| Joey stared at the grainy black and white picture of her baby, trying to comprehend all the changes that were about to happen to her. Although many practical things were going to be easy for her, not having to give up work was one; she was petrified of all the emotional ramifications this was going to have on her and Dawson. They had only just climbed back into each other�s lives, this could break everything. She remembered how Jen felt when she was pregnant, but that was a very different situation. Jen didn�t have a loving partner or a supportive job. She was told the leave the advice centre the minute they found out she was pregnant and her scum of a boyfriend ran out on her. Joey couldn�t help thinking that if everything were different for Jen she might still be alive. But she knew that that great �what if� was never going to be answered. Maybe she was thinking too much about this. But she knew that as much as she wanted this baby, she was scared rigid. Dawson was positively glowing. He had spent the last week since going to the doctor making plans and throwing himself into becoming a Dad. When they went to the doctor to arrange all the pre natal visit�s Dawson was taking notes. Joey kept warning him it was too much too soon, but Dawson ignored her, determined to be positive about this new direction in his life. One thing that they both agreed on was not telling anyone. The fact that no one knew they were together was the main reason, throwing in that they were pregnant was not going to make anyone too pleased. They had made a plan to tell their family about the pregnancy when Joey had reached 3 months and then tell all their friends. That way they got a month to enjoy just being together and slowly breaking the news to people that they were a couple. They had already told Bessie and Gail, news which had been gladly received by both. Tonight they were heading back to Capeside for the weekend to tell Jack, Doug and Andie. �As much as I like looking at that, we really must be going,� Dawson sneaked up behind Joey and kissed the back of her head. She had been starring at that picture for almost an hour, not that he minded. He had woken up in the middle of the night and done the same thing last night. �I know, I�m just worried about telling everyone about us. Do you think they will approve?� Joey folded the picture and placed it in her handbag. �What�s not to approve of? We�ve been together before and they didn�t mind,� �I don�t think 8 months of dating when we were 15 counts. I�m just worried about what Doug will think...� Joey stopped dead before she said what she was really thinking. �...because he�s Pacey�s brother?� Dawson sat next to Joey and pulled her into a hug. �I�m that obvious?� �Always� Dawson kissed her on the forehead to reassure her. �You haven�t done anything wrong in all of this. You�ve moved on with your life, like Pacey has. Doug won�t hold it against you. He can�t expect you to be waiting for Pacey forever,� �I know. I�m just paranoid. Do you think it�s one of those strange pregnancy things? Like eating gherkins with ice cream?� �I must have not been listening when the doctor warned us of extreme paranoia involving your ex boyfriend�s family members. I do remember him saying about the gherkins though.� Joey play punched Dawson in the chest and leaned up to kiss him. �One of these day�s Leery...� �...you�re gonna do what?� Dawson replied sarcastically. �You�re going to regret this...one night you will be asleep and BAM! Shaven body hair.� Joey tried not to laugh. Dawson actually looked panicked. �Okay, before you turn into the hairdressing equivalent of Lorraina Bobbit let�s go.� Dawson stood up, grabbed Joey�s hand and led her to the front door. This was going to be a long weekend. |
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