This was definitely my favorite chapter to write so I hope you like it! That's going to be it for a while I'm afraid. I'm about to get very busy for the next few weeks but I'll be back soon. I promise. Again, thanks to all my readers and reviewers. You're the best!

NYLON ~ CHAPTER TWENTY ~ TO ALI

Hanna's eyes fluttered open and she stared out the window overlooking the river. Caleb's arm was draped across her waist pressed tightly against her belly button. Hanna smiled. It was almost like they were a little family. She felt the tiny flutter in her belly that she'd grown to recognize as the baby's movement. She loved that feeling and she wanted more than anything to be able to share it with Caleb. It was too soon before she felt the urge to pee so she tried to quietly slip out of bed without waking Caleb and tiptoed into the bathroom but when she walked back toward the bed his eyes were wide awake.

"Good morning," he groaned with his throaty morning voice.

"Sorry," she said sitting back down on the bed, "I didn't want to wake you."

"It's okay," he smiled sitting up. Hanna rested her head on his shoulder and he looped an arm protectively around her waist. "I don't like sleeping in anyway."

"Are you ready for the Hamptons?" Hanna asked him.

"Our first vacation," he smiled kissing her forehead. "What time do we need to go get Toby and Spencer?"

"I think we should leave in a couple hours," Hanna replied.

"So we're saying that I picked you up from your place?" he asked. "You're not ready to make us official."

"Let's see how this weekend goes," Hanna said. "I don't know if I'm ready to let everyone in on our little secret yet."

"You're going to have to decide quickly," he told her. "You'll be showing soon."

"You're right," she sighed. "Should I even pack a bikini. That would be a dead fucking giveaway."

"I'd love to see you in one," he winked.

"You perv," she playfully slapped him. The two collapsed into a fit of giggles and composed themselves just in time to finish getting ready for their trip to Hamptons. Hanna and Caleb pulled up to the Cavanaugh's Chelsea home a couple hours later and the quartet headed out for an extended weekend getaway.


After four hours on the road, the gang finally arrived in the late afternoon. Spencer pulled out her keys and unlocked the door to let them in while Toby and Caleb took care of unloading their suitcases. Hanna and Caleb exchanged a covert glance and followed Spencer into the majestic four bedroom home.

"So," Spencer said as they all gathered in the foyer, "Toby and I are in the master and I'm putting Aria and Ezra in the guest suite with the kids. We set up Alison's crib in the guest room for her and Emily. Are you two okay sharing the cabana room? It's bigger and it has two beds."

"We can share," Hanna told her while she and Caleb shared a look.

"What if I want my own room?" Caleb teased.

"Knock it off, you two," Spencer teased leading them up to a bedroom with two double beds. "Here you are."

"Would you mind grabbing my bag?" Hanna asked Caleb. He obliged and returned a few minutes later towing two suitcases as he shut the door behind him.

"I'm having a really hard time," Caleb said placing his arms around Hanna's waist, "keeping my hands off of you."

"Hold your horses, cowboy," she laughed. "We've got all weekend."

"When do you want to come clean?" he asked pulling her in tight.

"Maybe tonight at dinner," Hanna replied. "I don't think we'll be able to keep a secret with the whole gang here."

"That's probably best," Caleb replied.

"I think I'm going to take a nap," Hanna said. "This baby really tires me out."

"Whatever you like, Princess," he kissed her forehead. Hanna's face lit up.

"You haven't called me Princess in ages," she smiled. Then she crawled into the bed. "Stay with me?"

"Of course," he smiled getting under the covers with her. Caleb held her close as she drifted off to sleep in his arms.


"Hanna," Spencer tapped on the door. She rubber her eyes and looked around to see that Caleb was gone. She tiptoed over to the door and Spencer stepping inside.

"What's up?" Hanna asked.

"The guys are getting started on the grill," Spencer told her. "Emily and Aria just got here. Do you want to come hang out?"

"Yeah," Hanna smiled. "I'll be out in a minute."

Spencer smiled and headed back toward the kitchen while Hanna slipped into a pair of jeans and a fresh t-shirt. She turned to see herself in the mirror. The tiny bump was definitely visible in her tight top. Then she grabbed an old flannel shirt from Caleb's bag and wrapped it around herself.

"Can I help with anything?" Hanna asked when she found Spencer in the kitchen.

"I'm pretty much done," Spencer replied. "I think everyone else will be done unpacking soon and we can eat in about an hour."

"Good," Hanna sighed, "I'm starving."

"How's everything going with…" Spencer gestured out the window to where Caleb and Toby stood huddled over the grill. "I didn't mean to stick you guys in the same room. It's just that we don't have anymore space."

"It's fine," Hanna told her. "We've been getting along really well since…"

Hanna pointed to the tiny bump she was trying to hide. Even though she had come to terms with being a mother, it still scared her sometimes to say it out loud. It made it so real and Hanna didn't always feel like she was ready to accept it, especially when things with Caleb weren't quite set in stone.

Eventually Aria and Emily came back downstairs with their little families in tow just in time for Toby to start taking dinner off the grill. Hanna helped Spencer set the table and the four families enjoyed a special dinner full of jokes and stories. After Spencer served her signature berry tart for dessert, Emily and Aria took their children up to bed and the adults congregated around the firepit by the pool.

"So," Hanna said turning to Emily after a long pause, "how are things with you and Kristen?"

"We're good," Emily replied. "We are taking things slow. I mean, she hasn't even met Ali yet, but hopefully soon."

"Speaking of Ali's," Spencer said.

"I'm glad we came out here this weekend," Aria said quietly.

"Labor day," Emily breathed remembering the night that they had lost their best friend.

"I miss her sometimes," Hanna whispered. "I imagine what she would think about us."

"Alison was special," Spencer raised her glass. "To Ali."

"To Ali," the others echoed before sipping their drinks.

"I can't believe it's been ten years," Hanna said slowly. Then she felt the familiar rustling inside of her stomach. She loved feeling the baby move and something told her it was time to come clean. She cleared her throat. "There's something I have to tell you guys."

"What's wrong?" Emily looked concerned.

"Nothing's wrong," Hanna laughed. "Actually, everything's right."

"What is it then?" Emily urged.

"Um," Hanna slipped her fingers in between Caleb's, "I'm pregnant. Caleb and I…we're having a baby."

"Congratulations, man," Toby said raising his beer to Caleb.

"Thanks," Caleb smiled wrapping his arm around Hanna. She rested her head on his shoulder grinning from ear to ear.

"What the…" Emily was speechless. "How did this happen?"

"It was kind of sudden," Hanna replied. "It all just happened really fast but we're so happy."

"That's really great," Aria smiled at her friend while Spencer gave her a knowing look.

"I love you," Caleb whispered in her ear, "and…you look really good in my shirt."

Hanna laughed as she looked around at all of the people who loved and supported her. She didn't know how things would turn out with Caleb but she knew that no matter what, her baby would have more than enough love in his life.