Chapter 17- In Sickness and In Health.
"Spencer, what the hell was that about?" Toby was the final one of the boys to grill Spencer on what Jenna had just said "What is there to congratulate?"
"Guys, can we just leave it for now. I'm pretty sure we can ask Spencer about this later but right now we need to go see a sleazy British bastard get sent down." Aria stepped in to try take all the spot light off Spencer. Knowing full well what Jenna was talking about, she also knew that they wouldn't want to get it stood outside a court house in the pouring rain. She looked at the gratitude in her best friend's eyes as everyone else shrugged off the recent event for the time being. That's all she needed, some time without her hogging the limelight because she knew in a matter of hours it would all come flooding back.
20 minutes later everyone was sat in the court listening to what Wren was being charged with. She shuddered at that night as she thought of the look in his eyes as he explained how he had planned on killing her; when he said that he was behind it all along. She was beginning to feel physically sick at the idea of him somehow getting out of there. However she knew that with her mother was doing everything in her power to fight for her daughter's justice. There was a look in the familiar eyes of Veronica Hastings that was completely new to Spencer; it was a look of rage, of protection. Deep down she knew that her mother would do anything to keep the man that threatened her youngest daughter's life behind bars.
Nearly 3 hours had past and the jury were coming to their verdict; all the evidence that Toby had captured and everything they had found linking him to –A had been shown. Toby thought they had a pretty strong case against him because they had everything that they needed to pin him too it. Melissa had agreed to be a witness to his scheme against Spencer and made it perfectly clear that she in no way shape or form had anything to do with the death threats.
"Jury, have you made your decision?" The Judge spoke up; that familiar sickness that Spencer had been experiencing lately was coming back once again.
What happens if they find him not guilty? He'll be let out and I'll probably have to see him around nearly every day just so he can rub it in my face. Oh my god, I think I'm going to throw up.
She picked herself up and shot out of the room where the air was getting thicker causing her throat to close up. Her small frame flung itself at the door to the women's bathroom in need of a toilet so she could throw her guts up; Toby hadn't known that the throwing up thing had become a regular occurrence the past few weeks; she didn't know how she'd managed to conceal it from him.
"Spencer hunny, are you alright?" Hanna's soothing tone was filing the dingy bathroom as she checked every cubicle in search of the noise resonating from her brunette friend. There she was, at the very end with her head resting on the toilet bowl waiting for the next round. "Oh sweetheart, come here!" the blonde soon had Spencer encased in her arms as muffled sobs came from the Hastings girl's mouth.
"I'm so sorry Hanna, I let you all down."
"What the hell are you talking about? You haven't let any of us down. Not in the slightest." The small smile that was resting on Hanna's features reassured her that maybe it wasn't all that bad. "Are you going to tell me what all this fuss is about?"
"No, not now. I'll tell you all together so I can get it over and done with" The nerves that were filling her tiny stomach were becoming unbearable. "What happened with Wren? What did they say?"
The gasp Hanna had on her fragile body got tighter as she rested her head on the petit shoulder "Guilty" She whispered. Before she knew what she was doing she had picked herself up off the floor and walked over to the mirror where she could sort out her makeup and wash her face. A smile took over her face as she thought of a life without being scared of seeing Wren everywhere. They still hadn't found the real –A but it sure felt nice to have one set of chains lifted from her.
"Come on Han, we need to go celebrate"
The group were gathered around the table in Toby's apartment, by the group I mean everyone; Spencer, Toby, Aria, Ezra, Emily, Samara, Hanna, Caleb, Mike and Jason. Due to Wren being sent down for life it meant that they finally had something to celebrate after months of being unbearably miserable. Everyone was laughing at something that Hanna had said and everything finally seemed to be going good for them.
"Ahem" Spencer's voice covered everyone else's as she fought for their attention. "I know that you have all been wondering what Jenna was talking about earlier and I think it's about time that you found out." Sensing what their best friend was about to say the other three jumped out of their seats and stood behind Spencer as a defence line that no one could penetrate.
"Well, there is no easy way to say this but... I'm p-pregnant." Spencer closed her eyes as she tried to blink back the tears that so desperately wanted to flood her porcelain cheeks; try as she might it proved useless as one lone tear fell.
"What?" Toby's voice was almost a whisper as he tried to come to terms with what his girlfriend had just told him. "H-how long have you known?"
"I've known since about 2 nights before we went to look at Aria and Ezra's apartment."
Flashback...
Spencer had spent all night in the apartment by herself since Toby was working away in Yardley and due to his early start in the morning it was easier for him to stay there. As she rolled off the huge bed that she usually shared with her boyfriend, she ran hastily towards the bathroom that was joined to their room she began to empty the contents of her stomach. Between the sounds of her guts being thrown up the small sobbing could be heard. She had no idea what could be wrong with her, this sickness had been happening repetitively every day for the past 3 weeks, always when Toby wasn't in the house though.
