Life is for coffee and contemplation

Y/n's  P.O.V

I rolled over to see Jackson laying besides me , he cuddled close to me before he shifted in his sleep , he let out a yawn before rolling over to face me. Jackson spoke up saying "are you awake mama". I responded saying " I am , good morning sweet-'' Jackson quickly cut me off saying "mama I have a question" I again responded saying "oh well uh why don't we have breakfast and then-" Jackson cut me off again by sitting up before running out of the bedroom. I rolled over to wake up Steve before hearing Jackson call to me from the kitchen , I sighed before getting out of bed before walking out of my room and down the hall towards the kitchen. I walked into the kitchen to see Jackson had pulled a chair from the dinning room and pushed it up to the kitchen counter , he spoke saying "Mama" I nodded before he added "why did you have me when you weren't a grown up" I responded saying "well uh-" Jackson cut me off saying "how did I get in your tummy" I sighed before he added "mama why didn't you go to collage". I again responded saying "you know what why don't have breakfast and then we can we talk about this okay" Jackson nodded before I walked towards the cupboard to make breakfast.

Steve's P.O.V

I rolled over to an empty bed before hearing voices come from the other room , I got out of bed before walking down the hall and into the dinning room to see Jackson and Y/n seated at the table. She spoke saying "good morning" I responded saying "morning uh what's going on" Y/n responded saying "uh Jackson had some questions and I thought it would be best for us to wait for you so we could answer them together". I nodded and took the seat besides Y/n she spoke saying "do you want breakfast first cause I made-" Y/n was cut off by Jackson saying "mommy why didn't you and daddy wait till you were grownups before having me". Y/n sighed before I spoke saying "well uh-" Jackson cut me off saying "I asked mommy" Y/n spoke up saying "well uh daddy and I thought that we were ready for a baby and-" Jackson again cut Y/n off saying "were you". Y/n responded saying "I uh I think so" Jackson spoke again saying "daddy where do babies come from" I sighed saying "uh well-" Y/n cut me off saying "I don't uh think we need to talk about this right now" Jackson nodded saying "mommy why weren't you and daddy together" Y/n responded saying "uh well that's a long story sweet pea-" Jackson cut her off saying "I don't mind" Y/n sighed saying "well you know what you've got school and daddy's got work so we better get going , we can talk about this later oaky , I promise". Jackson nodded again before walking out of the dinning room , Y/n turned to me before saying "how were we not ready for this I knew that someday he'd ask but I didn't think it would be now I mean he's too young to understand". I responded saying "well I think that you handled it pretty well" Y/n shook her head saying "well I think he's gonna have more questions later so I better figure out what I'm gonna say" I nodded before she added "I'm gonna get changed so we can get going".

Y/n's P.O.V

Steve pulled into the school parking lot before I spoke up saying "I'll uh go walk him in" Steve nodded before I walked out of the car and walked into the school with Jackson. We got to Jackson's classroom as I spoke saying "okay Mimi's gonna pick you up and then you'll come home how does that sound". Jackson nodded saying "but mama I still have questions" I responded saying "I know you do sweet pea okay we can talk later okay" Harper walked out of the classroom saying "Jackson come on were getting started" Jackson nodded saying "I'll miss you mama" I responded saying "I'll miss you too" he hugged my leg before walking into the classroom. Harper spoke again saying "hey Y/n could I talk to you" I nodded before she added "so Donna's out and I was wondering if you wanted to take over as room mom". I nodded again before she added "great so you'll have to come on Friday so we can go over the Christmas party , thanks again but uh I better get going but we can talk later" I again nodded before saying my goodbyes to Harper.

"Hey baby were here" I nodded before I relived that we were in front of my office , I spoke saying "aren't you gonna be late for work" Steve responded saying "it doesn't matter Y/n okay this is huge for you , do you want me to go in with you" I shook my head saying "I'm okay it won't take long" Steve nodded before I got out of the car and walked into the office.

I walked in before walking over to Brenda at reception , I spoke saying "hi Brenda is Mr. Paterson in-" I was cut off by Matt walking over saying "Y/n hey their you are how are you feeling" I responded saying. "okay my uh arms a bit sore though" ne nodded saying "my dad's in a meeting but I've got everything for the book" I nodded before I walked over to his desk with him , he spoke saying "are you gonna be able to carry these". Before I could respond I heard Mr. Paterson speak "Y/n could I speak to you please" I nodded before walking to Mr. Paterson's office.

I walked into his office before he spoke saying "how are you feeling" I responded saying "fine still a little tired though" he nodded saying "uh well Phillip is no longer working for us he quit a few days ago and uh it looks like you'll be getting the promotion". I held myself back from screaming and jumping up and down from excitement before he added "so uh congratulations uh get some rest because you'll need to be back here a week from Monday" I nodded before he added "well uh again congratulations and uh we'll talk more about that when you get back okay but in the meantime work on your assignment okay" I nodded again before saying my goodbyes to Mr. Paterson.

Steve's P.O.V

I looked at my watch and sighed since I was now almost an hour late for work , I continued to wait for Y/n before she got into the passenger seat of the car. "Are you ready to go-" Y/n quickly cut me off saying "I got the promotion" I responded saying "that's amazing" she nodded saying "I just cannot believe I got the promotion" I again responded saying. "I knew you'd get it" Y/n nodded again saying "I know and I probably should start to believe in myself more" I nodded saying "well what do you wanna do to celebrate" Y/n responded saying "I think I have an idea".

"Your going to be late" Y/n said as she held onto my arm as we walked out the front door of the apartment. "I'll just stay home with you" I said before she added "oh no I would love that but I wouldn't get very much work done" I chuckled saying "well what's wrong with that". Y/n responded saying "but I'll make dinner and by make dinner I mean I'll order some take out" I responded saying "Y/n I shouldn't have said that okay that was shitty , I'm sorry" Y/n shook her head saying "don't be okay it's the truth I suck at cooking okay I've tried everything but I just suck" I sighed saying "sweetie you don't-" Y/n quickly cut me off saying "we can talk later you've got to go" I nodded before I kissed Y/n's cheek before I walked out the door.

Y/n's P.O.V

I took a seat on the couch before Buster rested his head on my lap , I knew I had things to do and I knew I had my project to start but I also knew I needed to prepare myself for Jackson and I's talk and I knew that I couldn't remember the last time I had some quiet time. I also just couldn't figure out why Phillip would quit it made no sense to me , it couldn't have anything to do with are argument could it. My thoughts were broken when I herd the phone in the kitchen begin to ring , I stood up and walked into the kitchen before picking the phone off the reciever I spoke saying "hello this is Y/n" the voice on the other line quickly responded saying "hi sweetie it's Bambi I was wondering if you were up for some company" I nodded saying "sure uh yeah it's just Buster and I here but I'd love some company". Bambi responded saying "is their anything I could bring over" I shook my head saying "I don't think so" Bambi again responded saying "well I'll be their soon" I nodded before saying goodbye to Bambi

I was sitting in my bedroom at my desk , I had one of my favorite records on in the background while Buster laid asleep at my feet. I looked out the window to see it was slightly drizzling out , I couldn't understand why I was in a perfect place and was in my sweats with great music with a nice cup of tea but for some reason I just didn't know what was wrong I had such major writers block. I put my pen down and stood up before hearing a knock at the door , I walked out of my bedroom and walked down the hall before I opened the front door to see Bambi standing their. "Hi sweetheart" Bambi said before she added "so I was thinking we'd go to lunch" I nodded saying "yeah I'll go and get changed and we can go".

Bambi and I walked into the restaurant , we took a seat at a table before she spoke saying "so anything new since yesterday evening" I shrugged saying "yeah uh actually uh I got a promotion at work". Bambi responded saying "that's amazing" I nodded saying "I couldn't believe it I mean  I can't believe it" Bambi responded again saying "congratulations sweetie" I nodded saying "yeah I'm just in shock". The waitress walked over before she spoke saying "can I get you ladies anything , would you like to start off with some drinks" Bambi spoke saying "we'd like a nice bottle of wine were celebrating my granddaughters new job promotion". The waitress nodded before she walked away from the table , I spoke saying "I uh think when the waitress comes back I'll ask for a water" Bambi responded saying "oh is everything okay" I nodded saying. "I'm uh well uh Steve and I have began trying to have another baby". Bambi responded saying "oh how exciting" I nodded before she added "so how's Jackson after last night" I responded saying "he's okay uh he's got questions about everything" Bambi nodded saying "well that's understandable" I again responded saying "hey you had dad and Aunt Jenny at sixteen right" Bambi nodded again before I added "how did you tell them" she responded saying "well uh they were nine and uh they came home from school all upset because somebody was picking on them and they found out and all they were saying was how sorry they were , then we sat down and I told them Stan wasn't their father and well they were pretty understanding and when Jenny was older her and I sat down and we had an open and honest talk about it". I nodded before she added "and I think you and Steve should sit down with him together , you know the one thing I always wished was their dad was their with me" I responded saying "Bambi when was the last time you saw him" she sighed as I spoke again saying "sorry I shouldn't have asked-" Bambi cut me off saying. "oh no it's okay uh was probable your fathers fourth birthday" I nodded saying "do you mind me asking how you two meet" she responded saying "well I met Jackson-" I cut her off saying "his name was Jackson" she nodded saying "oh yes that's where your father got his name from and I assume that's where you got Jackson's name from" I nodded before she added "so I was a sophomore in high school when I met him , he was popular , he was smart and very funny. We met at a party I uh hated parties but my little sister Peggy wanted to go so I took her and I met him I mean I had known him forever but I had never really met him he was extremally charismatic. Uh we dated for a few months when I started to feel funny and sure enough I was pregnant he was so excited he really was he was even more excited when we found out it was twins but around their third birthday he started to change he started to act funny , he went through a lot during the war and I think a lot of it caught up to him and one night he put the kids to bed while I was washing up the dishes and all of a sudden I hear the front door to shut and I looked out the front window to se his truck pulling out of the driveway and I never saw him again". I frowned saying "I'm sorry Bambi" she responded saying "oh honey it's okay it was forever ago but I always felt bad for him missing him out on everything , missing out on his kids and his grandkids you know I don't know if your father ever told you but he was a writer too". I responded saying "he was" Bambi nodded saying "oh yes he uh always talked about writing a book but uh he was always afraid of putting himself out their" I nodded before she added "anyways so is their anything else new" I shook my head saying "I guess that's everything" she nodded saying "well uh when did you decided to have another baby I thought after what happened during your delivery with Jackson that you were done" I nodded saying "I did but I really thought about it and I think I'm ready to have another baby" she nodded saying "and what does Steve think". I responded again saying "he's ready too he thinks were doing well in our relationship" Bambi nodded saying "well I hope you don't mind but I was gonna stop by for dinner tonight before I left tomorrow" I responded saying "Bambi your a good cook right". She nodded saying "I'd say so why" I responded again saying "well I've been thinking and I decided that I should try and learn to cook , I've tried cookbooks I've taken classes but I really want to learn to cook". Bambi responded saying "okay I could write down some recipes for you to start of with" I nodded as she added "you know what we can run by the store after lunch and we could probably be home by the time Jackson's home". I nodded again before the waitress came back over.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked into the office , I was almost two hours late "Steve could I speak to you" I sighed before seeing dad standing outside of his office I walked over before walking into his office. "Sit down" dad said before he shut the door , I took the seat across from his desk before I spoke saying "dad I can explain I-" he cut me off saying "your late your two hours late you better have a good excuse young man as to why you weren't here". I sighed before he added "you know what your gonna stay late tonight do you understand you better call Y/n cause you'll be here till at least seven do you understand". I sighed again saying "I'm sorry dad okay I'll-" dad cut me off again saying "you've been coming in late , you don't give a damn about your job you just sit their at your desk you don't even care you better start working hard or I'm gonna have to let you go". I responded saying "you can't do that I'm your son" dad responded saying "your twenty three not five Steven it's time to grow up actually it's way past time to grow up now be a man and do your damn job".

Y/n's P.O.V

Bambi and I were putting away the groceries when I heard a knock at the front door , I walked over and opened the front door to see Mrs. Harrington standing their with Jackson he ran up to me and hugged my legs before Mrs. Harrington spoke saying "uh I don't mean to bother you but could I have a few saltines please I'm feeling a little nauseous". I nodded before I quickly walked into the kitchen and grabbed a packet of saltine crackers before I walked back with Mrs. Harrington and handed them to her she spoke saying "thank you" I responded saying "is everything okay" she nodded saying "oh I'm fine I've just been feeling a bit nauseous lately I'll uh I'll see you tomorrow". I nodded before saying goodbye to Mrs. Harrington , I walked back into the kitchen before I walked into the kitchen to see Bambi standing their with Jackson he spoke saying "Bambi what are you doing" Bambi responded saying "mommy and I are going to make dinner , do you wanna help". Jackson responded saying "but mommy doesn't know how to cook" Bambi responded saying "well that's why I'm going to teach her" Jackson nodded saying "can we eat dinner at the table" Bambi chuckled saying "well don't you always do that". Jackson shook his head saying "we have dinner watching tv" Bambi sighed before he added "and mommy and daddy have their jammies on"  I spoke saying "hey sweetpea why don't you got put your shoes away and put up your jacket". Jackson ran out of the kitchen before Bambi spoke saying " Y/n Ym/n you have dinner in front of the television in your pajamas" I sighed saying "it sounds bad it really does but were always so busy" Bambi responded saying "young lady you need to sit at the table and have dinner together as a family do you understand". I nodded in agreement with Bambi since I did agree with Bambi , before when it was just Jackson and I we always had dinner at the table together unless he was  at Steve's or we went out to dinner. I knew I had to do better I always told myself he wouldn't be brought up on take out and fast food like I was , I tried I really did , I tired making homemade baby food when he was younger but going to school and having a part time job not to mention raising a baby and being a single mother living paycheck to paycheck kept me pretty busy. I tried sitting down and having dinner with him but trying to get a two year old to sit still long enough for us both to eat dinner wasn't an easy task.  I tried cooking classes but they weren't very budget friendly and I wasn't really learning much from them since I sighed up for the wrong one. Jackson ran back into the kitchen saying "mama can we take Buster for a walk" I nodded saying "yeah I guess so uh Bambi do you come with us" Bambi responded saying "sure sweetheart we could make dinner when we get back" I nodded before walking towards the front door to grab Buster's leash.

I held onto Buster's leash while Bambi spoke saying "so Jackson what is it that you want Santa to bring you" Jackson shrugged before Bambi added. "So Y/n are you still planning on spending the holidays with Steve's family" I nodded saying "yeah I think so I still haven't talked to Mrs. Harrington yet I was gonna talk to her but she wasn't feeling good". Bambi frowned saying "well I hope she's okay and you said Steve's grandmother is their too" I nodded before she added "you know I don't think I've seen her since your first mothers day Y/n" I nodded again as Jackson spoke up saying "mommy when can we go back to the lake again".  Bambi responded saying "they still have the lake house" I nodded as she added "didn't Steve's grandfather build that" I nodded again saying "yeah it's uh absolutely beautiful we had Jackson's birthday up their once" Bambi responded saying. "Oh I bet that was nice when was this" I responded saying "it was for his third birthday it was really cute it was all uh dinosaurs" Jackson spoke saying "mommy I don't like dinosaurs anymore that's for babies" I responded saying "well when you were three loved dinosaurs" Jackson sighed saying "well I'm not a baby anymore I'm almost seven" before I could respond he added "mommy can I go play on the swings" I nodded as he ran to the small playground in the apartment complex. Bambi spoke saying "what's with him all of a sudden not liking babies" I responded saying "I don't know it's pretty new Steve and I are a bit worried but I think we'll be okay once he moves on from this phase. I mean at first he adored Emma but now she annoys him we don't really know what happened" Bambi nodded saying "well uh when she's around what are you and Steve doing" I responded saying "well she absolutely adores Steve and I usually sit down on the floor and play with-" Bambi cut me off saying. "Well their you go he doesn't like the attention you give her" I nodded before Jackson spoke up saying "mama could you come and push me". Flashback

It was the end of my day at work when I began to put my belonging in my bag so I could leave for the day "hey Y/n". I turned to see Alex standing their I spoke saying "hey Al is everything okay" Alex responded saying "yeah uh I was just wondering if you finished the-" I cut Alex off saying "it's finished" he nodded saying "and it's-" I again cut Alex off saying "it's on Mr. Paterson's desk" Alex nodded again saying. "That's great uh so your leaving tomorrow" I nodded before he added "I feel like you've already told me but where are you going" I responded saying "Katie's baby shower is this weekend" he nodded saying "wow that's right uh when is she due" I responded saying "anytime now were hoping she doesn't have the baby before the baby shower" Alex responded saying "hey but your cars in the shop" I sighed saying "I'm driving with my mom" Alex chuckled saying "oh that should be fun" I nodded before he added "well uh have a safe trip I'll see you when you get back" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Alex.

Steve's P.O.V

I pulled into my parents parking lot before I walked up the steps and knocked on the front door , the door opened with my mom on the other side she spoke saying. "hi sweetie how was your day" I shrugged saying "it was okay I guess" mom spoke saying "is it still hot out" I responded saying "yeah kinda where's Jackson" mom responded saying "he's in the sun room he swam for hours so he's probably tired" I nodded before mom and I walked to the sunroom we walked in before Jackson stood up and ran over to me before I spoke saying "hey buddy how was your day" Jackson nodded saying "good I went swimming". I responded saying "I know Mimi told me" Mom spoke saying "he's getting really good he's turning into a little fish he swam for hours and then played with the neighbors kids for a while" I nodded as she spoke saying "hey pumpkin why don't you grab your bag so you and daddy can get going" Jackson nodded before he ran out of the sunroom. Mom spoke again saying "he's really excited to go back to school , goodness can you believe he's already six" I shook my head saying "not really it feels like everything's just flown by I mean last night he didn't need me to read him a book before bed he could do it himself" Mom sighed saying "god and to think he'll be in first grade next week it doesn't feel right" I nodded before Jackson ran back into the sunroom saying "I'm ready to go daddy" I nodded again before saying "hey uh Y/n's gonna be out of town for a few days so-" Mom cut me off saying "you two are more then welcome to come over here and you could stay here too so you don't get lonely you know what your dad's off tomorrow why don't you come over it'll be a nice surprise" I again nodded before saying goodbye to mom before Jackson and I left to pick Y/n up.

I pulled into the parking lot seeing Y/n walk get into the passenger seat , I spoke saying "how was work" Y/n responded saying "good did you get Jackson yet" I nodded before I gestured to the back seat. Y/n spoke again saying "hi sweet pea did you have fun with Mimi" Jackson nodded before I spoke saying "so uh are you ready to go" Y/n sighed saying "about that uh mom called me and I'm gonna go over their for dinner tonight and then I'll stay over their tonight" I nodded saying "oh okay" Y/n responded saying "I'm sorry it was super last minute but I can call-" I cut her off saying "oh no it's okay I just hoped we could hang out before you left" Y/n sighed before Jackson spoke up saying "mommy where are you going" Y/n spoke up saying "Nana and I are gonna to see Aunt Katie" Jackson responded saying "how long are you gonna be gone" Y/n spoke saying "just a few days but you'll be with daddy and that reminds me we should probably run to the store before I leave".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Mama can I go with you" Jackson said as I began to put up the groceries , I responded saying "go where sweet pea" Jackson sighed saying "to see Aunt Katie" I shrugged saying. "Well don't you wanna stay and spend time with daddy" Jackson responded saying "I don't think I need to". I sighed before he added "please mama" I responded saying "okay go get Ellie the Elephant and your blankie and I'll go pack your bag" Jackson ran out of the kitchen before I continued to put away the groceries.

I folded up another one of Jackson's shirts before putting it in Jackson's suitcase before I walked out of his bedroom , "mommy" he said running up to me before he added " I can't fine Ellie the elephant". I responded saying "okay well do you remember the last place you had her" Jackson shrugged before I responded again saying "alright I'll help you look for her.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked out of Y/n's bedroom before walking into the kitchen , she spoke saying "hey have you seen Ellie the Elephant". I shrugged saying "no but I'll help him look later" Y/n sighed saying "uh well change of plans he's going with me" I sighed before Jackson ran into the kitchen saying "I found it" Y/n nodded saying "okay sweet pea why don't you put that in your bag so we don't lose it again" Jackson nodded and ran out of the kitchen before she added. "Uh well we better get going I don't want to be late" I nodded before following Y/n out of the kitchen.

Y/n's P.O.V

Steve pulled into my parents driveway , he had been quiet the whole drive and I knew something was bugging him and I also had a feeling I knew what that was. I spoke saying "hey sweet pea why don't you go head inside I'll be their in a minute" Jackson nodded before he got out of the back seat and ran up to the front porch. I spoke again saying "are you okay" Steve ignored me before I added "are you upset" Steve scoffed saying "yeah I'm pretty upset one minute he's staying with me and the next he's going with you what do you not trust me or something". I responded saying "well I'm sorry okay-" he quickly cut me off saying "whatever just go on your trip we'll talk about it later" I responded saying "I'm sorry okay I'll talk to him-" Steve again cut me off saying "just go Y/n I don't wanna argue". I sighed saying "I love you" Steve again ignored me before I got out of the car before I walked over and opened the trunk before I grabbed Jackson and I's bag. Steve got out of the car before he spoke saying "do you need help" I rolled my eyes and I shut the trunk before he added " I'm sorry okay I just missed spending time with him , I miss my weekends". I shook my head saying "that's fine but you don't have to take it out on me" Steve responded saying "oaky I'm sorry okay I'm gonna miss you I'm gonna miss both of you". I rolled my eyes saying "we'll talk about this when I get back" Steve grabbed my hand saying "Y/n I mean okay I'm sorry can we just talk please" I responded saying "I have to go we can talk when I get back".

I walked into my parents house before putting down the bags , I walked into the living room to see dad sitting their with Jackson he spoke saying "hey kiddo how's it going". I responded saying "fine just fine" he nodded before mom walked into the living room "hey dinners ready" she said before Jackson , dad and I walked out of the living room.

"So how's work Y/n" dad said , I responded saying "it's good really good uh a lot of stuff going on but it's really good" dad responded saying "that's good , Jackson buddy how's your summer going". Jackson nodded saying "good I went swimming at Mimi and Papa's and then I jumped on Peter's trampoline". Mom sighed saying "see that's why he always want to be their , they've got a pool it's absolutely ridiculous" Dad spoke up saying "are we still going camping next weakened" Jackson nodded again before Dad added. " Is that okay sweetheart if your brother and I take him" I nodded before Jackson spoke up saying "can daddy come too" dad sighed saying "well uh I don't know buddy uh I'll have to talk to him" .Mom spoke saying "okay were gonna be up early I'm not going on the highway so we'll be taking the scenic route" I nodded before she added "alright Jackson sweetie why don't you help me with this dished and then we can go out on the porch and have a treat".

"Do you want any ice cream sweetie" mom said as she and Jackson stepped out of the porch with Jackson and Ginger. I shook my head silently before Dad spoke saying "is everything okay honey" I sighed saying "yeah I'm just a little tired" Dad nodded as Jackson took the seat besides me. "Mama can we get a puppy" I sighed again saying "I don't think we have the room for a puppy" Jackson huffed saying "but please mama pop pop and Nana have a dog". I responded saying "sweet pea I said no we don't have the room" Jackson sighed saying "but we could move in with daddy-" I cut Jackson off saying "I said no were not talking about this okay" he sighed again saying "okay mama". Dad spoke up saying "speaking of Steve how's that going" I responded saying "it's fine uh are anniversary is coming up" Mom spoke saying "I thought your  was in May" I responded saying "well uh we have two anniversaries we have our one from the first time we were together which is in May and as of our relationship now our anniversy is in September". Mom sighed saying "whatever I'm not buying you two cards and I thought you got back together in June" I responded saying "June is when we started talking I didn't officially take him back until September" Mom responded saying "well that's a mess anyways who wants seconds".

Mom and I walked upstairs before we walked into my old bedroom as she spoke saying "okay so their are some fresh towels and I got the sheets clean and I've got Jackson in the room across from you is their anything you two need". I shook my head saying "I'm okay mom uh what time do you wanna leave in the morning" she responded saying "five , bright and early" I nodded saying "I'm gonna go and tuck Jackson in" She nodded saying "okay sweetie well your dads gonna pack up the car you want Jackson's bookbag in the back seat" I nodded again before saying goodnight to Mom.

I knocked on the bedroom door where Jackson was staying before I walked in and spoke saying "hey sweet pea you ready for bed" Jackson nodded before I took the seat besides him. I spoke again saying "hey are you sure you wanna go tomorrow your gonna have to get up early-" Jackson cut me off saying "yep" I sighed saying "okay well you better get to bed we've gotta get up super early" Jackson responded saying "what time do we gotta get up mama" I responded saying "by the time we get up the sun won't even be up" Jackson gasped saying "really mama" I nodded saying "yep so we should probably go to bed" I kissed Jackson's forehead before I spoke saying "okay I'll see you bright and early okay" Jackson nodded before I spoke again saying "good night sweet pea" he responded saying "good night Mama".

I walked back into my bedroom after getting into my sweats before , it felt weird being in my old room. I had so many memories here , good ones , bad ones. It felt like any moment now the phone would ring and Steve would be calling about- the phone began to ring before I walked over and picked it off the receiver. I spoke saying "hello" the voice on the other line spoke saying "hey it's me" it was Steve , I responded saying "what do you want" Steve quickly spoke saying "can I just come over so we can talk and I can make it up to you" I responded saying "oh no your not going to be making it up to me for a long time" Steve sighed saying "I'm really sorry okay I am I shouldn't have snapped Y/n I'm sorry". I responded again saying "no you shouldn't have okay I don't wanna talk to you just give me a few days to think about it". Steve again sighed saying "think about what your not gonna dump me are you" I sighed saying "no I'm not I wasn't gonna do that I'm uh I'm gonna go" I hung up the phone before I walked out of my bedroom.

I walked downstairs into the kitchen trying to think of something to get my mind off of what happened , I knew I needed to get to bed so I could get up early. "Couldn't sleep" I looked to see dad seated at the kitchen table , I shrugged saying "yeah I guess so" Dad responded saying "take a seat I know just what to do".

"I can't remember the last time I had a smore"  I said , dad responded saying "I know their better on a campfire but I thought it was the best I could" I sighed saying "it's great dad it really is". He nodded saying "so why were you quiet at dinner tonight and why were you were snappy" I responded saying "okay I was a bit snappy but , I'm well Steve and I got into an argument" Dad responded saying "okay about what" I responded saying. "Well Jackson wasn't supposed to go with mom and I he was supposed to stay with Steve , and he changed his mind and now Steve's upset" Dad responded saying "okay well I agree that Jackson shouldn't go I mean it's gonna be a long trip and between the baby shower , the shopping and brunch he's gonna be bored". I nodded saying "I guess so but he didn't need to snap at me" dad nodded saying "I agree with that but I'm happy that your happy with Steve but I think one of the nice things about you and Steve not being together was that you both got your individual time with Jackson , since the two of you got back together has he been able to spend time with Jackson". I responded saying "well he drives him to school sometimes" dad frowned saying "I drove you to school almost everyday would you call that bonding" I sighed saying "no I guess not but I miss him too" dad nodded saying. "I know you do pumpkin , oh goodness you better get to bed so your not groggy in the morning" I nodded before saying goodnight to my dad.

I walked back into my bedroom before hearing a tapping on my bedroom window , I walked over before seeing Steve standing outside my bedroom window. I opened my bedroom window before he spoke saying "can I come in" I sighed before he added "I just wanted to say I'm sorry".

I felt Steve snuggle into the crook of my neck , he spoke saying "I'm sorry I'm sorry this is how we have to make up". I sighed saying "I'm not but I wish we didn't have to fight like that" Steve responded saying "I know I'm sorry" I rolled over before tucking a strand of Steve's hair behind his ear. I spoke saying "this feels like the old times doesn't it" Steve responded saying "I guess so but some things have changed" I shrugged saying "not much I mean I still love you as much as I did back then". Steve responded saying "I mean well uh wait a minute do you have my name tattooed on you neck" I rolled over before shifting my hair before feeling Steve's fingers brush across my neck "what was that" I said before Steve responded saying "sorry it's not my fault your-" I cut him off saying "no not that-" I was cut off by my bedroom door opening , I pulled up the covers "mama I heard a noise" it was Jackson , I quickly responded saying "I'll be their in a minute" the bedroom door shut before I turned to make sure Jackson had stepped out of the room before I got out of bed and grabbed my clothes I was wearing earlier before walking out of my bedroom.

I rolled over after hearing my alarm clock , how was it already five I sighed before realizing Steve was gone , I sighed again before shutting off my alarm and getting of bed. I grabbed my robe before walking out of my bedroom , I walked into the room Jackson was staying in before I opened the blinds even though the sun had still yet to rise it was just something I always did. I walked over and spoke saying "hey sweetpea it's time to wake up" Jackson let out a yawn before I added "come on we gotta get on the road" Jackson rolled over and opened his beautiful brown eyes and spoke saying "good morning mama" I took the seat besides him as he spoke saying "mama it's still dark outside" I nodded before I got an idea.

I walked out on the front porch with Jackson in my arms before I took a seat on the front steps , "what are we doing mama" Jackson said. I responded saying "we are gonna watch the sun rise" Jackson let out a yawn as I heard the front door open and shut "what are you two doing" mom said walking onto the porch. Jackson spoke saying "were waiting for the sun Nana" mom responded saying "do you need some coffee sweetie" I nodded as mom walked back into the house.

"Nana , Nana you missed it" Jackson said running into the kitchen , if I was being quiet honest I was pretty jealous that Jackson had this much energy so early in the morning "I missed what honey" mom said before Jackson added "the sun Nana you missed it mommy and I saw the sun rise" Mom responded saying "oh did you that's great okay you two need to get dressed so we can get going".

"Mommy where's my tape player" Jackson said , we were almost an hour and a half into the trip , I responded saying "it's in the front pocket of your bag sweet pea" he nodded as Mom spoke up saying "you bought him a tape player" I responded "well no it was mine but-" Mom cut me off saying "well what does he listen to" I sighed saying "he's got some books on tape and then all of my old tapes". Mom responded saying "well what kinda music I mean is it appropriate" I nodded saying "yes mom it's fine" Mom nodded saying "alright well get some rest were gonna stop for lunch.

Mom and I sat at a picnic table as Jackson played at the small playground , "isn't this nice " Mom said. I nodded before she added "are you ready for lunch" I nodded before I called out to Jackson "hey sweetpea lunch time" Jackson ran over as Mom spoke saying "you gave him a name why don't you call him that" I rolled my eyes before Jackson took the seat besides me as I spoke saying "I call him that and I will call him that forever if I want to" Jackson spoke saying "what's for lunch mama" I responded saying "I think nana packed some sandwiches right mom" Mom pulled a few items out of the cooler before she spoke saying "I brought some sandwiches and some strawberries for Jackson" I nodded before mom handed Jackson and I lunch.

"Goodness gracious have you already finished the strawberries" Jackson nodded as he continued to eat before Mom spoke again saying "goodness he loves those doesn't he". I nodded saying "they've always been his favorite , strawberry jam , strawberry ice cream he loves anything strawberries" Mom nodded before I added. "Their Steve's favorite too" Mom responded saying "Jackson honey why don't you go play for a couple of minutes before we get going" Jackson nodded before running away from the table as Mom spoke again saying "so should we talk about it" I shrugged before she added. "Your visitor last night , I think I learned a little too much last night about how the two of you show affection" I sighed saying "mom I don't think-" Mom cut me off saying "your so loud I mean why are you loud it's too graphic" I sighed again saying "well mom honestly I didn't think you were listening cause that's pretty rude". Mom chuckled saying "oh please I not an idiot but you two are odd , I love you honey but I heard some not normal things" I shook my head saying "mom could we not talk about this please" Mom sighed before saying "fine sorry I want to have an honest and open conversation with my daughter you two used protection though right". I again sighed saying "yes mom we do okay not that it's any of your business" Mom shook her head saying "oh boo alright let's get going I told your sister we'd be their at two o'clock and pregnant Katie is very much like pregnant Y/n was impatient as could be".

Mom pulled up in front of the small house Katie rented , I peaked into the back seat to see Jackson had fallen asleep. I got out of the passenger seat before opening the back seat , I scooped Jackson up before he spoke saying "mama" I responded saying "were here sweet pea" he nodded before he opened his eyes. I put him down before Mom , Jackson and I walked up the front steps , Mom knocked on the door before the door opened with Katie on the other side she spoke saying. "Your here" Katie pulled Mom and I into a somewhat hug since Katie's baby bump was in the way "Aunt Katie" Jackson said before he added "your tummy's really big" Katie chuckled saying "that's cause your cousins in their" Jackson shrugged saying "Mama is Aunt Katie okay" I chuckled as Katie invited us in the house.

"So" Mom said before she added "Katie honey how are you feeling" Katie sighed saying. "I'm fine I had some contractions earlier but-" Mom cut her off saying "Kathrine" Katie sighed again saying "I'm fine mom they went away hey do you guys wanna see the baby's room" Mom and I nodded as Jackson spoke saying "hey mama can we go out now" I responded saying "in a little bit we'll go out for dinner okay" Jackson sighed before Mom and I followed Katie down the hall.

We walked into the room as Katie spoke saying "what do you think" Mom responded saying "it's cute it's uh very small though" Katie sighed before Mom added "did your grandmother send the teddy bear yet". Katie spoke up saying "oh yeah here I'll go and get it" Katie walked over to the small bookshelf before picking up the small bear that looked like the one Jackson had , she handed it to mom before mom spoke saying "Oliver who's Oliver" Katie responded saying "it's the baby's name , do you like it" I spoke saying "you found out what you were having". Katie nodded before Mom spoke again saying "it's a cute name uh very simple you and your sister both chose simple names their cute but simple".  I rolled my eyes before Katie spoke saying "oh Jackson come here" Jackson walked over before Katie took his hand and placed it on her stomach before saying "do you feel that" Jackson shrugged before Katie added "that's your cousin , do you feel him kicking" Jackson sighed saying "I guess so" Mom sighed saying "alright should we get going for dinner".

Mom , Katie , Jackson and I walked into the restaurant before taking a seat , "Mama" Jackson said before he added "can we get ice cream after this". I responded saying "I'll see if that's on the menu and you can have some after dinner" Katie spoke up saying "oh no you don't want it from here there's a place down the road that makes it homemade it's incredible I swear that's were half this baby weight came from". Mom sighed saying "you've been eating ice cream" Katie nodded before Mom added "Kathrine you need to watch what you eat or that baby we'll be bouncing off the walls when it's born" Katie sighed saying. "I'm pregnant mom what do you expect and my doctor says it's perfectly normal and besides your supposed to indulge in your cravings". Mom shook her head saying "well the three of you can go out but I'll be going to bed early I put in a full day at work yesterday" I spoke up saying "I had work too" Mom scoffed saying "writings a hobby not a job Y/n" Katie spoke saying "Jackson honey how's your summer been" Jackson responded saying "okay I swam at Mimi and Papa's last night , Aunt Katie where's Uncle Patrick" my jaw feel as Mom spoke again saying "Jackson Michael you watch your manners" Jackson spoke saying "sorry" Katie responded saying "it's okay honey he's uh he's away on a trip but he'll be back" before anyone could say anything else the waitress walked over and took our order".

"So" Katie said before added "how's Steve been" I nodded saying "okay uh were good" Mom sighed as Katie spoke again saying "what's wrong mom". Mom sighed saying "their a mess a mess Kathrine he still acts like that same stupid kid he was I mean he still sneaks into her bedroom-" I cut Mom off saying "mom please stop". Mom sighed again saying "well it's the truth" I shook my head saying "mom could we not talk about this" I sighed before she added "Y/n it's the truth deal with it he's a mess I think-" Jackson cut mom off saying "Nana why don't you like daddy". Mom sighed saying "well uh I uh well I never said-" Jackson cut her off again saying "well why don't you" Mom responded saying "well I uh I guess uh I don't know why". Jackson responded saying "Mama says we can't make decisions without reasons right mama" I nodded as Mom spoke again saying "what the hell does that even mean , why are you filling his head with that nonsense Y/n". I responded saying "it's not nonsense mom I'm teaching him to be his own person" Mom responded saying "no your teaching him to be opinionated" I sighed as the waitress came over with check.

We had just dropped Mom off at Katie's , I spoke saying "so are you excited for tomorrow" Katie shrugged before I added "for the baby shower" before I could responded Jackson spoke up saying "Mama what's a baby shower" I responded saying. "Oh well you went to Aunt Colleen's when she was pregnant with baby Emma , do you remember that" Jackson shrugged before I added "well uh it's like a celebration for the new baby and for the people having the baby". Jackson nodded saying "did you have a baby shower when I was in your tummy" I nodded as he spoke again saying "was daddy their" I sighed saying "well uh no sweet pea daddy wasn't their" Jackson responded again saying. "Why" I sighed saying "well uh daddy wasn't their because-" I was cut off by Katie saying "were here".

"Mama can I go play" I nodded as Jackson ran to towards the small playground , Katie and I were finishing our ice cream as she spoke saying "hey I'm sorry" I  responded saying "what for" Katie sighed saying. "Well uh I'm sorry for how lonely you must've felt , I feel it too I thought that he just needed his space but I guess not I guess he's gone for good" I frowned before Katie spoke again saying "but Y/n you have to believe me he was so excited to be a dad , he really wanted a boy and then all of a sudden he didn't wanna talk about it and I went to work and I came home and he was gone like he wasn't even their to begin with , I didn't tell Mom and Dad but he took my money that I had in the envelope in my dresser the money I was going to use for the baby , I was gonna be able to get them whatever they needed but it's gone and nobody's going to hire a nine month pregnant women and I think that this baby is never going to come out at least that's what it feels like. I hate it. I hate how people look at me I hate how people are so nice to me and help me with my grocery bags or help me pump my gas and then they realize I'm not married and they turn on me like it was my choice. I always used to judge you sometimes for being a single mom but now look at me I've turned into something I used to mock" I responded saying "Katie it's going to be okay you'll find someone and it'll be hard some times but it's so worth it I promise" Katie sighed saying "that's easy for you Steve came back" I nodded saying. "That's true but it didn't always feel like he would , sometime I felt it was always gonna be Jackson and I". Katie huffed before I added "is everything okay" she responded saying "it's these damn false contractions" I responded saying "didn't you say you were having those earlier" she nodded before I added "Katie how far apart would you say those are" she shrugged saying "they come and go every ten minutes why" I sighed saying "I think we need to get going".

