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It had been a week since Audrey discovered she was going to be a mother. Her first doctor appointment was in a few days and Dustin was still clueless. El forced Mike to invite Dustin over and El invited Audrey over. It was a Monday night and Mike called El to tell her Dustin and him were playing video games. Eleven told Hop that the two girls were going to walk to Audrey's house. Really they were walking to Mike's was to break the news to Dustin.
El had forced Audrey to tell him before her first appointment. She knew it was best to let the secret out now rather than later.
"Oh El, I'm so nervous right now. I'm about to get dumped by the love of my life. I miss him already and he's still mine." Audrey said with tears running down her face.
El replied, "Audrey! Dustin isn't going to dump you. He's not like that. Sure he's goofy and immature at times. I've always noticed he always takes responsibility. Dustin is the glue of the friendship, so he's not going to tear your relationship apart. He might be scared, but I know in my heart he will do the right thing."
"Are you sure? He's always a goofball around me. I mean I've only seen him have a serious side like twice." Audrey stated.
"Audrey that's because he knows you like funny guys. His way of coping with problems is through humor." El reassured her.
Audrey replied, "Thanks for being here for me Eleven."
"Of course. You are like a sister to me. You were my first girl friend besides Nancy. You invited me into your friend group even though we didn't know each other that well. You were there for me in my time of need, so I'm here in yours." El explained.
"Hey I have a favor to ask. Would you want to go with me to my appointment on Wednesday? I really need a friend there. Even if Dustin does go it would be nice to have another girl with me." Audrey asked.
El answered as they reached Mike's door, "I'd love to accompany you. You are gonna be a great mother even if you weren't planning on being one so soon."
Mike answered the door and they walked down to the basement. Dustin was playing a video game and Mike sat down next to him to continue playing.
"Hey Beautiful. I wasn't expecting to see you here. El just couldn't stay away from Mike could she. El your stealing my Mike time." Dustin said jokingly.
Audrey replied, "Actually we are here, because I have some news for you."
"Why didn't you just call?" Dustin asked.
"Well, I needed El and Mike's support and I don't know how you are gonna take this." Audrey stated.
Dustin replied, "Oh. It must be serious. What's up? Wait a minute...are you breaking up with me? I'm sorry if I did something wrong. Please give me another chance."
"Dusty I'd never break up with you. Although, you might want to break up with me after I tell you this." Audrey stated.
Dustin stated, "Not possible princess."
"Hah. I told you he loved you too much to live without you." El stated.
Audrey replied, "Well he may change his mind. He doesn't know what I'm about to say."
"Come on tell me. The suspense is killing me." Dustin replied.
Audrey answered, "Well...Dusty...I'm...I'm…..pregnant."
"That's a good one!" Dustin laughed.
"She's serious Dustin." El stated.
Dustin replied, "You got El in on this too. We used protection and it was only once. Plus, I'm pretty sure if you were you would have just told me. I'm not that scary to talk to about serious stuff."
Mike grabbed Dustin's shoulder and said, "Dustin Michael Henderson your girlfriend is pregnant with your child. She isn't lying and she was nervous to tell you, so we pushed her. Now, snap out of it we are telling you the truth."
Dustin's eyes got big and he ran up the stairs. El stood up to follow.
"No El. He's my best friend I'll talk to him. You stay here with Audrey." Mike commanded.
Mike ran up the stair and grabbed Dustin by the arm. Meanwhile, El was trying to calm Audrey down. Mike and Dustin walked outside to chat.
"Dustin. You can't leave her this is a two person job. You'll break her this is why she didn't want to tell you. She has an appointment on Wednesday at 4:30 and she needs you there. Audrey won't admit it, but she can't do this without you." Mike explained.
Dustin replied, "Mike, I'm not ready to be a father. I don't know if I can do this. I love her, but I don't know if I can do this. I think that kid would be better off without me. Yes, I'd want to support it. I just think it's better of without me in it's life."
"Dustin you can't run away when things get serious. You keep everyone together. You've never ran away from problems. The Dustin I know always takes responsibility and is there for everyone. I'm am sure as hell not going to let you walk out on the girl who's always been there for you or your baby. Dustin you would make a hell of a father. You're not the deadbeat dad type. So go home and think about all the nonsense you just said. The real Dustin better be back. Dustin your butt best be with that gorgeous girl of yours at her appointment on Wednesday. I'm your best friend and I'm sorry if I seem harsh, but I know you are better than this." Mike ranted.
"Alright Mike. I'll go home." Dustin agreed.
Mike replied, "Remember when you get your thought straight to apologize to that girl of yours."
Dustin walked home and Mike went back downstairs to the girls. El was hugging a crying Audrey. Mike sat down beside them.
