As promised, here is part two of today's surprise featuring Haleb!

NYLON ~ CHAPTER THIRTEEN ~ IT WORKS BOTH WAYS

Hanna sat alone in the train station looking around in search of a familiar face. Finally her eyes lit up when she saw a flash of wavy dark hair. A smile crept across Hanna's face and she stood up to waive Spencer over.

"Hey," Spencer smiled putting her overnight bag down on the bench before she took a seat.

"Thank you so much for coming," Hanna told her. "I don't think I can face this alone."

"You are speaking to the expert on dodging family affairs," Spencer told her. "If I could have avoided my family at my own wedding, I would have done it."

"I knew you'd understand," Hanna smiled. She looked up at the clock. "We should probably board the train."

Spencer followed her as they boarded the train and took their seats. It wasn't long before the train was in motion and they were headed back to Rosewood for a family reunion Tom Marin was hosting. Of course, Hanna needed to be present in order to mingle with distant relatives and present a united front for the Marin name. Normally Hanna managed to avoid these types of ordeals but her father was getting old and she felt it wise to visit, especially since she'd be spending the holidays with her mother.

"So, how's married life?" Hanna asked her friend as they sped away from New York.

"It's different," Spencer replied. "I mean, Toby and I lived together for years before we got married but now there's a totally different vibe. I think it's really spiced up our relationship."

"Really?" Hanna laughed. "It hasn't made you boring?"

"Not yet," Spencer replied, "but we'll see."

"I'm kind of jealous," Hanna told her.

"No you're not," Spencer laughed.

"Yeah, you're right," Hanna smiled weakly leaning into her seat.


Hanna and Spencer arrived in Rosewood and headed toward Hanna's childhood home. They stood on the porch and Hanna rang the doorbell only for Ashley to answer almost immediately.

"You're here!" Ashley pulled her daughter into a hug.

"I missed you," Hanna smiled.

Spencer greeted Ashley and then they dragged their bags upstairs to Hanna's old bedroom where they got settled until Ashley tapped on the door.

"Come in," Hanna called out.

"It's good having you home," Ashley told her. "I can't even remember the last time you were here."

"I was here for Christmas," Hanna reminded her. "That was like six months ago."

"I know," Ashley smiled. "That's a long time for me."

"It works both ways," Hanna said slowly. "You're always welcome to come to New York."

"That is, if you're even in the country," Ashley teased.

"She has a point," Spencer pointed out showcasing her gorgeous engagement ring.

"Oh wow," Ashley said as she was blinded by Spencer's bling. "That is huge."

"You like?" Spencer smiled coyly.

"Love," Ashley gushed. "Congratulations. I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it."

"I totally understand," Spencer replied. "As long as you don't miss Hanna's wedding."

"I'm starting to think you'll never get married," Ashley told Hanna.

"Hey," Hanna was offended. "I'm only twenty-five. I've got plenty of time."

"Look," Ashley said stepping out, "I think I'm going to let you get some rest. Tomorrow's a big day."

"Goodnight mom," Hanna kissed her mother's cheek.

Ashley said good night to the two girls and they settled into their beds reminiscing on the adventures they'd had in that room ten years prior.


Hanna smoothed her red cocktail dress over the still inexistent bump. She was unsure about the decision she wanted to make regarding this unborn child and she was certain to keep it a secret until she'd come to term with the news. She stood next to Spencer in her father's large backyard sipping on a glass of water while the rest of her extended family swarmed around. She could see Kate and her hot shot husband standing in the center of the yard while her two kids crawled in the playhouse. She faced the reality that she would never have that stability even if she did keep this baby. Her father was at the grill and Isobel was at his side like always. It made Hanna miss her own parents during their happy years together.

"Hanna?" she heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Grandma!" Hanna squealed turning around to hug her grandmother.

"Mama Marin," Spencer smiled at Hanna's sassy grandmother.

"It's great to see you Spencer," Regina said hugging the brunette. "I heard about the wedding. I think congratulations are in order."

"Thank you," Spencer smiled politely.

"Do you mind if I steal my granddaughter for a moment?" she asked whisking Hanna away into her father's study.