I pulled in front of Katie's house , "my hospital bag is in my bedroom" Katie said before I got out of the car and quickly ran up the front steps. I walked in to see Mom seated on the couch she spoke saying "your back early" I responded saying "Mom we gotta go Katie's in labor". Mom sighed before I added "I'll grab the bag I'll meet you in the car" she nodded before I ran down the hallway to grab Katie's hospital bag.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked out onto the patio with my carton of cigarettes  , I decided that instead of sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself and waiting for Y/n and Jackson to come home that I'd instead call Matt , Alex and Stewart and invite them over to play cards and watch the game. I walked out onto the porch before lighting my cigerette , I'd been trying to quit for a couple of years now I have but I just couldn't and it wasn't a big deal really , Y/n didn't mind as long as I didn't smoke around Jackson. I took a few puffs from my cigerette before hearing a knock on the door , I put out my cigerette and walked back into my apartment before opening the door to see Stewart and Alex standing their I gestured for them to come in before hearing the phone in the kitchen ring I sighed before walking into the kitchen. I picked up the phone before I spoke into it "hello this is Steve" the person on the other line responded saying "hey it's me".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Hey it's me" I said before Steve responded saying "hey how's everything" I sighed saying "change of plans uh Katie's having the baby so I'm gonna probably stay a couple extra days but my moms gonna drive down with Jackson tomorrow morning". Steve responded saying "it's okay uh yeah that's fine uh is everything okay" I nodded saying "everything's fine but your gonna have to meet Mom at my place" Steve responded saying. "Yeah that's fine uh it's all good uh what time" I sighed saying "she should be their at maybe ten" Steve responded saying "yeah of course uh  so uh is everything else good". I responded saying "yeah everything's good , I uh really miss you though" Steve responded saying "I miss you too but I'll see you when you get back". Mom walked into the waiting room before saying "hey honey your sister wants to see her" I nodded before speaking into the phone saying "I have to go but I'll call later okay" Steve responded saying "I love you" I nodded again saying "I love you too".

After saying my goodbyes to Steve I walked down to the room Katie was in , I knocked on the door before walking in. I spoke saying "how are you feeling" Katie sighed before I walked over and handed her the cup of ice chips , she thanked me before saying. "you know when you talked about having him and said how painful it was I'm sorry I said you were full of yourself this hurts so bad". I nodded saying "it's okay I know it hurts but I promise in the end it's worth it , here take my hand" Katie again sighed saying "I can't do that to you , I don't wanna hurt-" I cut Katie off saying "it's fine Katie I promise" Katie took my hand before saying "could I uh can I ask you something" I nodded before she added. "when uh I have to you know go and like when I have to have the baby do you uh mind like being in here with me" I nodded saying "of course Katie I don't mind I really don't mind being here". She responded saying "really you don't mind" I shook my head before the doctor walked back in.

I walked out into the waiting room before seeing Mom and Jackson seated their , she spoke saying "how's your sister" I responded saying "she's good she's uh doing good um I'm gonna go in with her when the baby's born". Mom nodded before she spoke saying "well we'll wait till the baby's born and then I'll take him home" I responded saying "I called Steve and he'll meet you at my place tomorrow morning" Mom nodded again saying "alright that's fine I'm gonna go get him a snack do you need anything". Before I could responded a nurse walked into the waiting room saying "Y/n" I turned before she added "were ready for you".

Steve's P.O.V

"You called Matt right" Stewart said , I nodded as Alex spoke up saying "he's probably bring the baby" Stewart chuckled saying "he's not gonna bring Emma , he wouldn’t-" Stewart was cut off by another knock at the front door. Alex stood up before saying "I'll get it , it's probably Emma and Matt" Stewart sighed before Alex walked out of the kitchen , a moment or so later Alex returned with Matt  "I told you" Stewart said before he added "he didn’t bring-" Stewart cut himself off when Colleen walked into the kitchen with Emma in her arms". She spoke saying "where's Y/n" I spoke up saying "she's visiting Katie" Matt responded saying "I tried telling her that" Colleen spoke up saying "Matthew you did not , I would've- wait is that what you were going on about when you came through the front door" Matt nodded before she added "well uh sorry uh I'll take her in the other room and give you guys your space" Matt sighed saying "take the seat next to me and I'll explain the game okay , we'll be a team". Alex sighed saying "that isn't fair , you can’t do that" Matt sighed saying "I can too , fine you invite Paige over and we'll play as teams is that fair now , it doesn't matter anyways I'm gonna kick your guys ass-" Colleen cut Matt off saying "Matthew".

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked back down the hall towards the waiting room , Oliver had only been here for ten minuets and it was official , I was an aunt and most importantly Katie was a mom and so far an incredible one. I walked into the waiting room to see Mom and Jackson were still their , Jackson was fast asleep on Mom's lap before she spoke saying "how is she". I responded saying "good , everything went really good I uh gave them some space but he's here" Mom nodded saying "I think I'll head back to the house if that's okay". I again responded saying "sure uh I'll probably stay with her tonight so she's not alone" Mom again nodded saying "you know I know that I bother you sometimes but you are a really good sister , alright and now seeing both of you go through this I'm proud that I've raised two very intendent and very strong young women". I responded saying "thanks Mom that really means a lot uh oh do you mind staying for just a few minutes I was gonna take Jackson back their so he could see the baby" Mom responded saying "sure take your time , um I'll go back too your father made me bring the camera just incase but do you mind taking the pictures your much better" I nodded before I took Jackson from Mom's arms before we walked down the hallway towards Katie's room.

Steve's P.O.V

"Hey Matt" Alex said before he added "who was supposed to win , was it was it you who said you were going to win". Matt sighed saying "I was- uh I was busy , I was distracted by the baby so I- screw you okay I lost one time okay it's okay to lose" Paige spoke up saying "didn't you lose candy land when we were like six and you cried for three hours" Stewart spoke up saying "you know Paige I think he did and the Christmas eve before last he lost Monopoly and uh I think he also got really upset too". Matt huffed saying "first of all my sister only one candy land because she cheated and second I let Jackson win Monopoly- that was on purpose and this time I lost because Emma was a distraction but you know what uh rematch let's go-" Alex cut him off saying "no I'm good I beat you , I don't need to play again uh besides Steve probably wants us out of his hair , right" I shrugged saying  "no not really I don't mind the company".

Y/n's P.O.V

Mom knocked on the door to the room Katie was staying in , Jackson stirred in my arms before he spoke saying "Mama". I responded saying "hi sweetpea did you have a good rest" before he could respond I heard Katie speak up saying "come in" Mom opened the door before we walked in , Jackson placed his head on my shoulder before I spoke saying "do you wanna go see the baby" he nodded before I walked over to the hospital bed before placing Jackson on it. He crawled up the bed to get close to Katie before he spoke saying "is that baby Oliver" Katie nodded before saying "do you wanna hold him" Jackson shook his head saying "no thank you , he's really tiny" Katie responded saying. "It's okay , you know when you were born I was really nervous to hold you for the first time" he responded saying "really" Katie nodded saying "and then I did and their was nothing nervous about it , just have to be really careful though oaky" Jackson nodded before sitting next to Katie. Mom spoke up saying "here I'll help" she walked over before taking Oliver out of Katie's arms and carefully placing him in Jackson's". Jackson spoke up saying "he's really cuddly" Mom responded saying "what do you think". He responded saying "does he just sleep" Katie responded saying "he does but sometimes he's awake , you used to sleep a lot too" Jackson nodded before Katie spoke up saying "do you wanna hold him Y/n" I nodded before Mom walked over and handed Oliver to me and between seeing Jackson holding him and me finally holding it , it made me wonder if I wanted more children.

***Flashback Over***

Steve's P.O.V

I dialed the number to the apartment to break the new to Y/n that I'd be working late "hello" it was Y/n I sighed saying "hey sweetie it's me I was just calling to check on you" Y/n responded saying "I'm good uh I just came back from a walk with Jackson" I nodded before she added "so uh listen about dinner-" I cut her off saying "I'm gonna be home late tonight so I'll probable be home after he's in bed". Y/n responded saying "that's uh that's okay is uh something going on or-" I again cut Y/n off saying "I was late today so-" this time Y/n cut me off saying. "Your not in trouble are you" I sighed before she added "your in trouble aren't you" I responded saying "yeah I kinda got into trouble it's no big deal though Y/n" she responded saying. "Well I think I should let you go so you can actually get some work done" before I could responded Y/n hung up the phone I sighed before I put it back on the receiver.

Y/n's P.O.V

"Is something wrong dear" Bambi said as I walked back into the living room , I responded saying "oh no it's okay Steve's not gonna be able to make it home for dinner that's all". Bambi sighed saying "oh we could still do dinner hey why don't you invite that Paterson boy you work with it" I responded saying "you mean Matt". Bambi nodded saying "yes and invite his wife and the baby too" I nodded as Jackson spoke saying "oh no not baby Emma" Bambi spoke up saying "why don't you like baby Emma". Jackson shook his head saying "because I don't she cries too much and is really annoying all she does is crawl and makes a mess" Bambi frowned saying "well you used to be that too and nobody thought you were annoying we all thought you were cute". Jackson scoffed saying "well I don't think she's cute I think she's very annoying and very loud".

I walked back into the kitchen and pulled the phone off the receiver before dialing the number to Matt and Colleen's , "hello this is the Paterson's this is Colleen speaking". I responded saying "Colleen it's Y/n" Colleen quickly responded saying "oh my goodness how are you feeling" I responded saying "I'm fine still a little shaken up but I'm okay uh I was wondering if you and Matt wanted to come over for dinner". Colleen responded saying "sure that'd be great Emma just went down for her nap how does six thirty sound" I nodded saying "that sound great I'll see you at six". After I said my goodbyes to Colleen I felt Jackson tug onto my sweater he spoke saying "mama can you help me with my homework" I nodded before I followed Jackson into the living room.

"Okay I think dinner should be just about done here I'll stir this why don't you and Jackson set the table" Bambi said before I nodded. I walked out of the kitchen before I walked into the living room before I spoke saying "hey sweet pea come and help me set the table please" Jackson nodded before he stood up and we walked to the dinning room.

I walked over to the front door of the apartment after hearing a set of knocks , I opened the door to see Colleen standing their with Matt who was holding Emma's car seat. "Come in" I said before they walked in , they then walked into the kitchen as Matt put Emma's car seat down. Bambi spoke saying "oh my goodness look how you've grown" Bambi engulfed Matt in a hug before she added "oh and Colleen you look lovey". I pulled Emma out of her car seat before she yet out a yawn and snuggled to me as Colleen spoke saying "oh I think someone missed her auntie Y/n" I chuckled as Bambi spoke saying "goodness look at this" Bambi took Emma from my arms before Jackson walked into the kitchen. He spoke saying "mommy can we eat now" I nodded saying "sure sweet pea uh could you go and get some of your toys for Emma please" Jackson sighed saying. "Mama no she'll chew on them" I responded saying "Jackson now please" he huffed before walking out of the kitchen as Matt spoke saying "Jesus Y/n your starting to sound like your mom". I responded saying "I just don't understand why he doesn't like her she's sweet she's cuddly I don't understand why he doesn't like her" Matt shrugged saying "well I don't like my sister it's okay Y/n really we get it" Bambi spoke saying "dinners ready".

"So Matthew how's your father doing" Bambi said , Matt responded saying "he's good he's remarried now" Bambi nodded saying "oh that's nice now how long have you two been married". Matt again responded saying "uh we got married last spring" Colleen spoke up saying "yeah it was nice it was uh at my sisters house uh it was really pretty uh with the flowers and uh I wore the dress I wore to my collage graduation". Bambi responded saying "that's lovely and uh Matt how's your sister doing" Matt spoke saying "uh she's good she lives in California now with her boyfriend". Bambi responded saying "oh uh has she still been doing her painting last I heard she was really good" Matt sighed saying "I don't know we don't really talk as much". Colleen spoke saying "so Jackson honey how's school" Jackson responded saying "good I can read by myself now" Colleen sighed saying "wow god I can't believe Emma's gonna be able to do that one day". Matt spoke up saying "so Y/n uh how's Steve well where even is Steve" I responded saying "he had to work late but uh were good" Matt responded saying "hey we still good for dinner tomorrow night" I responded saying "yeah I guess so uh I'll have to find someone to watch Jackson but yeah that sounds good" Jackson spoke up saying "mommy can I be excused" I nodded saying "sure sweet pea why don't you go play with Emma" Jackson sighed saying "do I have to" I responded saying "no you don't you can go play" Jackson responded saying "can I watch tv in your room" I nodded saying "that's fine just uh stay out of daddy and I's nightstand okay" he nodded before running out of the dinning room as Matt spoke saying "what's in your nightstand" I huffed before Bambi added "well apparently what her sister says it's pretty interesting" Matt chuckled before Bambi added "isn't' that right Y/n something about handcuffs-" I cut Bambi off saying "okay let's talk about anything else so Colleen when do you go back to work". Colleen responded saying "the first week of January" I nodded before Emma tottered into the dinning room she babbled before reaching her arms out to Colleen as she spoke saying "mama" Colleen put Emma on her lap before I spoke saying "when did she start talking". Colleen responded saying "just a few days ago Matt's jealous she didn't daddy first" Matt rolled his eyes before she added "what did Jackson say first mama or daddy". I responded saying "oh he actually said uh Papa first uh that would be Steve's dad and then he said Mama on uh new years eve after that" Colleen nodded saying "aww that's sweet" Bambi spoke up saying "so uh who's ready for dessert".

"Dessert was great Bambi" Matt said , Bambi responded saying "oh your to kind Matthew so do you kids want leftovers" Matt responded saying "oh that would be great". Bambi nodded before I spoke saying "hey Bambi I'm going to walk them to the car" Bambi nodded again saying "sure sweetie here you can take down the leftovers down" I nodded before I walked down to the car with Matt and Colleen.

Matt put Emma's car seat in the car , Colleen spoke saying "this was really nice tonight" I nodded before she added "it was nice to catch up with your grandma". I nodded again saying "it really was I'm glad you got to see her" Colleen responded saying "hey uh so Harper and Stewart  are gonna watch Emma tomorrow night so were still on for dinner right". I nodded saying "yeah I'll have to talk to Steve but yeah that sounds great" Colleen responded again saying "you know what why don't Emmie and I come over tomorrow and hang out". I nodded again saying "yeah that would be great uh I'll call you in the morning okay" Colleen responded saying "yeah uh we better get going so we can get her to bed" I again nodded saying "hey Matt" he walked over before I added  "do you happen to have Phillip's phone number".

After saying goodbye to Matt and Colleen before I walked back into the apartment to see Bambi was still in the kitchen "is everything okay" she said. I responded saying "yeah I'm fine I just gotta make a quick phone call that's all" she nodded before I walked back to my bedroom to see Jackson curled up asleep on my bed. I sighed before I walked over and covered him with a blanket before I took a seat on the bed before picking up the phone , I looked at the small paper Matt had given me and I dialed the number before waiting for a response. "Hello this is the Bradley's this is Gwen speaking" I responded saying "hi I wondering if Phillip was their" the woman on the other line responded saying "he's here could you give me one moment". I waited for a few minutes before another voice spoke up "hello this is Phillip" I responded saying "Phillip it's Y/n" Phillip responded saying "hey Y/n I uh I guess you heard the news". I nodded saying "yeah I was wondering if you wanted to talk" Phillip again responded saying "yeah sure uh I could use a break uh do you know where the hideaway is" I sighed before he added "is that not okay". I nodded saying "no it's fine I can meet you their in fifteen minutes how does that work" Phillip responded saying "that sounds good I'll see you then".

After getting of the phone with Phillip before I walked out into the living room to see Bambi sitting their with Buster , "Bambi" I said before I added "I've gotta step out for minute do you mind watching Jackson , he's uh sleeping but I'm sure he'll be up soon" Bambi nodded saying "sure honey my keys are in my bag" I responded saying. "I should be home soon this shouldn't take longer then an hour uh thank you Bambi" she responded saying "your welcome pumpkin you take your time" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Bambi'.

I pulled into the hideaways before getting out of Bambi's car , I walked in before seeing Phillip seated at the bar. I walked over before I took the besides Phillip "do you want anything" he said , I shrugged saying "I haven't ever really been to a bar I mean I went out for my twenty first but I don't really remember any of that". Phillip responded saying "yeah I get it despite the rumors about me in high school I'm wasn't a drinker or a Party-goer and I assume you weren't either" I shook my head saying "no I spent most Friday nights watching scary movies , writing and planning what I'd do once I left Hawkins". Phillip nodded saying "I went from one week spending my allowance on comic books to the next week spending it on diapers".  I responded saying "so uh how old's you daughter" he responded saying "Abbie will be seven in July , how old's yours" I responded saying. "He'll be Seven in February" Phillip nodded before I added "uh so why did you quit" Phillip responded saying "we'll I've been thinking about it for a while now uh I mean I get you've known Mr. Paterson forever but I didn't like how it changed , I mean the company was great but now it's all about money. I signed up for a small company and I uh needed some flexibility my wife and I are having another baby in the spring". I responded saying "congratulants" Phillip nodded saying "I wanted to say sorry though for always bothering you I guess , I guess I just wanted someone who could understand what I went through cause it's not easy , when I moved here I heard about a support group and when I went it was all women and I kinda got embarrassed but being a single parent isn't easy. It helps when you have someone who understands , who's been there" I nodded silently before he added "and is doesn't help when people talk about you behind and say the most ridiculous things about you and judge you" I nodded again saying "it probably hurts the worst" Phillip nodded saying "I uh came home from school one day and their was a basket on the front porch and sure enough Abbie was in their , her mom wasn't ready uh for that kinda commitment it was just Abbie and I for a while , when Abbie was three her mom came back and uh so slowly she went from seeing Abbie a couple hours a week to having her weekends. A few years after that Gwen and I started to hang out and we ended up getting married a few months after that but I know what it's like to miss out on stuff , like parties and concerts all of that. Although I took Abbie to a Madonna concert for her birthday when she was five and I uh I have a pretty okay time" I chuckled saying "I uh won concert tickets when Jackson was four and I ended up taking him with me , everyone their probably thought I was crazy for bringing a four year old but he loved it" ". Phillip responded saying "they were probably jealous their mom didn't do that with them , because you sound like one awesome mom" I sighed saying "that's what I had to tell myself" Phillip responded saying "so how about a beer".

Steve's P.O.V

I pulled into the parking lot before walking up to the apartment , I opened the door before I walked into the apartment "Y/n baby I'm home" I said before walking into the living room to see Bambi seated on the couch with Buster. She spoke saying "Y/n's out" I responded saying "out where" she shrugged saying "don't' know , so what's in the bag" I shook my head saying "how long has she been gone" Bambi responded saying. "Almost an hour now" I sighed before she added "well I think you and I need to have a talk".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Wait a minute , I'm sorry you did what" Phillip said , I responded saying "you heard me" Phillip chuckled saying "yeah but their has to be more to that story". I again responded saying "no that's it , I uh used to work at the Hawkins Post and uh some jackass put some stupid rubber rat in the cabinet above the coffee maker". Phillip responded saying "what did you do with it" I responded saying "I left it their what do you mean what did I do with it" Phillip nodded saying "uh okay well what's one time you couldn't' understand why they singled you out" I responded saying "well uh oh you know what birthday parties , my son always got singled out and wouldn't get invited so I just stopped telling people I was a teen mom". Phillip responded saying "Y/n you can't do that , that's what makes uh different , Y/n it might not be coinvent but we do have some advantages". I chuckled saying "what do you mean advantages" Phillip responded saying "well were younger we can still run around with our kids-" I cut him off saying "I'm not in shape enough to run around with him but I mean I do guess I know what you mean I mean I wouldn't chose another time in my life to have him". Phillip nodded saying "see I used to be like that but now I'm grateful for the way I had Abbie" I nodded again saying "but I do guess I understand why people wouldn't want some random twenty year old at my party". Phillip nodded again saying "I guess so but there their own person Y/n it wasn't their choice" I responded saying "exactly and of course stranger asking you if your their babysitter isn't great either" Phillip responded saying "oh I've been asked if I'm her older brother and I assume you've heard that too" I nodded saying "oh I've been asked that , I've been asked if he's my nephew or my stepson it's ridiculos". Phillip nodded saying "did you get the promotion" I sighed saying "I did is that weird because I hope we can still be friends and put all of that stuff behind us". He nodded saying "god that would be great , god I better going uh so Gwen doesn't worry-" I again cut him off saying "was that who was on the phone earlier" Phillip responded saying. "Oh yeah  that's' Gwen you know keep the number maybe we can get the kids together sometime or maybe we could do a double date sometimes we get together with Matt and Colleen so it might be nice to change up things". I responded saying "yeah uh wait you hang out with Matt and Colleen" Phillip responded saying "oh yeah Gwen works in the same dental office as Colleen" I nodded before he added "do you need a ride" I shook my head saying "I'm good I drove" Phillip nodded saying "well I'll see you around I hey wait a minute what'd you do to your hand" I responded saying "It's fine I got into a small car accident" Phillip responded "are you okay" I nodded saying "I'm fine just a little sore that's all". Phillip nodded saying "well I'll see you around Y/n it was really nice to talk" I nodded saying "it was we should do it again" Phillip nodded again saying "yeah well uh have a good night" I nodded before Phillip stood up and walked away from the bar before I felt a tap on my shoulder , I assumed it was Phillip before I turned to see it was Callahan. I sighed saying "can I help you" he spoke saying "well uh I haven't gotten a call back so and-" I cut him off saying "that was four years ago , Phil I'm not interested" he responded saying "well why don't we go out this weekend" I shook my head saying "you know what I'm not interested so could you please leave me alone". Callahan responded saying "well could we at least talk Y/n I'm-" I cut him off again saying "Phil I'm not telling you again I'm not interested , leave me alone" before Callahan could responded , Phillip walked back over to the bar he spoke saying. "Hey Y/n you okay" he spoke again saying "uh hey I was wondering if we could talk" he looked at Callahan before he added "uh could you give us some space please". Callahan walked away as Phillip spoke saying "are you okay , who was that guy" I responded saying "he's one of my dad's coworkers he's tried setting me up with" Phillip nodded before he took the sat he was in earlier as he spoke saying "do you wanna talk about it".

Steve's P.O.V

I took the seat across from Bambi at the dinning room table , she spoke saying "so why were you home late". I sighed saying "I uh I-" Bambi cut me off saying "stop slouching , sit up and stop mumbling your a grown man act like one" I nodded saying "I uh had to stay late at work". Bambi responded saying "my son tells me you've asked for his blessing to marry Y/n is that true" I nodded saying "yes ma'am" she responded saying "and he tell me he said no is that also true". I nodded again saying "yes ma'am" she sighed as I added "however I do have Jim's permission" Bambi nodded saying "well that's good , you've got mine too I know it's not the most traditional but it would probably mean something to Y/n". I nodded before she added "when are you gonna do it" I responded saying "Christmas eve" Bambi nodded saying "that's good do you know how your gonna do it , do you know what your gonna say". I sighed saying "I was just gonna keep it simple" Bambi shook her head saying "Oh goodness no offence but you gotta step it up , wait a minute do you even have a ring picked out" I nodded before I pulled the small ring box out of my pocket before I put it on the table. Bambi opened the box as I spoke saying "it was my grandmothers" she nodded saying "has Jack seen this" I shook my head as she put it back on the table. She spoke saying "well that's why said no he doesn't think your being serious you should show him this I mean for crying out loud when he asked Diane he didn't have a ring oh uh let's keep that between us" I nodded saying "he said no because he doesn't like me , he doesn't trust me" Bambi sighed saying "well I wonder why that is". I sighed before she added "so your gonna ask her on Christmas eve right" I nodded as she spoke saying "I guess so" she sighed again saying "alright well how are you gonna do it" I shrugged saying "well I'm probably just gonna go on my knee and then ask" Bambi shook her head saying "no you can't do that okay here's what  you do you get some string , put the ring on a string put the string around the dog and that's how you do it thank goodness I'm here or this would be a mess". Bambi looked at her watch before saying "huh she's been out a while" I responded saying "do you know where she is" Bambi sighed saying "she said she had to go out and goodness me that was almost two hours ago I wonder where she could be".

Y/n's P.O.V

"So how long have you been with uh I'm sorry I honestly don't know his name-" I cut him off saying "Steve I've been with Steve for almost nine years , off and on but where good were really good". Phillip responded saying "that's great so uh nine years uh you guys aren't engaged yet" I shook my head saying "we were uh when I was pregnant but it didn't work out" Phillip nodded saying "that's okay uh so I heard from Matt you guys got a puppy" I nodded saying "oh Buster he's sweet he's not so much a puppy anymore but he's cute". Phillip responded saying "oh yeah uh Santa is bringing Abbie a puppy , it's at my sister's house it's a little golden doodle it's cute". I nodded before he added "I'm pretty sure though it's gonna destroy the garden" I responded saying "you have a garden" Phillip nodded saying "yes Gwen and Abbie have a small strawberry garden" I chuckled saying "god not in a million years would I assume you have a strawberry garden" Phillip responded saying "yeah okay and in the summer we sell them at a farmers market and we take the money and donate it to the children's hospital". I responded saying "Phillip that's really sweet" Phillip nodded saying "Anyways so enough about me , what about you Y/n" I spoke saying "well I've always wanted to be a writer , I've uh can I ask you something first". Phillip nodded before I added "when did you know that you and Gwen were past your problems , when did you know you were ready to be back together" Phillip sighed saying "well uh I think you know when you know , is something wrong" I sighed saying "well uh Steve and I had been arguing a lot lately , I don't know why though I mean I really don't know why , I guess we've just had a lot going on but I hate arguing and I hate arguing in front of Jackson". Phillip responded saying "honestly the best thing to do is to sit down and have an open and honest talk about everything just lay it out their" I nodded before he added "hey it's getting late I better get going , you probably should too" I nodded before he spoke again saying "do you need me to walk you out" I responded saying "yeah uh that would be nice thanks" Phillip nodded before Phillip and I walked out of the bar.

"Your home late" Steve said as I walked through the front door , he spoke again saying "where'd you go on your little field trip" I sighed saying "where's Bambi" before he could respond Bambi walked out of the kitchen she spoke saying "hey their you are , uh Y/n why don't you walk me down to the car" I nodded before Bambi and I walked out of the apartment.

Bambi pulled me into a  hug saying "you take care sweetie okay" I nodded before she added "I put your Christmas gifts in the guest bedroom" I responded saying "when did you do that" she shrugged saying "a Bambi never reveals her secrets now you take care" I nodded again saying "I wish you didn't have to go" Bambi nodded saying "well you can come a visit you know , hey why don't you come after new years" I responded saying "yeah I'll have to talk to Steve" Bambi responded saying "yes you two better talk he was getting a bit antsy" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Bambi.

I walked back into the apartment and let out a yawn "where'd you go on your trip" Steve said before he added "Y/n come on just tell where you went I'm not mad". I responded saying "I went out" Steve sighed saying "yeah no shit" I spoke saying "I just went out with a friend-" Steve cut me off saying "who" I huffed saying "you never ask me these many questions when I go out now why all of a sudden do you need to know". Steve responded saying "well that's when you go to the grocery store  and I'm gonna assume you didn't go to the grocery store" I sighed saying "I went out with a friend okay". Steve responded saying "who just tell me who" I huffed again saying "it was Phillip okay I went out for a drink with Phillip" Steve scoffed saying "you did what" I responded saying "I just wanted to know why he quit and it was nice talking to someone who knows what I've been through and understands-" Steve cut me off saying "what are you talking about I mean you got a promotion why can't you just accept that and move on where did you two even go". I responded saying "we went to the hideaway-" Steve again cut me off saying "okay so let me get this straight you went to a bar with some guy". I sighed saying "it's not what it sounds like okay I mean I just need someone to understand" Steve responded saying "understands what" I responded saying "understands what it like to be single parent" Steve huffed again saying "but your not single I uh this is like the support group you don't need that anymore-" I cut him off saying "well I fell like I am , I needed a break tonight okay I need a break sometimes , I love you I do but I do everything" Steve scoffed saying. "oh bullshit I help too-" I cut him of saying "with the fun stuff , you make all the forts you bring home a puppy you let him watch as much tv as he wants and let him have whatever he wants. I do everything else , I get him dressed everyday I get him up for school , I help him with homework and clean his room. I make sure his teeth are brushed I'm the adult I'm the responsible one who makes sure the dishes are clean and the laundry is done. I thought I could count on you to do the grocery and help keep the apartment clean but I guess not , you make your mother do it your own mother. I didn't tell you but it bothers me okay I'm not sure were ready to have another baby if it still feels like I'm taking care of one except he's twenty three years old". Steve sighed saying "oh don't you dare you were the one who was out with some guy doing god know what" I responded saying "excuse me I can't believe you'd I don't think I can do this right now this is to much" Steve huffed saying. "You can't do this , I can't do this you throw all of this at me and just wanna move on from this" I sighed saying "I'm sorry okay I think the past few weeks have just caught up" he responded saying "we can't do this Y/n we can't just let all this build up and take it out on each other". I nodded saying "we can talk about this later" Steve responded saying "no Y/n we can't this is what we always do , I'm serious okay I mean what I said I wanna start working on us so why don't you go and get cleaned up and I'll make us something to eat and we can talk". Before I could respond Jackson walked into the kitchen , he spoke saying "Mama" I responded saying "hi sweet pea did you have a good nap-" he cut me off saying "Mommy I have more questions". Steve spoke saying "buddy it's late we can do this later , you need to get to bed" Jackson sighed saying "but I just woke up" Steve responded saying "Jackson I said were not talking about this" Jackson huffed before I spoke up saying "actually I think the three of us should talk as a family"

Steve's P.O.V

"So" Y/n said before adding "Jackson do you still have some questions for daddy and I" Jackson nodded as Y/n spoke up saying "okay you can ask us now" Jackson nodded again before saying "why didn't you wait till you and daddy were grown ups before having me". Y/n responded saying "well uh that's a good question well daddy and I loved each other very much , and thought we were responsible enough to have a baby". Jackson quickly responded saying "well why didn't you go to collage" Y/n again responded saying "well um I didn't go because I had a stable enough job to support taking care of you" Jackson nodded saying "why didn't daddy go" Y/n spoke up saying "Steve why don't you answer that" I sighed saying. "I didn't uh go because I didn't feel I needed to" Y/n responded saying "what daddy means is that he also wanted to be their and support you right Steve". I nodded saying "yeah uh sure that's what I meant" Y/n responded saying "do you have any more questions-" Jackson cut her off saying "how did you get into my tummy and how did I get out" I sighed as Y/n spoke saying "you know what it's late why don't I go and tuck you in".

Y/n's P.OV

I tucked Jackson into the covers before I spoke saying "did you have a good day at school" he nodded silently before he spoke saying. "Mama I have one more question" I nodded before he added "did you always want to be a mom" I responded saying "of course I did , and do you know when I knew I wanted to be a mom" he shrugged before I added "when I got to hold you for the first time , when I got to see you and when I held you for the first time that's when I knew what love was" Jackson nodded as I spoke saying "hey sweet pea do you have anyone in your class do you have anyone in your class named Abbie Bradley" Jackson nodded again saying "oh she sits with Danica and Stacey". I responded saying "oh okay so uh your class Christmas party is coming up are you excited" Jackson nodded again before I added "I think I'll be their how does that sound" Jackson responded saying "Mama can we have dinner again at the table tomorrow" I responded saying. "Well actually daddy and I are gonna go to dinner tomorrow with Matt and Colleen" Jackson sighed saying. "Who's gonna watch me" I responded again saying "I think your gonna spend the night with Mimi and Papa" Jackson nodded saying "Mommy is Mimi okay".  I again responded saying "I think so uh I think she's okay" Jackson nodded saying "she's not sick is she" I shook my head saying "oh no sweet pea she's okay I promise" I kissed Jackson's forehead before I spoke saying "okay sleep tight sweet pea I love you" I kissed Jackson cheek before I stood up and walked out of his bedroom.

"You know" Steve said before he added "I'm pretty proud of us we had a problem and we worked it out" I nodded saying "yeah that's great". Steve responded saying "is everything okay" I nodded before he added "do you wanna watch something else" I shook my head saying "no this is fine" Steve sighed saying "okay are you sure though it sounds like you are but I know you enough not to trust your tone".  I shrugged saying "I'm fine I guess I just thought you and I were a team that's all" Steve responded saying "we are a team" I shrugged again saying "you sure about that I mean I was the one answering all the questions while you just sat their again I have to do everything". Steve responded saying "fine okay I'm sorry yeah I didn't say anything because I didn't really know what to say" I sighed saying "I didn't know what to say either Steve but I at least didn't sit their I'm sorry okay god I'm a mess".  Steve responded saying "Y/n your not a mess okay I'm sorry I shouldn't-" I cut Steve off saying "no really I'm a mess I went of my birth control and now my hormones are all over the place". Steve again responded saying "you went of the pill" I nodded before he added "why didn't you tell me". I shrugged as he spoke saying "okay uh well I guess now is a good time to tell you but I uh I had a beer at my sisters house" I nodded saying "after the day you were having I can imagine you needed one uh the reason I was-" I was cut off by the phone ringing , I stood up and walked into the kitchen before pulling it of the receiver "hello" I said. I heard the sound of heavy breathing before I could here Steve yell from the living room "who  is it" I shrugged  thinking mostly it was a prank call "hey Y/n it's Phil" I sighed before he added "listen I was thinking maybe you and I could talk" I sighed before I realized that my dad had given Phil the new number I rolled my eyes before I hung up the phone and walked out of the kitchen to see Steve fast asleep on the couch.

A Few Hours Later

I rolled over before seeing Steve sitting up in bed , I sighed before I sat up and turned the lamp on my bedside table "go back  to sleep Y/n I'm fine" I responded saying "are you okay". Steve sighed saying "I'm fine Y/n just go back to sleep". I responded again saying "was it another bad dream" Steve nodded saying "yeah okay it was" I spoke saying "okay do you wanna talk about it" Steve shook his head saying. "No I'm fine" I sighed saying "okay well I think we should talk about it" Steve huffed saying "I can't tell you" I responded saying "you don't have to be embarrassed Steve it's okay I have bad dreams too it's perfectly normal" Steve huffed again before I added "I mean it's okay Steve why don't we talk about it".

"So what are these nightmares about" I said , Steve sighed saying "Y/n I told you already I can't tell you"  I responded saying "I've been thinking and I don't want their to be any secrets between us". Steve nodded before I added "good uh well then I think we should talk about your birthday , I uh was late to lunch because I had to go to the doctors office" Steve responded saying "well was everything okay". I sighed saying "well after I had Jackson uh I thought I wasn't going to be able to have any more children and it's gonna take me a while to get pregnant again. I mean what if I don't get pregnant again" Steve pulled me into his arms as I began to cry , I spoke saying "I'm sorry" I snuggled into the crock of Steve's neck as he spoke saying "you don't need to be sorry okay if we don't have another baby that's okay , their are other we can grow are family and if we don't I'm okay. I'm happy with Jackson and we have Buster too it doesn't matter Y/n I'm happy with you".

Steve's P.O.V

I rolled over to see that Y/n was still asleep , I looked at the alarm clock to see I had a few minutes to soak up sleep when I got an idea I got out of bed before quietly sneaking out of the bedroom . I walked down the hall into the kitchen to grab a coffee mug for Y/n before I realized Y/n had already put two mugs besides the coffee maker , I sighed before I walked into the laundry room to see Y/n had already folded the laundry and put in the basket. "Good morning" Y/n said , I sighed saying "you do everything"  Y/n sighed before I added "I mean you really do everything , you get up early you make the coffee and you do the laundry and when it comes to Jackson you do everything and I do nothing".  Y/n responded saying "you do you-" I cut her off saying "yeah I screw up" Y/n shook her head saying "no you don't okay let's maybe find a way where you and I come halfway and split up things okay you know what how about you wake Jackson up and get him ready for school how does that sound". I nodded before she added "and I'll make breakfast and walk Buster" I nodded again before walking towards Jackson's bedroom.

I knocked on his bedroom door before I walked in , I spoke saying "Jackson buddy time to get up" , I walked over before I spoke again saying "Jackson it's time to wake up". Jackson rolled over saying "what are you doing daddy" I responded saying "I'm getting you up you got school buddy come one let's go" Jackson sighed saying "can't you go get mommy". I again responded saying "no buddy come on let's get up okay get mommy's making breakfast" Jackson sighed before I added "Jackson I'm not asking-" Jackson cut me off saying "I don't feel good" I sighed before I walked over and put the back of my hand to his forehead , I sighed again as I realized his head was warm "I'll uh be right back" I said as I walked back out of his bedroom".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Jackson's sick" Steve said walking in the kitchen , Steve spoke again saying "his heads warm and he sounds a little stuffy" I responded saying "well he's groggy when he wakes up his heads warm you said" he nodded before I added. "Steve he's fine uh I'll go check on him" Steve nodded before I walked down the hall to see Jackson still in bed , I spoke saying "hey sweet pea do you feel okay" Jackson frowned saying "mama can I stay home with you today" I shook my head saying "no baby you have to go to school". Jackson sighed saying "Mama I just wanna stay home with you" I responded saying "I know sweet pea but I'll see you when you get out of school okay I love you but you have to go to school" Jackson nodded before I added "and I think you should go tell daddy that you feel better" Jackson nodded again saying "but mama I like you helping me get ready for school" I sighed saying "okay get dressed and come have breakfast please".

Steve and Jackson had left a few hours ago , I was sitting on my bed folding some laundry before hearing a knock at the front door. I stood up before walking out of my bedroom , I opened the front door to see Colleen standing their with Emma. "Can we come in" I nodded before Colleen walked in , I spoke saying "your guys are early" she responded saying "oh I'm sorry I thought we were coming over for lunch" I nodded saying "yeah uh wait what time is it". Colleen responded saying "it's almost noon why" I sighed saying "I haven't gotten any work done uh I'm stuck I've never really been stuck before and I've got this project for work and now all of a sudden I'm stuck" Colleen responded saying "oh we could  go". I shook my head saying "no I'm fine I've just got so much to do , I've got laundry and I've gotta call Mrs. Harington to see if she can watch Jackson tonight" Colleen responded saying "well is their anything I can help with , I don't mind doing laundry Y/n" I shook my head saying "no I'm almost done and I could probably use a break" Colleen responded saying "well can at least help you put it away , I hate no being helpful" I nodded before Colleen and I down the hallway.

Steve's P.O.V

I pulled into the station before getting out of the car , I decided since dad was in a meeting that I'd be able to sneak out for lunch and after talking to Bambi last night I knew what needed to be done and I knew I needed to talk to Y/n's dad. I walked in before walking towards reception saying "hi excuse me is Jack Yl/n here" the women responded saying "he's in his office may I help you" I nodded saying "I needed to speak to him" she nodded saying "well go right ahead he's in his office". I nodded again before I walked back down the hall before knocking on the office door "come in please" I opened the door before seeing Mr. Yl/n seated at his desk , he spoke saying "what are you doing here" I responded saying "I was hoping we could talk" he sighed saying "fine uh take a seat oh no you know what uh Steve were going out to the lunch you can drive how's that sound". I sighed before saying "well uh-" he cut me off saying "I won't take no for an answer okay let's go I'll pay my treat actually you know what I need to get something so I'll meet you in the car" I sighed again before walking out of Mr. Yl/n's office.

"Do you wanna go to Benny's or-" Mr. Yl/n cut me off saying "your a good driver , how long have you been driving". I responded saying "I got my license at fifteen so I've been driving for eight years sir" he nodded saying "where do you see you and Y/n in five years" I responded again saying "well uh let's see I'd like to be maybe in a bigger place and uh married-" Mr. Yl/n cut me off saying "enough of the uh's your a grown man act like it now your going to wanna take a right I wanna go to the dinner down past the old junkyard". I nodded again saying "yes sir".

