" The doctor said smiling. "Yay.." Laura said not so enthusiastic. "Aren't you happy?" The doctor asked. "Of course," Laura said smiling "it's just.. My boyfriend might not be." "He'll be fine with it." The doctor said.

"Oh I hope so.." Laura mumbled.

2 and a HALF months later

Laura was now 5 and a half months gone pregnant. She hadn't even told Riker yet. She figured he'd find out when he got back. But maybe she should just tell him now as he is just getting into the UK. It'd be great news, hopefully.

She dialed his number. She waited. And waited.

No answer.

Odd.

Riker always answer's his phone.

Next person; Ross.

He didn't answer either.

Next person; Rocky.

He never answered either which was even stranger because Rocky always answers when it's Laura.

Next person; Rydel.

She didn't answer either.

Okay now she was getting worried. First the guys. Now the girls. What's up with them? Normally they answer their phones. Which was a panic. But then she realized she had one more person left.

Ratliff.

So she called him.

Thank the lord he answered.

"Hey Laura," Ratliff said "what are you doing calling me?" He asked. "I called Riker, but he never answered his phone," Laura said "same with Rocky, Ross and Rydel." "Oh yeah," Ratliff said "Ross lost his phone. And and Rocky, Rydel and Riker's is out of charge."

Laura sighed with relief.

"Is Riker there now?" Laura asked. "Nope," Ratliff said "we're in London now..So he, Ross and Rocky are off doing something." "Oh.. Okay.." Laura said a little disappointed.

Sure Riker deserved sometime alone to have fun, but this was really important. She didn't exactly want Riker coming home to Laura being pregnant without him knowing. "Is everything okay Laur?" Ratliff asked. "Yeah," Laura said "it's just.. I needed to tell him something important that's all." "What is it?" Ratliff asked "I think I can pass the message along." "N-no.. It needs to come from my mouth. Nobody else's. I can't risk him coming home and finding out." Laura said as her voice cracked with sadness.

Now it was Ratliff's turn to worry.

Laura may be Riker's girlfriend and Ross's bestfriend, but Ratliff loved Laura, as a bestfriend/sister, cause ever since Laura came back them two have been close and good friends. So now a little part of Ratliff was breaking for Laura. "L-laura.. I can hear the sadness in your voice.. What's wrong?" Ratliff asked. "I.. I.. I. I'm.. p-p-p-p-p-pregn-n-nant.." Laura stuttered out sadly. "What." Ratliff said shocked.

"Ratliff, don't tell him! This is something I need to do myself!" Laura begged. "A-alright. I promise." Ratliff said. "T-thanks." Laura said smiling suttley.

"I promise, Riker will never know, Laura." Ratliff said. Unlucky. Riker walked through the door as he said that. "What's that about Laura..?" Riker asked. "Uh-oh.." Ratliff said "Laura.. Riker's here. Care to tell him?" Ratliff asked. Ratliff then handed the phone to riker.

"Laura? Is everything okay?" Riker asked. "Y-yeah!" Laura said lightening up a little "I just have some news.." "What is it?" Riker asked. "I'm-" Laura was about to finish off the sentence. But was cut off cause there was a loud bang from the otherside of the phone.

"Guys! We need to get going to this concert now!" Rocky said "we're running late!" "Laura, I'll call you back later but I gotta go," Riker said "I love you." "I love you too.." Laura replied. Then the phone went dead.

As they were all leaving for the concert, Riker pulled Ratliff to one side "Seen as though Laura can't tell me at the moment," Riker said "will you tell me." "But its best coming from her mouth Riker." Ratliff said. "I don't care" Riker said "how bad could it be?" He asked. "Lets put it this way," Ratliff said "you'd drop everything your doing right now and run to her side."

Riker cocked his head. "She's pregnant Riker." Ratliff said. "A-are you being serious?" Riker asked. Ratliff nodded "Yes Riker.. Your gonna be a dad to a second child... Congratulations!" Ratliff said before walking away. Riker then pulled him back "Should I go back to L.A?" Riker asked. "This is why I didn't wanna tell you!" Ratliff said "we've only got a couple of shows left and then we go home! Then you can be with her and help support her. Okay?" Riker nodded. "Good." Ratliff said.

"Jeez.. God forbid the day you have kids," Riker said "it'd be a nightmare." "Yeah.." Ratliff trailed off "some how I don't think two guys can make a baby Riker." "True," Riker said "but ya never know. You both could have a kid of your own someday." Riker said patting him on the back and walking off.

"Yeah.. maybe.." Ratliff mumbled.

He shook his head and followed Riker.