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[ Too much of something is bad enough, but something's coming over me to make me wonder] (Rhonda's thoughts for Curly)

[ If too much of nothing is just as tough, I need to know the way to feel to keep me satisfied] (Nadine's thoughts for Sid)

*The title of this chapter is named after a song by The Spice Girls*

After finding out that Patty and Harold are expecting their first child, it has been heavy on both Rhonda and Nadine's mind. It was easy for them to give Patty a few comforting, optimistic words but the possibility that they could be pregnant as well was quite frightening. What made matters even more complicated were Rhonda and Nadine's relationships with Curly and Sid, respectively.

Curly was, no doubt, Rhonda's boyfriend. She enjoyed the months they spent dating each other. Curly was head over heels in love with Rhonda and he wasn't afraid to express it to her. After so many years of rejecting him, Rhonda has grown to care for him deeply; perhaps she was in love too. However, she did not plan on making it last forever, considering that she and Curly were not going to be attending the same university in the fall. If Rhonda turned out to be pregnant, she would be linked to Curly for life, one way or another.

Nadine and Sid was an even more complicated pair, taking into account that they weren't much of a 'pair' at all. They both just happened to be single which led to a mutual, platonic decision to go to the prom together. However, the sexual attraction between them was undeniable and once the alcohol took over, the night ended(rather prematurely) with the two of them having sex. In truth, they both still liked each other but Sid had doubts about being 'good enough' for Nadine. Whereas Nadine had doubts about Sid's maturity, sense of responsibility and most of all, courage. Because he was thought by many to be somewhat of a coward, Nadine couldn't imagine him 'manning up' and doing the right thing if she finds out that she is, in fact, pregnant with his baby.

With all the circumstances at hand, there was no mystery why Rhonda and Nadine were so nervous. On the same evening that Patty phoned them to share her news, Rhonda took a drive to the drug store where she picked up two high-tech, just about completely accurate pregnancy tests.

Nadine came over Rhonda's house that night for one of their many, many sleepovers. While they usually stayed up late at night chatting and laughing together; this time was very different. The two of them were scared but they planned on taking the tests first thing in the morning. They both were laying back on Rhonda's large bed talking to each other. Rhonda was wearing a silk, red nightgown while Nadine was wearing a black and yellow nightgown, a bumble bee's pattern.

"Why do we keep freaking out about what Curly and Sid are going to say?" Rhonda asked." It's our parents we have to worry about."

"That is a little scary too," Nadine agreed." But I'm sure it won't be too bad. We've seen a lot of girls get knocked up in school; most of them didn't even drop out. At least we graduated high school; we're eighteen now. Our parents shouldn't freak out much."

"Maybe yours wouldn't but mine will," Rhonda insisted." The Lloyds are obsessed with exuding perfection in every aspect of their fancy, posh, holier than thou lives. I'd be the first one in my family to have a child out of wedlock and frankly, my parents will have a heart attack."

"Well, we won't know for sure until we take the pregnancy tests tomorrow," Nadine said, with a sigh.

"Yeah," Rhonda said, with a yawn." Sorry to cut the conversation short but I'm getting kind of sleepy."

Nadine peered at the clock." It's only 9:30."

"What? Oh God, I am pregnant," Rhonda whined." I just know it."

Nadine sighed again. It seemed as though every minute that passed, the two girls became surer and surer that what they feared will turn out to be true. Neither one of them were ready to be mothers. Patty wasn't quite ready either but she was known to be a tough individual with a sense of practicality; so naturally, she would take on her role as a mom whilst utilizing all of the level-headedness and courage she was blessed with. It was questionable if Rhonda and Nadine, "the spoiled, rich girl" and "the insect collector" would fare so well. Nadine had trouble falling asleep that night, whereas, Rhonda was sleeping quite deeply. While Rhonda was fretting about her fatigue…a common pregnancy symptom…Nadine was hoping that she wouldn't vomit again in the morning….which she did. That morning, Rhonda's maid served them both a light breakfast of toast and fruit; she even fixed Nadine a cup of ginger tea to soothe her nausea. Rhonda's parents weren't home at the moment.