Mr. Yl/n and I took a seat at the booth , the waitress walked over saying "could I get you gentlemen some drinks" Mr. Yl/n spoke saying "I'll have a coke and he will too". I responded saying "oh actually I'll have a diet coke" Mr. Yl/n shook his head saying "no you'll have a coke". The waitress walked away before I spoke saying "Mr. Yl/n I'd like to talk to you about-" he cut me off saying "we'll have lunch then we'll talk understood". I nodded as he spoke saying "so what are you gonna have I'm probably gonna have a burger and some fries maybe a slice of pie how about you". I responded saying "well I think-" again Mr. Yl/n cut me off saying "unless your talking about food then I don't wanna know" I sighed saying "I'm just gonna have a salad-" Mr. Yl/n again cut me off saying "are you on a diet , my god between the diet coke and the salad really you sound Diane , get a burger now I've got a question what do you think about the game last night". I responded saying "I didn't watch it last night Y/n and I watched a movie" he nodded saying "what do you like about my daughter , what makes her special to you" I responded saying "I love everything , her smile her laugh I love how she makes me feel and that my life  is just better with her I love that when she walks into a room that it feels like she's the only one their. I feel happy when I'm with her , I feel like she's what makes the world move she's my everything I love everything about her" Mr. Yl/n nodded saying. "That's a good answer"  before I could respond he added "now I think we should talk about something".

Y/n's P.O.V

"the three of you go through this much laundry" Colleen said as she helped me fold some towels , I spoke saying "I know it's ridiculous but it's honestly mostly Steve and Jackson's they go through a lot especially Steve but don't tell him I said that". Colleen responded saying "so is anything new" I shrugged saying "not really anything" Colleen nodded saying "well what about another baby anything new on that". I responded saying "I'm not pregnant but we are trying" Colleen nodded saying "well uh it's fun in the beginging but give it three years and you'll be sick of it at least that how it was for Matti and I , I mean hopefully we'll have better luck this time cause I can't do another four years of trying to have a baby". I again responded saying "I'm sorry Colleen" she responded saying "it's okay I at least have Emmie and were happy if we just end up with her but I can't believe she's already walking and talking and it feels like times being stolen from us and one day she's not going to be a baby anymore". I responded saying "I know how you feel I mean I still can't get over that Jackson's gonna be seven I mean it just doesn't feel right I don't think it'll ever feel right" Colleen nodded saying "so what are you gonna wear to dinner tonight".

I walked back out of the closet with another dress on , I spoke saying "how's this" Colleen sighed saying "it's nice but uh I'm wearing a lavender colored dress and I don't want up to match besides where'd you even get that". I responded saying "I wore this to Paige and Alex's wedding" she shook her head saying "you can't wear things from a past relationship you just can't it's a rule". I shrugged saying "I'm not like that it's not a big deal" Colleen responded saying "well it's a rule and you can't keep things from past relationships either it's rude to the person your currently in a relationship with". I shrugged again saying "well Steve and I are different-" Colleen cut me off saying "oh my god you let him keep things from past girlfriends" I sighed saying "I guess so I mean we don't really talk about it" Colleen responded saying "wait why not you should talk about this" I responded saying "were not like that we don't look behind we move forward". Colleen shook her head saying "oh no that's not good what's gonna happen when he goes and takes your dad out to-" I cut Colleen off saying "no Colleen never in a million years would my dad take Steve to lunch".

Steve's  P.O.V

Mr. Yl/n and I had just finished eating he spoke saying "so my mother called me saying the two of you talked is that right" I nodded silently before he added "and she tells me you have a ring is that true". I nodded again saying "yes sir" I then went to pull the ring out of my pocket as he spoke again saying "I don't need to see it I believe my mother" I nodded as he spoke again saying "their she is" I turned to see Mrs. Yl/n walking into the restaurant I sighed as she walked over to the table and took the seat besides Mr. Yl/n , she spoke saying "Did you already order for me" Mr. Yl/n responded saying "they'll bring you a slice a cheery pie and a coffee with cream" she nodded saying "so what is this about" Mr. Yl/n responded saying "Steve wanted to talk to us , Steve what did you want to talk to us". I responded saying "oh okay well I wanted to talk to you about uh asking for your blessing to marry Y/n-" Mrs. Yl/n cut me off saying "you know what Steve you can have my blessing but I want you to know just what your getting into. Y/n is very independent she's always been for god sakes she started walking at ten months old she's always been , she's very messy and unorganized she's picky about her laundry and she never makes up her bed. She has way to many pairs of socks most of them she can't even find the matches for , she bites her nails she twenty three years old and is still sleeping with a care bear. She watches way to many of those scary movies , she still thinks she's going to be a writer and she's the most care free person I've ever met she's a mess" Mr. Yl/n responded saying. "Diane she's not a mess , she's my little princess I'd agree that she is a bit messy and she's very uh she's different but you know what you know what Steve let me ask you a question do you know what I do for a living Steve" I responded saying "your a cop" he nodded saying. "Good and since I'm a cop it means I have access to police records meaning I have access to yours" Mr. Yl/n put a envelope on the table before he opened it up , he spoke saying "is it true that in August of nineteen eighty two you were arrested from dinning and dashing at Benny's" I nodded before he added "and in November of nineteen eighty three you were caught both vandalizing the Hawke cinema and for getting into a fight behind it" I nodded again as he spoke saying "and in January of nineteen eighty six you were also arrested for public intoxication is that true too" I sighed as he spoke saying "and you have had a total of eleven parking tickets , two tickets for speeding and one ticket for public littering is that right". I sighed saying "well-" he cut me off saying "that makes you in my book at least a petty criminal and my daughter isn't marrying a petty criminal do you understand me" I frowned as he spoke again saying "I mean seriously you think all of this sets a good example for my grandson cause I certainty don't your pathetic , this is just stupid I mean you had a what seven month old baby and you were out grafting , you had a three year old and you had to spend the right in county jail and don't get me started on all your fights you've been in when are you gonna realize this is going to follow you everywhere which means it's gonna follow Y/n everywhere. I just huh mark my words your never going to marry her and don't think because you have Jim's permission or my mothers that's gonna mean something to her cause it won't. One day she is going to realize their is someone out their better for her and better for Jackson and she's going to figure out what a horrible mistake she made deciding to be with you and you are just gonna have to wait for it do you understand me , you better not ever break her heart cause that's gonna be your last mistake you ever make. I am not letting you take my daughter down with you , you've already ruined her life enough and I'm not letting you anymore your done and don't think giving my wife and I a stupid anniversy card is going to do a damn thing cause it won't you" Mrs. Yl/n responded saying. "Jack just let him at this point I don't even think she'd say yes I've already told you she'll find someone else I told you I should've set her up with someone I work with cause so far the guys you've set her up have been tools". I spoke up saying "I'm sorry I'm confused" Mrs. Yl/n responded saying "oh you didn't think my daughter just stood around a waited for you to come back , she's not a little puppy dog like that one you bought her I mean really a puppy you think that was going to work. Anyways she didn't sit around a wait , she went out she dated some. You can ask her Steve but she's not going to say yes I'd say she'll say no but we don't like you , I don't like you Steve you broke my daughters heart she'll never forgive you she might say she has but she hasn't. She probably never will , you ruined her life you put her through so much pain , you made her cry herself to sleep you made her go through childbirth alone-" Mr. Yl/n cut Mrs. Yl/n off saying "excuse me you did what , Diane she told me-" Mrs. Yl/n cut him off saying "she did that to protect him she told everyone that he was their but he wasn't he was a stupid kid". I responded saying "I was scared , scared I'd lose her-" Mrs. Yl/n cut me off saying "oh save it nobody believes you not even Y/n believes you" I sighed before she added "don't you see what were trying to do , were not just saving Y/n but were saving you from making a mistake , I'm sorry but she's not wife material , she can't cook , she can't keep a plant alive not even fake ones , she's a somewhat okay mom I mean your making a mistake Steve , I mean she's so dull so-" I cut Mrs. Yl/n off saying "but she's you daughter" Mrs. Yl/n responded saying "I know but she's still so uh she's just so lost , she a tomboy and never dresses like a grown adults she's oh she's just so sad. I mean she keeps her hair like she just got out of bed , her sneakers are dirty she has never had the control to stay on a diet she's just I just can't believe she's really my daughter uh just end it before she gets hurt".

Y/n's P.O.V

"So" Colleen said before she added "when are you guys gonna decorate your tree". I shrugged saying "hopefully this weekend , have you guys got yours up" Colleen nodded saying "we got ours the day after thanksgiving but Matt thinks we need one for the dinning room , I guess that's something his mom always did". I nodded before she added "I wish I could've met her , Matt talks about her all the time , he says Emmie reminds him of her and he  tells me she would've liked me". I nodded again saying "she would've Colleen , she really would've" Colleen responded saying "anyway uh so have you done any Christmas shopping yet" I shrugged saying "not really I don't even know what I'm going to get anybody yet I have a few ideas for Jackson but none for Steve yet" she responded saying "do you know what he's getting you" I shrugged before she added. "So what are you gonna do about your car" I shrugged again saying "I don't know I'll probably try and find a used one but it'll take away from our trip" Colleen responded saying "what trip" I responded saying "well Steve and I were gonna take a trip just the two of us next weekend before Christmas it's kinda like are gift to each other if that makes sense". Colleen nodded saying "that's so sweet , where are you gonna go" I responded saying "probably the same as we did last year , we went to Indianapolis and got a nice hotel room and were able to do most of our Christmas shopping" Colleen spoke saying "that's really sweet Y/n so what did you get him last year" I responded saying "I uh put together some of the pictures I had taken on a trip we took last summer , uh we took a couple weeks last year and uh went to some national parks did some hiking and swam a lot and stuff anyways I took the pictures and put it in a book with some mementos and he really liked it". Colleen responded saying "wow you guys are perfect" I shook my head saying "trust me were not perfect" Colleen responded saying "I seriously doubt that". Before I could responded Emma tottered over she babbled to herself as Colleen spoke saying "so what are your Christmas plans" I responded saying "were gonna spend Christmas with Steve's family" Colleen responded saying "oh that'll be fun were gonna just stay at home and have a family Christmas" I nodded saying "oh okay so when are we all doing Christmas together as a group" she responded saying "you know how about new years eve we were gonna get together anyways" I nodded saying "yeah that sounds like a great idea" Colleen nodded again before saying "okay so have you decided what your going to wear tonight".

Steve's P.O.V

I walked back into the office before taking a seat at my cubicle , I let out a sigh before James who sat across from me spoke saying "went to see your Mom" I shrugged before he added "oh uh your dad left earlier and then called in saying he had to stay home and take care of your mom so I thought-" I cut James off saying. "Did he say what was wrong" James shoo his head saying "no uh no I don't think he was talking pretty fast" I responded saying "uh I have to go and find a you know I need to meet with a client" James responded saying "if you need to go check on your Mom that's fine I'll cover for you" I quickly thanked James before walking back out of the office.

I pulled into my parents driveway before getting out of my car and walking out of the car , I walked up the front steps before knocking on the front door before it opened with Dad on the other side. "What are you doing here why aren't you at work-" I cut him off saying where's Mom" Dad sighed saying "come in" I walked into the house before he gestured towards the living room , I walked in to see Mom sitting on the couch folding laundry "your not sick" I said. Mom responded saying "no I'm not sick" Dad walked into the living room saying "she was sick earlier I just wanted to stay home and make sure she was okay". Mom sighed saying "I wasn't sick I just I got a little light headed I was probably just dehydrated I was like this when I was preg- I've gotten this before I'm fine okay I'm fine you two don't need to hover me I'm a grown women" Nanny walked into the living room saying "oh no that wasn't lightheaded you fainted Jenifer" I spoke saying "you fainted". Mom sighed before I added "are you sick like really really-" Mom cut me off saying "I'm not sick I feel fine I'm just a little tired that's all okay" Nanny shook her head saying "I don't know Jenifer you've been acting off , you haven't been drinking , you ate all the cookies I made yesterday and you hate my cooking and then you fainted I mean what's wrong" Mom huffed as Nanny spoke saying. "You need to go and find out because-" Mom cut Nanny off saying "I'm not telling you again I feel fine now leave me alone" Mom picked up the laundry basket before walking out of the living room. Nanny spoke saying "oh goodness she's got an attitude doesn't she" Dad spoke up saying "would you two just lay off he she's exhausted , she hasn't slept in a week , her backs killing her and she feels awful okay stop bugging her alright". Nanny responded saying "eh I don't buy it I think she's fine" Dad sighed saying "well she will be once this stage- uh stuff passes okay" Nanny and I nodded before Dad spoke saying "well I better go and leave to get Jackson" I responded saying "it's fine I'll uh go I'm just gonna take a personal day" Dad nodded before I walked out of the living room before walking out of the house to get Jackson.

I pulled into the school parking lot before walking into the school to get Jackson , I walked to his classroom before walking in. Jackson ran up to me before saying "what are you doing here" I responded saying "I came to pick you up" Jackson shrugged saying "but Mimi picks me up form school" I nodded saying "I know but I thought we could change it up come on were gonna go and surprise mommy". Jackson sighed saying "but where's Mimi" I responded saying "Mimi's home" Jackson sighed again saying "is she okay" I again nodded saying "of course she is okay buddy I promise but I just thought I'd pick you up today okay" Jackson nodded before walking over to grab his bag before talking my hand as we walked out of the classroom.

Y/n's P.O.V

Colleen and Emma had left an hour ago , I had finally started to get some writing done when I heard the front door open and shut. I walked out of Steve and I's bedroom before seeing Steve and Jackson walking through the front door , I spoke saying "is everything okay" Steve nodded saying "yeah I thought this would be a surprise I thought we could all stay in and watch a movie uh we picked up-" I cut Steve off saying "we have dinner tonight remember with Matt and Colleen". Steve sighed saying "right uh of course uh yeah I-" I again cut Steve off saying "is everything okay" Steve responded saying "actually uh I think we should talk".

Steve and I stepped on the patio before he spoke saying "uh my dad had to leave work today uh my mom was sick I guess this morning but uh she says she's fine but I don't know if she really is". I responded saying "I'm sorry Steve-" he cut me off saying "I don't know if I'm being paranoid but I just I'm worried about her I don't know if I can handle her being sick" I responded saying "Steve uh we can stay home tonight if that works for you I can call and cancel-" Steve cut me off saying "no we can go I stay here I'll drive my self crazy uh I can call uh my sister to watch Jackson" I nodded before he added "uh so how was your day" I nodded again saying "yeah it was fine uh Colleen came over for a little bit , how about you". Steve sighed saying "it's fine it's uh it was okay it wasn't that interesting" I again nodded saying "are you sure your okay" Steve nodded saying "yeah I'm fine".

I walked back out of my bedroom after getting changed , I walked into the kitchen as Steve spoke saying "Polly will be over in ten min- oh uh that's uh you look really nice". I responded saying "thanks so uh when's your sister coming" Steve nodded saying "uh she'll be here in ten minutes" I nodded saying "okay I'll uh let you get ready then" Steve nodded before walking out of the kitchen.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked into the entryway after hearing a knock on the front door , I walked over before opening the door to see Polly standing their. I gestured for her to come in before she spoke saying "I wanna talk to you" I sighed before she added "I'm sorry okay I'm sorry Steve I shouldn't have done that-" I cut her off saying "it's no big deal okay I'm just worried about Mom". Polly responded saying "what's wrong with Mom" I sighed saying "you haven't seen her lately have you" Polly responded saying "I saw her this morning she seemed fine". I sighed again saying "Polly she's not fine , she's sick there's something wrong she just seems off" Polly shrugged saying "I think she's fine she was a little snappy but then again when isn't she , I think she's fine Steve". I responded saying "well I don't Dad said she fainted this morning" Polly nodded saying "I know I was their but she was fine" I shook my head saying "I'm not sure Polly okay I'm just not sure" Polly sighed saying. "Well I don't know I think she's fine if it was serious I think she'd tell us don't you" I sighed saying "yeah I guess so". Polly responded saying "so where are you two going" I responded saying "were going to dinner with Matt and Colleen" Polly nodded saying "that'll be fun so uh what are the rules with the kid" I responded saying "uh their are leftovers in the fridge he goes to bed at eight and uh I guess that's it" Polly nodded before I walked down the hall to tell Y/n I was ready to go.

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked back in the bedroom to grab my bag when the phone beside the bed began to ring , I walked over before picking the phone up before speaking into it. "Hello" I said be the voice on the other line responded saying "hey Y/n honey it's Dad could you put Steve on the phone" I shrugged saying "is everything okay Dad" he responded saying. "I uh didn't finish getting to talk to him at lunch" I responded saying "you went to lunch with Steve" Dad again responded saying "yeah we did , he went to lunch with your mother and I". My jaw feel in shock before he added "you know up never mind tell him to call me this weekend-" I cut Dad off saying "what did you talk about uh what did Steve talk to you and Mom about". Dad responded saying "uh nothing uh just uh some sports , Jackson and you know other stuff" I nodded saying "did you talk about me" Dad responded again saying "oh no you never came up at all , is something wrong sweetie" I sighed saying "actually dad I've gotta get going uh I have plans tonight"

I was  putting on my shoes before hearing a knock on my bedroom door , Steve walked in before saying "are you ready to go" I nodded before grabbing my bag and walking out of my bedroom. I walked down the hall before walking into the living room to see Jackson seated on the couch with Buster , "okay sweet pea" I said before I added "daddy and I are going to go". Jackson stood up before running over to me and saying. "I'll miss you mama" I responded saying "I'll miss you too but daddy and I'll  will be back before you go to sleep" Jackson nodded before Steve walked into the living room and spoke saying "are you ready".

I got into the passenger seat of Steve's car before he pulled out of the parking lot and being to drive to the restaurant , I couldn't help at be curious as to why Steve had gone to lunch with my parents. I know Dad had said they only talked about Jackson and sports but I just felt like it wasn't true , "hey honey" I said before adding "I uh I had a really interesting phone call with my Dad today" Steve shrugged saying. "What about" I responded saying "about uh you going to lunch with him and my Mom" Steve nodded saying "right that lunch uh yeah whatever it's no big deal" I again responded saying "what did you talk about" Steve nodded again saying. "Oh uh just the football game last night and then about Jackson why" I shrugged saying "nothing uh nothing forget I said anything".

Steve and I walked into the restaurant before seeing Matt and Colleen standing there , Colleen spoke saying "are you guys ready to eat" Steve and I nodded before following Matt and Colleen to the table. "So when was the last time we did this" Matt said , Colleen responded saying "yeah I don't remember the last time we hung out just the four of us" Steve spoke up saying "oh we hung out a couple weeks before going to the lake we uh went to that place uh downtown uh I can't think of what is was called". Matt nodded saying "oh I forgot about that , you okay Y/n" I nodded silently before he added "are you sure seem quiet is something wrong" I shook my head again saying "uh will excuse me I'll be right back" I stood up before walking away from the table.

Steve's P.O.V

"What did you do" Matt said as Y/n walked away from the table , I shrugged saying "nothing we've been fine lately I don't know what's wrong" Matt shook his head saying "oh no you did something you've always done something". I sighed saying "I don't know okay we were fine and then were talking in the car and now she's all quiet" Colleen spoke up saying "what'd you two talk about cause it seems to have upset my best friend". I responded saying "well uh I went to lunch with her parents today-" Matt cut me off saying "oh no you did not" I nodded saying "and uh well I've been trying to get her Dad's blessing-" this time Colleen cut me off saying "your going to propose". Matt sighed saying "will you keep your voice down god you cannot keep a secret" Colleen responded saying "yes I can your the one who can't keep secrets" Matt shook his head before saying "anyway what'd they say". I shrugged saying "that's the thing , I'm confused I can't tell if they want me to or not , I mean first they say yes then her Mom bad mouths her and then her dad tells me what a louser I am". Matt nodded saying "well how'd you ask" I sighed saying "well I've tried to asking nicely and then I kinda begged and this time I just panicked and kept my mouth shut" Matt responded saying "you know what it doesn't matter what you say okay I told Colleen's father I wanted to marry her because I liked the way her ass looks in her jeans-" Colleen cut him off saying "Matthew". Matt shrugged saying "well I do anyway it doesn't matter what you said or what they said it matters what she says and I'm pretty sure she'd say yes but what happened in the car". I sighed saying "well uh I guess her Dad called her and she started to ask about the lunch and what we talked about and I lied to her cause I didn't want her knowing even she kinda already knows". Matt sighed saying "you told her your going to propose" I sighed saying "she was in the hospital she thought I was gonna dump her what was I supposed to say". Matt again sighed saying "well I don't know what to say other then you dumb- oh shit here she comes everybody relax and Colleen don't tattle on us".

Y/n's P.O.V

I took the seat besides Steve before he leaned over and kissed my cheek I rolled my eyes before saying "have we ordered yet". Colleen silently shook her head before I sighed , I thought this would be a really nice night but so far it's bust , I'm pretty sure Steve's lying to me and now all of a sudden Colleen won't talk to me and Matt won't even look at me. I spoke again saying "so what were we talking about" Steve shook his head before Matt spoke up saying "uh the football game last night" I responded saying "well it must've been pretty interesting since everybody's talking about it". No one responded before I spoke again saying "so who won" Matt shrugged saying "won what" I sighed saying "the football game last night who won" before anyone could say anything the waitress walked over and spoke saying "could I start you off with some drinks" Steve spoke saying "uh her and I'll will have waters-" I cut Steve off saying "actually I'd like a glass of wine a very tall glass of it"

Steve's P.O.V

She was mad , she was really mad. I knew I was going to be in trouble with her and I had a feeling I'd be sleeping on the couch tonight "So" Y/n said before she added "what are you guys doing for Christmas" Colleen responded saying. "We decided to do a Christmas at home just the three of us , what about you guys" Y/n responded saying "I uh I think I'm gonna do Christmas with my parents". I spoke saying "but I thought-" Y/n cut me off saying "I changed my mind Jackson and I will be spending Christmas with my family" I sighed saying "I think we should talk later-" this time Y/n cut me off saying "I don't I don't at all why keep secrets , secrets just hurt people isn't that what you said to me on what are first date how ironic since now the three of you seemed to be keeping something from me" I sighed again before continuing to eat dinner.

Y/n and I walked out of the restaurant after saying goodbye to Matt and Colleen , Y/n and I got in the car before I pulled out as she spoke saying "I want you to take me to my parents house" I sighed saying. "Y/n I-" she cut me off saying "I don't wanna go home with you". I sighed saying "what happened you were fine-" Y/n again cut me off saying "what did you really talk to my parents about" I sighed again as she added "you know how much this hurts me that you went behind my back and did this". I responded saying "I didn't go behind you back okay I didn't mean for huh okay I went down to the station to talk to you dad but he invited me to go to lunch and sure enough your mom shows up okay I wanted to talk to them about having their blessing to ask you to marry me but we didn't really end up talking about it we talked more about what a louser I am and how your way better of without me". Y/n sighed saying "is that all" I nodded before she added "is that really all" I sighed saying "your uh mom said some stuff about you-" Y/n cut me off again saying "what did she say" I responded saying "I don't wanna tell you". Y/n sighed saying "no you can tell me" I shook my head saying "no I don't wanna hurt your feelings" Y/n responded saying "oh no come on tell me it can't be that bad" I sighed saying "she says your not wife material , she says you can't cook and your picky with the laundry and your messy and bite your nails , you have too many socks and can't keep a plant-" Y/n cut me off saying "okay I got it is that all". I nodded before she added "is that really all" I sighed saying "she said you were somewhat okay Mom but I don't agree I think your an amazing mom , I don't agree with anything she said I think it's cute that you have so many pairs of socks or that your picky with your laundry and that-" Y/n cut me off saying "okay I get it we can go home now".

Y/n and I walked back into the apartment , she walked down the hallway quietly before I walked into the living room to see Polly seated on the couch. I spoke saying "where's Jackson" Polly responded saying "he fell asleep watching a movie is everything okay" I sighed saying "nothing okay it's just uh some stuff with Y/n". Polly sighed saying "isn't their always" I responded saying "you know I over heard what you said to her , you need to start being nicer to her okay" Polly shrugged saying "fine I'll think about it" I responded saying "Polly-" she cut me off saying "okay I get it Steve it's not a big deal alright I'm sorry okay" I nodded before Polly added "alright I gotta get going but uh I'll see you around and call me when the kid makes his Christmas list" I nodded before saying goodbye to my sister.

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked down the hall and stepped onto the patio since Steve was standing their , he spoke saying "are you okay" I shrugged before he added "do you wanna talk about it". I sighed and leaned my head on his shoulder as he spoke saying "so what's bothering you" I shook my head saying "are you still gonna propose". Steve nodded saying "of course why would you ask" I sighed saying "well uh I mean after what my mom said , I mean it's all true-" Steve cut me off saying "it is not". I responded saying "yes it was , I'm a terrible cook and I'm too picky and-" Steve cut me off again saying "Y/n it's not true , it's not" I sighed saying "well I think it is uh you know what forget it I don't really get what you see in me". Steve responded saying "I do okay I think their crazy for saying that okay I still wanna get married if you do" I responded saying "I do but-" Steve cut me off saying "then let's get married" I nodded saying "I want to but I haven't had much tradition in my life and I want to change that so I'd like you to-" Steve cut me off saying "you'd like me to propose I get it" I nodded before he added "but do I have to wear a tux can I wears jeans-" I cut Steve off saying "I said I wanted traditional" Steve nodded saying "okay uh well are you still going to go to Christmas with your parents". I shook my head saying "no I just said that cause I was mad I'm not mad though if anything I'm tired" Steve nodded saying "I am too , do you wanna go to bed.

December 14th 1988

Steve pulled into the parking lot of the office saying "you okay" I shrugged saying "I'm just nervous I mean this is a big deal". Steve nodded saying "your gonna do great you always do great" I sighed saying "I guess uh alright uh I'll call you at lunch okay" Steve nodded again before I pecked his lips before I got out of the car and walked into the office.

I walked into the building before I heard Mr. Paterson spoke saying "Y/n can I see you please" I nodded before walking to his office , I took a seat across from Mr. Paterson as he spoke saying "I see you got your cast off" I nodded silently before he added "so we sent your work to the author and they loved it but uh that's not what I nodded to talk to you about uh there's been some changes. I responded saying "what kind of changes Mr. Paterson" he responded saying "well uh we've decided to make some staff changes and uh we've changed your promotion you still have the position but you share it with someone , so now their will be two managers of the development team there's you and uh oh her she comes". I turned to see the door of Mr. Paterson's door open , my jaw fell  it couldn't be real this had to be a dream well more like a nightmare , I couldn't believe it , it was Heather Holloway , my worst nightmare. "Well" Mr. Paterson said "this should be interesting".

My eyes opened slowly before I went to sit up only to hear a voice say "take it easy , sit up slowly sweetie you went down pretty fast". I sat up slowly to see I was on the couch , Bambi was sitting besides me. I spoke saying "what happened" she responded saying "you fainted honey , is everything okay you saw me and you just fainted". I nodded silently before she added "Y/n be honest with me is everything okay honey your dad called saying that they raised your rent and honey when did you start living here".  I responded saying "where's Jackson" Bambi spoke saying "Steve stepped out with him after you fainted , honey is everything okay" I nodded saying "yeah I guess so I uh just my head hurts that's all" Bambi responded saying "you fell pretty damn hard princess do you feel like your gonna be sick". I shook my head saying "no I feel fine my head just hurts and I just feel funny-" Bambi cut me off saying "well do you wanna maybe step outside and catch some air" I nodded saying "yeah I uh think that's a good idea" Bambi and I stood up before we walked out of the apartment.

Bambi and I stood out on the small patio attached to the apartment before she spoke saying "do you wanna sit" I nodded before taking the seat across from Bambi before she spoke again saying "the place is really nice" I nodded again before she added. "how's work going" I responded saying "it's fine" she spoke saying "your dad said you were up for a promotion" I nodded saying "yeah but I don't know if I'm gonna get it or not" Bambi shook her head saying. "Y/n Ym/n Yl/n don't you say that now you said the same thing when you sent that essay into that contest and what happened you won. You said the same thing about becoming a mother and now your the best mom  , honey you gotta start to believe in yourself" I nodded before she added. "So uh when were you gonna tell me you and Steve had gotten back together" I sighed saying "I really planned on telling you I did but-" Bambi cut me off saying "oh I wouldn't even think about lying to me young lady now I don't want to yell but how many times do I have to repeat myself I don't like Steve , Y/n you can do so much better you really could you don't need to settle". I responded saying "we got back together a few weeks before Jackson went to kindergarten" she shrugged saying "that's not what your mother told me" I sighed saying "why do I have a feeling she didn't tell you the truth". Bambi sighed saying "oh she's a mess , she told me their was some other girl Amanda or Annie-" I cut Bambi off saying "Alison , that's uh long story" she nodded saying. "Anyways so she tells me he dumps this girl and then boom your back together" I sighed saying "well uh we weren't back together we just-" Bambi cut me off saying "jumped each others bones" I scoffed saying "Bambi". She chuckled saying "Y/n I have four kids okay I know how it goes" I sighed saying "fine we did that and then we took things much more slowly and tried working out the issues we had before" she nodded saying "and then you got back together and forgot to mention this to your favorite grandmother". I sighed as she added " Y/n I uh just think maybe you jumped into things to fast I mean your already living together" before I could responded Katie walked out onto the patio with Ollie in her hands and Buster trotting behind , Katie sat next to me while Buster took the seat next to Bambi and rested his head on her lap before she spoke saying. "Oh my goodness aren't you just so sweet" Katie shook her head saying "I think he's a bit to jumpy" Bambi shook her head saying "and I think you should be nicer to your sister and tell that lazy slob in the kitchen to get out" Katie sighed before I spoke saying. "Patrick's still here" Bambi nodded before I added "why is he here Katie" Katie sighed again saying "because I've decided to forgive him and before you give me any crap about it you took Steve back and look at what he put you through" I rolled my eyes before Bambi spoke saying "I can't believe you both got yourselves into the same situation , you know for two people who don't get along you sure have a lot in common". Katie scoffed saying "please I'm nothing like her" Bambi shrugged saying "I wouldn't be to sure of that now I'm going over to dinner tonight with for your parents anniversary do either of you wanna join me" Katie nodded saying "I'll be their but Patrick's gonna watch Ollie" I scoffed before Katie added "oh don't you start with me the first few times you left Steve alone with Jackson it was a disaster" I shook my head before Bambi spoke saying "that's enough you two now your both going to dinner tonight and your bring both the boys so I can spend time with my great grandsons before I leave understand" I nodded before Bambi added "and do you mind me asking what the disaster was when you left him alone".

***Flashback***

I walked out of Ms. Coulter's class  before feeling a tap on my shoulder I looked over to see Colleen with an orange flyer I had seen all over school today , she spoke saying "are you going to this" I shook my head before she added "why not" I sighed saying "because I'm taking Jackson trick or treating" she nodded saying. "Oh did you pick out a costume" I nodded saying "yeah he's gonna be cookie monster , Mrs. Harrington made it I have to go over later and see it do you wanna come". Collen sighed saying "I wish I could but I've got work" I nodded before their was a sound of a small scream , I spoke saying "what was that" Colleen sighed saying "it's just Steve and Nancy goofing off" I nodded before she added "sorry about that". I shrugged saying "I don't have a problem with it I really don't I'm happy he's happy and I'm glad we can be civil for Jackson's sake". Colleen responded saying "well I'll see you later but make sure you take pictures tomorrow night" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Colleen.

I grabbed a few books out of my locker before hearing a voice "hey" I turned to see Steve leaning against the lockers besides mine before he added "I uh have that same picture of him in my locker" he then gestured to the picture of Jackson I had in my locker that was taken at his first birthday. I nodded again saying "yeah it's my favorite" I shut my locker door before walking away from it only to have Steve follow me , he spoke saying "so uh later I uh have some plans that came up I have to go to dinner with Nancy-" I cut him off saying "it's fine I understand" Steve pulled my arm before saying "Y/n your not letting me finish I can watch him but I gotta drop him of at your place at six" I nodded saying "that's fine". Steve let go of my arm before saying "is everything okay" I nodded saying "yeah it's fine" Steve pulled out what looked to be a crumbled sheet of paper from his pocket before saying "do you mind taking a look at this it's my collage essay I uh Nancy was kinda harsh so I wanted a second opinion" I responded saying "yeah sure" he nodded saying "she's already marked it so if you do too that's fine" I responded again saying "yeah you can pick this up after you drop Jackson off" he nodded saying "uh thanks for helping do you uh wanna go over the plan for tomorrow night" before I could respond the bell rang signaling that class was going to start soon.

Steve's P.O.V

I pulled into the driveway of my parents house before walking up to the front door and walking into the house , I walked into the kitchen to see Jackson sitting in his high chair eating some animal crackers. I walked over and spoke saying "hey buddy I missed you" he didn't respond and instead continued to munch on Animal crackers before he offered one to me. I took it to me before saying "did you have fun with Mimi" he again didn't respond , Mom walked into the kitchen saying "how was school" I nodded saying "fine" she responded saying "did you send in your essay" I shook my head saying "I've got Y/n looking over it" she nodded saying "okay so your costume is almost finished I just have a few more things I gotta get for it but on the other hand Jackson's is finally finished" I nodded before she added "okay I have to go run some errands your sure your fine with him" I nodded again saying "yeah it's fine were just gonna hang out before I pick Nancy up". Mom sighed saying "honey I know your happy with Nancy and I'm happy that your happy but I think sometimes you need to spend one on one time with Jackson". I responded saying "I know but uh I'm just gonna hang out with him and then we'll leave in a little bit to get Nancy and then I gotta drop him off with Y/n". Mom nodded saying "okay so about the costume situation is Y/n working on hers because since I'm almost done with your I could probably make her-" I cut mom off saying "mom what are you talking about". She sighed saying "you and Y/n's costumes I don't really get them because they don't really coordinate with Jackson's but-" I cut Mom off again saying "Mom the costume isn't for me to take Jackson trick or treating it's uh it's for a party" she shook her head saying "I don't know if that's a good idea I think you should go trick or treating with Jackson , honey he's almost two this is the first time he gets to go a trick or treat and get the whole experience and your gonna miss it for what a dumb party. I just don't want you to look back at this one day and wish you were Jackson I don't want you upset" I sighed saying "Mom I'm not gonna be upset okay he isn't even two he won't remember" she sighed saying "okay on your first Halloween your father couldn't get off work so Nanny and I took you and Polly trick or treating , she was four and you were almost a eleven months old you were snoopy and woodstock and not to brag but your costumes were fantastic I spent days making them but that's not the point. When we got home from trick or treating your sister and I were going through the candy and she started teasing you with some M&M's and when she wouldn't let you have them your held onto the coffee table and you let go and took some steps and then you took some more and then before I knew it you were walking. So then when your father came home and saw you walking around chasing after your sister he was devastated because he missed your first steps". I sighed saying "what does that have to do with this , Jackson's already walking"  Mom frowned saying "Steve you missed so much already don't miss anymore because one day you will regret it and it will haunt you do you understand" I nodded before she added "I better get going I'll pick dinner up on the way home never mind you won't be here". Mom walked over and kissed the top of Jackson's head before saying "okay Mimi will you see you tomorrow by Pumpkin" Mom kissed my cheek before walking out of the kitchen and out the front door.

Y/n's P.O.V

I was sitting in my living room working on some homework when I remember I'd look over Steve's essay , I pulled it out of my bag before I began to go through it. It was a pretty good essay , it had a few grammar errors and some words weren't spelled right but it was still pretty good although it was hard to read with all the rea dashes of pen on their that I could only assume were put on by Nancy. I liked Nancy I really did , I thought she was nice the one time we met and I liked that she made Steve happy but for some reason it felt awkward being around her. I didn't know if it was because of Jackson or because Steve and I weren't together but still remained friends but I really wanted to change that because if she was gonna be with Steve we were going to need to get along. I continued to read through the essay and I had to admit my heart skipped a beat when I read this part.

That would honestly have to be a metaphor for my life since no mater what the challenges were and no matter how many things were in my way at the end of the day the greatest prize was my son and having the best teammate to raise them with.

I felt tears prick my eyes at the words I however didn't like the dash Nancy put on it , I continued to read the essay and take in some of the things Steve wrote. I knew Steve wasn't a writer but I knew he was also trying to go to school so he could help out more with Jackson , a few weeks before School started Steve and I sat down and he told me that he wanted to support Jackson and I financially . I had never once asked him for help but for him step up and decide to help meant the world to me since I didn't even want Jackson to fall behind or struggle I didn't ever want him to worry about anything but being a healthy and happy person. I kept reading and couldn't help but it bring a smile to my face at his words , I was really proud of him for writing this and If someone couldn't read these words and see what a wonderful , kind and companionate loving person he was then they were crazy.

Steve's P.O.V

I was sitting upstairs in my room trying to study , I knew my grades weren't doing so good and if I was gonna send the essay tomorrow I'd have to start working on them. Jackson was sitting on my bed playing with a few toys , he let out a few yawns before I went back to reading my algebra book. I sighed knowing that I was gonna need help with it and I didn't wanna bother Y/n with it so I knew I'd have to ask Nancy. I closed my book and walked over before taking the seat next to Jackson before I let out a yawn.

I opened my eyes to see Jackson curled up besides me fast asleep , I looked over to see it was now almost five o'clock and that I needed to leave soon to pick up Nancy. I got out of bed before walking into the bathroom to do a quick touch up on my hair before Jackson walked into the bathroom sobbing and calling for Y/n. I scooped him up before rubbing his back saying "hey buddy it's okay were gonna see mama soon okay" Jackson let out a few more sobs before nodding , I spoke again saying "okay lets go get out shoes on so we can see mama does that sound like a good idea" Jackson nodded again before I walked downstairs.

Jackson was munching on a small bag of crackers I brought with us to keep him calm , I pulled in front of Nancy's house before waiting for her to come out. Jackson babbled to himself before Nancy walked up and got into the car , she kissed my cheek before saying "your early" I responded saying. "I gotta go and drop Jackson off with-" she cut me off saying "he's here" I nodded saying "yeah he's in the back is everything okay" she nodded saying "it's fine I just don't see why you didn't drop him off with her and then picked me up". I sighed saying "sorry I thought it would be a nice surprise" she responded saying "yeah well I'm surprised all right" I sighed again saying "okay I'm sorry it's just I thought maybe that since you hadn't seen him in a while that I'd bring him by". Nancy sighed saying "okay I get it but he's your responsibility not mine if I'm not over the moon to see him you can't get mad" I rolled my eyes saying "I don't want to argue in front of him , we can talk about it later".

I pulled in front of Y/n's apartment building , I spoke saying "I'll be right back" Nancy responded saying "I'll come with you" I shook my head saying "no it won't take me long-" Nancy cut me off saying "you said that last time and you were their for half an hour , I'll come". I sighed saying "fine let's go" I got out of the car before getting Jackson out of the car , I spoke saying "do you mind getting his bag" Nancy responded saying "why do you carry all of this stuff back and forth , why don't she just get her own stuff". I sighed before saying "oh she has her own stuff it's just his blanket and some of his toys" Nancy rolled her eyes saying "you know it's not a good idea to have something he's that attached to , what if you forget it" I sighed before walking towards Y/n's apartment.