10 minutes later she had been sick until there was nothing more to release so she made her way to the kitchen to grab herself some water and a slice of bread. Seeing as there was nothing left in her stomach she was feeling considerably hungry but she had no idea what the hell she could eat. That's when she saw it; the calendar that was held with a magnet onto their large fridge. Red dots were placed on the 6th of the every month; this made it easier for Toby to know when to cross her or when he would feel her wrath. She checked her phone for the date and it read "Thursday 11th October". 5 days after she was due to be on there was no sign of Mother Nature showing itself?
This can't be happening; every time me and Toby had done anything we had always been careful. At least I think we have. Jesus Spencer, how could you not remember? Your whole life is resting on this and you go and fuck it all up by not telling him to wrap it. I need help; oh my God who do I call? It's half past 11 on a Thursday Night, who will be awake? Aria!"
The phone dialled 3 times before a groggy sounding Aria spoke at the other end.
"Spencer, what's wrong? It's 11:30. Is it –A? Oh my god!"
"No Aria, it's not –A. I need you to do me a favour; it's a pretty big one too."
"Sure Spence, what's wrong?"
"Would you be able to come over here, and stop at the drug store along the way to pick up 3 p-pregnancy tests?"
"OH MY GOD, SPENCER HASTINGS ARE YOU TELLING ME WHAT I THINK YOU'RE TELLING ME?"
"Well if you hurry your ass over here we'll be able to find out won't we? Oh, I need all three of you so would you be able to get the other two. I'm freaking out over here." Aria hung the phone up putting an abrupt end to their conversation.
*Knock Knock Knock*
The front door swung open as Spencer greeted her three best friends with tear streaks down her cheeks; the other three looked like they were on a mission, it was obvious that Aria had filled them in on their way over. As soon as they noticed the puffy red eyes on their friend they all pulled her into their arms.
"Whatever those tests say Spence, I want you to know that we will always be here for you. Every single day." Emily's words were extremely comforting to hear despite knowing that if she was pregnant her parents would abandon here there and then.
"Right, let's do this thing." Spencer left the hug and retreated to the bathroom to start to process of figuring out her future.
"What do we do now?" Hanna asked impatiently as they sat on the bed in a small circle each holding their neighbours hand.
"We wait." Spencer whispered as she thought of the things that she could be missing out on with a child; she could never have it aborted and the idea of putting her child, hers and Toby's child up for adoption sickened her. Her thoughts headed towards the memories that they would make as a family, a little piece of her and a little piece of Toby; it would be the most loved child in the world.
She was soon distracted by the sound of Hanna's phone beeping to notify that 3 minutes was up and that the results were in. All three of the girls looked at Spencer as her eyes shifted up from the bed spread and to the draw they were resting on next to the bed. Her hand stretched out to pick each of the up one at a time.
"Negative." Her heart slowed down a considerable amount as she read what the stick was informing her. She then reached out for one of the other ones. "Positive." Her heart rate was now faster than before as she proceeded to pick up the last stick "Positive".
"What the hell do I do now?"
"Well Spencer hunny, I guess you do a bit more waiting." Aria said as she squeezed the small hand that was resting in hers. "We'll all be waiting alongside you."
End of flashback
There was an awkward silence that filled the room as everyone came to terms with the news. Spencer had expected Jason to go crazy but instead he looked into her eyes and pulled her into him, she knew that he would always be there for her and right now she needed him more than ever. As Jason released her she looked at her boyfriend who was the only one to still be sat at the table in complete shock; suddenly his face completely changed as a huge grin fixed itself there.
Toby thought to himself about how sudden this was; he was too young, they couldn't raise a baby; they didn't know how! But he suddenly started thinking about all the good things, they would have something to prove how serious they are about each other; it was a large step to take but he wouldn't want to take it with anyone else.
Within 5 seconds of his emotions changing he was stood with the girl of his dreams in his arms; the girl of his dreams and their child. Never had so much love filled his heart.
"I love you so much Spencer. I would never want this with anyone; you're my everything." He mumbled into her hair although he only intended on her hearing it; he was greeted by a loud "awwww" from Hanna, Emily and Aria who were in tears.
"I love you too Toby; more than you could ever know" She lifted her head out of his shoulder and kissed him gently trying her best not to get too drawn into his warmth and make everyone else extremely awkward.
AN: I get that this one was a bit predictable but I thought it would be a nice addition to the family. Pull it gives me something to go off of if I decide to do a sequel. I hope you all enjoy it and please review!
-Chloe :-)xx