"I'm glad you're here," Hanna told her sitting down once they were away from the crowd.

"Me too," Regina told her noticing the sad smile in her eyes. "Honey, is there something wrong?"

"No," Hanna shook her head as tears slowly strolled down her face.

"Hanna?" Regina cooed rubbing her back. "You know I will always be there for you."

"I…" Hanna could barely get the words out. "I…I'm pregnant."

"Honey," Regina smiled, "that's really excellent news."

"No it's not," Hanna wiped her tears. "I'm single and living in two time zones. I'm just a mess."

"No, honey, no," Regina took Hanna's hands in hers. "You are a strong, beautiful, independent woman and I have full faith in your decisions but you know that I will always be there for you and I will love my great grandchild and much as I love you."

"Thank you," Hanna smiled. "I love you grandma."

"I love you too," Regina hugged her granddaughter. "I know you'll make the right decision."


Hanna spent the entire trip back to New York thinking about her grandmother's words of wisdom. Maybe she was ready to be a mother but it could also become a huge fucking disaster. She hadn't shared much with Spencer but she knew Spencer was aware of the change with her. It was a lot of pressure to be a mom and she still needed a little bit more time to process. Once the train was in the station, Hanna and Spencer got up and grabbed their bags before hailing a cab to Manhattan. They pulled up to Spencer's place in Chelsea first and Hanna thanked her friend for coming as she headed toward her one bedroom on the Upper East Side. When she'd arrived, Hanna paid the cabbie and took the elevator to her floor to find a surprise waiting on her doorstep.

"Caleb?" she was confused when she saw him leaning against her door.

"Hey," he smiled.

"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I stole your itinerary from Spencer's desk," he explained. "I wanted to catch you while you were still in town."

"Let me just," she pulled out her keys and gestures toward the bag she was carrying. Caleb took the hint and grabbed her bag and she opened the door.

"You know," he said setting her luggage down in her bedroom, "we could make this whole thing more convenient if you gave me your number."

"I don't like giving out my number," she replied. "I think you'll understand how I feel about text messages."

"Come on," he laughed, "it's just me."

"If I give you my number," she subconsciously pressed her hand to her abdomen and quickly caught herself, "it makes this all real. We agreed on keeping it casual and spontaneous and making this a regular thing kind of freaks me out."

"So me showing up spontaneously on your doorstep?" he laughed. "That works?"

"That works," she replied.

"Right," he said placing his hands around her waist and leaving a quick kiss on her cheek. "We definitely don't want to get serious."

"I don't know," she pushed him away gently. His lack of commitment hurt a little especially knowing she was carrying his child so close to her heart. "I've been on a train for ten hours. I'm not really in the mood. I just wanted to go to sleep."

"Oh," he sighed.

"You can stay," she smiled, "but just sleeping."

"I don't really think that works with our agreement," he said cementing her fears that he was not interested in commitment.

"Oh fuck it," she said kissing him passionately.

She was already pregnant. It's not like it could get any worse and at least she could have some fun before she had to make a serious decision about this baby. Caleb didn't even notice the change in Hanna. He took full advantage of the opportunity and led her straight to the bedroom where he made her night worth while and allowed her to forget all of the stress of her life. Once they'd both felt satisfied they laid quietly in her bed. For the first time Caleb had stayed after sex without rushing back into his clothes and dashing out the door. His hand was draped across her waist and his breathing was slow and steady. She took it as her cue to clue him in.

"Caleb," she whispered.

"Yeah," he groaned pulling her tighter to him.

"There's something I have to tell you," she said slowly.

"Mhmm," he mumbled as his eyes flickered shut. Before Hanna could say another word she heard the familiar sound of his dull snores.

"Fuck it," she sighed turning around and throwing his hand off of her. This was not the Caleb she knew in high school. She couldn't even imagine raising a baby with this man.

I hope you enjoyed today's special rapid fire update. Don't get used to it because I can't possibly write that much on a daily basis but I thought you deserved a meaty chunk of Haleb life. Let me know what you liked, what you didn't like, and what you want to see with this Haleb baby. And, just so I have this right, everyone is pro Haleb? Are there ANY Wrenna fans? Yeah, I didn't think so :)