I knocked on the door before waiting for a reply , Nancy spoke saying "what's taking her so long" I shrugged before pulling out the key I had for Y/n's apartment. Nancy spoke saying "why do you have a key" I shrugged before she added "should I be worried-" I cut her off by opening the door and gesturing for her to walk in to Y/n's place.

Y/n's P.O.V

I was sitting on my bed folding laundry , after I read the essay a few dozen times and checked it I was finally finished and I deciding to treat myself by putting on my pajamas and watching a movie since I had nothing else to do while waiting for Jackson. "Mama" I turned to see Jackson tottering in my bedroom , I pulled him into my arms before I kissed his cheek saying "I missed you sweet pea". Jackson snuggled into the crook of my neck before I walked out of my bedroom to see Steve standing their with Nancy , I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed to see Nancy since I was in my Pajamas which happened to be carebear pajama pants that I've had since middle school and a old t-shirt that belonged to Steve. I spoke saying "oh uh hi" Steve spoke saying "he just woke up from a nap" I responded saying "that's okay uh I'll uh see you tomorrow night I guess". Steve sighed saying "I uh gotta talk to you about that uh I'm actually not gonna go trick or treating with you guys um I'm gonna go to Tina's party". I nodded saying "that's fine uh there's always next year" Steve responded saying "are you sure because-" Nancy cut Steve off saying "she said it was okay now can we get going please". Steve nodded saying "okay uh could I have my essay back" I responded saying "yeah sure I'll get it" I walked over and grabbed the essay before walking back over and handing it to Steve before saying "it's really good I liked it there's just a few spelling errors but it's really good Steve". Nancy rolled her eyes before Steve spoke saying "thanks uh I guess I'll see you uh tomorrow" I nodded before Steve kissed Jackson's cheek before he and Nancy walked out of my apartment.

***Flashback Over***

"Oh goodness look at the time" Bambi said before she added "your mother wanted us their early we better get going" I responded saying "I didn't finish with my story" Katie sighed saying "yeah no offence but I was getting sleepy listening to that" I rolled my eyes before we walked back into the apartment. I walked back in before hearing "mama" I looked to see Jackson running through the front door , he jumped into my arms before he added "are you okay mama" I nodded saying "I am much better now that your here". Steve walked in before saying "hey are you okay" I responded saying "I'm fine" he sighed saying "but you-" I cut Steve off saying "I said I'm okay I uh I have to go over to my parents it's their anniversary tonight". Steve nodded saying "I'm gonna stay home if that's okay" I responded saying "yeah that's fine I guess your gonna have to hang out with Patrick" Steve sighed saying "yeah I guess so are you gonna be okay with your parents" I nodded saying "yeah it's fine it'll be fine uh we can talk later though after he's in bed" Steve responded saying "yeah that sounds good" I nodded again before saying "okay Jackson how about you go get changed and then we can leave for dinner". I put Jackson down before Steve spoke saying "do you need me to drive you" I shook my head saying "no it's okay either Bambi or Katie will drive" Steve responded saying "Y/n the couch doesn't pull out where's Bambi going" Bambi walked in and spoke saying "don't worry I've got a hotel room I wouldn't want to bother you two" I shook my head saying "it's no problem Nanny I could bunk with Jackson and Steve could sleep on the couch". Steve sighed before Bambi added "again I don't want to bother so are you ready" I responded saying "yeah I'll just go freshen up real quick" Bambi nodded saying "well let me know when your ready" I nodded before Bambi walked back into the kitchen before Steve spoke saying "are we okay" I nodded before he added "listen I didn't tell you about Patrick because I knew you'd be upset okay I'm sorry Y/n I thought he'd be gone-". I cut Steve off saying "it's fine I don't want to argue with you right now we can talk later" I walked down the hall before walking into my bedroom to get changed for dinner with my parents.

"Are you ready mommy" Jackson said walking into my bedroom , I spoke saying "almost are you ready to go" Jackson nodded saying "mommy are you still mad at daddy". I didn't want to lie to him I really didn't but I didn't know how I felt , I thought Steve and I were over this fight but after he lied to me about Patrick being here I didn't know how I felt. I shook my head saying "no sweet pea I'm not mad at him" he responded saying "oh mommy why doesn't Bambi like daddy". I sighed saying "I uh wait who told you that" Jackson frowned saying "aunt Katie" I sighed again saying "well I don't think that's true so uh how about we get going" he nodded before we walked out of my bedroom. I walked into the living room , Bambi spoke saying "oh you look nice" I responded saying "thank you" she responded saying "so are you two ready to go" I nodded before she added. "Are you gonna say goodbye to Steve". I shook my head saying "I don't think I need to" she responded saying "oh okay then well let's et going and get this over with".

Steve's P.O.V

Y/n and Jackson left before I walked into the living room to see Patrick sitting on the couch with Oliver in his arms , I spoke saying "where's the money you took out of my wallet" Patrick chuckled saying. "That wasn't me" I shrugged before he added "that was Katie-" I cut Patrick off saying "cut the bullshit Patrick where is it" Patrick sighed saying "fine I uh already spent it okay I needed-" I cut him off again saying "why , why on earth would you do that" Patrick sighed saying "well if you let me talk god now I see where the bratty kid get it's from" I huffed saying "I thought I told you to leave and don't you ever call my son a brat again do you understand". Patrick rolled his eyes saying "whatever I'm not leaving , I leave when Katie leaves and I don't think she'll be leaving for a while" I sighed saying "what do you mean" Patrick responded saying "let's just say that Katie and Y/n are gonna talk tonight and you'll be in some serious trouble" I sighed again before he added. "I mean I'm sorry but you are such a dumbass I mean it must be the money cause your an idiot" I huffed before walking over and grabbing my keys and walking out the front door.

I pulled into Matt and Colleen's driveway before getting out of my car and walking up the front steps , I knocked on the door with Matt on the other side he spoke saying "wow you look like you could use a beer". I sighed before he gestured for me to come in , I walked in and spoke saying "is Colleen here" Matt shook his head saying "she's at dinner with her sister why is everything okay" I sighed again before Matt and I walked into the living room before I spoke saying "I think I really screwed it up with Y/n , I really think this time she's not going forgive me" Matt shook his head and walked over and pulled Emma out of her walker before saying. "What did you do now" I responded saying "Patrick's back and I didn't tell her and then her grandmother shows up-" Matt cut me off saying "which one" I responded saying "Bambi of course the one that doesn't like me anyways so when she showed up Y/n fainted and now she won't talk to me". Matt walked over and handed Emma to me before saying "I'll be right back , do you want a beer" I nodded before Matt walked out of the living room , Matt walked back in and put the beer on the coffee table before taking Emma from me saying "okay so why are you here , why aren't you talking to Y/n". I responded saying "she's at her parents-" Matt cut me off saying "you let her storm off" I shook my head saying "no she's over their for dinner" Matt responded saying "so when she comes back you apologize oh my god it's so simple". Matt put Emma down before saying "so I haven't gotten my phone call from Y/n and I have some news" I sighed saying "I'll have her call you-" Matt cut me off saying "I got it okay you know what I'll just call her".

Y/n's P.O.V Bambi knocked on the front door of parents house before the door opened with Jeffrey on the other side , he spoke saying "Bambi , hi how are you" she responded saying "good , now what's for dinner" Jeffrey shrugged before we walked into the house as Bambi added "so did your mother cook or are we having take out". Jeffrey ignored her before we walked into the living room to see Mom and Dad sitting in the living room with Anna , Jackson ran into Mom's arms before she spoke saying "I missed you pumpkin". Dad stood up before walking over and hugging Bambi before saying "how was the flight mom" she nodded saying "oh it was good , your uh dad went to go see your sister and the kids" Dad spoke again saying "how are you feeling sweetie" I nodded saying "fine I feel fine" Katie sighed saying "really are you sure I mean you passed out". Mom spoke up saying "you passed out". I responded saying "I'm fine okay I just got a bit overwhelmed that's all" Mom shook her head saying "I don't know are you sure it's not something else". Bambi spoke up saying "what are you trying to say about my granddaughter" Dad spoke saying "let's not talk about this okay why don't we eat dinner" Mom nodded as we walked into the dinning room before mom pulled my arm saying "can I talk to you later please" I nodded before she added "alone please Bambi isn't going to be here forever to talk to save you" I sighed as Mom and I walked into the dinning room for dinner.

"So" Bambi said before she added "Jeffrey where did you go to school" Jeffrey responded saying "Notre Dame" Bambi nodded saying "and where did you go Y/n" before I could respond Mom spoke up saying. "Oh Y/n didn't go to collage , she was taking some community collage classes but she dropped out" Bambi sighed saying "what about you Anna , where did you go". Anna responded saying "Purdue" Bambi nodded saying "what do you do again dear" Anna spoke saying "well right now I'm a receptionist at a vet clinic but uh when the baby is born I'll start staying home" Bambi nodded again saying "you know Jeffrey I don't think I've seen your house" Jeffrey responded saying. "Well Anna and I haven't found a house yet but where uh where looking but after new years were gonna move in here for a little while so Anna has help with the baby". Bambi responded saying "oh you know I like Y/n's place , it's cute it's very homey and I like that little patio" Mom rolled her eyes before Jeffrey spoke up saying "you mean Steve's place". Bambi shook her head saying "oh were being technically , so then if that's Steve's place this must be your fathers house isn't that right Diane" Mom spoke again saying "Jack tell Y/n what happened at work" Dad shrugged before she added "about Phil". Dad nodded saying "right uh Y/n I was talking to Phil at work today and he's still waiting for you to call him back" I sighed saying "Dad could we not talk about this please" Dad nodded saying "hey Jackson buddy your book you left here last time you stayed over is upstairs why don't you go get that so you don't forget it". Jackson nodded before running out of the dinning room before Dad spoke again saying "his feeling are really hurt , he had a really good time and you didn't call him do you know what a bad guy I look like having a daughter that acts like that". I rolled my eyes again saying "dad he's awful he spent the entire night whining and talking about himself and staring at my chest" dad sighed before Bambi spoke saying "Phil as in Phil Callahan isn't he the kid you used to tease in high school for having a nightlight" Dad sighed saying "okay I didn't tease him but-" Bambi cut him off saying "and isn't he older then you" Dad nodded saying "yes but-" Bambi cut him off again saying "Jack come on you would rather have your daughter with him then with Steve and that's saying something because I don't like him either for Christ sake that man is twenty years older then she is" Jeffrey spoke saying "so what she's older then Steve". Bambi responded saying "your kidding I didn't know that by how much Y/n" I responded saying "only a few months" Jeffrey sighed saying "you know he might not say it but it does bother Steve he just won't tell you cause he's a man , he's doesn't like that your older he doesn't like that you make more money or-" Mom cut Jeffrey off saying. "Oh my god do you have another tattoo" I sighed before she added "my god how many do you have now" I sighed again saying "I got this one a while ago and this would be my forth". She shook her head saying "my god that's too many , I mean look at the other moms at Jackson's school do they look like this , no they don't. They look like moms and act like them too". I rolled my eyes before Jackson ran back into the dinning room saying "I found my book mommy" I nodded saying "that's great sweet pea why don't you go put it by Mommy's bag so we don't forget it again". Mom shook her head before Jackson ran back out of the dinning room as mom spoke saying "you know Y/n you shouldn't let him do that have anything special or else if he doesn't have it he'll have a meltdown I mean look what happened the last time we went on a trip you forgot his blanket and he had a meltdown" I sighed saying "he was two mom" she shook her head saying. "I don't care okay please don't tell me you still let him carry it around with him" I rolled my eyes before Jackson walked back in and took the seat next to me before Katie spoke up saying "I agree mom , I mean wat are they gonna do when they have another baby" Mom sighed saying "what happened to that speech about how you were never going to have another baby again not after you almost-" I cut mom off saying "enough mom I'm not talking about this" Katie spoke up again saying "if you think that was bad you should see their place , no organization and Steve hoards everything that closet in their guest bedroom is a mess. I mean not only that but they've got even more junk under the bed and I mean their bedroom is a mess and they don't hide stuff very well , I mean their nightstands were full of-" I cut Katie off saying "why were you in our bedroom" she shrugged saying "I'm just a concerned sister and don't get me started on the amount of-" I cut Katie off again saying "that's not being concerned that's being nosy". Katie frowned saying "well Y/n I'm worried about you I mean handcuffs seriously that's so-" Katie was cut off  by dad saying "Girls that's enough you girls argue like you did when you were kids , I mean your mother and I never thought you two would quiet fighting over the damn baby doll" Katie scoffed saying "she's the one who lost it". Dad shook his head saying "enough your grown adults quit it" I sighed before Bambi spoke saying "so does anybody got any plans for the holidays , Jeffrey are you going with Anna's family" Jeffrey shook his head before she added "what about you Y/n" I responded saying "I think were going to stay with Steve's parent's they always have a nice Christmas and uh his grandmothers in town" Mom rolled her eyes before Bambi spoke saying. "oh how is Lucille I haven't seen her in a while" I nodded saying "she's good she's really good uh she's seeing someone I think-" Mom cut me off saying "and how long was her husband in the grave before that happened" I scoffed saying "mom why would you say that" Bambi spoke saying "because she's awful , so who's ready for desert" before I could respond the phone in the kitchen rang , Dad stood up before he called to me. I walked into the kitchen before he spoke saying "it's Matthew" I nodded before taking the phone from dad , I spoke into the phone as Dad walked out of the kitchen "Hello" I said before Matt responded saying "hey Y/n it's me I wanted to see how your doing". I nodded saying "I'm doing good thanks for asking" he responded saying "yeah no problem I was also wanted to let you know that there's the new book coming in and they needed help on one of their chapters and dad gave them your name so if you could come by tomorrow and pick the stuff up-" I cut Matt off saying "that'd be great". Matt responded saying "uh Y/n there's uh one more thing uh it's not really a chapter it's uh just a section" I nodded again saying "that's fine" Matt sighed saying "Y/n it uh it's a kinda an intimate section of the book" I shrugged saying "what do you mean" Matt sighed again saying "it's uh well um it's weird to talk about over the phone" I sighed saying "Matt how long have we known each other" Matt responded saying "fine okay Y/n it's a love scene , they need you to write a love scene okay look I'll send over the first book and the few chapters leading up to it okay". I huffed saying "that's fine I guess uh how uh-" Matt cut me off saying "I hate to say it but it's gotta be a raunchy I mean this would be huge for the company if we got this deal" I sighed saying "okay I'll pick it up tomorrow" he responded saying "thanks for this Y/n this is gonna be huge for the company okay" I nodded saying "it's fine Matt uh I'll see you tomorrow". I walked back into the dinning room and sat down in disbelief of what Matt had to say , I mean I had always dreamed of my big break but I never imagined it to be quite like this , "who was on the phone" Bambi said , I responded saying "it was uh Matt" Mom spoke up saying "what did he want" I responded again saying "it was uh something for work , just another project" Bambi spoke again saying. "Honey I know you've told me before but what is it you do again" I nodded saying "I'm an assistant editor , I sometimes have to go through edit stories and sometimes I'm sent home early rough drafts of books and I have to read them and sometimes I help new authors pitch their stories". Bambi nodded before Dad spoke up saying "you know that actually sounds pretty interesting" Bambi spoke again saying "where is this" I responded saying "Matt's dad Mr. Paterson runs it , it's just a start up and very local but we have a pretty big book deal coming up that would be great for the company" Bambi nodded saying "and how is Matt doing , it's been what fifteen years since Emily passed". I responded saying "he's good , uh he got married last year to Colleen and they have a little girl they named her after his mom" Bambi responded saying "isn't that lovely , bless him he always such a sweet kid now is Colleen the one who's allergic to cats" I nodded before she added "oh she was a sweet kid to , what about Paige how is she and her mom doing". I frowned saying "uh Paige's mom passed away a couple years ago , Paige uh took it hard but she's doing better she got married and now her and Alex are having a baby". Bambi sighed saying "oh poor Paige now what about Stewart how is he" Mom chuckled before Bambi added "what's so funny Diane" Mom responded saying "oh Y/n and Stewart is a really funny story , do you wanna tell it or should I Y/n" I rolled my eyes saying "Stewart and I dated for a bit and it didn't work out because we decided we were better off as friends but he's good he has a job at the paper he designs the comics for it he even had a internship for Disney for a little while". Mom rolled her eyes before Bambi gasped saying "that's amazing , is he seeing anyone" I nodded saying "he uh just got back together with an old girlfriend she's also Jackson's teacher" Bambi responded saying "and Jackson how are you liking school". Jackson spoke up saying "I like it , I like reading" Bambi nodded saying "you know what when your mommy was your age she loved reading too , she would practically read all day". Mom responded saying "well Y/n how's he doing I mean Katie told me he was falling behind" I shook my head as she added "well she said he has to stay extra once a week what's that all about aren't you worried". I responded saying "oh uh well his teacher noticed he was falling a little behind in math so every Friday he stays an extra hour with a few other kids who were falling behind and she said it's perfectly normal for some to be falling behind , math isn't easy for everyone" Mom rolled her eyes before I added "it's really no big deal Steve had to do the same thing". Mom shook her head saying "why does that not surprise me that he has something to do with this , I was always afraid this would happen that he'd find some way to screw the kid up with his damn genetics , I mean the brown eyes and the freckles are one thing but between this and the girl problem I don't think I can handle it". I shook my head saying "what no what girl problem" , Mom chuckled saying "sweetheart he'd flirt with every single girl that would walk right by him , how many girlfriends has he had". Anna spoke up saying "it's true Y/n he used to flirt with me all the time even when I was in a faithful committed relationship with your brother he'd still bother me". I sighed saying "and what does this have to do with Jackson" Dad spoke up saying "you know what I'm gonna clear these plates and get desert uh Jackson why don't you help me so Mom can talk with Nana and Bambi" Jackson shrugged before Mom spoke up saying "and there he goes with the attitude I mean between this and the eye rolling I still don't know why your not concerned" I shook my head before saying "Jackson why don't you go help pop pop okay" Jackson nodded before he stood up and walked into the kitchen with my dad before I spoke again saying "okay so what this girl problem because I'm pretty sure-" Mom cut me off saying "Donna's daughter I don't like her I don't think given what happened to you that you should be letting him hang near girls at a young age". I huffed saying "oh my god this is ridiculous he's fine , he's perfectly fine he's almost seven years old and you still judge whether or not I'm raising him right okay he's fine he doesn't have a problem or an attitude he's just perfect the way he is and he isn't to old for his blanket and he's not to old to call me Mommy he's fine stop bothering him I'm not having a repeat of thanksgiving understand". Mom scoffed before Bambi spoke saying "what happened at Thanksgiving" Mom responded saying "Jackson had a fit like a two year old and cried on Y/n's lap" I huffed saying "yeah right after you bad mouthed his father , don't you see Steve's trying he's really trying to have a relationship with you guys but you treat him like a stranger you treated him the same way you did me .Do you wonder why I moved out as soon as I turned eighteen because of you that's why" Mom sighed saying "well then fine that's fine Y/n but when you became a grandmother in ten years you can't say I didn't warn you" I rolled my eyes before dad and Jackson walked back into the dinning room , Jackson walked over and pulled himself onto my lap before mom spoke saying "Jackson sweetie how old are you" Jackson responded saying "I'm six" Mom nodded saying "then I think your old enough to sit in a chair by yourself and not on your Mom's lap like a baby " Jackson frowned before getting off my lap and sitting back in the chair he was sitting in earlier. The tension between my Mom and I was thick and I knew it was all going to spill out but I tried my best to keep it together , I spoke saying "hey dad where uh did you get the charm for my necklace" dad responded saying "oh that a little jewelry shop downtown why did something happen" I shook my head saying "no I just wanted to get another one and I wanted it to match Jackson's" dad sighed as Mom spoke up saying "well I was wondering why you've put on weight and know I've got it figured out your-" I quickly cut Mom off saying "I'm not I just wanted to get one for Steve" dad sighed before the tension between my mom and I became even worse , Bambi must've sensed the tension she spoke saying "so Jackson how's you puppy" Jackson nodded saying "good he's really silly" Dad responded saying "hey why haven't we seen the dog yet" Mom spoke up saying "because I don't want it in my house" I sighed before she added "have you started to crate train him yet" I shook my head as dad spoke saying "where'd you even get the dog from there's not a shelter here" I responded saying. "Steve got him he uh was leaving work and found a couple puppies outside and he got them checked out and then Polly took one and he brought home Buster" Dad nodded before Mom spoke up saying "did he make sure they weren't somebody's and that they were lost" I responded again saying "I guess the vet checked and figured he was a stray". Mom nodded saying "and what kind of name is Buster" I sighed saying "I don't know mom Steve picked it out" Bambi spoke saying "well I think it's cute he's a really sweet dog" Katie sighed saying "I don't know he chewed up a couple of my socks , I mean he's cute but you have got to get the dog trained and in a crate I mean it looks at my baby like he's a rotisserie chicken" I sighed saying "I'm sorry I should've told you Buster likes socks and I promise you he wouldn't even hurt a fly he's fine he has a dog bed but most the time he's either sleeps in Jackson's room or in the bed with Steve and I-" Mom cut me off saying "you let it sleep in your bed" I nodded before she added "I don't understand how your fine with that then again I don't understand why your with Steve". I huffed saying "why do you have to bring this up again I'm not talking about this" Mom shook her head saying "I don't get it he so tense and he doesn't have a sense of humor-" I cut her off saying. "That's because you tease him your not laughing with him your laughing at him okay your so called jokes on Thanksgiving weren't funny" Mom sighed saying "oh lighten up I was just bugging him it's no big deal" I shook my head saying "you know mom it is a really big deal , he's quit drinking and that's a big accomplishment" she rolled her eyes saying "oh right and he's still smoking isn't he". I sighed saying "yes but he's working on that okay" Mom shook her head before Bambi spoke saying "you know I think I might've misjudged him that's truly an amazing thing to be able to do that and it's a good example for Jackson". I nodded before she added "do you mind me asking why he chose to" I responded saying "he knew someone who had trouble with it and he saw first hand what it does to a person and he decided to take that out of his life" Mom rolled her eyes again saying "oh I'm sure she was more then a friend" I responded saying "I never said it was a she mother" she chuckled saying "I mean I'm so your my daughter and all but I don't get you , you were fine with Stewart one minute and the next you jump back into bed with him I mean I'm sorry but the hoping back and forth and jumping into bed with any guy it's really no shock you had Jackson at sixteen". Shit , I huffed before saying "I do not jump into bed with every guy I go out with" Mom responded saying "oh really what about Henry" I shook my head saying "I asked you not to talk about him anymore and this is not a conversation we need to have in front of Jackson" mom chuckled saying "oh my god you've got to be kidding me he doesn't know , you didn't I'm sorry why wouldn't you tell him" I sighed before she added "Jackson let me tell you something your mommy has been lying to you , your mommy had you at sixteen years old. Your why she didn't go to college , your why she'll never have a normal life your what has caused her to end up stuck with your father you know what it's his fault to-" I cut my mom off saying "enough mother" I turned to see Jackson beside me with tears in his eyes before I could say anything he ran up the stairs before I heard a door slam.

Steve's P.O.V

Matt walked back into the living room before saying "she likes you" I shrugged before he added "Emma , you know you guys are open to watching her whenever you want". I nodded before Matt took Emma from my arms before saying "are you guys having anymore or-" I cut him off saying "I don't know we were but we haven't talked about since what happened so I'm not sure I mean I want to but I just don't know". Matt nodded saying "yeah I get it but I mean you do know what your signing up for right , this can't be like last time where your fully invested until you lose interest okay and I'm mean that's if your lucky I don't want to scare you but it took Collen and I almost four years to have Emma and I love my daughter but it's a lot" I nodded before he added. "What about Y/n how does she feel about this" I shrugged saying "I really don't know" Matt nodded again saying "well you should talk about this because this is a big decision".  Before I could respond Colleen walked trough the front door , she walked into the living room and took Emma from Matt before saying "so did you tell him" Matt responded saying "oh yeah uh Y/n was chosen to write a small section in this book" I responded saying. "That's great" Matt nodded saying "yeah uh and you know what I'll let her tell you that" I nodded before Colleen spoke saying "and tell him the other thing" Matt nodded again saying "oh and uh were free on Thursday night for dinner , Stewart and Harper have agreed to watch Emma so is that alright with you guys". I responded saying "yeah I uh guess so I'll have to talk with Y/n" Colleen spoke saying "sounds good oh we've also decided for new years it'll be here if that's okay" I nodded saying "that's good" Colleen responded saying "great oh and you can invite your sister and David if you want" I nodded saying "yeah I uh should probably get going" Matt and Colleen nodded before she spoke saying "you know what I'll walk you out" Colleen handed Emma to Matt before we walked out of the house. I walked up to my car before Colleen spoke saying "are you and Y/n okay" I nodded before she added "be honest with me are you two really okay" I responded saying "yes were huh okay I don't really know I think we need to talk about some things" Collen nodded saying "well I hope you guys can work it out for Jackson's sake I didn't tell her this but he's much happier with you two together and I know you don't like her parents and they don't like you but you should've been their tonight you need to try if not for Y/n then for Jackson" I nodded saying "yeah I uh guess so" Colleen nodded again saying "well I'll see you Thursday tell Y/n she needs to call me" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Colleen  before I knew what I needed to do and where I needed to go.

Y/n's P.O.V I stood up from the table and walked up the stairs , I was pissed I couldn't believe Mom had said those things but I was also mad at myself. I never really told Jackson because he never asked me and I thought that when he did figure out he'd be okay and we could have an honest and open conversation about it but I also imagined he'd be sixteen when this happened not six. I knocked on what used to be the door to my old bedroom before I spoke saying "Jackson it's mommy can I come in" Jackson didn't respond , I went to open the door before realizing he had locked it. I wondered if this was how my mom felt when I her and I used to argue and I'd lock myself in my bedroom , I shook that thought away before saying "Jackson I'm really sorry okay I should've told you can I just come in so we can talk". Jackson again ignored me before I heard steps coming from the stairs , I turned to see Katie standing their she spoke saying "are you mad at me" , I loved my sister I really did but she always asked this even if we weren't arguing or I wasn't mad she always asked me this. "Are you sure" she said which was always the follow up question to the one she asked before but this wasn't like those other times I actually was mad at my sister , I shook my head before she added "I feel like your mad" I shook my head saying "I don't want to talk about this". Katie sighed saying "don't get upset with me but I feel like your mad at me , is this about what Mom said" I shook my head saying "it isn't important okay my son is upset and-" she cut me off saying "Y/n I'm sorry but Mom's right , you have way to many tattoos and you baby Jackson I mean he's to old to be still calling you and Steve mommy and daddy". I rolled my eyes saying "why did you do it why you'd go through are stuff , are personal stuff" Katie responded saying "because you won't talk to me okay Y/n I know something is wrong but you won't tell me , why not". I sighed saying "nothing is wrong okay I'm happy the way my life is but you hurt me everything I told you did you call mom up right after and tell her" Katie nodded sayin "yeah but mom and I were so close and I missed that" I nodded before I added " well I hope your happy because your relationship with mom has cost me mine with my son" Katie frowned saying "I'm sorry I didn't know that he didn't know" I shook my head saying "I didn't say anything about Patrick because I knew how they'd react , I'm your sister and I care about you and I thought you'd do the same for me". Katie responded saying "but you don't get it I love him I don't understand how they could hate someone I love so much-" I cut her off again saying "yes I do I understand that I love Steve and my heart aches for him when I see how they treat him , I think you should pack up and go with Patrick I don't want you at the apartment anymore". Katie sighed saying "I'm sorry okay I really am" I shook my head saying "no your sorry because it isn't your fault" Katie sighed before walking back down the stairs.

Steve's P.O.V

I pulled into Y/n's parent's driveway , I quickly ran into Melvalds and grabbed a card and a bouquet of flowers for Mr. and Mrs. Yl/n. I knocked on the door before it opened with Mrs. Yl/n on the other side , she looked frazzled almost shaken I handed her the flowers and the card saying "these are for uh happy anniversary". She responded saying "thank you uh come in" I walked in before she added "here I'll take your coat uh Y/n' s upstairs with Jackson" I nodded and peeled my coat of before handing it to her and walking up the stairs to see Y/n sitting against the wall beside what used to be here old bedroom. I spoke saying "what happened" she looked up at me with tears running down her face saying "what are you doing here" I responded saying "I came to see you , this was important to you so I wanted to be here". She stood up before wiping a few of the fallen tears on her cheek before saying "he know" I responded saying "who knows" Y/n huffed saying "Jackson he knows we were sixteen when he was born he knows and I didn't tell him and now he's locked himself in their and he won't talk to me because he probabaly hates me". I pulled Y/n into my arms saying "he doesn't hate you" she nodded saying "yes he does I lied to him but I did it to protect him , I hated being teased and laughed at and being talked about and I didn't want that for him I wanted better" I sighed before she pulled away saying "I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm a mess and I sorry that I didn't tell him" I shook my head saying "it's okay Y/n it's okay I'll talk to him okay why don't you go downstairs and get a glass of water and we'll be down in a minute" Y/n let out a few more tears before I walked over and knocked on the bedroom door. I spoke saying "hey buddy it's daddy can we talk" , a moment or so later the door opened a crack before I heard Jackson's voice "okay but just you I don't wanna talk to her" I sighed before walking into the room before shutting the door.

Y/n's P.O.V I walked into the kitchen to see mom putting some flowers in a jar , I grabbed a glass out of the cupboard and walked over to sink to fill it with water. "Steve gave me these , he also gave your father and I a card for our anniversary" Mom said before she added "I don't know how he knew daises were my favorite". I took a sip of water before I scoffed saying "well let's see you have curtains with daises on them , Katie and I had daises on our wallpaper and would you look at that their on the cups too". Mom responded saying "I'm so sorry I don't know what happened I-" I cut her off saying "I don't care what you said about me because it doesn't match what you said to my son" she sighed before I added "I didn't care about being normal , I didn't go to college or any of that because I had him I didn't go because I knew more then anything I wanted to be their to watch him grow up and I wanted to be their for him , I didn't want to go to parties in high school or date around I had more fun with him then I knew I would at any stupid party and he is the most important thing to me and I love him more then anything in this world". Mom sighed saying "but I want better for you it was nice of Steve to do that but look at what he did to you , he ruined your life-" I cut Mom off saying "he gave me a life , he gave me a purpose he gave me Jackson. Mom I was so lonely before him , I had my friends and I had Steve but something felt missing and when I held Jackson for the first time I knew what that was. I knew what love was , I knew what was important and I knew that was my baby and I'd love him more then anything". Mom sighed again saying "but Steve wasn't their doesn't that make you angry" I responded saying "it did at first but what matters is Jackson was born and he was perfect and healthy it doesn't matter if Steve was their or not it doesn't make a damn difference what mattered is Jackson was their" Mom frowned before saying "well I uh guess we can talk about this another time I don't want to put a damper on Christmas" I shook my head saying "it doesn't matter I'll be with Steve's family anyway" Mom nodded saying "I understand but I can still give my grandson and my daughter presents right". I sighed saying "don't you see what he did , he knows you and dad don't like him but he showed up anyways and brought you flowers and a card and do you know why he did it" Mom scoffed saying "to be a kiss ass" I shook my head saying "because that's who he is and that's who were raising our son to be" before Mom could responded I put the glass in the sink and walked out of the kitchen.

Steve's P.O.V I took the seat on the bed next to Jackson I spoke saying "I think you know what we need to talk about" Jackson frowned saying "daddy did we ruin mommy's life" I sighed saying. "Who said that" Jackson responded saying "Nana did" I sighed again saying "no we didn't ruin her life okay don't believe any of bull-" he cut me off saying "but she didn't get to go to college". I responded saying "well because Mommy knew that taking care of you and being their for you was more important then college but your still gonna go to college because you know what that's a different talk" . Jackson sighed saying "but she lied and lying is bad" I nodded saying "when mommy had you a lot of people in school teased her and were mean to her-" Jackson cut me off again saying "why" I shrugged saying "they were probably jealous that she had the cutest baby in the whole entire world anyways so mommy didn't tell you because she worried that would happen to you mommy did it to protect you , Mommy's done a lot to protect you and keep you safe and happy and I think she's done a really good job don't you". Jackson nodded saying "but-" I quickly cut him off saying "do you know who was their when you had to have your appendix removed". Jackson sighed saying "mommy was" I nodded saying "do you know who was their when you had a double ear infection" Jackson responded saying "mommy" I nodded again saying "do you know who reads you the same book almost overnight and sings you the same song and has been their for every time you fell or anytime you needed something who was always their for you". Jackson sighed saying "mommy was" I responded saying "she's done a lot for you hasn't she" Jackson nodded before I added "so maybe instead of being upset with her over one thing you should be grateful for all the other things she does for you" Jackson nodded again before saying "thank you daddy" I nodded before standing up and walking out of the room with Jackson.

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked out of the kitchen and wiped a stray tear before seeing Jackson running downstairs , he ran up to me and hugged my legs before saying "thank you mommy" I shrugged saying "for what baby" he responded saying. "Everything" I felt more tears on my cheek before he added "I'm really sorry mommy" I shook my head before I bent down to be at and eye level with him before saying "you don't have to be sorry okay , I have to be sorry okay no more secrets how does that sound" Jackson nodded before Steve walked down the stairs saying "are you guys ready to go". Jackson and I nodded before Steve scooped him in his arms before Mom stepped out of the kitchen and spoke saying "do you want any leftovers or-" I cut her off saying "no thank you" she responded saying "Steve thank you for the flowers they were lovely I'm sorry I didn't get you guys anything for your anniversary that was very rude I'm sorry" Steve nodded saying "it's okay uh have a nice night" Mom nodded silently before I spoke saying "I'm gonna go say goodbye to my dad and Bambi I'll uh meet you in the car" Steve nodded before I kissed Jackson's cheek and walked into the living room , dad spoke saying "hey honey I-" I cut dad off saying "I don't want to talk about it I just want to say goodbye" he nodded before I walked over to Bambi , she pulled me into her arms saying "I am so sorry maybe we can meet for lunch or I can over and we can catch up" I nodded saying "I would like that". Dad spoke up saying "one more thing honey about Phil-" I quickly cut dad off again saying "no dad I'm sorry but I'm with Steve and I'm happy with Steve , where's Jeffrey and Anna" Bambi responded saying "they uh went home with Katie" I nodded again before saying goodbye to dad and Bambi.

I got into the passenger seat of Steve's car , I peaked in the back seat to see Jackson had fallen asleep. Steve pulled out of the driveway before saying "uh what did you say to him" Steve responded saying "I uh basically told him how much you do for us and how you make the world move" I sighed before saying "I'm sorry about your birthday" he shook his head saying "I'm over it-" I cut him off saying "well I'm not I'm really sorry" Steve sighed saying "then I forgive you" I nodded before he added. "Matt told me about the book" I responded saying "it's just a small a section" Steve responded saying "so it's still a pretty big deal , so what is it about what do you have to wright" . I sighed saying "you cannot laugh" Steve responded saying "why what is it" I sighed again saying "it's for one of those cheesy romance novels and it's uh very intimate section of the book" I could tell Steve was holding back a laugh , I spoke again saying 'huh go ahead and laugh" Steve shook his head before I added "come on you can laugh it's funny" Steve chuckled saying "do I get to read it". I shook my head saying "ha very funny and no you don't but I need a ride tomorrow so I can run into work and uh pick up some things and I have another errand to make" Steve nodded saying. "So for now on I'm like your person driver" I nodded saying "excuse me who used to drive you around before you got your license". Steve responded saying "the same beautiful girl who gave me my baby" I nodded before he added "uh speaking of baby I think we should talk about-" I quickly cut him off saying "I want to have another one forget what I said about after Christmas I wanna start trying now". Steve pulled in front of the apartment building before his jaw feel , I spoke saying "wait you didn't change your mind-" Steve cut me off saying "nope I didn't I still mean what I said" I nodded before he added "hey what's your brothers car doing here" I sighed saying "I don't know but I don't think it's good".

We walked up to the apartment before Steve unlocked the front door , we walked in before Buster ran up and started to bark. "I'm gonna put him to bed" Steve said before I walked into the living room to see Katie throwing her stuff into her suitcase , she spoke saying "we'll be out of here in ten minutes" I nodded before saying "what are Jeffrey and Anna doing here" Katie huffed saying. "Because Patrick left okay are you happy I was wrong about him he needed cash for god knows what and when I said no he must've found it some place else and then ran" I frowned saying. "Oh Katie I'm so sorry" she shook her head saying "I don't wanna talk about it okay could you just leave me alone" I sighed as Jeffrey walked in saying "hey I don't think you yelled at me yet so uh why don't you" I sighed again saying "Jeffrey you heard what mom said" Jeffrey shrugged saying "so what your just jealous because I'm the favorite , besides you were freebie" I responded saying "what does that mean" Jeffrey chuckled saying "mom and dad wanted a boy and a girl , they had Katie and then they got us it was a buy one get one free , two for the price of one you wanna know why you and mom don't get along because she didn't want-" Jeffrey was cut off by Katie saying "could you take my bag down to the car I'll go grab Oliver from Anna" Jeffrey nodded and walked into the living room before Katie spoke again saying "I'm sorry I said you don't understand because now I know how you felt when Steve left you". Katie walked down the hall before Steve walked into the entryway saying "is she leaving" I sighed saying "yeah uh Patrick left I guess he just was here for money and uh once he got it he was done" Steve frowned saying "I don't know if I should tell you but he took money out of my wallet" I gasped before he added "it's no big deal but I feel sorry for Katie" before I could respond Katie walked down the hall with Oliver in his car seat and Anna behind her , Katie spoke saying "I'm sorry for how I behaved I'll uh see you later" before I could respond to her she and Anna walked out the door and left.

"Okay so wait a minute slow down you went to breakfast with who" Steve said before I added "okay I went to breakfast with Jonathan like I used to do you know before I had Jackson and when I got their Nancy was their" he nodded saying "is that it" I sighed saying "I don't wanna tell you". Steve responded saying "you know how you said you wanted no more secrets between you and Jackson" I nodded before he added "why don't we apply that rule to us" I nodded again saying. "Fine there engaged" he nodded saying "okay and that's it" I nodded as he spoke saying "wait you went to Benny's on Saturday morning" I responded saying "yeah why". Steve chuckled saying "I had breakfast their on Saturday with my mom , Polly and Jackson we must've just missed each other" I sighed "I can't believe that so what else happened" Steve shrugged saying "I think that's all you missed" I nodded saying "oh my god look at the time we should go to bed he's got school in the morning" Steve chuckled again before I added "what's funny" he shook his head saying "nothing I just thought you wanted to start trying" I nodded saying "I don" Steve responded saying "so how about we start tonight".

