Author's Note-

cheerleaderchick- Here ya go! One update coming right up.

Sickmindedsucker- Yes, I did. Heh, if Pete ever did anything stupid not even the Witness Protection Program could help him.

Silver Warrior- Yeah, that's not gonna be too fun, except to me and you guys.

NaijaStrawberrie- Glad you liked.

Kitty Pryde2- Me too. Guys are dumb, not all of course, just most of the ones I've met. She'll tell him, she just has to realize that Pete isn't going to be angry at her. Takes two to tango as they say. She and Logan get to talk below.

The Uncanny R-Man- I've started reading some more of your stuff, I haven't gotten around to reviewing Inferno but it's really good, a great way of bringing Rachel in, as a freaked out naked mutant, quite enjoyable.

Kitty Gets Advice, Pete Gets Desperate

Yeah, I don't know if I can face the night
I'm in tears and the cryin' that I do is for you
I want your love - Let's break the walls between us
Don't make it tough - I'll put away my pride
Enough's enough I've suffered and I've seen the light

Baby
You're my angel
Come and save me tonight
-Aerosmith

When Kitty emerged the next morning the men were all in the rec. room hanging out and checking out some of the files they had found. Kitty walked into the living room and found Rahne doing Betsy's nails, Amanda doing her own, while Rogue was actually allowing Meggan to brush her hair. "What alternate universe did I, like, just step into?" Kitty asked.

"Allo, luv," Betsy said smiling. "We decided to have a girl's only day so we kicked all the men out. Want to join us?"

"Why not?" Kitty said. "I haven't done this since we left the Institute."

"Ah know. Ah don't know how Ah let y'all talk meh into it back then either."

"It was fun," Kitty shrugged.

Rogue was quiet for a while as Kitty settled down between herself and Betsy. "Spill."

"Huh?"

"What's wrong, sugah? You look like ya just saw Logan and the Professor doin' the tango or something." A reluctant giggle escaped her friend at that image. "So, what's up?"

"I haven't even told Pete yet... I don't know if I should tell you guys."

"Would it be okay, if I told them?" Meggan asked.

"You know?"

"Of course I do. With my empathy powers I could sense it."

Kitty shrugged. "Okay."

In the rec. room

"Logan," Pete said when he finally rolled himself out of bed, "I need to talk to you." Logan just looked at him. "It's about Kitty. Do you know what's wrong with her?"

"Yes."

"I'm guessing that you won't tell me."

"You'd be right."

"I figured."

"What'd she say?"

"Not much. Just that she was scared that I'd hate her. Wot could be so bad that she'd think that I'd hate her for it?"

"You tell me."

"Is she in any kind of danger? Just tell me that. Should I be worried about her?"

"That wasn't what I asked."

"I know. She's okay, that's all I'll say."

"Damn it, Logan."

"I can't tell you anymore."

"Calm down, mon brave," Remy said. He was close enough to hear what was being said. "Remy be sure it's nothing. She's probably just overreacting." Pete was looking at Logan closely watching carefully for any sort of reaction so Logan was just as carefully avoiding having one.

"Tell me one thing," Pete requested with sudden inspiration.

"What?" Logan asked.

"Did she tell you?"

"No."

"Oh... shit."

"Figured it out?"

"I'm pretty sure."

"What are ya goin' to do?"

Pete shrugged. "Wait for her to tell me, I guess."

"Anyone want to clue us in?" Kurt asked.

"No," both men said.

In the living room

"You're what?"

"But you two were using protection, weren't you?"

"Oh, Kitty."

"C'm here, sugah." Kitty leaned into Rogue's open arms and cried. She didn't know what else to do.

"When are you going to tell Pete?" Amanda asked standing to perch on the back of the couch, stroking Kitty's hair.

"I don't know if I can."

"Kit, unless you do somethin' about it, he is goin' to fahnd out soon."

"I just... you guys know how Pete feels about kids. How's he going to react knowing that he's going to have one?"

"It'll be different, because it's you," Rogue assured her. "It ain't gonna change how he feels about you."

"You can't know that," Kitty sniffled.

"I do," Meggan said. "I can feel what he feels. He loves you, Kitty, unconditionally. All I can feel from him when you're around is love and this awe that you're with him and that you love him. Nothing will change how much he cares about you."

"Thank you, guys. I just wish I was as sure."

"Are ya gonna tell yer parents?" Rogue asked.

"The only family I'm worried about is either in this building or at the Institute. My mom made it clear that she wanted nothing to do with me." Kitty was silent for a few moments as that made her remember a conversation she and Pete had had.

"So do you think we're, like, destined to screw up with our kids like our parents did?"

"I ain't takin' that chance," Pete had shrugged.

"What do you mean?"

"Simple, I'm never having kids. Hell, Kit, me world is screwed up enough, without bringing another life into it. Besides, I'd be a terrible father."

"Why do you say that?"

"I smoke, drink, I'd never be someone a kid could look up to. But there's also the fact that we learn by example. I wouldn't want to bring a kid int' that. Or the type of life I lead."

"You don't want kids, ever?" Kitty hadn't really thought about having kids but realizing this about Pete made her realize that she did want some.

"I'm sorry, luv, but that's one thing I'm gonna stand me ground on."

"What if he thinks I did this to trap him?" Kitty asked.

"Your worries are gettin' more and more ridiculous?" Rogue told her.

"Let's watch a movie, get our minds off of all of this," Rahne offered.

"Wonderful idea. Look Who's Talking is out, though," Betsy joked. Kitty giggled a little. She settled down to watch Mulan but her mind wasn't on the movie at all.

Later

Kitty stepped outside later as the other girls broke out the ice cream. She was hoping that Pete was there but instead found Logan puffing on a cigar. "Hey, pum'kin," Logan said patting the spot next to him. Kitty sat down upwind from him.

"So, when are you heading back?"

"That eager to get rid of me?"

"You know better than that."

"Probably in a couple days. Not in a big hurry. When are you going to tell Pete about the kid?"

Kitty's eyes widened almost comically. "What?"

"I could smell the change in hormones," Logan said.

"That's kinda gross."

"You have no idea. Try living in a house with hormonal teenagers and having super senses. Not fun."

"I want to tell him but I'm so scared. I never planned on this."

"I know, half-pint but planned or not..."

"It's happening, I know... believe me, I know. Morning sickness is not fun, and it's really hard to hide."

"You don't have to."

"I'm going to tell him. I just don't know how."

"Try just blurting it out."

"Just going up to him and saying: 'Pete, I'm pregnant?'"

"Yes."

"Actually... that might be easier."

"He went to bed."

"Okay. Thanks, Logan. Goodnight."

"Night, pum'kin." He watched as she went into the house. He suddenly felt like a father who just found out that his little girl was having a baby of her own.