"El he's gone. He hates me. My Dusty is gone forever." Audrey cried.
El stared at Mike and finally said, "Well what did he say?"
"Oh sorry I was trying not to interrupt. Audrey I sent him home to think. Trust me Dustin is going to get himself together. He is going to come through for you." Mike tried to reassure her.
Tuesday and Wednesday were awkward school days. Audrey stayed home upset both days. Dustin wasn't there Tuesday, but he returned Wednesday. Lunch was extremely quiet on Wednesday. Dustin told Lucas and Will the news. Both of them sensed tension between Mike and Dustin. After school, El headed to Audrey's and Audrey drove them to their appointment. Eleven helped Audrey get signed in and they took a seat.
A few minutes later, a very familiar face walked in. Audrey was laying on El's shoulder resting her eyes.
"Dustin!" El said.
"Dusty. You're here. You don't hate me?" Audrey asked.
Dustin replied, "Of course not beautiful. I'm so sorry I was stupid. I shouldn't have left Monday. You don't deserve to do this alone. I love you and this baby. I'm here for you if you want me. I wanna support you and this baby. I got a job with Steve's dad. It's good pay, so we should be fine."
"Dusty, I love you so much. I always want you in my life. I'll get a job too. We can do this." Audrey said.
"Oh no you don't. You need to take it easy. We can stay at my house. My mom was actually excited not upset. She would love to have us." Dustin stated.
Audrey replied, "Your the best Dusty."
Audrey kissed him on the cheek and they took a seat next to El. All three of them sat hand in hand.
"You guys wanna hear a good joke?" Dustin asked.
Audrey replied, "That's my Dusty always has something funny to say."
"What's the difference between a lightbulb and a pregnant woman?" Dustin asked.
Audrey said, "Oh no what have you come up with now."
El replied, "What's the difference Dustin?"
"You can unscrew a lightbulb." Dustin said.
Audrey turned red and slapped him. El bursted out into laughter.
"Wanna hear another one?" Dustin asked.
Audrey stated, "We are good."
"Come on Audrey just one more." El begged.
"Fine." Audrey agreed.
Dustin asked, "What do a burnt cake and a pregnant woman have in common?"
"I'm about to go nine straight months with pregnancy jokes I can tell already." Audrey said.
"Audrey." The muse called. All three of them got up.
Dustin whispered to Eleven, "You should have taken it out sooner." El giggled.
Audrey was given and ultrasound and Dustin held her hand. El held her other hand. El could tell Dustin was nervous by how many questions he was asking. He was also cracking a lot of jokes. Audrey liked the humor that came with his personality not his jokes. That didn't mean Dustin wouldn't still try to lighten the mood. By the end of the appointment, Dustin had finally gotten a few laughs out of his girlfriend. El was supposed to stay with Audrey, but she decided to let them two spend the night together. Eleven would take this opportunity to share a night with Mike.
El snuck into the Wheeler house through the basement door. Mike was sitting playing video games. He was so focused that he didn't hear El sneak in. She came up from behind him and gave him a kiss. Mike deepened the kiss. He picked her up and carried her to the fort. They had never done it in the fort, but Eleven really wanted too. She was sitting on top of him trying to undo his belt buckle when she stopped him.
"Mike!? You are ruining the fun. I'm here for the night don't you wanna use our time wisely." El asked.
Mike replied, "Definitely. First, I wanna talk to you about something important."
"What is so important that you stopped your girlfriend from doing you?" El asked.
Mike laughed, "Eleven I need you to promise me something. You must promise me that you will tell me immediately if you think you are pregnant. I want to be there for you when you take a test. I wanna be with you through everything. You can count on it that I'll be there for you and my baby when it does come. No matter what age we are."
"I promise Mike. I didn't know you were so stressed about that kind of thing. I don't plan on getting pregnant anytime until we are married. Hop would kill us both anyway." El stated.
Mike replied, "I know. I just don't want you to think I'd leave you. I wasn't planning on knocking you up anytime soon either. It's just Audrey and Dustin got me thinking about this stuff."
"Don't worry Mike. I love you and I promise I won't keep anything from you. I've always told you everything. I told you that I liked you, when I told Nancy our secrets, when I got my period, and when I thought I was pregnant a long time ago. I've always told you the truth no matter how serious or personal. I promise I will keep doing just that. I love you Michael James Wheeler." El said.
Mike replied, "Thanks Eleven. I love you my future Mrs. Wheeler."
"Okay now can we stop talking? Your hair is messy and your freckles are really pop out in this light. You look so fucking sexy right now." El stated and hopped on top of him.
"Yes! I love it when you're on top. I like watching you ride me. You look gorgeous with your hair flopping around." Mike said.
El replied, "Well then your in for a fun ride." He laughed and she kissed him.