I woke up after feeling my arm be tugged at , I opened my eyes to see Jackson standing there he spoke saying "mama I had a bad dream" I nodded before saying "do you wanna come lay with me" Jackson nodded before I moved over to make room for him , Jackson climbed in before I moved to covers to make sure he was warm before he turned to face me saying "I'm glad your here mama it was really scary" I nodded saying. "Do you wanna talk about it" he shook his head before I added "sometimes when I have bad dreams it helps me to think about something that makes me happy". Jackson responded saying "grown ups have bad dreams too" I nodded saying "yep and it's okay because their dreams and we get to wake up , see you had a bad dream and what happened you woke up and daddy and I were right here" I kissed Jackson forehead before hoping that maybe everything that happened tonight could be now put behind us and that now Steve , Jackson and I could move on and live are on lives , I spoke saying "hey sweetpea what was your dream about" Jackson let out a yawn before saying "that you and daddy had another baby" but then again it wouldn't be normal without some chaos but I knew I'd be okay with Steve by my side.

I walked alongside Robin before she spoke saying "how are you holding up" I nodded saying "I'm uh okay I guess" she nodded before I added "what instrument do you play" Robin responded saying "French horn" I spoke saying. "My uh dad was in band in high school , I tried going for it but I wasn't any good he played the French horn too" Robin nodded again saying "that's really cool I mean uh not cool I meant like that's cool that you tried out". We continued to walk before she spoke again saying "so uh do you have any plans this weekend" I shrugged saying "nothing really uh how about you" she shook her head saying "no I don't have any uh do you wanna maybe hang out" I nodded saying "I'd love too".

Robin and I went our separate ways before I walked into school , Robin had told me she had to meet with the music teacher I hated the feeling I got when she walked away from me. It hurt , it felt like I was missing a peice of my heart I then remembered the letter and I knew it wasn't a good idea but I couldn't do school today I know I had to see what that letter said and I knew I could still be able to meet Dustin for lunch if I left right now , I walked out of the school before begging to walk back home.

When I got home moms car was no longer in the driveway , I walked up to the house before opening the front door to walk back to my bedroom when something had caught my eye. I peaked into moms room to see a few photo albums on the bed , I assumed they were the ones she was looking at last night. I walked into moms room to see these were photo albums I'd never seen before I took a seat on the bed before opening one , my jaw feel they were wedding pictures but it wasn't my mom and dad it was my mom and a man I didn't recognize. I pulled the photo out of the album before flipping it over to read the back.

Claudia and John Harrington September 18th 1962

That couldn't be right , their was no way that could've been true I put the photo back before closing the book and walking out of the bedroom. I felt like I couldn't breath I felt like my whole life was some lie it didn't make sense that photo was taken a year before my parent's got married. It couldn't have been true there was know way that was possible "Helen" I looked to see my mom walking through the front door , she spoke saying "what are you doing home" I sighed before she added "I asked you what are you doing home" I sighed again saying "I don't feel good" she responded saying "okay why didn't you say anything" I shrugged before she added "alright uh go to your room I'll come check on you in a few minutes" I nodded before walking down the hall to my bedroom.

I walked into my room before seeing the letter was still on my bed where I left it . I quickly closed my bedroom door before sitting back on my bed , I still couldn't believe what I just saw but I needed to put that aside and finish the letter , I opened it to read the rest of the letter.

I don't know how much time I have left but there's something important you should know , Hawkins isn't what it seems it may look quiet but their are secrets all over and clues all over. I may not ever be able to finish my research but I know if anyone can do it , it's my beautiful daughter. Now to be you must do this alone , but don't be afraid because even if I'm not here I'll always be here for you , your mom your brothers and your other sibling on the way- Love dad

I couldn't believe it , I couldn't believe dad wrote this and I couldn't believe it and I couldn't believe their was apparently evil in Hawkins. The girl from last night , she couldn't have had any thing to do with this could she , I shrugged that off before seeing their was more writing on the bottom of the page which said.

The second part of this letter is in cellar, good luck honey I know you can do it - Love dad

A knock on my bedroom door interrupted my thoughts , I quickly pushed the letter underneath my pillow before my bedroom door opened with mom on the other side. "Helen" she said before she added "how are you feeling sweetie" I shrugged saying "uh not good" she sighed and took the seat besides me before saying "what is this really about" I responded saying "I just don't feel good I feel sick" she nodded saying "are you sure-" I cut mom off saying "when did you get married". Mom responded saying "well that's a funny question uh lets see it was October of nineteen sixty four , why" I sighed saying. "why are you lying to me" mom responded saying "excuse me young lady I'm not lying-" I cut her off saying "I know about your wedding , your first wedding with Mr-" She quickly cut me off saying "I'm not talking about this with you that's none of my business young lady- wait a minute who told you". I shook my head saying "nobody I uh saw the photo albums in your bedroom and-" Mom cut me off saying "why were you in my bedroom" I responded saying "is this why you didn't want me hanging out with Steve because-" mom cut me off saying "no I didn't want you around him because of what he did to that poor girl" I sighed saying. "What happened mom" she shook her head saying "Nothing this is none of your business now were leaving okay no more skipping school okay" I nodded before she added "come on lets go".

Mom pulled up to the school before saying "no more skipping do you understand , what do you think you dad would think of you skipping" I responded saying. "Did dad know you were married" mom sighed saying "I'm done talking about this it's over now" I responded saying "but mom-" she cut me off saying "go young lady were going to talk about this now go to school you and I are going to sit down tonight". I responded saying "but what about-" Mom cut me off saying "fine you may ask me three questions about it understand" I nodded before she added "now go inside and not a word of this to your brothers". I nodded again before she spoke again saying "I don't mean to get upset but I put this behind me and I'm sorry I love you okay but please go to school" I sighed before walking out of my moms car and walking into school.

I walked up to my locker and opened it to grab a few books that I knew I'd need for today "where have you been" I turned to see Steve standing there leaning against a locker , I saw Nancy and Barbra walk up and Steve had taken what looked to be flashcards from Barb. I saw Steve , Tommy and Carol talking to them before I felt a tapping on my shoulder I turned to see Tommy , Carol and Steve standing their. Steve spoke saying "so uh my parents are gone tonight and I'm having a party" I nodded saying "yep you told me last night" he responded saying "yep and you said you'd be their" I sighed saying. "Who's going" Steve responded saying "just us Tommy and Carol and Nancy" I nodded again as Tommy chuckled saying "oh my god what a dork , it's Tuesday" he and Carol chuckled before Steve added "you said you'd be their , it's just gonna be chill" I huffed saying "fine I uh guess so". The bell rang before Steve spoke again saying "are you okay I mean your not even looking at you look if it's about last night I'm sorry I forgot what your brothers name was-" I cut him off saying "it's fine it's just stuff with my mom that's all uh I'll see you tonight" Steve nodded before I turned to walk to class.

"Helen" I turned to see Dustin running out of the middle school , he spoke saying "Mike's not here" I sighed as he added "I knew it was a bad idea" I sighed again saying "oh okay". Dustin took the seat next to me before saying "is everything okay you heard what I said right" I nodded again saying "yeah I heard uh what uh are you gonna do" he shrugged saying "I guess go to Mikes after school do you wanna go" I shook my head saying "I can' t I have uh some plans but don't do anything stupid okay" Dustin nodded saying "can I ask you something" I nodded before he added. "Is Steve your boyfriend" my jaw fell saying "no oh my god no why would you-" Dustin cut me off saying "he never leaves you alone so I just thought" I shook my head saying "where do you think that girl is from , do you think she's hurt or something" Dustin shrugged saying "I don't know Lucas thinks she's crazy" I sighed saying "I just I just don't know where she could've come from" Dustin responded saying "well I uh have to go back so I'll see you tonight" I nodded again saying "yeah okay just please be careful and don't go out again tonight" he nodded before walking back into the school.

I was sitting at my desk working on some Algebra homework when mom walked in saying "Dusty went over to the Wheller's for dinner why don't we talk" I nodded before standing up and following mom out of my bedroom. I sat down on the couch next to mom before she spoke saying "so you've got three questions what are they" I responded saying "did dad know". Mom sighed saying "he knew and before you ask you and your brothers are Henderson's I promise" I nodded saying "why did you two get separate" Mom responded saying "well we got married very young and I knew he wasn't really in love with me and that he was doing this to please his family and so I left him and I met your dad and I knew that was love" I sighed saying "is that why you don't like the Harrington's" she shook her head saying "I never said that actually John and I have been able to stay really good friends and uh were able to laugh about it , I told you already though that isn't my problem with Steve besides why do you care you don't like him". I nodded before she added "now were done talking about this okay , no more ditching school okay" I nodded again saying "uh mom can I uh go out tonight" she sighed saying "where" I responded saying "I was gonna hang out with Robin" she nodded saying "oh okay that's a new name" I nodded before she added "uh be home by eleven okay" I nodded again before mom stood up and walked out of the living room.

I knocked on the front door to Steve's house , I could hear music playing inside the house before the door opened with Steve on the other side he spoke saying "oh finally you showed up" I walked in the house before he added "uh Tommy and Carol are outside but uh Nancy's not here yet" I nodded saying "it's November why are we outside" he sighed saying.  "Polly's upstairs upset and it's really putting a damper on the party , here I'll take your coat" I peeled of my coat saying "well is she okay" Steve shrugged as I handed him my jacket saying "I don't know but I don't want to know" I followed Steve outside , Tommy spoke saying "oh look there's your other girlfriend" I rolled my eyes before Steve punched Tommy in the arm before saying "so uh do you want a beer" I sighed saying "no I drove so-" Steve cut me off saying "so stay on the couch" I sighed again before he added "oh shoot hey could you do me a favor" I nodded as he spoke saying "there's a flask on my dad's desk could you go and get it , it's in his office" I nodded again before walking back into the house.

I opened the door to Mr. Harrington's home office , it was dark and the room felt colder then the rest of the house. I walked over to the desk and grabbed the flask before seeing a folder on his desk , I looked over my shoulder before opening the folder my snooping was interrupted after hearing a scream. I closed the folder and grabbed the flask before something else caught my eye , I saw a card on the desk addressed to my mom I opened it to see it was a card that Mr. Harrington had yet to sign I sighed before I walked out of the office only to  bump into Barb who had appeared to hurt her hand "sorry" she said before walking past me into the bathroom. I walked out of the house before walking out the back steps "what took you so long" Steve said before I walked over and handed him the flask , he spoke again saying "are you bleeding" I looked to see a patch of red on my cream colored sweater , I sighed realizing it must've happened when I bumped into Barb. I spoke saying "do you mind if I throw this into your washing machine" Steve shook his head before I walked back into the house.

After I threw my sweater in the washing machine I realized I'd need another shirt to where , I put my coat back on to cover myself before quickly rushing up the stairs. I walked into Steve's bedroom before grabbing a shirt to where , I peeled my coat off before hearing "hey woah I didn't realize you were in here" it was Steve , I quickly covered myself with my coat before he added "I just came for some towels could you just turn" I nodded and turned around before hearing the bedroom door shut. I got changed before walking out of Steve's room , I looked to see the bedroom down the hall door was being slammed , I shrugged that off before quickly walking down the stairs to see Steve and Nancy standing in the living room soaking wet with towels around them. I walked past the living room before deciding to wait in my car for my sweater to be clean since I felt like I was in the middle of interrupting something that I didn't want to be.

I woke up before wiping the drool of my mouth , I could've sworn I heard a scream I sighed before getting out of my car and walking towards the backyard. The backyard was empty not a sign that anyone was their , I took a seat besides the pool before peeling my shoes off and dipping my feet into the water as I kept waiting "hey Henderson" I turned to see Tommy and Carol walking onto the patio. Tommy spoke saying "what are you doing" I responded saying "I uh my shirt is still in the wash and I needed to talk to Steve about something" Carol spoke up saying "yeah I think he's busy" Tommy chuckled before she added "yeah uh really busy" Tommy sighed saying "Stevie boy is getting laid" I rolled my eyes as he added "oh by the way there are some sheets upstairs do you mind throwing those in the wash when you get your sweater" I gagged before Carol spoke saying "well uh see you at school tomorrow" I nodded before saying goodbye to Tommy and Carol.

"Helen Mallory Henderson do you know what time it is" mom said before she stood up from the couch before she added "you scared the shit out of me" I responded saying "I'm sorry I-" she cut me off saying "what are you wearing" I sighed saying "Steve loaned me a shirt-" Mom cut me off again saying. "I thought you were going to Robin's , you lied to me go to your room" I nodded before going back to my room and closing my bedroom door.

I walked into my bedroom before going back to the letter I had left under my pillow , I then remembered how the second part of the letter was in the cellar. I sighed realizing that the key to the cellar was in the kitchen , my thoughts were interrupted by a knock on my bedroom door the door opened with Dustin on the other side who spoke saying "we've got a problem" I sighed before he added "she's got super powers".

Y/n's P.O.V I had just gotten out of bed and it was the day after the fight that I had with dad , I walked passed my vanity before the sunlight flooding my bedroom reflected onto the necklace I was wearing. It was moms necklace , I sighed thinking maybe she was their watching and hoping that she was sending me a guardian angel , and escape. I grabbed the clothes off my dresser thinking their was no way that was true , I knew that I was old enough to know their was no prince charming on his way here to rescue me from the evil stepmother , their was no way. Things like that only happened in fairy tales right ?

Billy's P.O.V I had just pulled up to school , my last day of school well my last day of school here in California since tonight we'd moved to the shithole that I assumed Hawkins was. I put my cigerette out before leaning against my car and pulling out another one , I had just lit my cigerette and taken a puff from it when I saw a motorcycle pull into the spot next to my car. I knew the bike belonged to my best friend Chris and I knew the person on the back of the bike was my other best friend Phoebe. They both got off before peeling their helmets off , Chris spoke saying "Phoebe next time your gonna scream how about not doing it in my ear" she rolled her eyes saying "oh screw you I'm not riding on this thing again you drive like a bat out of hell on the highway" Chris sighed saying "hey pal" I shrugged before Phoebe leaned on my car and took the cigerette from me and began to smoke it. Chris spoke again saying "Jesus woman you don't even ask" Phoebe rolled her eyes before we heard the bell ring and Phoebe dropped the cigerette before we walked into school.

We were walking down the hallway to homeroom when Chris tapped my shoulder and then gestured down the hall before he spoke saying "hey man it's your last day last chance to make Dennis Andrews life a living hell". I rolled my eyes before Phoebe spoke up saying "hey guys lets leave him-" Chris cut her off saying "hey Phoebe do us a favor a shut your trap" she sighed before we walked down the hallway to Dennis. I got up behind him and kicked his locker door which of course startled him , he dropped his books he was carrying before Chris grabbed his glasses off his face and spoke saying "lunch money where is it". Dennis gulped saying "I don't have any I'm going home early I have a dentist appointment" Chris huffed saying "well you lucky son of a bitch do you hear that Billy it's your last day and four eyes here is going home early how lucky". Dennis spoke saying "it's your last day" I nodded before saying "yeah you uh get a nice little break that is until I come back and continue to make your life a living hell" Dennis sighed before I added "yeah so don't get to comfortable cause before you know it I'll be back and I'll be back for good". I stood back before Dennis grabbed his bag and ran down the hallway as the second bell rang , Phoebe spoke saying "later shitheads I'm off to class try and not make another nerd piss their pants while I'm gone" I huffed before beginning to walk to homeroom.

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked into the school library where I was supposed to meet Franny and Brenda so we could study for our upcoming Geometry test , I walked to the table to see Brenda just sitting their. I took the seat across from her before saying "where's-" Brenda cut me off saying "she and Ross are arguing in the parking lot" I nodded and opened up my Geometry book as Brenda added. "so I was wondering for the party what the costume situation was , I mean our we doing a group costume or are we not" I shook my head saying "I'm not dressing up that's absolutely ridiculous" she sighed saying "Y/n it's a Halloween party you have to" I shook my head as Franny finale made it to the table before I spoke saying "no I don't besides only idiots would dress up for that". Franny spoke saying "idiot's only dress up for what" I responded saying "Tina's Halloween party" Franny rolled her eyes saying "well uh Ross and I are gonna dress up , were doing a couples costume" Brenda spoke saying "I thought he said-" Franny cut Brenda off saying "well we are and Y/n I need you to do me a favor". I nodded before she added "There's this new kid coming to school on Monday and I need you to show them around" I sighed before she spoke again "hey you owe me one remember" I shrugged before Franny added "remember I let you borrow a tampon last week".  I huffed saying "fine I'll dress up are you happy" Franny nodded saying "who knows Y/n maybe you'll meet someone" I huffed saying "oh sure Fran I'll meet the love of my life at Tina's stupid Halloween Party".

Billy's P.O.V

I was sitting outside at one of the picnic tables for lunch with Chris and Phoebe , Chris spoke saying "so why exactly are you moving" I shrugged before he added "it's probably your stupid sisters fault-" I cut Chris off saying "she's not my sister". Phoebe spoke up saying "does any of this have to do with my sister" I huffed saying "for the a thousandth time I didn't sleep with her okay I swear she made it up" Phoebe nodded saying "I'm really sorry about her I don't know why she can be a bitch" Chris chuckled before Phoebe smacked in the arm before saying "so uh where are you moving to anyways" I responded saying "someone in Indiana" they nodded before Chris spoke up saying "how's your mom handling this" I shrugged before he added "is she okay I mean are you gonna see her before you leave" I rolled my eyes saying "it doesn't matter the second I'm eighteen I'm getting the hell out of their and I'll be right back here". Chris sighed saying "So what that's in April by the time your here everything will be over , I mean your gonna miss Halloween , you'll miss Christmas and I mean Taylor Johnson's throws the best parties for them-" Phoebe cut Chris off saying "who cares about the parties I'm worried about things like prom and homecoming". Chris chuckled saying " oh my god like he gives a shit about that anyways so are you Finally gonna lose your-" I cut Chris off saying "shut up will you god not everyone needs to know". Phoebe chuckled saying "oh my god are you are you still a virgin" I huffed before she added "you know that's pretty surprising since pretty much every girl here swears they've done you". Chris spoke saying "okay two things when you get their , one you need to get laid and two your ban from replacing us as your  best friends" I rolled my eyes before he added "oh and uh you have to go and see your mom before you leave" I sighed before hearing the bell ring as Phoebe spoke again saying "I don't know about you guys but I really don't feel like going back to class do you" Chris shook his head before saying "I don't either but I wouldn't mind hitting a few waves" Phoebe responded saying "come on what do you say Billy we can surf and then go to Ed's after" I huffed saying "fine what the hell let's get out of here".

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked into the house before hearing my name be called , I sighed and walked into the kitchen to see Jill standing their with Peter she spoke saying "where have you been" I sighed saying "school I've been at school". She scoffed saying "it's almost four o'clock you got out an hour and a half ago where'd you go" I sighed saying "why did you tell him that , it happened over a year ago I'm over it why did you tell him". She frowned saying "because he had a right to know what happened" I huffed saying "know what that I screwed up because that's all it was , I was drunk and I thought it was some stupid thing and I wanted it over with now I'm done and I'm done with you being a being a-" she cut me off saying "don't you dare raise your tone with me I'm your mother" I huffed saying "your not even close to being my mother your just a your a-" Jill cut me off saying "you know I knew your mother long before your father came around and she could never grow the courage to say that so I doubt you-" I cut Jill off saying "your a bitch" I put my hand over my mouth in shock that I actually said that to her I couldn't believe it actually happened I mean sure I had said that to her in my head but I never thought I'd say it to her face and I actually felt bad and I think I hurt her feelings and I know that wasn't something my mom would've been proud of if anything she'd probably be pretty upset and it probabaly wasn't appropriate to say in front of Peter. I spoke saying "I'm sorry I shouldn't have-" She cut me off saying "I uh I'm I have to go run some errands can you watch him please" she walked over to me and handed me Peter before grabbing her bag of the kitchen counter and walking out the front door.

"You called her a what" I was currently on the phone with Franny and had just told her what happened earlier with Jill , I sighed saying "I called her a you know what" she responded saying "then what happened" I was trying to balance the phone on my shoulder while giving Peter a jar of something that claimed to be apples and broccoli , I spoke saying "she seemed upset I think I think she was gonna cry" Fran sighed saying "well I know you don't like her but you should say sorry because she's still your dad's wife and she's still Peter's mom and I think maybe it's good for your relationship with Peter to have a relationship to have with Jill you don't have to replace your mom but you could still try and be nice to her and maybe spend time with her I mean maybe she doesn't understand because she doesn't have a daughter and Peter's a baby so she's really new to this" I stood up before saying "Fran your really smart you know that" she responded saying "I hope so I'm up for valedictorian it's just me and some other girl" I nodded saying "well I think your gonna get it so thanks for the advice" she responded saying "and thanks for showing the new kid abound who knows maybe he's cute" I sighed and walked over and leaned onto the kitchen wall saying "you never said it was a guy" she responded saying "because I knew you'd give me a hard time , oaky maybe you should try meeting some people okay you need a chance to meet someone I just feel like your lonely" I rolled my eyes before looking to see Peter had poured the jar of baby food on him , I gasped saying "Fran I need to go" she responded saying "oh can I drop of some fabric for Ross and I's costumes" I nodded saying "yeah that's great I'll talk to you later" I hung up the phone before I walked over and picked Peter up out of his highchair.

Billy's P.O.V

I pulled up to the beach before see Chris pull up besides me I got out of my car before Phoebe and Chris got of his motorcycle , Chris spoke saying "so what are we gonna do" Phoebe sighed saying "surfing you idiot" Chris sighed saying "no shit but we don't have our boards or bathing suits or-" Phoebe cut Chris off saying "hello that's what they have rental shops for , I'll be right back I know the guy who works at the one down by the umbrella stand". Chris chuckled saying "oh really how well do you know him" she sighed saying "go to hell" Phoebe walked over before I spoke saying "you still like her don't you" Chris shrugged saying "no what are you talking about" I sighed before he added "fine I like her okay she's alright I guess I mean she yeah alright I like her okay don't tell her though" I nodded as he spoke saying "your gonna see your mom right" I huffed saying "I guess so" he responded saying "you should and you should try being nice when you move oaky you should try to be a nice guy , don't be an asshole be a nice guy okay and if you wanna stay we won't be upset I mean Phoebe might be but she'll get over it but you should see your mom before you go cause I know she'll miss you" before I could respond Phoebe walked over saying "come on I've got us three boards for two hours and I just bought you two losers new bathing suits so your better be buying lunch".

I was sitting in the sand trying to soak up the fact that this is going to be the last time I'll be able to do this , this is the last time I'll be able to run my finger through the sand or feel the cold water on me. This is the last time I'll probably be able to hang out with Phoebe and Chris and this is the last time I'd be able to see the waves all I knew is that I just had to get through till April and that their could be no distractions till then. "Hey could you throw me a towel" I looked up to see Phoebe standing their , she spoke saying " are you crying" I shook my head before handing her  a towel , she spoke again saying "Chris and I are ready to go if you are" I nodded before she added "uh are you sure your okay" I huffed saying "I'm fine alright just leave me alone".

"Dude you haven't even kissed a girl before" I sighed saying "why the hell are we still talking about this" Chris chuckled saying "dude I'm sorry I'm just not understanding this I mean they don't bite unless it's Phoebe sisters" Phoebe shoved Chris in the arm before saying "ignore him he's an ass" I rolled my eyes before she added "so are you nervous about being the new kid" I shrugged before Jenny walked over and spoke saying "aren't you kids supposed to be in school" Chris sighed before saying "were uh sick" he then fake coughed a few times before Jenny responded saying "oh really is that why you haven't shown up at work for almost two weeks you know if your mother didn't own this restaurant you'd be in serious trouble". Chris responded saying "Jen my best friend is leaving tonight and we need some super sugary milkshakes please three of them". She responded saying "I know I heard so let me guess your three thought it'd be fun to ditch school and come here and judging by the wet hair and the smell of salt you've been surfing am I right" Jenny and Chris nodded before she added. "So where are you moving to" I responded saying "uh Hawkins I think that's what it's called dad hasn't told me much" she nodded saying "oh I got a niece that lives their you should look her up and be weary because my brothers a cop who could squish you like a bug" I rolled my eyes before Chris spoke up saying "you never told me you had a niece" Jenny shook her head saying "that's because I don't like you now so let me see Chris you want a chocolate , Phoebe you want a strawberry and a vanilla for Billy" we nodded before Jenny walked away from the table.

Y/n's P.O.V I was sitting on my bed with Peter after the disaster with his baby food earlier I gave him a quick bath and was now in his pajamas playing with his rattle before hearing the front door open and close , I heard footsteps before hearing a knock on my bedroom door. "Come in" I said before my bedroom door opened with Matt on the other side , he spoke saying "dad and I are home"  I nodded before he added "did you call Jill a bitch" before I could respond Matt sighed saying "see I knew you wouldn't have done that I mean it's like the stuff she said last night none of that was true , god I just don't see what her deal is". I frowned before he added "you didn't call her that did you" I sighed saying "yeah I did and that stuff last night was true but it happened a year ago and-" I was cut off when I heard my dad call for me. I sighed again before saying "could you watch him I'll be right back" Matt nodded before I walked downstairs to see what dad wanted even though I was pretty sure I already knew what it was and I was pretty sure he was even more upset with me then he was last night.

I walked down the stairs to see dad sitting towards the bottom of the stairs , he spoke saying "sit down please" I took the seat next to him before he added "I don't know what I'm gonna do" I sighed saying "dad I'm sorry okay I really am". He shook his head saying "that's great Y/n that really is but you shouldn't be telling me that okay , I have no idea where she is she stopped by the office and I was in a meeting and when I came back to my office her wedding ring was on my desk". I frowned before he spoke again "she has a daughter" I shrugged before he spoke saying "Jill she has a daughter she's a year younger then you are she lives in New York with her dad". My jaw feel before he added "uh she doesn't really have a relationship with her because after her husband left she had to work a lot and she ended up having to give custody to her ex husband because she was afraid she wouldn't be enough for her , she told your mom , Emily this shortly after she moved and she got a letter from her daughter saying she hated her and she was angry with her. She's always been afraid that she would fail you too like she did Mia , she's always tried being nice and she told me about what happened last year because she was worried I'm sorry but we have a right to be worried I mean look at Matthew's friends she's a sweet girl but I wouldn't want that from you" I sighed before he added "I uh I'm just gonna hope she's okay now uh go upstairs please" I nodded before walking up the stairs back to my bedroom.

Billy's P.O.V

Phoebe , Chris and I walked out of Ed's before Chris spoke saying "so I guess this is goodbye huh" I sighed before he added "Phoebe are you crying" she huffed saying "it's just not fair we've been best friends since kindergarten and now your stupid dads making you move it's just not fair" I sighed again before saying "yeah whatever I'll see you guys later" I waved before getting into my car before driving to see my mom.

I knocked on the door to my moms apartment before it opened with her on the other side she spoke saying "hi honey" I walked in before she spoke again saying "so your uh going huh" I nodded before she added "when are you leaving". I responded saying "as soon as dad comes home from work" she nodded saying "how are you holding up" I sighed saying "yeah whatever" I sat on the couch before she added "now when you get their I want you to be nice , I want you to try and make friends and be a good student okay no more skipping  school no more cursing out your teachers and no more being a bully okay understand" I sighed as she spoke saying "William" I sighed saying "yeah Mom I get it" she nodded before the phone in the kitchen rang , Mom walked into the kitchen before answering the phone. Mom walked out a moment later  with tears in his eyes , she spoke saying "your dad's home so their ready to go" I stood up before Mom walked over and pulled me into her arms saying "you have a safe trip and I want you to call me when you get there" I nodded before she pulled away and spoke saying "I want you to have this" she took her necklace off before handing it me saying "so you have something from home". I nodded again before mom wiped a few more tears on her cheek before I walked out the door and said goodbye to my mom.

Y/n's P.O.V

"Y/n dinners ready" I walked out of my bedroom before running downstairs and walking into the dinning room to see dad at the table with Peter on his lap , he spoke saying "hey Y/n where's the highchair cover". I responded saying "I threw it in the washing machine after-" dad cut me off saying "you took my shirt out right" I shook my head before he sighed and handed Peter to Matt who had just walked into the dinning room before dad stepped out. Matt spoke saying "you really pissed him off today" I sighed before he added "Jill back  yet" I shrugged as he took the seat next to me before saying "you excited for Halloween" I shrugged again saying "yeah I guess so I have to find a stupid costume though". Matt chuckled saying "wait you weren't gonna dress up" I shook my head before he added "Colleen and I are and I'm not gonna tell you what were gonna be cause Colleen would-" Matt was cut off when dad walked in saying "well my shirts ruined so now I've got to find something else to wear" I responded saying "I'm sorry dad I-" dad cut me off saying "Y/n I'm sorry I'm this is an important meeting" I responded again saying "and I said I was sorry-"dad again cut me off saying "I don't care if your sorry if this meeting doesn't go well I'm going to have to sell the business" Matt and I's jaws feel before he added "I'm sorry kids I didn't want to tell you because I knew you'd be upset and I know how much this meant to your mom it's just I don't know what I'm gonna do" Matt spoke up saying "I guess this is a bad time to ask but can Colleen move in with us" dad responded saying "why" Matt sighed saying. "She got into a fight with her parents and they threw her out" Dad sighed saying "you know what here's an idea she can stay here but she's staying in Y/n's room , we've got that extra bed in the attic and we can move it in their how does that sound" Matt scoffed saying "I think it's stupid I mean were almost adults and-" dad cut Matt of saying "Matthew Carter Paterson no okay she's staying in Y/n's room" Matt rolled his eyes before dad added "let me tell you something do you see your brother , do you want one of those I don't think you do" Matt shook his head saying "okay don't say things like that around Colleen please she's still processing it" dad shrugged before Matt added "Colleen uh won't be able to have children she's got some issues and it's just not a possibility for her". Dad frowned saying "I'm sorry son" Matt shrugged saying "she took it really hard but when we go to neverminded I-" Matt cut dad off saying "go where" Matt sighed saying. "I heard back from Boston College and I uh I got in well Colleen and I both got in we have to be their a week after fourth of July" Dad responded saying "that's great you two picked out your majors and everything" Matt nodded saying "yep and spring break were gonna go up their and look at some places" Dad spoke saying "have you heard back from anywhere Y/n". I shook my head before he added "where did you apply to" I responded saying "a few places" dad sighed before Matt spoke saying "does something smell burnt" dad huffed before he walked into the kitchen only to walk out a few minutes later saying "alright who wants pizza".

I walked upstairs before walking back into my bedroom , when I was younger I loved Halloween but now I was ready for it to be over and I couldn't help but be nervous about the new kid. I didn't know why though it wasn't a big deal although I was a bit peaved that Franny didn't mention it was a guy , I was fine being single and I knew most the kids in my school were dating or had been for a while but I didn't mind. I liked being single , I liked being independent and that wasn't gonna change that for anyone. I was gonna get through school , move far away and not look back and this new guy wasn't gonna change that at least I don't think so.

December 6th 1988

I was sitting in the waiting room , a moment ago the doctor briefed me on what had happened. I hadn't seen Y/n yet but I was dreading it because after are fight this wasn't how I had planned on seeing Y/n , I stood up before walking over to the phone to call my mom since Jackson would soon be getting out of school and I obviously couldn't pick him up. I dialed the number to my parents house before hearing my moms voice , she spoke saying "Hello this is the Harrington's this is Jenifer speaking". I responded saying "Mom it's Steve" she responded saying "hi sweetie is everything okay" I shook my head saying "I uh need you to pick Jackson up from school" mom responded saying "sure honey is uh everything okay" I shook my head again saying "no it's not uh Y/n got into a car accident" mom gasped saying "is she okay sweetheart , what happened" I sighed saying "oh she's fine her car is pretty much destroyed and she's got a broken hand and she'll have to be out of work for a few weeks" mom sighed saying "oh honey I'm glad she's okay I mean have you seen her yet" I shook my head saying "no she uh just got out of surgery but I should be able to see her soon but uh mom could you do something for me". She responded saying "sure sweetheart" I spoke again saying "could you not tell Jackson this please" she responded again saying "of course sweetie and if you need anything else let your dad and I know okay" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to mom.

I walked back into the waiting room before taking a seat , I began biting my nails while waiting for the doctor to give me an update on Y/n. I just sat their and bit my nails before hearing my name be called , I turned thinking maybe thinking it was the doctor. However when I turned I didn't see the doctor but a face I had never wanted to see again , it was Tommy I sighed before he spoke again "dude what are you doing here". Before I could respond he took the seat next to me before he spoke again "wait let me guess your here the same reason I am"  I shrugged before he added "oh Carol and I had another baby our uh fourth- no sorry fifth I honestly can't remember" I responded saying "that's great uh congrats" he nodded before saying "so is this why your here did Y/n-" I cut him off saying "no it's uh something different" Tommy nodded before saying "well uh I better go back I'll uh see you around man" I nodded before saying goodbye to Tommy.

I began to feel my eyes close before seeing the doctor walk in , he spoke saying "you must be Steve" I nodded silently and sat up before he added "Y/n is out of surgery now , she's doing good she is a bit sleepy but she should be up soon so you can go back and see her now" I nodded before standing up and walking towards Y/n's hospital room.

****Flashback****

"Steve , Steve , Steven it's time to wake up" I heard my mom say before feeling her shake my arm she spoke again "Steven Michael it's time to get up I have to leave" I sighed before opening my eyes as she added. "I should be back around dinner and Y/n said she'd pick Jackson up by four he should be awake soon" I nodded before hearing mom walk out of my bedroom saying "out of bed now Steve" I sighed before rolling over and getting out of bed.

I walked downstairs to see mom standing in the kitchen she spoke saying "okay the fridge is stocked , there's a fresh box of diapers so you should have no reason to take that baby out in the freezing cold" I nodded before Mom walked over and pecked my cheek before saying "okay I'll see you later now make sure that baby stays away with from my Christmas tree I didn't spend two hours on it for it to be destroyed" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to mom.

Shorty after mom had left I quickly had breakfast and when I heard the phone in the kitchen ring , I stood up before putting my dishes in the sink and picking up the phone I spoke saying. "Hello this is Steve" the voice on the other line responded saying "hello dingus your late for work" it was Robin. I sighed before she added "hello I said you were-" I cut Robin off saying "no I can't be it's Saturday I have today off" Robin responded saying "no dingus you had last Saturday off and Keith isn't very happy your almost half an hour late you know your lucky I got you this job and now your gonna blow it" I sighed saying "okay I'll be their as soon as I can I just- oh shit I have Jackson what do I do" she responded saying "I know you bring him isn't that a smart idea" I sighed saying "are you kidding me he's two he'd destroy the store in minutes" Robin responded saying "so either bring him or find a babysitter but I'd make that choice fast cause Keith's about to run out of cheese puffs and you know that isn't a good sign" I huffed before getting off the phone with Robin.

I got dressed for work quickly before hearing crying from Jackson's room , I walked in before pulling him out of his crib ,  Jackson yawned before the tears slowly stopped I spoke saying "did you have a good sleepy" Jackson nodded before I grabbed his diaper bag and walked down  the stairs before I placed him down and put his bag down before I walked into the kitchen to grab a sippy cup for Jackson. I put his cup and a few snacks in his bag before hearing something coming from the living room , I walked in before seeing Jackson knocking over one of the angels mom kept on the coffee table around Christmas. I caught it before saying "Jackson Michael we don't touch the decorations , Mimi would kill me if one of these broke" Jackson responded saying "sorry daddy" I shook my head saying "it's okay buddy we just gotta be careful" Jackson nodded before I stood up and picked Jackson up before walking out of the livening room to get Jackson and I's coats.

I pulled in front of the video store before getting out of the car and getting Jackson out of his car seat , I grabbed his diaper bag before walking into the store. We walked in to see Robin standing behind the counter she spoke saying "well look who showed up" I sighed before she added "so I'm gonna guess you couldn't find a babysitter". I sighed again before walking behind the counter Jackson gestured to Robin before she took him out of my arms before she spoke again saying "so what are you gonna do with the kid " I shrugged saying "I don't know I guess I'll just keep him behind the counter" Robin nodded before saying "why don't you just take him in the back office , there's a couch and a tv I however wouldn't touch that blanket who knows what it's touched" I sighed before she added "oh uh also to keep Keith from going ballistic I have to give him Mindy Taylor's phone number" I sighed again as Robin shook her head saying "oh I think your better of without her and I think you have more to worry about then getting in some snobby girls pants". I rolled my eyes before Robin added "hey I uh gotta leave in an hour" I shrugged saying "why" I put down the diaper bag before she responded saying "oh I gotta go and check on Y/n" I spoke saying "is something wrong , is she okay" Robin nodded saying "she's fine it's just uh you know what I don't think she'd want me telling you about it". I responded saying "Robin I've known Y/n forever what is it" she sighed saying "she's got cramps and I guess their really bad cause she can't even get out of bed" I nodded before she added "so I gotta go take her over-" I cut Robin over saying "I can do it".

Y/n's P.O.V I walked into my bathroom before looking in the medicine cabinet to get some Midol , I was supposed to be at work right now but after breakfast this morning I started having light cramps which started to get worse and right now I knew I needed a Midol and a quick nap and maybe then I'd feel better. I opened the cabinet and grabbed the box of Midol before seeing it was empty , I was seriously kicking myself for not picking up any at the store last night I huffed before walking over to the kitchen and grabbing phone. I held onto the cord to try and take my mind of the pain I hated it I always had such terrible cramps and I was starting to consider the idea of going back onto birth control. "Hello" Robin said before I spoke saying "hey uh can you do me a favor" she responded saying "sure what is it" I winced in pain before saying "could you drop some Midol off at my place I would but I don't think driving is a good idea" she responded saying "are you okay". I nodded saying "I 'm fine it's just that time of the month you know" she responded again saying "yeah sure I can drop some off at lunch I don't mind" I nodded saying "thank you so much Robin your a life saver" she responded saying "well what are best friends for".

Steve's P.O.V I felt Jackson tug on my leg , I currently had him seated behind the counter with a few of the toys that were in his diaper bag. He spoke saying "daddy I hungry" I nodded before picking up the diaper bag and beginning to look through it , Robin walked over before saying "hey uh where's Jackson. I looked down to see Jackson was now gone , I began to panic before hearing the sounds of what I knew were Jackson giggling I walked past the counter before looking through the isles before seeing Jackson pulling movies of shelf , I walked over before hearing the sound of not only Jackson's giggles but the sound of laughter somewhere else. I turned around the corner to see a group of girls laughing at Jackson who apparently was highly amused by tossing the movies of the shelf   , I sighed before Robin walked over and chuckled before saying "wow he's a uh little flirt isn't he" I sighed before she added "oh my god your jealous oh my god your jealous of a baby your jealous of a two year old" I shook my head before walking over to Jackson before scoping him in my arms , of course Jackson didn't like this one bit and started to fuss in my arms I tried soothing him before he began to call out for Y/n I walked over back behind the counter before he continued to fuss in my arms I sighed before Robin walked over and spoke again saying "you brought the Elmo pacifier right cause if not you better get used to it". I sighed again before looking bac through the diaper bag while Jackson started to cry I sighed before I realized the Elmo pacifier wasn't in the diaper bag . Jackson began to get even more upset before Robin added "Elmo pacifier or-" I cut her off saying "It's not in their I must've left it in his crib". she sighed before I pulled Jackson into my arms and spoke again saying "I think I'm gonna head over to Y/n's" she nodded saying "well sounds good make sure you don't forget to stop at Melvalds to get the things" I sighed saying "I thought you already did that" she shrugged saying "no you were here late so I couldn't go out and get those things". I responded saying "well what do I need to get some things" she responded saying "well obviously some Midol , tampons , some chocolate and uh some cool ranch Doritos oh and could you get me a diet coke please". I rolled my eyes before she added "oh what you can't go and get tampons are you that ridiculous it's just things". I sighed saying "but it's you know girl things" Robin nodded saying "oh come on I know you've bought things before for her" I sighed again saying "but-" she quickly cut me off saying "forget it I'll go" I shook my head saying "no I'll uh go it's just uh forget it Robin I'll go" she nodded silently before saying "well you better hurry out of here while Keith is busy" I nodded before grabbing the diaper bag and walking out of the video store with Jackson.

