What If I Do?

Chapter 24: One's On The Way

9 Months Later - September 2, 1998

Dave and I had found the perfect house over Christmas. I flew back before New Years to celebrate Christmas with my aunt and her boyfriend Carlos and flew back to Virginia to be with Dave on new years eve. After that we went back to LA and started packing Dave's house until he and the guys had to go back on tour. Abby and I finished packing and sent it off with the movers who would meet Virginia at the house and get it ready. When the guys had time off, Dave and I spent it in Alexandria getting the house set up. By the ended of June, we were both completely moved in. I stayed in LA with Abby when the guys were on tour though because I didn't want to be alone in the big house. Abby and I had joined the guys in July for the Edgefest shows and now they were coming home for some much needed downtime before they started the new record.

I was out getting a few things for the house that I knew Taylor would want to eat or would need. I also got a few things for me and Dave because we were going to be staying for a couple of days. I went down the pharmacy aisle and grabbed a box of tampons for Abby when it hit me. I hadn't had mine since just before we went to see the guys. I walked a little further down the aisle and looked at the pregnancy tests. I looked down both ends of the aisle and then grabbed one and put it in the cart and headed to the till. I headed home and put everything away and then headed to my room with the test. I was home alone as Abby was at work and the guys weren't home yet. I closed my bedroom door and just sat down on the bed looking at the box. I was about to go into the bathroom when I heard the front door open and the house suddenly filled with laughter. I hid the test and then headed out to the living room to find my two favorite guys in the world. Taylor saw me first and ran over and hugged me.

"God you're a sight for sore eyes. Please convince your man to stay longer than two days," Taylor said as we let go of each other.

"I love you and missed you but if he wants to go home, there's no changing that," I replied and walked over to Dave. I hugged him tightly as he did the same with me before I looked up at him and he kissed me.

"How's my girl?" he asked as we hugged again.

"Better now that your here," I replied.

"I'm going out. Britt can you start my laundry for me and I'll finish it when I get home?" Taylor asked as he headed towards the door.

"Ya sure I guess," I replied as he opened the door. He waved as he walked out it and that was it.

"Don't worry about him. I asked him for some alone time with you before Abby gets home. Let's go to the bedroom," Dave said and started pulling me with him. I stopped just before he opened the door and he turned to look at me. Dave looked worried and moved closed to me. "Everything ok?" he asked as he rubbed my arms.

"Ya I guess. Just kind of tired. I couldn't sleep last night," I replied. I could tell he was still worried so I tried to smile but I don't think it worked.

"Something is up. Last time you acted like this you thought I was cheating on you again. I haven't been with anyone but you I swear," Dave said.

"No it's not that. This may sound weird but you always wore protection right?" I asked as we finally walked into the bedroom.

"Uh I'm pretty sure. There may have been once or twice when we where a little too busy to think about it. Why? Are you pregnant?" Dave asked, freaking out slightly.

"I I I don't know. I was getting tampons for Abby because it was on the list and then I realized I haven't had mine since before I came out to see you," I replied. I walked over to my night stand and took the test out of it's hiding spot.

"Have you taken it yet?" Dave asked as I sat down beside him.

"No. I was about to when I heard you guys come home. Do you want me to wait until morning or do it now?" I asked.