When they finished their breakfast, the girls wished each other luck and parted ways to two separate bathrooms where they took their pregnancy tests. Unsurprisingly, they were pregnant. For an hour or so, Rhonda and Nadine talked, hugged each other and cried. Again, finding this out was unsurprising but they were praying that there was somehow some other explanation other than pregnancy for the symptoms they've been getting. Once they regained composure and calmed down, they discussed ways to spill the beans to the 'soon-to-be-dads'.

Driving in her shiny, red Porsche, Rhonda dropped Nadine off at Sid's place and then she made her way to Curly's. As Nadine approached the front door, she took a deep breath and raised her finger towards the doorbell. She gave it a ring and waited, rather nervously. Several seconds later, Sid answered the door barefooted, dressed in a wife-beater, shorts and a baseball cap.

He was alone in the house since his father was at work. Sid was somewhat of an only child. I say 'somewhat' because the only siblings he had were a brother and a sister just about two decades older than him, both of whom are already married with children. His parents were already in their forties and their older children were already in college when Sid was born; therefore, he was raised as the only child. Sadly, Sid's mother passed away from cancer less than four years ago.

"Nadine? What brings you here?" he asked.

"Are you going to let me in?" she simply responded.

So, Sid let her inside and they went straight to the kitchen. Taking a seat at the table, Nadine revealed the big news to him. Sid's eyes bulged with shock and his heart practically leapt to his throat.

"Pregnant?" he exclaimed." Boy howdy! You can't be serious!"

"I am," Nadine sighed.

"Holy shit!" Sid panicked." How did this happen?"

"Didn't your parents teach you about 'the birds and the bees'?" Nadine asked, very sarcastically.

"Yes but….but…we only did it once and I w-was a virgin and…and…I-I….I'm sp-speechless," Sid stuttered.

"I was speechless too when I found out," Nadine told him." But who needs a speech? I need to know what your actions are going to be. After all, I'm not so sure if I want to have an abortion or not. I think I'm keeping it."

"Oh God! My life is over!" Sid burst into tears." My dad is going to kill me!"

He dropped his forehead on the table, crying hysterically.

"Classic Sid," Nadine muttered, under her breath.

"Why? Why? Why?" Sid continued to bawl.

Nadine was not surprised by Sid's reaction; in fact, she actually expected it. After all, he was more than just the guy who 'knocked her up on prom night'. He was someone she's been acquainted with since preschool; practically her entire life. Though his obnoxious crying was not shocking, it was still extremely annoying.

"This already happened to Harold!" Sid wailed." Why did it have to happen to me too? I swear I'm never, ever, ever having sex again!"

"Will you shut the fuck up already?" Nadine shouted." Damn!"

Sid froze, blinking several tear drops from his eyes.

"All you boys do is think of yourselves," Nadine scolded him." Do you think I wasn't upset too? As a matter of fact, I still am. But I'm going to do it."

"What am I going to do with a baby?" Sid asked.

"Help me take care of it, DUH," Nadine responded, sharply.

"But….I can't."

"Well, you will," Nadine told him, uncompromisingly." Did I climb on top of myself and knock myself up? I don't think so, Sid."

"No but you climbed on top of me when you knew I was drunk," Sid argued.

"So, are you implying that I took advantage of you?" Nadine exclaimed, heatedly." I was drunk too, you douche-bag; yet I clearly remember asking you if you wanted to do it. I didn't just randomly decide to hop on your pathetic, 'can't-hang-on-for-five-minutes-without-cumming' dick!"

Sid blushed with embarrassment. He was hoping Nadine wouldn't remind him of the premature ejaculation he experienced; however, he provoked her and she was very angry with him.

"My pregnancy is no more my fault than it is yours," Nadine continued." You're going to be a father, Sid, whether you like it or not. If you want to be a coward instead of being a man, that's totally up to you. If you don't want to be a part of this baby's life, that's totally up to you. But believe me, I have no problem taking you to court for child support."