Y/n's P.O.V

I opened my eyes and rolled over to see it was closer to noon , I sighed and walked out of bed before walking out of my bedroom before walking into the living room to see that the dirty laundry was styli their. I walked in before grabbing the laundry basket and begging to walk to the laundry room , I walked in before hearing the phone ring. I walked over to the phone attached to the kitchen before pulling it of the reciever I spoke saying "hello" the voice on the other side I responded saying "hey Y/n it's me Robin I was just wondering if their was anything you needed besides Midol" I nodded saying. "You know what could you get me some cool ranch Doritos"  she responded saying "sure and do you want some uh chocolate" I nodded again saying "yeah uh do you mind getting me some uh tampons I've ran out". Robin responded saying "yeah uh sounds good is that everything" I nodded saying "yeah uh thanks for doing this Robin" she responded again saying "oh yeah uh sure I'll uh be their uh soon I just left I mean I'm about to leave" I spoke saying "uh Robin your going to be here right" before she could respond I heard a knock at the front door I spoke again saying "I'll call you later Robin" before Robin could respond I hung up the phone.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked out of Melvalds with the stuff for Y/n before I put Jackson back into his car seat , he babbled before I spoke saying "okay are you ready to see Mama" Jackson nodded before I got into the front seat. The entire drive to Y/n's Jackson babbled in his car seat , a few weeks ago we turned Jackson's car seat around to where he was now front facing and ever since that he's enjoyed being in his car seat more. I pulled into Y/n apartment complex before Jackson spoke saying "go see mama" I nodded saying "yeah buddy were gonna see mama now" Jackson clapped his hands which is something he had been doing recently to show that he was excited about something. I pulled into the parking lot before grabbing the bag out of the passenger seat before I grabbed Jackson from the backseat before walking up the stairs to Y/n's apartment.

I knocked on the door before Jackson looked in the bag before saying "num num's" I shook my head saying "no these are for mommy" Jackson frowned before saying "and Jackson too". I sighed saying "yes Jackson you can have some too". Jackson clapped his hands again before the door opened with Y/n of course on the other side , Jackson spoke again saying "mama" Y/n responded saying "what are you doing here" she took Jackson out of my arms before I spoke saying "I uh picked up those things you needed" I then handed her the bag before she looked in the bag and spoke saying "oh uh those things" I nodded saying "are they the right ones , I remember when we dated that those were-" she cut me off saying "yeah their right uh thanks uh I'll  see you later thank you" she then went to the shut the door before I added "you don't want me to stay". She shook her head saying "uh no I don't want to bother you with-" this time I cut her off saying "Y/n I don't mind staying here with you" she sighed before slowly reopening the door , she spoke again saying "come in".

Y/n's P.O.V Steve walked into my apartment before I closed the door , I put Jackson down and walked down the hall before I heard Steve speak "is their anything I could do to help" I walked into my bathroom before putting away the few things away that were in the bag. I walked back out of my bedroom before walking into the living room to see Jackson sitting on the floor playing beside are undecorated tree. I spoke saying "hey Jackson where did daddy go" Jackson of course ignored me and instead continued to play with the few cars my dad got him a few weeks ago at thanksgiving. I walked into the kitchen before seeing no sign of Steve , I then walked into the laundry room to see Steve taking some of the clothes of my laundry hamper before I walked over and spoke saying "you don't need to do that" he spoke saying "I want to do something helpful" I quickly shook my head saying "well uh why don't you help by watching Jackson". He responded saying "you know there's chocolate in that bag too" I rolled my eyes saying "I don't need that I need a little space" he nodded saying "okay uh I'm sorry I forget you can be like this". I huffed saying "I can be like what" Steve sighed saying "I don't want to upset you okay could I just do something to help" I nodded again saying "you can do anything but my laundry" he responded saying "you know I've done your laundry before right" I sighed saying "excuse me you have that confused I've done your laundry several times okay I've done everything for you" Steve nodded saying "can I help you decorate your tree" I nodded silently before Steve walked out of the laundry room.

I felt bad for yelling at Steve I really did , I walked out of the laundry room with the boxes of Christmas decorations  before walking into living room to see Steve seated on the floor with Jackson he spoke saying. "Do you need help with those" I shook my head silently before he added. "Y/n if it's about earlier I wanted to say I'm sorry okay that was really stupid and-" I cut him off saying "what time do you need to go back to work" he responded saying "are you really trying to rid of me". I quickly shook my head saying "no I just didn't want you getting in trouble" he nodded before I added "I wanted to thank you for bringing me those things" he nodded saying "Y/n it's really no big deal". I responded saying "I mean it Steve really  thank you their aren't a lot of guys who would do that I really appreciate it" he nodded saying "well uh your welcome" I spoke again saying "do you wanna stay for dinner" he shrugged saying "what are you making" I sighed saying "I was uh just gonna do take out" Steve nodded saying "that uh sounds good". Jackson walked over before I pulled him into my arms and kissed the top of his forehead , I spoke saying "do you wanna put on some jammies on before we decorate the tree" Jackson nodded before I stood up and walked down the hall to get Jackson changed.

I walked down the hall with Jackson now in his new Christmas pajama's that I let him pick out at the mall a few weeks ago , they were so adorable that I even went back and got my own pair to match his. I put Jackson down in the living room before feeling those cramps I had earlier , I walked back into the bathroom before grabbing a Midol. After taking the Midol I walked back into the living room before seeing Jackson propped up on Steve's shoulder , I knew it was that time of the month and I knew Steve was always careful with him but lately Steve and I hadn't been getting along and it scared me because I always wanted to keep a civil relationship between us but I was afraid that Steve and I wouldn't been able to have one and with Christmas coming up soon I was afraid this would put a damper on it. Steve spoke saying "are we okay" I nodded silently even though I knew we weren't okay , I hated that Steve and I were dancing around this. I knew he had a girlfriend and I didn't mind it but I wished he would tell me and try and be open about , I knew that if I had someone new in my life that I'd be open to him and talked to him about it even though I hadn't tried dating since Jackson was born but I did know that one day I would at least try to even though it wasn't import and what was more important was Jackson and he was the only boy I needed in my life. Steve spoke again saying "are you okay I mean your really quiet-" I cut Steve off saying "do you have a girlfriend". Oh my god what is wrong with me why did I ask that it was none of my business , Steve spoke saying "no I uh don't I mean their was this girl I was hanging out but I didn't think she was good to have around Jackson". I nodded before he added "I'm trying , I'm really trying to make him my top propriety right now , I'm trying okay" I nodded again saying "I'm sorry for asking you , that was really rude". Steve put Jackson down before saying "can we uh talk about this later I don't want to talk about this in front of Jackson okay" I nodded before saying "uh I'll be right back I have to uh I'll be right back" before Steve could respond I walked down the hallway before walking into my bedroom.

I sat on the edge of my bed trying my best to muddle the sounds of my tears , I felt bad for asking I really did but I felt even worse after Steve snapped at me. I knew I should of said anything and I knew that was none of my business and I knew I shouldn't have gotten upset that he was seeing someone and I knew I shouldn't have felt jealous. I love my life , I do I have a good job and my own place and a beautiful baby boy that I could call my own forever. Their was a knock on my bedroom door , I sat up before wiping my years before hearing Steve speak. "Y/n is everything okay" I responded saying "I'm fine I'll be out in a minute" I wiped my tears before I stood up and walked out of my bedroom.

Steve's P.O.V I was sitting on the living room floor playing with Jackson , I felt bad but I still didn't understand how she knew I mean it wasn't a very serious relationship but I didn't think she'd be upset and I knew I shouldn't have snapped at her especially in front of Jackson. Y/n walked into the living room , her eyes were puffy and she looked like she had been crying which made me feel even worse she spoke saying "I uh think you should go". I responded saying "oh but I thought we were gonna get take out and-" she quickly cut me off saying "I uh changed my mind , I uh I'm gonna have dinner with my parents uh I can bring  him over to your parents house this weekend" I nodded saying "if it's what I said Y/n-" she cut me off again saying "I don't want to talk about this I'll uh see you later" I stood up before walking out of Y/n's place realizing how much I screwed up and hoping I'd never let her down again.

****Flashback Over****

I walked into Y/n's hospital room to see of course Y/n asleep in the bed , her one hand was wrapped in bandages and she had a few cuts on her face. I walked over and took the seat on the chair besides her bed before I took her hand that wasn't hurt in the accident in mine , I rubbed my thumb on her hand while I held her hand in silence I couldn't believe it I couldn't believe this is how I had to see her after that fight. That stupid fight I couldn't believe that stupid fight is what caused this if I hadn't yelled at her we wouldn't be here , if we hadn't gotten into that stupid fight it would have never happened she would've never gotten in the accident. She would've never had this happen to her she didn't deserve it. I was so mad at myself , it was all my fault if I had just listened to her to her and had not gotten upset with her over nothing I mean it was something but it wasn't something important. I held her hand when I began to feel the guilt build inside of me at what I did , I just sat their in silence until feeling Y/n squeeze my hand. I saw her eyes flutter open slowly before she spoke saying "Steve" I responded saying "yeah I'm here sweetie" she yawned before saying "what happened" I responded again saying "well do you remember this morning" Y/n nodded saying "I took Jackson to school and I began to drive to work and uh their was this car in front of me that slammed on it's breaks and now I'm here". I nodded saying "sweetie you were in a car accident uh your car is uh your car is pretty much gone" she sighed saying "I can't believe I took that damn shortcut I had a meeting at work this morning and-" I cut her off saying "Y/n it's not a big deal what matters is your okay but your gonna be out of work for a few weeks" she sighed again before saying "I'm so sorry if I hadn't listened to Katie I should've gone with you to the party and-" I cut Y/n off again saying "hey I'm over that okay lets just forget about it okay it doesn't matter what matters is that your okay" she sighed before I added "I was gonna go get some things from home is their anything you want" Y/n responded saying "I just wanna see Jackson" I nodded before kissing Y/n's cheek before walking out of her hospital room.

Y/n's P.O.V

I can't believe it , I can't believe I'm  in the hospital  I was impatient and decided to take a short cut to work and no I'm in the hospital. I mean I did want to see Steve but not like this and now he was forgiving me just because I was hurt , I sighed before wiping a stray tear and began to wait to see my baby boy again.

Steve's P.O.V I pulled into the parking lot of the apartment before quickly running up to the apartment to change and grab a few things few things for Y/n before picking Jackson up from my parents house . I walked into the apartment before Buster ran up to me and barked I walked down the hall before smelling smoke I walked into the kitchen to see Katie standing their smoking a cigarette but not only that but Patrick was standing their beside her. Katie spoke saying "Y/n's not here she left hours ago" I sighed saying "she's in the hospital there was a car accident" Katie put out her cigerette out on the ashtray that was on the counter before saying "oh my god is she okay" I nodded saying "she's fine but her car is pretty much destroyed-" Katie cut me off saying. "I don't care about the stupid car I care about my baby sister remember the mother of you child" I sighed saying "she broke her arm and she has a few cuts on her face but she's okay". Katie spoke again saying "what the hell is wrong with you why didn't you call here or at least call my parents" I sighed saying "because I wanted to make sure she was okay before worrying anyone else" Katie shook her head saying "oh bite me your still pissed off about your birthday". Patrick chuckled before I spoke saying "could you not smoke in my apartment and can you get rid of him" Katie scoffed saying "first of all your not the only one who lives her and second this is my sisters place and I can do whatever I want and he has a name and Patrick is staying" I sighed before walking out the kitchen and walking back to the bedroom to get changed.

I grabbed a few things that I knew could cheer Y/n up before waling toward towards the front door before hearing my name called , I turned to see Patrick walking out of the living room. He spoke again saying "how did you do it" I shrugged before he added "how did you get Y/n to take you back" I sighed as Patrick said "I mean their defiantly sisters there's no denying that right , I mean Katie is being such a pain in the ass am I right". I shook my head before he added "dude come on you gotta be on my side okay she's crazy right". I shook my head again saying "I don't really want to get involved Patrick I gotta go-" Patrick cut me off saying "was it the dog or the apartment wait was it the tv what did you do to bribe her" I scoffed at the accusation before saying "I'll be back later and you better be gone when I am" Patrick frowned before walking over and pulling me into a hug before saying "your gonna wish you helped me Harrington" I pushed him away before leaving the apartment and making my way to my parent's house.

I pulled into my parents driveway before knocking on the door , I tuned before realizing that neither my moms car or my dads was in the driveway. The front door opened to reveal Nanny on the other side , she gestured for me to come in before she spoke saying "your mother and father left an hour ago for some appointment I guess". I nodded before she added "how's Y/n doing your uh mother filled me in on all that" I responded saying "she's fine she's uh still a little sleepy but she really wants to see Jackson" Nanny nodded saying "he's in the dinning room doing homework you know he may be cute but he's as stubborn as you and your father". I rolled my eyes before walking down the hall to enter the dinning room.

I walked into the dinning room to see Jackson siting at the table doing what appeared to be his homework , I took the seat next to him before he continued to write. I had no idea how I was going to do this , I had no idea how to tell him or how to make him understand what had happened. I mean what happened to Y/n was terrible and sure she was fine but it was still scary to think about sure but she still had a few cuts and bruises on her face and a broken wrist. I didn't know how he'd take this news he obviously wouldn't take it well but I didn't know if he'd be able to understand how lucky we were that Y/n was okay. I tapped his shoulder before he spoke saying "hi daddy" I went to speak again but Jackson spoke up again saying "daddy why didn't mommy pick me up from school". I frowned saying "Jackson uh I think we need to talk" Jackson nodded before I added "Jackson I need you too look at me please" Jackson put his pencil down before he looked up at me with those big brown eyes before he spoke again saying "is something wrong daddy". I frowned saying "well uh mommy's car was hit and-" Jackson cut me off saying "is she okay" I responded saying "yeah she's okay she's uh just hurt her hand but she'll be able to come home from the hospital tomorrow". Jackson nodded before I added "so how about we go and see mommy" Jackson quickly nodded again before standing up and walking out of the dinning room. I stood up before picking up the papers on the table and walked out of the dinning room to see my mom and dad walking through the front door. Dad was holding some type of envelope but I ignored that when Mom walked over and pulled me into a hug before saying "how is she sweetheart" I responded saying "she's fine I was uh gonna take Jackson to see her" mom nodded before I added "hey thanks for picking him up by the way" mom nodded again saying "oh honey it's no problem uh will come by later and see her" I nodded before saying goodbye to my parents and Nanny.

I pulled into the hospital parking lot before Jackson and I got out of the car ,  we walked into the hospital before walking up the stairs to the floor Y/n was on. We walked into the waiting room to see Mr. Yl/n seated there along with Jeffrey and Anna. Jackson let go of my hand before running into Mr. Yl/n's arms saying "I missed you pop pop" Mr. Yl/n responded saying "I missed you to pal" Mr. Yl/n spoke again saying "Diane and Kathrine are back their with Y/n" I nodded silently before he added. "Jeffrey why don't you and Anna go and get Jackson a snack , Steve and I need to talk" Anna and Jeffrey stood up before I pulled my wallet out of my back pocket , I spoke saying "here let me give you-" Jeffrey cut me off saying "no I don't want your money". I sighed before seeing that money in my wallet that I could've sworn that I had in their in earlier was now gone , I know I hadn't spent it but- the hug oh my god Patrick gave me a hug and must've- "uh oh I guess their is none" Jeffrey said before chuckling to himself. Anna spoke up saying "oh grow up come on Jackson let's go" Anna took Jackson's hand before walking out of the waiting room before Mr. Yl/n spoke saying "Steve sit down I think we need to talk".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Y/n , Y/n wake up , wake up young lady wake up young lady I know your not sleeping now wake up" I opened my eyes before seeing my mom and Katie standing besides my hospital bed. I let out a yawn before mom spoke again saying "do wanna explain to me what happened" I responded saying "do you mean the car accident" Mom sighed saying "Y/n what else would it be" I spoke saying "well the car in front of me stopped really fast so-" mom cut me off saying "your car is destroyed" I sighed before Katie spoke saying "really mom your daughter got into the car accident and your worried about the stupid car , I mean for gods sakes Steve's parents will probabaly buy her a new one". Mom looked at me before saying "they better not do you understand young lady you better not let that happen" I responded saying "I-" Mom quickly cut me off saying "young lady don't let that happen do you understand". I felt like a little kid , I felt like I was in timeout my mom had me cornered and I couldn't get up and run to my dad  , I nodded saying "yes mom I understand" mom nodded before I began to wonder where Steve was and what was taking so long.

Steve's P.O.V

I sat across from Mr. Yl/n before he spoke saying "Steve I don't get you I really don't okay well I think we need to talk about well I think you know what" I shrugged before he added "now I'm going to ask you and you better not lie to me" I nodded before Mr. Yl/n added "now I didn't want to ask her first because I didn't want to upset her because she's probably already upset enough with the accident  but I noticed her name changed and did you and Y/n get married" I sighed before Mr. Yl/n spoke again saying "god damnit what were you thinking what in the hell is wrong with you why on earth would you want to get married". I quickly shook his head saying "we didn't were uh not married-" Mr. Yl/n cut me off saying "then why has her name changed" I shrugged before he added ""what were you thinking" before I could respond he added "you will never do you understand never will be good enough for my daughter so let that soak in okay she's too good for you , your a looser and will never be good enough for my little girl so I want you to end it". My jaw feel before saying "I don't understand you want me to dump your daughter-" Mr. Yl/n cut me off saying "just let her down easy okay she'll be upset at first but she'll move on she's moved on once she'll do it again she doesn't need you" I sighed before he added "it's just this is  too much okay you both have tried to make this work and it didn't so just give up okay this nonsense about having another baby is ridiculous okay you both don't want that for god sakes you didn't even want the first one" I huffed before he spoke again saying "don't you see what I'm doing I'm helping you I'm giving you a way out you can move on and start your own life and find someone else and-" I cut him off saying "no I don't want that I want to be with Y/n" he huffed saying "you two are done mark my words you two are done my daughter is done with you" before I could respond he sighed saying "what are they doing here". I turned before seeing my parents and Nanny standing their , Mom walked over before saying "do you want to explain to me what gives you the right to speak to my son like that"  dad grabbed moms arm before saying "Jenifer why don't you and my mother go for a little walk and find Jackson while Jack and I talk" mom huffed before her and Nanny walked out of the waiting room. Dad took the seat next to me before saying "what did you do now Steven" I sighed before Mr. Yl/n spoke up saying "I'll tell you what your idiot son did he married my daughter and-" Dad cut Mr. Yl/n off saying "your married" I shook my head saying "no were not married I told you that" Mr. Yl/n huffed saying "well then why the hell did she change her name" Dad shrugged saying "who cares now do you want to explain to me what the hell you think you were doing Jack trying to corner my son" Mr. Yl/n rolled his eyes before Dad added "now whether you like it or not we have to be civil for Jackson understood whether you hate my sons guts or not he is still the father of your grandson so you'll treat my son with respect understood". Mr. Yl/n huffed saying "well he'll never marry my daughter not with my blessing I mean how dare you run off with my grandson and then poor Katie is by herself and-" I cut Mr. Yl/n off saying "Katie isn't alone Patrick was their too" Mr. Yl/n looked more angry then he did before he spoke again saying "Patrick was their" I nodded saying "yeah they were at my apartment smoking- I mean uh yeah Patrick was their with Katie". Mr. Yl/n huffed again saying "they were smoking my uh my daughter let that idiot back in huh you know what Steve you want my blessing to marry my daughter then you talk Katie out of taking back that looser and you can marry my daughter tomorrow" before I could respond Nanny walked in with Mom who was holding Jackson who appeared to be sleepy. Dad spoke saying. "Jenifer put him down your not allowed to be carrying heavy objects" Mom shook her head before Nanny spoke up saying "what is wrong with her" Dad shrugged before Jackson spoke up saying. "Can we go see Mommy now" I nodded before I stood up and pulled Jackson out of my moms arms before walking back to Y/n's hospital room.

I walked in with a very sleepy Jackson in my arms , we were just about to go into Y/n's room before seeing Katie and Mrs. Yl/n walking out of Y/n's room. Mrs. Yl/n spoke saying "oh look who finally showed up" I rolled my eyes before she added "here I'll uh take Jackson to the waiting room-" Jackson cut her off saying "but I wanna see mommy" Mrs. Yl/n shook her head saying "I uh don't this is a good idea he doesn't need to see her like this" I huffed before she added "your the father don't let him walk all over you-" this time I cut her off by walking past her to enter Y/n's hospital room.

Y/n's P.O.V I let out a yawn before their was a knock on the door , Mom and Katie just left and I was honesty hoping it wasn't them again because after that conversation earlier I knew I'd go crazy if they came back. The door opened and Steve walked in with Jackson , I could feel my heart fill with that same  joy it always would whenever I was with my sweet pee. Jackson walked over before lifting himself onto the bed and snuggled to me , he spoke saying "I missed you mama" I nodded saying "I missed you too sweet pea" Jackson snuggled closer to me before saying "are you gonna be okay mama" I nodded saying "yeah sweet pea I'm okay I have to stay here tonight but I'll be home tomorrow I promise" Jackson nodded saying "can I stay here with you too" I sighed saying "well why don't you go and get some rest , you've got school tomorrow okay so when you come home I'll be home waiting for you oaky". Jackson responded saying "but don't you have to go to work tomorrow" I shook my head saying "well mommy hurt her hand so I'll be out of work for a couple of weeks so I'll get to stay home with you" Jackson nodded before letting out a small yawn I spoke again saying "as much as I'd love to snuggle with you I think you need to go home and get some rest okay" he frowned saying "but I'm not sleepy at all" he then let out another yawn before Steve spoke up saying "do you want me to go too" I shrugged saying "you could stay I just want him to get a good nights rest" he nodded before I added "do you think your parents would mind watching him" Steve shook his head before I looked down to see Jackson had fallen asleep. I sighed before Steve spoke saying "do you want me to go see if my parents will take him" I nodded silently before he stood and up and scooped Jackson out of his arms before walking out of the room.

Steve's P.O.V I walked into the waiting room with a sleeping Jackson to see Y/n's dad , my parents and Nanny sitting their along with Katie , Jeffrey , Anna and Y/n's mom. I walked over to my dad before saying "hey uh could you guys take him home with you" dad nodded saying "is everything okay" I nodded saying "yeah he uh feel asleep and uh Y/n and I need to talk I guess" Mom and Dad stood up before I went to hand Jackson to mom before dad added "oh no I got him" I nodded before handing Jackson to my dad before I walked over to my mom saying "could I talk to you" she nodded before mom and I walked down the hallway before I spoke saying "okay what is going on with you" she shrugged before I added "mom come on you know that somethings up" I sighed before she added "lets not discuss this okay let's figure out Y/n-" I cut mom off saying "are you sick" she quickly shook her head saying "oh no I'm not sick It's just honey I'm-" mom was cut off by Nanny walking over with Jackson in her arms saying "I uh thin we should get going things are getting messy over their". I looked up to see M, Yl/n and my dad were both standing and appeared to be arguing , mom spoke saying "I'll tack Jackson to the car I think you father needs to cool off , honey if there's anything else I can do just let me know" I nodded before mom and Nanny walked out of the waiting room.

Y/n's P.O.V I felt my eyes droop before hearing a knock on the door to my room , the door opened with Katie on the other side she spoke saying "I need to talk to you". I sighed saying "Katie I'm tired okay I can't do this right now-" she cut me off saying "it's not about what mom was saying earlier okay this is about me" I nodded before she added. "Steve's gonna dump you" my jaw fell saying "what does that have to do with you-" Katie cut me off again saying "okay but that's not everything okay this is coming from dad he wants Steve to dump you" I shrugged saying "why". Katie responded saying "well I mean he's asked Steve to do it and I mean I can see why" I shook my head saying "I can't I can't see why". Katie shook her head saying "I can I mean look what he did to you look what he put you through" I sighed saying "but I'm over that" Katie shook her head again saying "well dad isn't so be ready for him to dump you" I shrugged saying "but why". Katie responded saying "well I uh heard that's he's asked dad twice for his blessing" I responded saying "blessing for what" Katie sighed saying "how hard did you hit her head Y/n , his blessing to marry you" my jaw feel before she added ."Y/n did you not understand what that was that night on the patio" I shook my head as Katie sighed saying "Y/n he was gonna propose dad warned me that Steve talked to him so I jumped in and stopped it I mean I thought you figured it out hello I mean the candles , the champagne wow I really thought you knew that" I shook my head before she added "well uh I uh will see you tomorrow okay gets some rest" I couldn't even hear Katie my head was spinning so much I didn't even realize she left until the door to my hospital room shut , could that be true could Steve be about to dump me he wouldn't do this right before Christmas would he.

Steve's P.O.V "This is all his fault" Mr. Yl/n said before dad spoke up saying "oh no it's not you can't go blame my son for everything that goes wrong in your daughters life" Mr. Yl/n nodded saying "oh yes I can" Dad huffed before I spoke saying "could we please not talk about this" dad shook his head saying "oh no he's not getting away with this" Mr. Yl/n nodded saying "this doesn't even concern you so stay out". Dad huffed saying " don't you raise your voice at my kid" I sighed before taking the seat next to Mrs. Yl/n before she spoke saying "you know what your absolutely pathetic for letting everyone walk all over you" I sighed again before Dad spoke again saying "oh don't you start with him your not perfect either Diane" Mrs. Yl/n sighed before another voice chimed in "excuse your either going to need to keep your voices down or you can leave" I turned to see Paige standing their , Mr. Yl/n spoke again saying "Diane lets go" Katie walked in before he added "good Katie's here , Jeffrey and Anna do you gonna too". Anna and Jeffrey nodded before they walked out of the waiting room with Mr. and Mrs. Yl/n and Katie , Dad spoke saying "I uh should get going uh call if you need anything and uh figure out what kinda car Y/n likes" I shrugged off his words before Paige walked over and spoke saying "what was that about" I shrugged again saying "I honestly don't know and I honestly don't want to know" she nodded saying. "How's Y/n holding up" I responded saying "she's good she's a little quiet" Paige nodded again before I added "hey do you know what happened like with the accident" she sighed saying. "Well it papers that what happened it the driver in front of her slammed on their breaks and when her car hit theirs she moved her arm and the pressure from the air bag is what sprained her wrist but thankfully that was it she's fine the other driver walked away without a scratch". I responded saying "do we know who it was" Paige shrugged saying "we don't know but he's the one who called the hospital" I nodded before she added "do you happen to know if Y/n has any insurance like for her or her car I mean we found one for Jackson in her wallet but that's it". I responded saying "no I don't" she nodded saying "well do you mind running over to her office and checking with Mr. Paterson" I nodded saying "yeah I don't mind do you mind checking on Y/n" Paige shook her head saying "I was just heading their" I nodded before saying goodbye and walking away from Paige before leaving the hospital.

Y/n's P.O.V I wiped a few tears before hearing another knock on the door , I took a deep breath because I was expecting it to be Steve here to break up with me. How did I not see it , how did I not figure out that he was going to propose that night , how did this take me off guard I knew it was coming I knew after what happened on his birthday that he'd dump me. I deserve it , I knew it was what needed to happen and I knew I know had to prepare myself to become a single mother again. I knew I could do it , I knew I had done it but I didn't want to I wanted to be with Steve and this feeling of it all about to be taken from me made it hurt most worse. I sighed before I had the courage up to speak "come in" I could feel my heart beat so fast before the door opened with Paige on the other side , I took a sigh of relief before she spoke saying "is everything okay" I nodded silently before she added "are you feeling okay" I nodded again as she spoke saying "are you sure I mean I know after the surgery you can be a bit groggy but if your being quiet I can go get the doctor for you if you feel ill". I shook my head again saying "no Paige I'm fine I'm just waiting for Steve to come by and-" Paige cut me off saying "oh he just left Y/n" I frowned before she added "Y/n is everything okay" I nodded saying "yeah I'm fine I just wanted to get it over with". She shrugged before I added "I think he's gonna break up with me" she shook her head saying "Y/n he wouldn't do that he just went out to get your insurance from work but he'll be back". I sighed saying "I uh I don't have any" Paige's jaw feel before saying "Y/n what does Steve do for a living he sells insurance and you don't have any". I sighed saying "no I don't okay I'm fine I just don't ever really ever get sick  and I'm so careful-" Paige cut me off saying " Y/n that's still not a very good idea" I sighed saying "I know but I've been a single mom so-" Paige cut me off saying "Y/n it isn't' a good idea to walk around with no insurance anything could happen". I nodded before she added "oh so wait a minute so Y/n what are you gonna do about your car" I sighed saying "I haven't figured it out" she nodded saying "well Mr. Harrington asked Steve if there's a car you'd be interested in". I sighed again before she added "Oh and uh Y/n your gonna need to come back in on Wednesday to make sure everything's okay , and uh not that this is any of my business but uh no strenuous activity okay and if I need to go through this with Steve I will". I sighed saying "Paige can we just not talk about this please" she nodded before I added "oh uh congratulants by the way about the baby" she responded saying "thanks uh were uh excited were gonna tell Alex's parent's tonight" I nodded saying "your mom would be really happy Paige" she sighed saying "that' what Alex says I uh don't want to sound crazy but I uh I told her after I found out". I responded saying "it doesn't sound crazy Paige I know she'd be really happy for you guys" she nodded saying "well uh I'll stop by later and check on you" I nodded before saying my goodbyes to Paige".

Steve's P.O.V I pulled into the parking lot of Y/n's office , I walked in before walking to the receptionist I spoke saying "hi I'm looking for Arnold Paterson". The women frowned saying "I'm sorry uh Mr. Paterson isn't here right now can I take a message for you" I shook my head saying "no I need to talk to him this is important" she sighed before Matt walked over and spoke saying "what's going on". I sighed saying "can I talk to you" he nodded saying "sure uh come on" I followed Matt into what appeared to be Mr. Paterson's office , Matt spoke again saying "so where's Y/n it must've been pretty important if she didn't show up to work" I sighed again saying. "She got into a car accident" Matt's jaw feel saying "oh my god is she okay" I nodded saying "she's okay she's got a sprained hand so she'll be out of work for a couple weeks". Matt nodded saying "well uh that's okay as long as she's okay is their anything I could do just let me know" I responded saying "I uh could you find her insurance" Matt nodded before walking behind the desk and opening a drawer before pulling out a folder , he looked through it before saying "it looks like she doesn't have any" I sighed before he added "you got to be kidding me your an insurance salesman and you didn't make sure your own girlfriend doesn't have any". Before I could respond their was a knock on the office door , the door opened with Colleen on the other side carrying Emma in her arms , she spoke saying "oh am I interrupting something" Matt shook his head before saying "no uh everything is fine honey you can come in" Colleen walked in before saying "okay what's going on here". Matt responded saying "don't freak out but Y/n's been in a car accident-" Colleen quickly cut Matt off saying "oh my god is she okay" , I spoke up saying "she's fine but she uh she's got a sprained arm" Colleen frowned saying "oh my god how is she holding up". I responded saying "she was a little groggy when I saw her" Colleen nodded before I added "okay so I guess I'll see you guys later" Matt spoke up saying "hey when is she getting released from the hospital" I responded again saying "uh tomorrow afternoon I think" Matt nodded saying "well tell her to give me a call when she can so we can talk over this insurance thing" I nodded as Colleen spoke up saying "what insurance thing" Matt shook his head saying "don't worry about it Colleen" Matt added "oh hey have you done it yet" Colleen gasped saying "Matthew" Matt sighed saying "I meant have you proposed yet I don't get mad but Polly told me you were-" Colleen cut Matt off saying "your going to propose" I nodded saying "yeah I was" she sighed saying "you were" I nodded before she added. "well are you still going to" I nodded saying "I think so I mean I asked her dad and-" Matt cut me off saying "and let me guess he said no" I nodded before Matt added "so did Colleen's dad and I still asked her to marry me" I sighed saying "yeah but-" Matt cut me off again saying "so who cares you guys haven't ever done anything in the traditional order ,  so what if her dad says no then do it anyways and- Colleen Marie Paterson I know that face you better not tell anyone about this" she nodded saying "I won't I won't I was just thinking is this a good idea I mean have you talked after your birthday" I nodded before she added "no you haven't have you" I sighed before Matt looked at his watch and spoke saying "oh shoot I got a meeting to get to uh make sure Y/n calls me tomorrow and uh are we still up for dinner next weekend" I shrugged before Colleen spoke saying "uh if not that's okay I can cancel the baby sitter" Matt sighed before saying "oh Colleen could you step out for a minute I need to talk to Steve about your uh  something". Colleen nodded before she walked out of the office with Emma before Matt spoke again saying "listen I know you've got a lot on your plate and that Y/n does too but if you don't mind could you not cancel on dinner next week. Colleen and I haven't had a night out since Emma was born and I just think it would help her if she knew that it okay to have a night out she always feels guilty about leaving her anyways uh go see Y/n and again-" I cut him off saying "I know I'll make sure she calls you tomorrow" Matt responded saying "I was actually going to say and tell her that we hope she's okay but yeah make sure she does that too" I nodded before saying goodbye to Matt before walking out of the office to say goodbye to Colleen and Emma.

I pulled into the parking lot of the hospital to see the sun was slowly starting to set , I grabbed the bag of stuff I picked up from the apartment , I walked into the hospital before walking up to the floor Y/n was staying on. I walked down the hall and knocked on the door Y/n was in before hearing her respond "come in" I opened the door to see Y/n was now sitting up in bed , I spoke saying "how are you feeling" she responded saying "better uh still tired" I nodded before taking the seat next to her on the bed. Y/n leaned her head on my shoulder before saying "I love you" I responded saying "I love you too" she snuggled her head in the crook of my neck before she added "are you gonna break up with me". My jaw feel in shock before I spoke saying "Y/n why would I do that" I shrugged saying "because I'm stupid I mean how did I not figure out that you were gonna propose that night and letting my sister stay with us was a horrible idea and-" I quickly cut Y/n off saying "Y/n your not stupid and I'm not going to break up with you , Y/n I love you okay and how did you know I was gonna propose that night". She sighed saying "well I uh I just thought about it and the candles and the champagne and oh who cares you've probably changed your mind and-" I cut Y/n off again saying "Y/n I haven't changed my mind I promise okay I promise that's still gonna happen". Y/n looked up at me saying "really" I nodded before she added "you really mean it even though I'm a mess" I shook my head saying "your not a mess and I do mean it why would you think I was coming up here to break up with you". She frowned saying "well uh Katie said that my dad told you too" I chuckled saying "have I ever listened to your dad" she shook her head before I added "you know I'm really sorry about the other night I shouldn't have yelled at you Y/n we should've talked it out but I really did miss you that night" she nodded saying "I'm really sorry about that Steve I really missed you to it was pretty lonely without you , Jackson or Buster being their" I kissed the top of her head before saying "well if it makes you feel better we all missed you , I'm pretty sure even Buster missed you" she nodded again saying "probably because I let him sleep at the top of the bed with us" I chuckled before she added "are you gonna stay here with me tonight" I nodded saying "if you want me too" she responded saying "if you don't mind" I kissed the top of her head saying "I never do".

The Following Afternoon

Y/n's P.O.V

I woke up from a nap with Steve's arms wrapped around me , I spoke saying "good morning" I felt Steve's head snuggle into the crook of my neck before he mummed what I was pretty sure was a good morning. I spoke again saying "how'd you sleep" he nodded saying "good how about you" I yawned before saying "I did miss you but I'm not sure about the snoring" he responded saying "I promise you I'm working on it" I chuckled saying "I'm just teasing you Steve I missed even your snoring". he snuggled into the crook of neck before saying "I missed you too even when you hogged the blankets last night" I rolled over to snuggle to Steve before he added "so uh are you ready to go home" I nodded before saying "can we pick Jackson up on the way home" he responded saying "of course we can baby we can pick him up is their anything else you'd like" I shrugged saying "I don't know uh maybe we could pick up the Christmas tree" Steve nodded saying "yeah we could do that uh I'll be right back" I nodded before Steve stood up and walked out of the room.

Steve's P.O.V I picked up the phone on the wall before dialing to my parents house , I waited before hearing "hello" it was my dad , I responded saying "dad hey it's me Steve" dad spoke saying "hey how's Y/n doing". I responded again saying "she's good she's gonna be released in like an hour and then were gonna come by and get Jackson if that's okay" Dad spoke saying "yeah that sounds good uh do you guys want lunch Polly and David are gonna stop by" I nodded saying "yeah uh okay that sounds good- oh hey do you have my Christmas decorations still in the garage". Dad responded saying "uh I think so why" I spoke saying "well Y/n wanted to get our Christmas tree afterwards" dad spoke again saying "oh well then I'll uh dig them out for you when you come to get Jackson" I nodded before saying goodbye to my dad.

I walked back into Y/n's room before seeing she was standing out of bed and was now dressed , I spoke saying "is everything okay" she nodded saying "yeah uh the doctor just left everything is good uh I'll be in the sprain for a few weeks and that I have to avoid any heavy lifting or any strenuous activity". I nodded before saying "so uh I just called my dad and he invited us for lunch , Polly and David are gonna be their" Y/n nodded saying "yeah of course that's great uh are you ready to go". I nodded before she added "oh I'm gonna go talk to Paige for a second I'll meet you in the car" I nodded again before Y/n and I walked out of the room.

Y/n's P.O.V

I walked up to the receptionist and spoke saying "Hi I'm looking for Dr. Davidson" she spoke saying "do you have an appointment with her" I shook my head before hearing "Y/n" I turned to see Paige standing their , she spoke again saying "did you wanna talk" I nodded saying. "Are you busy I don't wanna bother if-" Paige cut me off saying "no it's okay I've got a few minutes until my next appointment" I nodded before she added "you can come back with me to my office" I nodded before following Paige down the hallway , we walked into Paige's office before saying "you could take a seat" I took the seat across from her desk before she spoke again saying "so how have you been feeling" I nodded saying "better uh still a little sleepy" she responded saying "that's good have you talked to Steve yet" I nodded again saying "yeah we have and uh well uh I probably shouldn't tell you this but-" Paige cut me off saying "you two did not do it last night" I sighed before she added "dear god Y/n why would you do it your in a fricken hospital I mean neverminded". I sighed again saying "no we didn't do that okay we okay uh Steve's going to propose" Paige gasped saying "oh wow I didn't know that was in the plans for you" I nodded before she added "wow uh do you know when" I shrugged saying "yeah I'm uh pretty excited" Paige shrugged saying "wait a minute aren't you not supposed to know about this" I shrugged saying "I guess but-" I was cut of my the phone on Paige's desk beginning to ring , Paige sighed saying "it's probably Alex he calls me twice a day to make sure that I'm staying off my feet" I responded saying "that's really sweet Paige". Paige picked up the phone before she spoke saying "hi honey , hi yes I'm sitting down I know yes I'm can I call you back I'm here with Y/n , yes I tell her okay I love you goodbye now" she hung up the phone before saying "Alex wants to let you know that he and Matt will take over your work and he hopes you feel better oh and uh he wants to know if Jackson has his Christmas list ready". I responded saying "I'll have to call Matt later and tell him what happened and uh no I don't know what he wants for Christmas yet" she nodded saying "oh uh do you happen to have any of your old maternity clothes". I responded saying "uh well I gave some to Colleen and she gave them to Katie but I have some left yeah" she nodded again saying "do you mind if I come over and pick them up I'm starting to not be able to button my jeans I mean I don't know if that's normal I mean I'm only a two months along I mean maybe it has to do with oh uh neverminded". I shrugged saying "well what is it is everything okay" she nodded saying "I uh we haven't told anyone this yet but uh I mean your my best friend so uh I um I'm okay so I'm having twins".

Steve's P.O.V I was sitting in the car waiting for Y/n to come , I was fighting the urge to bite my nails when the passenger door opened. Y/n got in the car before I spoke saying "are you ready to go" she nodded saying "yeah" I pulled out of the parking lot of the hospital before I spoke saying "is everything okay" she nodded before I added "how's Paige" she responded saying "good". I spoke saying "did she tell you" Y/n gasped saying "you know about the twins" I shrugged saying "twins what twins" Y/n shook her head before biting her bottom lip which is what she always did when she had a secret. I spoke saying "Y/n , Y/n what is it" she shook her head saying "no I can't tell you" I nodded before saying "I'll tell you a secret if you tell me yours" she sighed saying "fine what is your secret". I responded saying "okay uh I'll uh okay do you remember the first day of kindergarten" she nodded before I added "do you remember when I stole your crayon" she nodded again saying "yes I- wait a minute this isn't a secret I know that you kept it" my jaw feel before saying "how did you know that" she shrugged saying. "Well Jackson and I went through some of his baby boxes and I found it , you know it's really sweet that you kept it after all this time". I nodded saying "of course I kept it if it" she responded saying "okay you owe me a new secret" I pulled into my parents driveway before she added "but uh later I want to go see my sweet pea". I nodded before Y/n and I got out of the car before I walked up to my parents hand in hand with the love of my life.

Y/n's P.O.V

Steve knocked on the door before the door opened with Mrs. Harrington on the other side she spoke saying "Y/n dear how are you feeling" I responded saying "good uh good much better" she nodded saying "uh come on in Jackson's in the kitchen with Polly and Nanny uh Y/n could I speak to you in private please". I nodded before Steve and I walked into the house , I followed Mrs. Harrington into the family room before she added "Y/n I wanted to apologize to you for the other day I had no right to speak to you that way , you are the mother of my beautiful grandson and I'm forever grateful to you for giving me that" I nodded saying "it's okay I deserved it-" Mrs. Harrington cut me off saying "Y/n you didn't deserve that and I hope you can forgive me for it" I nodded again saying "of course" she responded saying "good let's go have lunch" I nodded and followed Mrs. Harington into the kitchen.

"Mama can we go home now" Jackson said , I responded saying "sure sweet pea why don't you go tell everyone goodbye and we can get going" Jackson ran out of the living room before Polly walked in. If I was being honest I was probably the most nervous to see Polly after the fiasco that was the night of Steve's birthday , if I was being honest I had never really figured out my relationship with Polly. One minute I thought we could be friends and another I thought we'd never be able to see eye to eye , she spoke saying "you know he shouldn't forgive you " I nodded before Polly took the seat on the couch next to me. She spoke again saying "I mean you don't deserve it , you don't deserve him after what you did leaving him like that. You know I don't always get along with my brother but you really did hurt him and he's only forgiving you because of the accident". I sighed saying "I'm sorry I rally am I did mean to show up at the party-" Polly cut me off saying "I bet you did it doesn't matter cause David and I are moving next summer and after that we don't have to see each other you can just be my nephews mother that's it". I frowned saying "but I think we should try and be friends , I'd really like that" Polly rolled her eyes saying "it's a little late for that Y/n , I just don't think you realize your really lucky but you are and your even more lucky that Steve hasn't woken up yet and realized he's settling for you". Before I could respond Steve walked into the living room , he spoke saying "are you ready to go" I nodded before standing up and following Steve out of the living room.

Steve pulled into the local Christmas tree farm , I hadn't told Steve yet about Polly and I's talk , I also didn't figure out if I was gonna say anything about it. Steve spoke saying "are you ready to go" I nodded saying "yeah I'm ready" I spoke again saying "are you ready Jackson" he nodded before we got out of the car. We were walking through the rows of trees , Steve and I were walking hand in hand before he spoke saying "I uh got my Christmas decorations from my parents place" I nodded before he added "so uh how are we gonna do this" I shrugged saying "do what". Steve responded saying "well this is uh are first Christmas living together so like do we use my decorations or yours , I mean how are we gonna do this I mean we each have are own stuff" I nodded saying "well I guess we could just put our decorations together" Steve responded saying "well what about-" Steve was cut off by Jackson tugging on his arm saying "can we get this one daddy" Steve nodded saying "yeah uh I'll uh go and pay for it" Steve kissed my cheek before walking away to pay for the tree.

Jackson and I walked into the apartment , Steve was down in the parking lot getting the tree. Buster began to bark and ran up to Jackson and I , Jackson spoke saying "I think he missed you mama" I responded saying "I missed him too but not as much as I missed my sweet pea". Jackson nodded before saying "mama what's that smell". I didn't notice it until Jackson said that but the apartment spelled like smoke , I walked down the hall before I realized the smell was coming from the kitchen. I walked into the kitchen before seeing Katie standing their but she wasn't alone , Patrick was standing beside her she spoke saying "oh your back uh I can explain about this-" Patrick but Katie off saying "you don't need to explain she doesn't need to explain why she's with him even though we all know why so you don't have to explain anything besides Steve knows I'm staying here" my jaw feel before Steve walked into the kitchen  saying "hey the trees in the living room-" he cut himself off saying "I thought I told you to leave" I sighed saying "you knew he was here" Steve nodded before Jackson ran into the kitchen saying "Mommy somebody's at the door" I sighed and walked into the entryway before I opened the door to see my dad's mother Bambi standing their I sighed thinking how this day could get worse then it already was.

September 23rd 1981

I had just walked out of school before seeing Ms. Graham's car , this morning at breakfast mom had told me she'd be working late and that Stewart's mom Cathy would be picking me up and taking me home until my dad could pick me up. I walked up to the car before seeing Stewart in the front seat , he got out of the car before gesturing me to take the seat in the front. I got into the front seat before Ms. Graham spoke saying "hi Y/n how was school" I responded saying "it was good" she responded saying "Stewart Jefferson Graham you better not be pouting about having to sit in the backseat" Stewart shook his head before saying "I'm fine mom" Cathy nodded before saying "so Y/n are you staying for dinner" I nodded as Cathy began to pull out of the parking lot I spoke saying "I think so". She responded saying "do you kids have a lot of homework" I shook my head before Stewart spoke saying "I already finished mine" Cathy responded saying "Stewart no one likes to hear bragging" Stewart sighed before Cathy continued to drive.

We walked through the front door of Stewart's and his moms apartment before she spoke saying "okay you kids go and do whatever it is you do , I'll be out working on dinner and Stewart keep the door open please" Stewart nodded before we walked back to his room to start on homework. I walked into Stewart's room before he spoke saying "so I was talking to Colleen in Homeroom and I guess her and Matt were gonna go to the movies , do you wanna go". I shrugged saying "sure I mean who's gonna go" Stewart responded saying "uh I guess Matt , Colleen , Paige , Steve and that new kid Alex" I nodded saying "sure that sounds like fun". Stewart sighed before I added "is everything okay" he nodded saying "do you know Harper Richardson" I nodded saying "yeah she's in my Spanish class" he responded saying "well uh I was thinking about asking her to come with us , do you think that would be okay with everybody". I nodded saying "sure that would be great" Stewart responded saying "isn't that weird I mean uh Matt and Colleen are dating , Harper and I have been kinda talking lately and you know Steve and Paige-" I cut him off saying "what about Paige and Steve". Stewart spoke saying "well they like each other don't they , I mean that's what I thought I mean Y/n they've been friends longer then you've been friends with Steve". I scoffed saying "so that doesn't mean anything , that's ridiculous and I don't you know what forget it" Stewart responded saying "Y/n I'm sorry I didn't think you'd get upset" I responded saying "I'm not upset okay I just don't wanna talk about it". Stewart responded again saying "Y/n is uh this one of your girl things like your a you know that girl thing" I huffed saying "no it's not okay it's just can you keep a secret" he nodded silently before I added "uh well Steve and I are kinda seeing each other , we uh kinda started this spring but now since school is in nothing happens I mean we see each other at school but we don't really talk I mean we hang out sometimes but I don't think making out counts as dating , does it". Stewart shrugged saying "I don't know but I'm pretty sure it doesn't , I mean do you like him" I nodded quickly before saying "I do but I just I guess I'll talk to him at the movie" Stewart nodded saying "okay sounds good but uh do you mind not telling mom about this Harper thing I don't want to stress her out even more" I shrugged saying "is something wrong " he shook his head before saying "it doesn't matter".

A few hours later I was sitting at the dinner table with Cathy and Stewart , it honestly was so refreshing to have a home cooked meal and not a frozen pizza or takeout from Benny's. Stewart spoke up saying "hey uh mom Y/n and I were going to go to a movie later with everyone is uh that okay". Cathy spoke saying "who's going" Stewart responded saying "just me , Colleen , Matt , Y/n , Paige and Steve oh and this new kid at school Alex" Cathy responded saying "what movie is it" Stewart responded again saying. "The evil dead" Cathy chuckled saying "this sounds like a scary movie and the last time I let you go to see a scary movie you came home crying because you thought Jaws would get in the bathtub" Stewart sighed saying "mom can we not talk about this in front of Y/n please" Cathy nodded saying ."How much are the tickets" Stewart spoke saying "I think like two dollars" Cathy responded saying "you can go just don't get anything at the concession stand or better yet you can bring your own snacks". Stewart responded saying "mom I can't do that it's embarrassing" Cathy shook her head saying "I'm sorry sweetie but we can't afford it okay I'm already having to pay the movers , I'm sorry but what we have will just have to make do with" Stewart frowned before I spoke up saying "wait your moving". Cathy shook her head saying "don't worry dear were staying in Hawkins it's just were moving more onto the north side of town I uh lost my job a few weeks ago and uh oh neverminded I don't want to bother but were fine Y/n I don't want you worrying" I nodded silently before I spike up saying. "I uh can give Stewart the money for the tickets Ms. Graham I don't mind I-" Cathy cut me off saying "oh no honey I don't want you-" this time I cut her off saying "Mrs. Graham I really don't mind I really don't and besides I wasn't here for Stewart's birthday so this would be like a birthday present" Cathy sighed saying "oh Y/n your too sweet , Stewart say thank you to Y/n" Stewart spoke saying "thank you Y/n" I nodded before continuing to eat dinner.

Ms. Graham pulled up in front of the Hawk before saying "okay what time do you kids get out" I responded saying "I have a ride home Ms. Graham but thank you for dinner" she nodded before adding "okay Stew what time am I picking you up" Stewart spoke saying "eleven would be great" she responded saying "isn't that a little late I mean I know how you are with scary movies and Hawkins maybe quiet but it won't always be". Stewart nodded saying "yes mom and I did my homework and I helped with the dishes" Cathy chuckled saying "oh I know sweetie I was just teasing you , now you kids have a good time and don't scream Stewart" Stewart sighed before he and I walked out of the car to join are friends in the theater.

Stewart and I walked into the theater to see Matt , Colleen and Alex standing there by the ticket booth. we walked over before Matt spoke saying "so Stewart where's your date" Stewart shrugged saying "I don't know she should be here by now I mean you don't think she bailed do you" Colleen shook her head saying "no way and if she did she's crazy" Stewart sighed before saying "where's Paige and Steve". Matt responded saying "probably sucking each others faces off" my jaw feel before Matt responded saying "what , oh come on Y/n you know they like each other and besides if he doesn't like Paige who else would it be". I frowned before he added "what's wrong with you" Stewart spoke saying "just leave her alone Matt". Matt sighed saying "the two of you need to relax it was a joke" Colleen shook her head saying "Mathew Carter Paterson what happened to my sweet Matty cake". He scoffed saying "I don't wanna talk about it" Colleen responded saying "is this about your dad and Jill" he shook his head before Colleen added "Matt you should be happy for him , he deserves to have somebody". Matt scoffed saying "he does have somebody he has my mom , he's not allowed to date he has a wife" Colleen responded saying "Matty I know but uh your moms been gone for-" he cut Colleen off saying "I know Colleen Jesus you don't think I know that" Colleen walked over to me before pulling my arm saying "I need to talk you" before I could respond Colleen practically dragged me into the girls bathroom.

We walked into the girls bathroom before Colleen spoke saying "you know I don't get him sometimes , I mean I understand where he's coming from but he doesn't need to be snappy I mean his dad's happy so why shouldn't he be happy for him". I nodded silently before she added "and I love him I really do but he's just so frustrating sometimes" I nodded again as she spoke saying "so have you talked to Alex" I shrugged saying "not since study hall why". Colleen responded saying "well I think he likes you" before I could respond she added "I mean think about I'm with Matt , Stewart's got Harper , Steve and Paige-" I cut Colleen off saying "what about Steve and Paige". She responded saying "well they like each other so , Y/n are you crying" I didn't realize till then but I had tears on my cheeks , I spoke saying "uh can you keep a secret" Colleen nodded before I spoke again saying "Steve and I are kinda seeing each other" Colleen jaw fell before I added "well I mean I thought we were I mean we went on a date in May and we've been hanging out a lot more and sometimes we uh neverminded-" Colleen cut me off saying "what , what did you oh my god did you sleep with him" I shook my head before saying "no , no oh my god why would you think that" she responded saying "well uh Matt and I are" my jaw feel before she added "but you can't tell Matt I told you because he's really sensitive about it" I nodded before another voice spoke "hey are you guys in here" Colleen and I turned to see Paige walking into the bathroom. Paige spoke again saying "were uh all here and the movies about to start I guess Harper and Stewart aren't gonna sit with us so it's just us and the guys". I sighed before Paige added "is something wrong"  Colleen responded saying "I'm gonna start keeping my eye on you" Paige chuckled saying. "What is wrong with you two your both acting weird , what's wrong" Colleen responded saying "you that's what's wrong you should know better" Paige responded saying. "Can someone please explain what's wrong and what I did" I shook my head saying "it's nothing let's just-" Colleen cut me off saying "it is something your with Steve and-" Paige cut Colleen off saying "your with Steve". I responded saying "well kinda" Paige scoffed saying "what do you mean kinda" I sighed saying "we went on a date and sometimes we make out" Colleen and Paige's jaws feel before I added "let's just forget it and go watch the movie".

We walked into the theatre , Harper and Stewart walked to another row of seats before the rest of us found other seats. Matt spoke saying "hey uh Colleen and I are gonna sit in the back my necks been bothering me since practice" Paige scoffed saying "wow how subtle Paterson , just don't get thrown out cause your my ride" Matt rolled his eyes before Colleen and Matt walked to another row. Paige , Alex , Steve and I finally found a seat before Steve spoke to me saying "hey uh is everything okay with us you've been kinda quiet did I do something". I shook my head before he added "Y/n your killing me with the silence what happened" I sighed saying "it's nothing" he responded saying "it must be something your never this quiet". I huffed saying "it's nothing I just thought you and I were a thing but I guess not" Steve responded again saying "we are what made you think we weren't" I shrugged saying "I don't know I uh guess maybe you giving Paige a ride" Steve chuckled saying "Y/n she lives down the street from me and she didn't have a ride what was I supposed to do" I rolled my eyes before he added "listen how about I'll give you a ride home and maybe we can hang out" I shook my head saying "you can drop me off down the street from my house but that's it your just giving me a ride nothing else" Steve responded saying "no kiss goodnight" I rolled my eyes again before saying "just shut up and watch the stupid movie I'm not talking to you anymore" Steve nodded before looking forward to watch the movie.

About halfway through the movie Steve began to put his arm around me but I shoved it away I was upset and he needed to know it , Steve leaned down and whispered "hey I'm sorry okay I don't really know why I'm sorry but I am". I rolled my eyes before he added "you know I love you and only you right" I shrugged before Steve sighed and sat back in seat before watching the movie again.

The movie had ended and we all walked out of the theater , I hadn't talked to Steve and I honestly was mad because I was so upset that I didn't really catch most of the movie. "Okay this is a bust Matt and Colleen totally left" Paige said before she looked at Steve saying "do you mind giving me a ride back" Steve shook his head saying "oh I no uh I can't do that" she rolled her eyes as Alex spoke up saying "my uh my mom is here she can probably give you a ride" Paige responded saying "uh thanks uh I'll see you guys later" Paige and Alex walked out before Steve spoke up saying "so uh do you need a ride". I shook my head saying "no thanks I'll walk home" I turned before Steve grabbed my arm saying "Y/n you can't walk home it's like eleven o'clock you know how stupid that is" I huffed saying "oh now I'm stupid" he shook his head saying "can I just give you a ride please so we can talk about this". I rolled my eyes since I knew he was right that it wasn't really a good idea to walk home by myself , I then followed Steve out of the theater.

Steve opened the passenger seat door before I got in , Steve then followed by getting in the driver seat. He spoke saying "so I uh guess were having our first argument" I rolled my eyes saying "what are you talking about we've argued before" Steve shook his head saying. "Oh no I meant our first argument as a couple" I rolled my eyes again saying "yeah if that's what you would call this" Steve furrowed his brows saying "what do you mean" I sighed saying. "I just hate keeping this a secret I mean I just don't care anymore if my parents know" Steve responded saying "we can tell them" I frowned saying "no we can't god this is so unfair" Steve nodded before I added "well maybe we could tell some people like our friends I mean were all pretty tight I don't feel like they'd tell our parents do you". Steve shook his head saying "no I don't think they would either" I sighed again before saying "I'm sorry I was being so overdramatic about you giving Paige a ride that was pretty stupid of me" Steve shook his head again saying "I don't think it was stupid at all okay I love you okay I love you and only" I nodded saying "and I love you too" I pecked Steve's lip before he deepened the kiss , Steve and I continued before hearing a tapping on the car window. I pulled away before seeing Matt , I sighed before rolling down the car window Matt spoke saying "I was looking for Paige but I guess your busy" I sighed again saying "she went with Alex" he nodded before saying "so uh what's this" I rolled my eyes saying "were dating could you go away now please" Matt nodded before walking away from the car before Steve spoke saying "so who should we tell now".

I walked back into my house after Steve had dropped me off , I walked into the kitchen to see mom standing at the sink washing the dishes she spoke saying. "So how was the movie" I responded saying "it was uh good really good" she nodded before I spoke saying "uh Cathy and Stewart are moving" she nodded again saying. "I know she told me" I shrugged saying "why didn't you say anything" mom sighed saying "it's not your business that's why" I responded saying "mom uh I feel really bad for them" mom responded saying "why" I sighed saying "well I mean we have so much I mean we have a really nice house , you and dad have really nice cars and-" she cut me off saying " Jesus guilt trip me much Y/n I don't care okay I get it we have nice things wait a minute did Cathy ask you for money" I shook my head as she added "well I'm over this I don't want to hear it anymore okay I don't care if he's your boyfriend-" I cut mom off saying "I'm not dating Stewart" mom nodded saying "good no dating until your at least in collage do you understand young lady" I nodded before she added "and young lady your not aloud to be around Cathy I don't want you sixteen and you pregnant do you understand" I rolled my eyes before walking upstairs.

September 29th 1982

I walked back up the steps before walking back into my house after saying my goodbyes to Stewart , I walked in before entering the living room to see Mom , Marissa , Katie and Nana looking out the front window. Katie looked over at me before saying "look everybody Y/n's back" They looked at me and walked away from the window as I spoke saying "what are you guys doing" Katie spoke saying "well uh we were uh you know-" Mom cut Katie off saying "we were just looking at the fall leaves" Nana nodded saying "yes the fall leaves they are uh quite beautiful this time of year don't you think Marissa". Marissa nodded saying "oh yeah they're great really great" Mom spoke again saying "so uh are you ready to get going" I nodded before she added "great then let's get going".

Mom and I had entered the first store in the small shopping center before she spoke saying "so uh what was that between you and Stewart earlier" I sighed saying "I thought you were looking at the fall leaves". Mom scoffed saying "oh please you know that's not true now what was that earlier" I sighed again saying "I don't know I guess it was uh I don't know actually" mom shrugged saying. "Well it looked like a kiss and the way you walked back into the house all smiley it must've been a pretty good one" my cheeks flushed red before saying "so uh can I go out later" mom shrugged saying "with Stewart" I nodded silently before she added "is it a date" I nodded again saying " I guess so" mom responded saying. "I'm fine with that but I don't know if I'll be fine with more talk though" I shrugged before she added "I mean it's one thing to have my sixteen year old daughter pregnant and now she's going from boy to boy" I rolled my eyes saying "I don't care okay no matter what I do people are gonna talk about me mom so I'm over it I'm just gonna ignore it and live my life". Mom responded saying "well uh that's up to you I guess but what about Steve". I sighed saying "I thought you didn't like Steve" mom nodded saying "I don't but I mean he is still the father and you can't change that Y/n" I responded saying "but he hasn't done anything , he hasn't been to any of the doctors appointments he didn't show up at that a]baby shower-" mom cut me off saying "well honey what about Steve I mean this is hard for him too you know" I sighed again saying. "Why are you taking his side" she shook her head saying "I'm not okay I just you know what if he forgot about the shower or got the dates mixed up-" this time I cut mom off saying "I left him notes , I called him okay he didn't forget and he didn't mix up his days okay he just doesn't give a damn". Mom's jaw fell before saying "oh honey I'm sorry" I responded saying "it's fine lets just talk about something else please" mom nodded silently before we continued with are shopping.

I walked into the baby section of the store , I couldn't help but feel the flutters of excitement since this would be the first time I'd ever shop for my little sweet pea. I didn't know if I was having a boy or a girl but I knew I loved them no matter what. Mom spoke up again saying "Nana would like to know the baby's name" I shrugged saying "well I haven't decided yet and I don't even know what I'm having". Mom responded saying "well nana would like to have the name sewn on a bear like she did for you kids so whenever you do decide you need to call her". I nodded before she added "I just have one more question about the Stewart situation and then we don't have to talk about it". I nodded again as she spoke saying "so are you going to raise the baby with Stewart like is he going to be the father" I responded saying. "He wants to help , he's got a job he knows what he wants to do with his life and he supports my decision to keep the baby I think he's a much better choice then Steve". It hurt to say that it really did but it was the truth Steve hadn't showed a single sign that he wanted to help me raise the baby or that he cared about me the baby or believed that we could have the baby and be a happy family together. All I knew was this baby was a true blessing and I loved them more then anything in this whole world , more then life itself and I knew I'd protect them from anything this world would try to throw at them. Mom spoke again saying "so does this mean Cathy will be the grandmother and not Jenifer" oh no I hadn't even thought of that not only was Steve now out of the baby's life but now so was Mr. and Mrs. Harrington as well as Polly. "Y/n" Mom said interrupting me before adding "are you okay" I nodded saying "so what have you decided I mean she is Stewart's Mom and if he's going to raise the baby with you-" I cut Mom off saying "I don't know if I can do that to Mrs. Harrington or Polly they've done a lot for me and the baby , they put together the baby shower and they gave the baby those wonderful gifts I mean they gave me Steve's old mobile". Mom responded saying "oh Y/n I gave them back the mobile and all the other gifts" my jaw feel before she added "Y/n I thought that's what you would've wanted" I sighed saying "I guess so but I wish you told me first" Mom nodded saying "I'm sorry okay I should've told you but you need to give the check back it's the right thing to do". The check as in the one the Harrington's gave me for my birthday I knew Mom was right and I knew I had to give it back because it was the right thing to do . I nodded silently before mom looked at her watch and spoke saying "oh goodness look at the time we better hurry before were late for lunch" I nodded before Mom and I walked out of the store.

Mom and I walked towards the food court to see Marissa and Nana sitting with Hannah and Hailey. Mom and I sat down before Nana spoke saying "did you two have fun" mom and I nodded before she added "so Diane did you talk to her about the bear". Mom responded saying "yes mother I did" Nana nodded before Marissa spoke up saying "so I thought when we get back to your house Y/n that we could put away the baby's things". I responded saying "that would be great but uh I'm actually hanging out with uh a friend later so-" Mom cut me off saying "she's going on a date Marissa" I sighed before Nana spoke up saying "oh that's nice Y/n do you know what your going to wear" I shrugged saying "I don't know probably jeans-" Mom cut me off again saying "Y/n Ym/n you are not wearing jeans on a date". I responded saying "it's just Stewart" Mom shook her head saying "I don't care who it is from now on I'll be involved in your dating life whether you like it or not do you understand young lady".  I nodded silently as Hannah spoke up saying "mommy can I get my ears pierced now" Marissa shook her head saying "no Hannah we talked about this". Hannah sighed saying "but Y/n has her ears pierced that's not fair" Marissa shook her head again saying "I said no Hannah okay Y/n's older and I said no so don't ask me again" Hannah frowned saying "that's no fair she gets her ears pierced and a tattoo-" mom cut Hannah off before looking at me saying "you have a tattoo".

Steve's P.O.V

I walked down the stairs before walking into the kitchen to see dad looking through the cupboards , Polly walked in and spoke saying "she hasn't come out of her room has she" dad shook his head silently before I spoke up saying "who". Polly rolled her eyes saying "Mom remember her she makes this god damn earth spin" dad responded saying "I think you kids should go talk to her" Polly shook her head saying "no way I'm not the one who pissed Y/n off it's all Steve's fault Y/n dumped him". Dad shook his head saying "I don't know about that maybe we weren't very welcoming to her" Polly rolled her eyes again as Mom walked into the kitchen. Polly spoke saying "hi Mom so uh how are you doing" Mom responded saying "I'm going out I should be home at some point" Polly nodded saying "do you want me to go with you" Mom shook her head saying "Polly I am not a toddler I don't need a babysitter" Mom then walked out of the kitchen before I heard the front door slam.

Y/n's P.O.V

Mom and I walked into the house with our shopping bags , Nana and Marissa were still out with Hannah and Hailey and would be meeting us back at the house for dinner. Mom called out to Dad a few times before Jeffrey walked down the stairs and spoke saying "he's upstairs" Mom nodded saying "Jeffrey would you take these bags upstairs for me please". Jeffrey responded saying "what's in them" mom spoke saying "that's not important now I won't ask again please take these bags upstairs and then take the trash out liked I asked you to earlier". Jeffrey huffed saying "but that's Y/n's job not mine" Mom shook her head saying "well not anymore things have changed now I won't ask you again" Jeffrey sighed saying "this really sucks nobody's asked me how I feel about this but I think it sucks you know I'm the school embarrassment now , nobody at school wants to hang out with me nobody wants to talk to me. Anna dumped me , do you know what they call me they call me the pregnant girls brother they don't even call me by my own name. I have a game on Friday night and now I don't even know if I'm gonna show my face their if I'm related to the biggest disaster to hit the state of Indiana". Mom responded saying "oh boo your going to the game and your apologizing to your sister and then you'll take the trash out do you understand" she raised her voice Mom hardly ever did that especially to Jeffrey. Jeffrey sighed before walking out of the entryway , mom spoke again saying "I'm sorry about him , if he bugs you anymore let me know okay" I nodded before she added "now how about we go see what your fathers doing". I nodded again before Katie walked downstairs with a box ,  I went to shrug it off before seeing the shell that was stuck in my foot at  the lake from the night I was pretty sure the baby was conceived. "What are you doing" I ask before Katie spoke saying "oh uh I thought you wouldn't want this stuff anymore so I-" I quickly cut Katie off saying "but it's mine" Katie shook her head saying "I just thought I'd toss it for you it's just junk anyways" I shook my head saying. "No it's not it's my stuff" Katie shook her head saying "really cause it looks like it's Steve's stuff" I took the box from Katie before saying "this is my stuff I told you not to move it" Katie shrugged saying. "Why it's all going to your new room anyways-" I cut Katie off again saying "I don't want a new room" Mom spoke up saying "Y/n it's a little too late to decide that". I felt like I couldn't breath , I had to get out of the house "Y/n did you hear what  I said" I dropped the box and grabbed my brothers car keys before running out of the house.

I walked into Benny's , I needed a break I felt like I was going crazy I knew I wasn't and I knew that things would never go back to the way things were and life would never be normal again but I still wanted some normalcy. Is it to much for things to stay normal , I knew life was changing , I knew I was changing but I wasn't ready for it. I went to look for a booth before seeing Mrs. Harrington sitting at a booth all by herself , I walked over to the booth seeing that she looked as sad and lonely as I felt I spoke saying "do you mind some company"  she shook her head silently before I took the seat across from Mrs. Harrington. It felt odd to be alone with her , we had talked a few times but I didn't really know her but I had a feeling Benny's wasn't her usually scene. Mrs. Harrington spoke saying "I'm sorry about him" she said before adding "I don't know where I went wrong with him" I responded saying "oh it's not your fault Mrs. Harrington I really uh don't know what happened" Mrs. Harrington nodded saying. "Do you think it has anything to do with the baby I mean I noticed it shortly after your parents told us about it". I shook my head saying "oh uh no I don't think so I mean this was starting to happen before I found out" Mrs. Harrington scoffed saying "do you mean before you told him" I shook my had again saying "no I told him when I found out-" Mrs. Harrington cut me off saying "you mean two days , you waited two days you held this over him for two days and then you just dropped it on him" I frowned saying "I was scared I'm sixteen-" she cut me off again saying "well it's your fault for being a stupid girl" I felt tears build up before she added "so your gonna be a single mother now that's your plan" I shook my head saying "Stewart's offered to help me raise the baby" Mrs. Harrington laughed and I hadn't ever heard her laugh but I knew I didn't like it one bit. She spoke saying "oh sweetheart your way better of with us I mean he's sweet but look at were him and Cathy live my walk in closet is a bigger then their apartment and you expect to raise a baby their you'll have nothing". I responded saying "well I like Cathy a lot more then I like you and I'd trust her with my baby before I'd ever trust you". Mrs. Harrington rolled her eyes before saying "oh I don't care if you don't like me , my mother in law has hated me since before she even met me so if you don't like me I don't give a damn" I sighed saying "well Stewart has a job while Steve hasn't ever worked a day in his life and probably won't" Mrs. Harrington responded saying. "So let me get this strait your both going to work at Melvalds and raise the baby in a cramped shoe box you know Y/n that's a really good idea". I could tell by the tone of Mrs. Harrington's voice she was being sarcastic she spoke again saying "just get over it and go back to Steve you'll have anything you could ever want , we could find you two a small house you could stay home with the baby and we have houses all over so you could travel and take the baby with you , you could the life you've always wanted". I huffed saying "I don't want that , I don't want to stay home I want to be a writer that's my dream" Mrs. Harrington shook her head saying "well dreams are meant for sleeping so wake up , have you ever thought about Stewart's father huh he left you don't think Stewart would ever do that to you and a baby that isn't even his" I shook my head saying "Stewart would never do that" Mrs. Harrington chuckled saying. "You know it's funny because Cathy always told me that" I frowned as she added "you know I juts haven't been able to wrap it around my head why you I mean why would he like you , you bite your nails , you don't sit up straight , your shoes are filthy and all you ever do is complain I'm starting to think you talked him into this. I don't know why you would though I mean your mother is awful so maybe you thought if you'd do this you could get away from her and run to Steve or maybe you did it for money or maybe attention I don't know why you did it but it was probably the second stupidest thing you've done the first being thinking you were ever good enough for my son I mean maybe you talked him into it or who knows if your even pregnant you haven't let my son into any of the appointments. Now give me the check my husband and I gave you" I felt tears pour down my face before she added "I uh shouldn't have uh said that your probably sensitive" I pulled the check out of my bag and put it on the table before standing up and walking out of Benny's.

I pulled into the driveway before I ran back into the house , I opened the front door before walking into the living room. Mom was sitting on the couch she sighed saying "young lady I think we need to talk about earlier-" I cut Mom of by walking over to her before I practically feel into her arms and began to sob.

Steve's P.O.V I was seated on the couch biting my nails when I heard the front door open and shut , I stood up before walking into the entryway to see Mom standing their. She looked frozen , she looked like she was beyond speechless Mom spoke saying "I uh I'm sorry Steven" I shrugged before she added "I have no idea what happened I just uh I don't know what happened I just snapped". Dad walked down the hall saying "what happened" Mom spoke again saying "I just saw Y/n-" Dad cut her off saying "Jenifer why would you do that it's probably a war zone over there" mom shook her head saying "no I uh ran into her at Benny's and I just uh screamed at her , I must've sounded just like your mother but it was different because I had you but she had nobody she was all alone and I saw those tears in her eyes and I realized what happened and what I did". Dad responded saying "where telling them tonight no more waiting until after the holidays and I don't give a damn if it's my birthday were telling them" I spoke saying "tell us what" Mom shook her head saying "I can' talk about this right now I think I need to make a phone call I'll be right back". Mom walked up the stairs leaving me to wonder what it could be that my parents and to tell Polly and I.

"She's probabaly pregnant maybe that's why she's acting so funny" Polly said before adding "maybe that's why she doesn't like Y/n she doesn't like competition or maybe the family business has finally went to shit you know you were probably too young to remember but Mom and Nanny were pissed when Dad took over it". I ignored her words before Dad walked in the living room where Polly and I were seated , he spoke saying "uh dinners ready" Polly and I stood up before he added "uh Steve why don't you go in I need to talk to your sister" I nodded before walking into the entryway to see mom looking through the front window. She spoke saying "come here I need you to watch the door for me" I shrugged before she added "Nanny is on her way here right now for your father's birthday she called me an hour ago saying she wanted to stay for the weekend before your sister leaves" I responded saying "hey mom what were you and dad gonna tell us". Mom shook her head saying "that doesn't matter okay and listen to me best behavior when Nanny is here understand" I nodded before she added "now you stay here while- wait a minute oh damnit I forgot about the dog" I responded saying. "What dog" mom sighed saying "well Nanny's therapist suggested that she get a dog since you know how lonely she is around the holidays" I nodded saying "but Nanny hates dogs" Mom sighed saying "it doesn't matter now run to Melvalds and get a bag of dog food and a birthday card for your dad" I nodded before mom handed me my car keys saying "also if Nanny ask you were at a study group she's always on me about your grades" I nodded again before walking out of the house.

Y/n's P.O.V

Mom handed me another tissue , I had just finished telling her about what happened at Benny's with Mrs. Harrington. She spoke saying "honey is that what upset you earlier , what was that" I shrugged and wiped away a few more tears before she added "now don't be mad at  me but I might've peaked in the box and honey I feel bad saying this but it was all just junk. I mean it was movie ticket stubs and notes and just junk" I sighed saying "but mom it's not junk to me I want to keep it if not for me then for the baby". Mom responded saying "but I thought you were raising the baby with Stewart" I nodded saying "he is but I still want to have those things incase" Mom shrugged saying "incase what" I responded saying. "incase he does what his dad did to him" Mom sighed saying "you mean incase he leaves" I nodded before saying "I mean what if-" mom cut me off saying "honey I don't think he'd ever do that especially to you" I nodded again silently she added "sweetie I know Stewart and I know he'd never do what his father did" I sighed saying "I just wish everything was normal again" Mom sighed saying "sweetie this isn't normal okay none of this is normal , your having a baby and your only sixteen years old , you should be out having fun hanging out with your friends but your not". I frowned before she added "honey do you really want to keep this baby were not gonna be angry with you if you don't were not gonna treat you differently sweetheart you don't have to keep this baby if you don't want to , I mean do you seriously want to have this baby". I nodded saying "I do but-" mom cut me off saying "but what" I sighed saying "but I just want some normally" Mom responded saying "like what" I spoke saying. "well I'd like to be treated like normal , I want to be included and treated like a member of this family and not like a stranger who happens to live here" Mom responded saying. "If this is about your birthday then I'd also like to apologize to you about that , you didn't deserve that and if I'm being honest I know I haven't done a good job with you Y/n. I know you and I haven't always gotten along but I want to change that I want yo start putting an effort towards are relationship I want you to be able to come to me whenever about whatever okay". I nodded before she added "so is their anything else I could do" I shrugged saying "I actually want to apologize to you" she responded saying "about what sweetie" I frowned saying "I uh lied to you about why I wanted go on birth control , I said it was because of cramps but it wasn't and I-" mom cut me off saying "it's okay we don't need to talk about this right now okay why uh why don't we go see what your dads doing" I silently nodded before mom and I stood up and walked out of the living room.

Steve's P.O.V

I walked into Melvalds before walking down an isle to grab a bag of dog food and a card for Dad's birthday ,  I walked over to the register before getting in line. I was waiting when I realized that Stewart was standing in front of me , I tried to ignore him that was until I peaked in his shopping basket. It was just a few candles and a package of oreo's. I tried to not think about how Oreo's were Y/n's favorite but I just couldn't shake it I was just being paranoid right their was no way he was going to see her right he wouldn't do that. Stewart is- well was my best friend , Stewart put the items on the counter before the women on the other side of the counter spoke saying "hi Stewart" he responded saying "hi Ms. Byers" She scanned the items before Stewart spoke again saying "Ms. Byers do you happen to have a picnic basket that I could borrow" the women nodded saying "sure sweetie what do you need it for". Stewart responded saying "I'm going out with Y/n tonight" the women spoke again "oh is uh is this a date" Stewart nodded before my jaw feel in shock and that's when I knew I needed to stop this date from happening.