Sid sighed and shook his head, not knowing what else to say.

"You know what? I'm already feeling sick and to be completely honest with you, you're making it worse," Nadine told him, angrily." Now, I'm going to let myself out before I puke in your face."

Just as she was about to leave, Sid said." Nadine?"

"What?" she responded, nastily.

"I've been meaning to tell you…it kind of hurt when you never called me after we hooked up," Sid admitted." I know my sex turned out to be lame and I know I sound like a little girl for asking you this but….why didn't you call? I didn't hear from you until today. Had you not gotten pregnant, I bet you would've forgotten all about me. So, I was pretty hurt by it. After all, I do like you."

Nadine chuckled a little bit and told him." Sid, you never called me either. How do you know I wasn't waiting for your call?"

"Yeah right," Sid doubted her.

"I'm serious," Nadine assured him." I like you too, Sid. Do you really think I'm holding a grudge against you just because we had some rather quick sex?"

Sid responded with a shrug.

"Not at all," Nadine said, truthfully." I like you too, Sid, a lot. That's why I asked you to be my prom date in the first place. I wasn't desperate for a date. Derrick Pitts, the running back from the football team, asked me to go with him but I turned him down for you. So, you could've called me after we hooked up. I'm not mad because we finished faster than I hoped. Besides, you're pretty good with your tongue."

Sid smiled at the compliment.

"Anyway….it's nice to know that you like me but I need to know that I can depend on your help," Nadine stated." You already have a job. We've got months to prepare for the baby. It really isn't the end of the world and your life is not over. What do you say?"

Sid hesitated for a few seconds and then he expectedly stood up, walked over to where Nadine was sitting, leaned over and kissed her. Nadine was taken by surprise but she kissed him back.

"That wasn't exactly a 'yes' but that will do for now," Nadine said, with a grin.

Sid gently took both of her hands and pulled her up to her feet. After that, he put his hands around her waist. In return, Nadine put her hands around his neck.

"I'm glad I have you but I'm still kind of terrified," Sid told her, honestly.

"We'll get through it," Nadine said." Let's just worry about being parents before we worry about being together."

Meanwhile, Rhonda parked her car in an available spot near the Gammelthorpe residence. Gripping the steering wheel tightly, her knees quivered nervously.

Just breathe, Rhonda, it'll be alright, she thought to herself. Awesome Father above, please give me strength.

She inhaled deeply and then exhaled slowly to calm her jittery nerves. Rhonda stepped out of the car wearing a sleeveless red shirt, tight black pants and Gucci sandals. With a smooth sweep of her hand, she wiped the few beads of sweat off of her forehead.

As she approached the stoop of Curly's place, she made her way to the front door and rang the bell. Moments later, she was greeted by a tall, slim older woman. She had wild black hair with silvery-white streaks, pale skin and a dark yet elegant sense of style. She was Curly's mother and the soon-to-be paternal grandmother of the baby Rhonda was carrying in her womb. Mrs. Gammelthorpe took a deep drag from the long, thin cigarette in between her fingers as she greeted Rhonda with a simple 'hello'.

"Hello, Mrs. Gammelthorpe," Rhonda responded." Is Curly home?"

"Who?"

"I'm sorry; is Thaddeus home?" Rhonda corrected herself.

"Yes dear, he is," Mrs. Gammelthorpe replied." Thaddeus! Rhonda is here to see you!"

Curly bolted to the front door like a streak of lightning, eager to see his beloved girlfriend.

"Hi babe, I didn't know you were coming," Curly said.

"Neither did I," Rhonda shrugged." Do you want to go for a drive or something?"

"Sure…..automatic or stick?" Curly said, with a sly grin on his face.

"Thaddeus! Behave yourself," Mrs. Gammelthorpe scolded him.

"Yes mother."

"I thought we could go for a latte or something," Rhonda suggested.

"Sweet," Curly agreed." Mom, I'll be back later."

"Okay sweetheart," Mrs. Gammelthorpe said." Have a blessed day, Rhonda."

"You too."

As Mrs. Gammelthorpe headed inside of the house, Curly kissed Rhonda on the lips and held her hand as they walked down the stoop.

"I missed you, sweetie," Curly told her.

"We were just together yesterday afternoon, Curly."

"So? I still miss you, babe," Curly insisted.

So, the two of them hopped inside of Rhonda's car and drove to Starbucks located in the Hillwood Park Mall. Lila was working at the register where Rhonda and Curly ordered their mocha lattes. Rhonda removed her debit card to pay for it; however, Curly strongly insisted on paying despite the fact that he wasn't nearly as wealthy as Rhonda.

"Thanks Lila," Curly said.

"You're welcome," Lila responded, sweetly.

"Lila, we haven't hung out since my after party on prom night," Rhonda pointed out.

"I know and I'm ever so sorry," Lila told her." I've just been oh so busy working and preparing for college in Florida."

"I understand," Rhonda said." See you around."

Lila smiled and waved goodbye as the next customer in line approached her. Rhonda and Curly found a table and took a seat. Curly stared at Rhonda with pure love in his eyes. Meanwhile, Rhonda was trying to strength to reveal her pregnancy to him. Curly was an unpredictable character and Rhonda was clueless as to how extreme his reaction to such a revelation will be.

"Curly?"

"Yes, love?"

"I'm…..," Rhonda couldn't finish her sentence right away." I'm…."

"You're what?" Curly asked.

"Pregnant," she finally blurted out." I'm pregnant."

Curly sat up straight, staring blankly at her behind his glasses. He was too surprised to give an immediate response which made Rhonda even more nervous.

"Look, I know this is incredibly shocking to you," Rhonda blabbered, tearfully." I was stunned when I found out but I hope you're not upset. This happened because we were so intoxicated that night that….that we forgot to use protection. Curly I'm really, really sorry and I hope you don't freak out. Please, I don't want you to be mad and…."

"Rhonda…..hush," Curly stopped her." Say no more."

Perplexed, Rhonda said." Excuse me?"

"Say no more," Curly repeated." I'm not upset."

"You're not?"

"No, how could I be?" Curly insisted. And then a smile spread across his face." Rhonda Lloyd is having my baby. It's like a dream come true."

Rhonda was beyond surprised; she expected any reaction from Curly but this.

"Wow, I…I don't know what to say," Rhonda murmured.

"You don't have to say anything, babe," Curly told her." I'm very happy to hear this news…no, I'm ecstatic. I'm already looking forward to the future. Now that you're carrying my kid, we don't have to separate next month. Instead of going all the way to LA for university, you can go to the one I'm going to….only forty minutes from home."

Rhonda instantly disagreed. She has been accepted to Zax-Scesney University, a very prestigious, ivy-league college located in Los Angeles, California, where she planned to major in business. ZSU rivaled other top-notch colleges such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale. Indeed, Curly was accepted to a great, fairly local university where Nadine and Sheena were also planning to go. However, it just couldn't compete with where Rhonda was accepted to. Pregnant or not, she could not pass it up. In love with Curly or not, she could not pass it up. That was the bottom line but she could imagine how hurt Curly's feelings would be.

"Curly, I just don't think….." Rhonda started to say.

"Hush, my love," Curly whispered, putting a finger to her lip." Don't speak. Don't think. Daddy's going to take good care of you and the little guy…..or girl."

Rhonda laughed nervously; she wasn't sure what else to say. Curly put his arm around her and pulled her close, grinning and daydreaming of his impending fatherhood.

(Unwrap yourself from around my finger; hold me too tight or left to linger) (Rhonda's thoughts for Curly)

(What part of NO don't you understand? I want a man; not a boy who thinks he can) (Nadine's thoughts for Sid)

Author's Note: Of course I made up 'Zax-Scesney University' LOL…..thanks for reading. Please review.