Y/n's P.O.V

"Y/n do you need help getting ready" I was currently unpacking my room when mom came in saying "what time is Stewart supposed to be here". I shrugged saying "I guess at seven" she nodded saying "well it's almost six thirty so we better get started" I responded saying "mom I told you I'm wearing jeans-" mom cut me off saying "and I told you young lady your not wearing jeans on a date I'll go look for something in your sisters closet yours is hopeless". I sighed before mom walked out of my room , I pulled out the baby's ultrasound photo that I had framed and put it beside my bed before looking around the room. It wasn't done and I had yet to fully decorate but I couldn't help but feel excited to have my own space a space I could share with my sweet pea. "Your so lucky" I turned to see Katie standing in the doorway before she added "you get your own room you get your own bathroom now I'm stuck sharing a bathroom with Jeffrey with Jeffrey he probably doesn't know the difference between his left and right foot" I sighed before Katie spoke again saying "god this is so unfair you get a couch and your get this space you know this is too much space for you and a baby-" Katie was cut of by Mom walking back in my room with a dress in her hands she spoke saying "Kathrine Elizabeth leave your sister alone" Katie rolled her eyes saying "but mom that's not- oh my god that's my dress she can't wear it she'll stretch it out" Mom scoffed saying "excuse me you'll apologize for that and yes she will wear that she's going a date she needs to look nice". Mom handed the dress to me saying "now go put this on young lady" I sighed and walked into the bathroom before changing into the dress. I walked out with the dress on I wasn't surprised that it didn't look like what it looked like on Katie because one Katie was much taller then I was and I had some more curves then she did. Katie chuckled saying "oh my god that is  uh-" Mom gasped saying "it's short why is it short" I sighed before Katie spoke up saying "oh my god you know I don't really see a problem with it I mean it's not like she's gonna get pregnant" I frowned before mom scoffed saying " Kathrine apologize" Katie sighed saying "I'm sorry Y/n now can I have my dress back" mom shook her head saying "no I think she looks nice now Kathrine are you going to help us or not".

It was seven thirty and I was started to feel terrible it felt like my baby shower all over again , this wasn't like Stewart he would never do this or maybe he would. Maybe he changed his mind , maybe he realized that he didn't want to got out with a pregnant girl "Y/n honey Stewart's here" I looked up to see dad leaning on my doorway I stood up before he added "honey uh I don't think you two are going out tonight" I responded saying 'why did something happen" dad sighed saying "it's a bit hard to explain" I walked past dad before walking down the stairs , I walked into the kitchen before seeing Stewart sitting at my kitchen table but something was different very very different Stewart had blood on his lip I quickly walked over before saying "oh my god are you okay" he nodded silently before saying "I'm fine I'm just didn't want my mom to see all this". I responded saying "what happened" mom walked into the kitchen with what looked to be a first aid kit before saying "what do you think happened that Steve jumped him" my jaw feel before saying "is that what happened" Stewart nodded saying "yeah I was walking out of Melvalds and he threw a swing at me" Mom huffed saying "I'm just so mad Stewart you don't deserve this" Stewart nodded before mom added "Y/n will you take this upstairs and clean up this bruise" dad spoke up saying "is that a good idea Diane I-" mom cut dad off saying "I don't care Jack I'm calling them and giving them a peice of my mind" Dad sighed before Stewart and I walked up stairs.

"I'm so so sorry about this Stewart" I said before he shook his head saying "it's okay Y/n I should've called but it all happened so quickly" I frowned before continuing to clean up the bruise on his lip before he added. "Y/n I'm sorry" I shook my head saying "you don't need to be sorry I'm sorry okay I don't know why he'd do that I'm over him were not together I'm over him and you don't deserve this" Stewart pulled his hand in mine before saying "no Y/n you don't deserve this we deserve to be able to have a fresh start to be able to start new" I nodded before saying "we could still go out if you want". Stewart responded saying "do you really want to out on a date with a guy with a swollen lip" I shrugged saying "well do you really want to go out with the pregnant girl" Stewart nodded saying "more then anything in this world".

Steve's P.O.V I walked through the front door with the bag from Melvalds my hand was shaking I couldn't believe what had just happened , Mom walked into the entryway before saying "there you are goodness it's late were done with dinner , everybody's sitting in the family room". I nodded silently before she added "are you okay honey you look a funny" I nodded again before she spoke saying "remember when Nanny ask you've been at a study group" I sighed before handing the bag to mom walking down the hallway. I walked into the family room to see Nanny sitting their with a small puppy in her arms she spoke saying "well look who it is and where have you been Steven". Mom spoke saying "he's been at a study group" Nanny rolled her eyes saying "oh really Jenifer was that before or after he got a random girl knocked up". Mom huffed saying "she wasn't a random girl Lucille-" Nanny cut her off saying "excuse me I'm your mother in law you'll call me Ms. Harrington" Mom sighed saying "it wasn't a random girl Ms. Harrington it was his girlfriend". Nanny huffed before saying "what do you mean was what did you do Steven" I mumbled under my breath before Dad spoke up saying "excuse me Steven speak for god sakes you've been talking since you were eight months old and you've never shut up and now your being quiet". I huffed before he added "Steve what did you do-" I cut dad off saying "I punched Stewart" Moms jaw feel before Nanny spoke up saying "Stewart who's Stewart I'm lost". Mom spoke saying "Stewart is Cathy's son and what on gods earth is wrong with you why would you do that" I sighed before Polly spoke up saying "because he's screwing around with Y/n". Dad huffed saying "god damnit Jenifer none of this would've happened if you didn't yell at the girl" Mom huffed saying "well if you thought are son to be carful then we wouldn't be in this mess". Dad shook his head saying "oh no if you didn't lie to the kids and told them what really happened then we wouldn't be in this mess so don't you dare blame me Jenifer". Mom rolled her eyes and walked out of the family room before Nanny spoke up saying "well uh this has been interesting so know who wants to tell me what really happened between Steven and this not stupid girl".

Y/n's P.O.V "I'm uh really sorry about tonight Y/n" I shook my head saying "Stewart you've already said that and you don't need to be sorry" he frowned saying "well uh can I at least take you out" I shrugged before he added. "Y/n I'm okay it's just a swollen lip it's no big deal" I sighed saying "Stewart I can't believe your acting like this is no big deal" Stewart responded saying " Y/n it's no big deal-" I cut Stewart off saying "it is a big deal Stewart he punched you Steve punched you why aren't you angry". Stewart sighed saying "because Y/n I don't get angry okay he punched me and you know what I understand why he did it". My jaw feel before saying "what do you mean you undersatnd he did it because he's an asshole" Stewart huffed saying "who knows maybe he was acting on his emotions maybe he felt hurt so he decided to punch me" I frowned before he added "we uh could still go out I still have our picnic" I nodded before saying "we can as soon as I get out of this uncomfortable dress".

Stewart and I walked downstairs before mom walked out of the kitchen she spoke saying "oh where are you two going" I responded saying "were going out if that's okay" mom nodded before she looked at Stewart and spoke saying "my daughter will be home by eleven do you understand" Stewart nodded silently before she added "and uh my husbands a cop so I'd be very afraid" Stewart responded saying "yes Mrs. Yl/n". Mom spoke again saying "well then you to kids have fun oh and uh please be carful" my cheeks flushed before she added "oh I don't mean that Y/n I mean you know what forget it just go have fun".

Steve's P.O.V "You know John I don't think I've ever been in your office before" Nanny said , Nanny , dad and I were currently seated in my dad's home office. "Mother does that stupid dog really need to be in here" dad said before Nanny responded saying "John you leave Buffy alone she's perfectly well trained and behaved unlike Steven here". Dad huffed saying "Mother you did not just compare  my son to a dog for Christ sake it doesn't even look like a dog it looks like a stupid bunny". Nanny rolled her eyes saying "okay so John what do you we do with this mess" Dad responded saying "well I was thinking that we could do what you and dad did for me and Jenifer" Nanny shook her head saying "oh no I loved your father dearly but that was a terrible idea to let you two get married at sixteen-" I cut Nanny off saying "you want me to get married". Dad sighed saying "well I mean-" Nanny cut dad off saying "no no no he is not getting married he's sixteen I let you make that foolish choice I'm not letting you make the same mistakes your father did I mean what does your mother do all day she got lucky she married rich and dropped out of high school I mean seriously John how have you not woken up and smelled the roses John you could've done so much better and you didn't you settled and do you know what an awful mother I am that I have raised a son that settles for someone like her". Dad huffed saying "excuse me that's my wife and you'll watch your tone mother" Nanny shook her head saying "your sister drove all the way to house and walked in going on and on about how your son got some random girl pregnant" Dad sighed saying "mother it wasn't some random girl it was Jack Yl/n's daughter" Nanny chuckled before saying "oh Jenifer was probably pissed when she heard that" Dad sighed again saying. "That's not the point mother" Nanny responded saying "well John what is the point , so this girl is she crazy" Dad shook his heading saying "I actually have never met her only in passing but from what I've been told she's got good grades is at the top of her all her classes , she has a small retail job and uh she plays softball well obviously not anymore but-" Nanny cut Dad off saying "Jesus John what did you read her diary". Dad shook his head saying "no I uh talked to Jack" Nanny responded saying "okay well what else is their" Dad shrugged before their was a knock on the office door , the door opened with mom on the other side. Nanny spoke again saying "were in a meeting what do you want" Mom responded saying "we have a visitor" dad sighed before she added "it's Diane" Nanny sighed saying "let her in I think we need to talk" Mom nodded before walking out of the office before Y/n's mom Mrs. Yl/n walked in , I haven't seen Mrs. Yl/n since Ohio and she again didn't look to happy to see me , she spoke saying "so your son goes around punching people now" Dad sighed saying "Diane I have it under control-" she quickly cut dad off saying "I doubt it now they probably can't press charges but-" this time  dad cut Mrs. Yl/n off saying "do you seriously think she'd do that do you think she'd press charges against her sons only friend" Mrs. Yl/ n sighed before dad added "Diane he's a good kid but he's an outsider I mean sure that Paterson kid  hangs out with him sometimes and so does Paige but I mean look at how screwed up their lives are" Mrs. Yl/n shook her head saying "oh no I'm sorry I'm not having it , you know what it's too late my daughter has moved on and found much better things and were done with you people you've got your money back you've gotten back your gifts and now we can be done with each other so you leave my family alone and I'll leave your alone understood" Dad nodded silently before Nanny spoke up saying "oh no Diane this isn't how this works and don't listen to my son he's just being a man now here's what going to happen eventually your daughter will wake up and realize she's going to need us that baby is going to need us and when she does we'll be here waiting now your going to go home and talk some sense into her and then my grandson will apologize for what I can only assume the many stupid things he's done. After that the baby will be born a paternity test will be taken-" Mrs. Yl/n cut Nanny off saying "excuse me I don't think so okay now I may not like it but that baby is his" Nanny sighed saying. "Now Diane it's simply routine I had one done on Polly and Steve" Dad's jaw feel saying "excuse me you did what to my children" Nanny responded saying "well you saw those kids when they were born they looked nothing like you they looked like-" Dad cut Nanny off saying "they looked like my children how could you do that to my children" Nanny rolled her eyes saying "that's not the point the point is we might as well get over this my stupid daughter has told the whole family and they'll be here for thanksgiving so by thanksgiving Steve and that girl better be back together does everyone understand". Mrs. Yl/n huffed saying "you don't even know her name , for gods sake you don't even know her" Nanny responded saying "well from what I here from Steve you don't seem to know her either now I don't judge anyone for having a favorite child but at least don't make it too obvious Diane". Mrs. Yl/n frowned saying "I was always right you people are monsters" Mrs. Yl/n turned before beginning to walk out of the office before she turned back looking at me saying. "Y/n might believe in second chances but I don't so stay away from daughter and don't you even look at her" Mrs. Yl/n then walked out of the office before Dad spoke again saying "Steven your excused Nanny and I need to talk alone". I stood up before Nanny spoke up saying "oh while your out Buffy needs to be walked" Dad rolled his eyes before I walked out of the office with Buffy.

Y/n's P.O.V "Okay can I look now" Stewart currently had his hands covering my eyes to hide whatever surprise he had been planning for tonight before Steve bruised Stewart's face. Stewart moved his hands before I saw what he had planned what appeared to be a small picnic , I could feel tears prick my eyes at the sweet gesture he spoke saying "you don't like it". I shook my head saying "no I love it I do it's just everything makes me cry now" he chuckled before saying "do you uh wanna sit" I nodded before Stewart and I walked over to the picnic blanket before Stewart spoke again saying "sorry about the uh blanket it was all I had" I nodded again before I realized the blanket was actually some old bed sheets I took the seat next to Stewart before saying "you didn't have to do all of this for me Stewart". Stewart responded saying "Y/n this is our first date I had to do something" I sighed saying "do you think we can do it" Stewart shrugged saying "do what" I responded saying "do you think that we can do this raise a baby together". Stewart nodded before I added "but uh what if you know you want to leave like-" Stewart cut me off saying "like my dad did to me". I nodded silently before he added "do you uh really think I'd do that to you Y/n I really care about you and it really hurts me that you'd think that" I frowned saying "I'm sorry I just I'm really scared of this" Stewart wiped the tears of my cheek saying "Y/n why are you scared , your parents support you , Katie supports you and you've got your friends and I'm here for you too". I frowned saying "but what if he doesn't ever want to be their what if he never wants to the baby or-" Stewart cut me off saying "who are you talking about" I responded saying "Steve" Stewart then sighed saying "Y/n I don't understand who do you wanna be with , who do you wanna raise the baby with me or him". I responded saying "you Stewart I want to raise this baby with you but I still want him to be able to have a chance with  the baby to have a relationship with them" Stewart sighed saying "I understand but I'm just I'm afraid that's all". I shrugged saying "of what" Stewart responded saying "of you going back to him I mean look where he lives , look he has a car I don't he has money I don't he comes from a perfect family I mean his dad's great and  mine sucks and he's gonna go somewhere one day and I'll be stuck here but I don't want you being stuck because I am I want you to have your own life and have your own dreams Y/n I'm just afraid that you'll see how much better he is". I frowned saying "Stewart I wouldn't do that and he's not better then you are and I don't care if you have money or if you have a car. I just care about you and you will have a life and your not stuck here okay I'm stuck here". Stewart responded saying "well I don't think there's anyone else I'd rather be stuck with then you".

Stewart and I walked into the house to see mom sitting on the couch reading , It was odd because it was very unlike my mother to be lounging so casually she looked up at us and spoke saying. "Wow look at this your on time you've got half an hour left till curfew you sure you don't wanna go back out" I shook my head before she added "oh uh Stewart honey I talked to your mom and she's working late and doesn't want you alone at the apartment so you'll have to stay here tonight". Mom closed her book before dad walked into the living room saying "you'll be on the couch understood , Y/n go to bed your mother and I will be up in a minute" I sighed before mom spoke up saying "Jackson Yl/n that is no way to treat the person who's going to help raise your grandchild , now uh if it's okay with you Y/n Stewart can sleep in your room , on the floor in a sleeping bag. Jack go out in the garage please and get a sleeping bag out please" Dad sighed and walked out of the living room before she added "so what'd you two do , go to a movie , get dinner-" I cut mom off saying "we went for a picnic" mom nodded saying "oh picnic's are nice uh I mean their a little odd for the end of September but uh good for you two". Dad walked in with a sleeping bag in his arms before handing it to Stewart saying "you sleep in this understood , the bedroom door stays open , stay out of my liquor cabinet and uh just remember I'm a cop , my brother in law is a cop and I happen to be pretty good friends with the mayor so if you disappeared-" mom cut dad off saying "enough Jack , uh Y/n , Stewart goodnight we'll see you tomorrow morning uh let us know if you need anything" Stewart and I nodded before we walked back up the stairs.

"You know your dad's never been so uh scary before" I sighed saying "I don't know why he's being like that it's almost embarrassing" Stewart  put the sleeping bag on the floor before he added. "How do you feel about the new room" I shrugged saying "I'm getting used to it" he nodded saying "so uh am I aloud to ask you how your feeling or is that gonna be awkward" I shook my head before he spoke again saying "have you uh talked to them yet" I shrugged saying "who". Stewart chuckled saying "okay don't tease me but I was the library earlier and picked up a book about baby's and stuff and uh I read that you should try talking to them so they get used to your voice". I thought my heart would melt and turn into a puddle at Stewart's words , it was probably the sweetest thing I ever heard and it showed me just how serious Stewart was about this and how much he cared and supported me. He spoke again saying "I know it's kinda silly isn't it" I shook my head quickly saying "no it's not it's really sweet I uh probably should be reading mine" he nodded silently before saying "well uh goodnight then" I chuckled saying "Stewart you don't have to sleep down their , you can sleep up with me if you want" he quickly shook his head before I added "Stewart it's no big deal come on here I made you some room" he shook his head saying "no thanks I have a feeling what your dad said earlier is the truth so uh-" I cut him off saying "Stewart please I don't want you to get chilly and besides we could watch a movie". Stewart sat up saying "fine what do you have to watch" I got out of bed before walking over to one of the boxes besides my dresser before pulling out a few vhs's I spoke saying "okay I've got Jaws , uh let's see uh I've got Poltergeist and uh oh I've got Halloween or uh Carrie-" Stewart cut me off saying "do you have any not scary movies" I chuckled saying "oh why are you still afraid that Jaws is gonna come and get you" he sighed saying "oh I'm sorry I wouldn't be making fun of people fears besides aren't you afraid of clowns" I nodded before he added "Y/n their clowns , clowns are funny" I shook my head saying "okay I've also got star wars-" Stewart cut me off saying "which one a new hope or empire" I sighed saying "both" Stewart nodded saying "what else". I responded saying "or I have grease , sound of music and uh never mind" Stewart spoke up saying "no what else is their" I sighed before muttering it under my breath , Stewart spoke up again saying "what was that , Y/n you don't have to be worried it's okay I'm not gonna tease you if it's another horror movie" I sighed again saying. "I uh it's not it's a movie I borrowed from Steve it's fast times it's his favorite , I uh probably should give it back" Stewart responded saying "it's up to you I guess" I nodded before he added "hey Y/n would it make you feel better if we watched a scary movie" I shook my head saying "no you don't like those they-" Stewart cut me of saying "Y/n can we please watch a scary movie" I sighed saying "only if you want to" Stewart responded saying "yes nothing would make me happier then to watch a scary movie with my best friend". I knew Stewart hated scary movies and I knew he only was doing it to make me feel better and honestly I was so thankful to have him in my life and thankful he was going to help me raise the baby.

Steve's P.O.V

"Steven , Steven Michael , Steven Michael wake up" I opened my eyes before I looked up to see mom standing their , she spoke again saying "oh look Buffy likes you" I looked over to see Buffy sleeping at the end of my bed , I sighed and spoke saying "what do you want" mom responded saying "well if you don't remember your grounded and now I drive you to school" I sighed before she added "let's go Steven breakfast is on the table and I'm leaving in thirty minutes can you be ready for school and have breakfast in thirty minutes". I huffed saying "Jesus mother I'm not five yes I can be ready okay god can I just have five more minutes of sleep" mom sighed saying "fine but you better be ready or your not going to have a ride". I huffed again before saying "whatever could you just take the stupid dog with you" she shook her head saying "you know me I don't like dogs now Steven you have thirty minutes to get ready , thirty minutes".

I walked down the stairs and walked into the kitchen to see mom standing at the sink doing dishes I spoke saying "oh look your up" I rolled my eyes before she added "how did you sleep" I sighed saying "fine" mom sighed saying "honey I heard crying last night and-" I quickly cut her off saying "it was Polly". Mom shook her head saying "no Polly was out with David last night" I shrugged saying "I thought they broke up" Mom shook her head saying "that's what I thought too but I guess it was all a misunderstanding and now their back together" I sighed before she added "and you be nice to her okay she's leaving soon and your not gonna admit it but you'll miss your sister". I shook my head saying "I doubt that" she rolled her eyes saying "okay grab a banana for the road let's go" I shrugged saying "what about breakfast" Mom sighed saying "well you spent a long time getting ready and your eggs got cold I'll make it up to you and we can have chicken parmesan for dinner now let's go" I sighed before grabbing my bag and walking out of the house with Mom.

"When can I get my car back" I said , Mom sighed saying "I'm not talking about this okay that's up to your dad" I huffed saying "well where is he". Mom responded saying "he took Nanny to the office with him , it's uh been a while since she's been their" I nodded before she added "oh and uh I have a doctors appoint so after school you need to walk to the library , the library understood no running into Melvalds to see that girl understood". I sighed saying "well why can't I have my car back" mom shook her head saying "I'll tell you what you can have your bike would that make you happy" I huffed again saying "oh my god mom I'm almost sixteen and you want me to ride a bike to school". Mom sighed saying "I am not arguing with you okay were not arguing okay were moving on okay were going back to the way things are before everything happened" I huffed saying "well I don't want things to be normal I want to be with Y/n , I love Y/n".

Y/n's  P.O.V I couldn't sleep I just couldn't not after what Stewart said , I quietly peeled out of Stewart's arms before tip toing to the bathroom quietly. I walked into the bathroom before walking in and turned on the light before closing the door , I looked into the mirror before I pulled up my shirt to see the tiny bit of pudge that what I could only assume was the beginnings of a baby bump. I couldn't lie but I was a bit nervous , I didn't know why though because this was my baby my son or my daughter growing inside of me and I loved them , it sounded ridiculous to be afraid to talk to them especially knowing that one day soon they'd be here in my arms and I'd be able to hold them , love them and talk to them for hours and be their to fully love and support them no matter who they'd be an I knew that they'd be pretty amazing and wonderful and I mean I wasn't really talking to anyone well I mean I was talking to the baby. The baby I loved more then life itself and one day they'd be here and they would talk and walk and I'd be able to here them laugh and smile and see them grow up to be what I can only assume was the most wonderful person that I'd get the chance to know and even better get to call them my child. I spoke saying "hi baby , I'm uh I'm your mommy but I uh guess you already figured that out" I of course got no response but I wasn't gonna give up I spoke again saying "I uh kinda shy sometimes but I'll try for you , I uh I love you so much I can't wait to see you and hold you but uh for now you can keep growing. I don't know if your a girl or a boy yet so and I uh I haven't really named you yet but for now I'll call you my sweet pea how does that sound. Uh let's see so you've been growing in my tummy for twelve weeks now and I think means that I'm in the first trimester whatever that means so I should probably read that book. I've been uh thinking and I think we should do this every night how does that sound". I again got no response and then rubbed the pudge on my stomach before pulling my shirt doesn't and walking out of the bathroom before walking back to bed to try and get a few hours of sleep.

I awoke again before turning over to see Stewart isn't their , I sat up in bed before seeing Stewart asleep on the sleeping bag. I sighed before I rolled over and got out of bed and walked over before hearing a knock on the door , I spoke gently above a whisper before I spoke saying "who is it". Instead of responding the person on the other side  opened the door , it was mom she spoke saying "oh he's moved" I shrugged before she added "I just about thought your father was gonna have a stoke when he walked into here this morning" I sighed saying "nothing happened mom I promise I-" Mom quickly cut me off saying "oh would you relax I was just teasing breakfast is ready by the way so uh hurry up and your father will drive you two I've got to go in early". I nodded before Mom walked back out of my bedroom , I walked over before leaning over and shaking Stewart's arm before he slowly opened his eyes , he spoked saying "good morning" I responded saying "good morning how'd you sleep" he shrugged before I added "when did you move over here" he sighed saying "when your dad walked in and practically yanked me out of bed" I frowned saying "I'm sorry about him" he shook his head saying "it's fine Y/n" I sighed saying "well uh do you want breakfast" he responded saying "yeah that sounds uh good I'll meet you down their in a few minutes" I nodded before walking down the stairs for breakfast.

I walked into the kitchen before seeing dad seated at the table by himself , I spoke saying "good morning dad" he sighed saying "young lady I think we need to have a talk , could you uh take a seat". I responded saying "is uh something wrong dad" I took the seat across from him before he added "young lady I thought we agreed that Stewart was to sleep in the sleeping bag and not in the bed". I huffed saying "nothing happened we just feel asleep watching a movie" Dad sighed saying "why couldn't he watch it on the floor" I shrugged saying "it was a scary movie and-" Dad quickly cut me off saying "oh bullshit young lady I've been letting you watch scary movies since you were seven their was no way you were scared I'm not telling you again no boys in your room understood" I nodded saying "yes sir" he sighed before Stewart walked into the kitchen before dad added "are you kids ready to go" Stewart and I nodded before we walked out of the kitchen.

Steve's P.O.V

Mom sighed before she spoke saying "Steve you don't love  her" I huffed saying "yes I do" Mom shook her head saying "no you don't your fifteen you don't understand what love is you like the idea , the concept of being in love okay I'm worried about you I am". I huffed again saying "I am not stupid okay I love her and I'm going to get her back and were going to have that stupid baby together and be happy damnit". Mom shook her head before I added "oh uh mom could you just drop me off here" Mom shrugged saying "no were almost their" I shook my head saying "yeah but I don't want my friends seeing my mom driving me to school". Mom shook her head saying "Paige and Matt have seen me drive you" I sighed saying "I'm not really friends with them anymore" Mom scoffed saying "since when they've been your friends forever I mean what about Colleen or Stewart I mean I can see why no Stewart especially after you punched him but why aren't they your friends anymore". I huffed saying "I don't wanna talk about it okay I just forget it" Mom pulled into the school parking lot and parked the car before saying "okay uh have a good day and uh don't forget to meet me at the library okay have a good day pumpkin" I rolled my eyes before I walked out of the car before walking into school.

I put away a few of my books way in my locker before hearing the sound of Tommy laughing , I sighed before hearing him speak "aww did your mommy drive you too school" I rolled my eyes before he added "dude where the hell is your car , what happened". I sighed saying "I got it taken away" Tommy chuckled again saying "oh your an idiot why'd you get it taken away" I didn't respond and instead walked to my first class. I walked into first period before taking the seat behind Y/n , I tapped her shoulder and she of course ignored me. I tapped her shoulder again before she again ignored me I sighed before the teacher walked in and class began.

It was the middle of class when I tapped Y/n's shoulder again , I sighed as she ignored me again. I just wanted to talk and was it a good idea to talk in the middle of class but I just needed to find a way to get her alone so we could talk , I pulled a sheet of paper out of my notebook before quickly writing a note to Y/n. I folded the paper before trying to pass it to Y/n , she of course didn't take the note I sighed before feeling the paper being taken out of my hand , I looked up to see Mrs. Click standing their with the note , she wasn't are usually teacher she happened to be our substitute for the day and I just happened to forget that , she spoke saying "may I help you Mr. Harrington" I sighed before she added "is their something you needed to say to Ms. Yl/n you must have , it must've been very very important if you couldn't wait till after class , would you like to share it with the class what was so important" I shook my head saying "I was just gonna ask for a pencil". Mrs. Click sighed saying "and you didn't think to ask the teacher first you know what sense you and Ms. Yl/n have such an interest for pencils how about you two come in on Saturday and sharpen some for me sound good to you" I sighed before she added "well know that we've got the figured can I continue with my lesson Mr. Harrington". I sighed before I looked over to see that Y/n didn't appear to be very happy and honestly neither was I , I let out another sigh before Mrs. Click rolled the note into a ball before throwing it into the trash.

Y/n's P.O.V I walked out of class before walking down the hall to my second class , I couldn't believe he did this I was usually a pretty forgiving person but I had a feeling he did this on purpose. I felt a tapping on my shoulder before I huffed saying "what do you want know haven't you done enough". I turned to see it was Robin she spoke saying "oh who pissed you off" I sighed saying "sorry about that I uh have Saturday detention" before Robin could respond I felt a pull on my arm and it of course it was Steve he spoke saying "I'm sorry okay I'm really sorry I've learned my lesson can you just take me back" I shook my head before he added "Y/n please I'm serious I need you". I rolled my eyes saying "just leave me alone okay I'll see you on Saturday" I walked away from Steve before walking back to Robin before she spoke saying "let me guess Dingus got you Saturday detention" I sighed saying "yeah we both have detention" she frowned saying "I'm sorry Y/n so uh what are you doing later". I responded saying "I've got a doctors appointment , do you wanna come" she shrugged saying "don't you wanna take Stewart" I shook my head saying "he's got work" she nodded saying "yeah uh sure I'll uh go with you I guess" I nodded before walking to my next class with Robin.

Steve's P.O.V "So she's sleeping with Stewart now" Tommy said , I sighed saying "can we just talk about anything , I mean seriously anything else would be interesting I mean what's going on with you guys". Tommy shook his head saying "nothing really I uh I happen to know how protection works unlike you , I mean have you really thought this threw I mean isn't this a way out I mean could you really think this through I mean do you really want to be a dad right now. Your the most popular guy in school , your on the basketball team and now you can any girl you want you can do anything you want. If you have a baby you have to give all of that away and for what for Y/n and a baby that's probably not even yours I mean think about that". I sighed before Carol spoke up saying "yeah and not to mention you kinda accidently made Stewart cool" I shrugged before she added "yeah punching him wasn't a good idea now nobody's interested in you their all into him cause he's been in a fight". I huffed saying "it wasn't a fight I walked over and punched him" Carol shook her head saying "it doesn't matter he's got a bruised face and he looks much hotter now that he's stopped wearing those glasses anymore I mean I don't know why she'd dump him and go back to you". I sighed before Tommy added "listen man just go on your free" I sighed before Tommy and Carol began to carry on their own conversations , I didn't believe what Tommy said this didn't feel like freedom it felt like a prison and I wanted to break free from it and go back to my girl and our baby.

Y/n's P.O.V I sat in the waiting room with Robin , it had been over a month since I had been here and I was just as nervous as  I was the first time even though after talking to the baby I began to start to feel more relaxed and now was starting to count the days till my baby would be here. "Y/n Yl/n" the nurse said , I stood up with Robin before following the nurse down the hall we walked into the room when the nurse added "doctor Ryan should be here shortly" I nodded before the nurse walked out of the room. I took a seat on the examination table before Robin spoke saying "so uh are you excited" I nodded before she added "is it feel weird". I shrugged saying "what" she sighed saying "well uh I mean does it feel weird being here when your-" I cut her off saying "a sophomore in high school , when the biggest thing I was worried about today was my biology test and now I have detention on Saturday". she nodded silently before I added "I don't know if it's weird but it's defiantly not normal" before she could respond their was a knock on the door before it opened with Dr. Ryan on the other side. She spoke saying "how are we feeling" I nodded saying "good" she looked at Robin before saying "hi I'm Dr. Ryan" Robin responded saying "Robin , Robin Buckley" Dr. Ryan spoke again saying "your Angie's daughter right" Robin nodded before Dr. Ryan added "right Y/n anything new , have you had anymore nausea , light headiness any fatigue". I responded saying "uh a little nausea and I'm kinda always tired but no light headiness" she nodded saying "is their anything else , any questions" I responded saying "uh I I've been feeling the baby move-" she quickly cut me off saying "are you sure about that your only a little over twelve weeks , uh where are you feeling this movement" I pointed towards where I had been feeling those flutters before Dr. Ryan chuckled saying "oh uh that isn't the baby that's uh that's indigestion". Oh my god I am such an idiot , I can't believe I didn't realize that I mean sure this is my first baby and sure I was only sixteen but god that was so embarrassing that I couldn't figure that out. "So uh are we ready to see the baby" I nodded in excitement before Dr. Ryan spoke again saying "okay so could you sit back and lift up your shirt a bit" I sat back before she added "okay this is gonna be cold" she squirted the gel on my stomach before moving around the doppler before I heard that beautiful noise that made my heart flutter , it was the sound of my sweet baby's heart beating , Robin spoke up saying "what is that" Dr. Ryan spoke up saying "that is the baby's heartbeat" she nodded before Dr. Ryan added "Y/n do you happen to have a uh history of twins in your family" oh god , oh no. I spoke saying "uh I yeah why is it twins" she quickly shook her head saying "oh no I was just wondering your mom said something earlier about your brothers game" I took a sigh of relief before she added "I didn't mean to startle you" I shook my head saying "you didn't it's just it's one baby right". Dr. Ryan nodded saying "yes there's only one heartbeat which means there's only one baby and their it is" I looked on the monitor before seeing that small tiny blob that I loved more then anything on the screen she spoke again saying "they've grown"  I responded saying "really" she nodded saying "yep really see how this has changed" I nodded before she added "and uh you might not be able to tell but these are the arms and uh right now it looks like these will eventually be their toes". Robin walked over to the monitor before she pointed at it saying "what is this" Dr. Ryan responded saying "those are the baby's toenails" Robin's jaw feel before Dr. Ryan added "pretty cool right , you kids still say cool don't you" Robin nodded before Dr. Ryan spoke again saying "would you like more pictures" I nodded before Dr. Ryan handed me a clothes to wipe the gel of my stomach before walking out of the office.

Robin and I walked out of the doctors office before she spoke saying "that was uh really cool thanks for letting me come" I nodded saying "thanks for coming" she responded saying "uh could I maybe come again with you it was actually pretty interesting" I nodded again saying "of course I really enjoyed the company , do you wanna come over tonight and I can show you the stuff I got from the baby shower" she nodded saying "could I stay for dinner" I responded saying "yeah I don't think my parents would mind I uh actually have work for a few hours but I'll call you later" Robin nodded before we began walking to Melvalds.

I walked into Melvalds with Robin to see Joyce sitting across the counter she spoke saying "hi girls" I walked up to the counter saying "is Stewart still here" Joyce nodded saying "he's in the back room sweetie" I nodded before walking into the back room to see Stewart. I walked in to see Stewart standing with a clipboard which I assumed meant he was doing inventory" I wrapped my arms around him before he spoke saying "I missed you" I responded saying "I missed you too" Stewart turned before putting the clipboard down on the table before pulling me into his arms and placing a kiss a top of my head. He spoke again saying "how's the baby" I pulled out the sonogram photos from my bag before handing them to Stewart before he looked at them he spoke saying "would you look at that" I chuckled before pointing to the photo saying "those are the arms and these are their toes and uh these are fingernails". Stewart nodded saying "can you believe this is growing inside of you" I shook my head before he added "hey so I was thinking Saturday that I could come over and build the crib for you , your dad said he needed help with it so I thought I would come over oh and I thought that I could help you put together the bookshelf and maybe kinda work on the baby's stuff". I frowned saying "oh that would be great-" Stewart cut me off saying "great I'll come over and uh oh Matt can come over to and help and is everything okay". I sighed saying "I really want you to come over and help but I can't I have detention" Stewart responded saying "what did you do" I frowned before he added "what did he do" I sighed again saying. "I was in English and he wouldn't stop bugging me and now I have to spend Saturday in detention with him sharpening pencils I'm sorry Stewart I-" Stewart cut me off but pulling me into his arms saying "I'm sorry about this Y/n I can come over tonight if you want" I quickly shook my head saying "no that's okay um Robin's gonna come over tonight and I was just gonna hand out with her if that's okay". Stewart nodded before a knock on the front door , a voice spoke saying "Stewart , Y/n I'm gonna go could you two show Colleen around" It was Ms. Byers. Stewart walked out of the room before I grabbed my work vest and my nametag on and walking out of the back room.

I was putting away some of the inventory when Colleen walked over and spoke saying "need any help" I shook my head silently before she added "uh thanks for telling me about the job here I really appreciate it". I responded saying "how do you like it" she shrugged saying "it's nice that you and Stewart are here and Ms. Byers is super nice" I nodded again saying 'yeah she is" Colleen gasped before saying "oh my god" I looked down the isle before seeing Steve standing their. I sighed saying "I'll uh be right back" she responded saying "are you gonna be okay" I shrugged before walking down the isle before Steve spoke saying "could I talk to you please" I sighed again saying "I don't want to talk to you I'll see you on Saturday okay". Steve shook his head saying "no I'm not gonna wait till Saturday could I please talk to you , alone please" I sighed before saying "you've got five minutes".

Steve's P.O.V I walked outside with Y/n before I felt the autumn chill creep up , I noticed Y/n looked a bit cold before I pulled my jacket off saying "here take this" Y/n shook her head saying "I don't want it" I sighed saying "will you just take the damn coat" she took the coat out of my arms before she spoke again saying "what do you want". I responded saying "I want you to know I'm sorry okay I'm really sorry but you have to understand that I'm really scared okay I'm really scared okay-" she quickly cut me off saying "you don't think I'm scared too , I'm terrified". I responded saying "I know you are and I know that the way I've been acting didn't help but I really want this to work out I want to be a family" she sighed before I added "no more Tommy , no more Carol I promise just you , me and this baby" she sighed saying "I'm sorry you should've said this much sooner I've already decided to raise the baby with Stewart". I huffed saying "you can't do that to me okay Y/n you can't do this" she sighed saying "and why not" I responded saying "because it's mine , we might not be together but you can't change the fact that it's my baby , my baby a hundred percent it's mine you can't change that I don't know when you'll figure that out but that's my baby" Y/n sighed saying "okay you want me to reconsider" I nodded before Y/n sighed saying "fine".

Y/n's P.O.V

"Fine" I said before I added "I'll think about okay I promise but you need to do something for me" Steve nodded saying. "Of course anything" I nodded saying "okay I want you to write me a letter" Steve's jaw feel saying "a letter that's it" I nodded again saying "yep that's it I want you to write me a letter and mail it to me" Steve shrugged saying "okay I can do that". I responded saying "oh but I don't want this to be any regular letter , I want this to be a letter of why I should raise the baby with you , why this baby would be better off calling you their dad and not Stewart you know what I want two letter one for me and one for the baby". Steve sighed saying "your kidding right" I shook my head saying "well I think I gave you a bit more then five minutes so here's your jacket and I'll see you on Saturday" I peeled his jacket off before handing it to Steve before walking back into Melvalds feeling pretty proud of myself for not only standing up for me but for my baby.

Steve's P.O.V

A letter , she wants me to write a letter okay she's lost it Y/n is officially crazy she wants me to write a damn letter- you know what I'll do because I'd rather have her with me and not whatever the hell his name is. I sighed before walking into the library , I took a seat at one of the tables in the back of the library , I sat down and pulled a sheet of paper from my bag before realizing I didn't have a pen. I sighed before I stood up and walked up the front counter before seeing Stewart's mom Cathy sitting across the counter  I can't believe I forgot she works here. I really didn't want to see her and I'm pretty sure she didn't wanna see me after what had happened yesterday at Melvalds but I knew if I needed to write this letter to Y/n I just needed to. I spoke saying "excuse me do you have a pen" she sighed saying "what are you gonna do if I don't you gonna go over and punch my son again" I sighed before she handed me a pen and spoke saying "now go away" I took the pen before walking back over to the table I was sitting at earlier.

Y/n's P.O.V "You told him what" Colleen said before I responded saying "I told him he had to write me  a letter-" Colleen cut me off saying "yeah I get that but then what are you gonna take him back". I shook my head saying "no I'm with Stewart however I am starting to think maybe I should still allow him to be in the baby's life" she nodded saying "okay how would that work" I responded saying "well I guess we could try and co-parent that's what my cousin Marissa does with her ex and that seems to work" Colleen nodded again before I added. "Do you think that's too much" Colleen sighed saying "I don't know if it's really my place to say what I think but I think that sounds good as long as you don't take him back" I nodded before she added "can I tell you a secret" I nodded as Colleen spoke saying "we uh all kinda thought Steve used to walk all over you even before he started acting like this". My jaw feel saying "Colleen I didn't know that" she nodded saying "I mean it wasn't over anything major but sometimes he could be bossy" I sighed before she added "we should've told you maybe if we did we could've prevented all of this" I shrugged saying "prevent what". Colleen responded saying "you know the baby" I sighed saying "it's not your fault I probable should've been thinking about that but I kinda got swept in the moment I guess". She nodded saying "I get it Y/n but I mean I just mean between this and everything that happened with Steve and Paige-" I cut her off saying "okay I don't understand that what's going on with that nobody will tell me" Colleen frowned saying "you won't get mad right" I shook my head before she added "Paige and Steve slept together".

The End