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This Can't Be Happening

Lounge

Friday, January 25th

5:47 P.M.

Massie Block sat herself down on the two seater sofa across from her parents. She gave them a suspicious glance as they sat holding hands. They looked serious.

'So, what is this all about?' She asked. 'And be quick, the girls will be here in a while and I have to get my room ready.'

'Sleepover?' Kendra Block asked, smiling.

'Is it that obvious?' Massie returned the smile.

'Ok, so, we'll try to be quick but we're not sure how to say this.' Kendra gave her husband, William a worrying glance.

'Just say it, hunny. I'm sure Massie is dying to know.' William said. He gave Massie a bright smile.

'Yeah, go on Mom. I'm going grey.'

'That's a scary thought.' Kendra said. 'How do I put this? Well, your father and I are adults and this is a natural thing to happen to two healthy people.'

Massie looked at her watch and sighed.

'Don't be cheeky, young lady or I'll cancel your sleepover.' Kendra said.

'Sorry.'

'Let's just say there's going to be a new addition to the family.'

'You're not getting another dog, are you? You know what Bean's like. She likes her space.'

'No. I'm pregnant.'

Massie shot up from her seat. 'YOU'RE WHAT?'

'Darling, it's a natural thing to happen.' William said.

'Yeah, for people who want new additions to their family.' Massie said angrily.

'Who said we didn't want a new baby?' Kendra asked.

'Me. When I was nine.'

'Explain.'

'We were in Aspen at the lodge, and I saw a family that had five children. They were all fighting over who had the most marshmallows in their hot chocolate, and I said that I was glad I was an only child and I begged you not to have anymore children.'

'You amaze me. You only remember what you want to.' Her mom smiled.

'I even put it on my In-Out lists. In - Only Children. Out - Large Families.'

William laughed.

'I'm going to my room.'

'Just think about, hunny. Don't get mad too soon. Just think, you could come shopping with me and buy everything. I bet your friends will love the idea.' She gave Massie a warm smile.

Massie looked into her mothers eyes. 'Ok, I'll mull it over. Who says babies aren't fun?'

'Yeah. Positive thinking, I like it.'

William stood up and escorted Massie to the door. They both stepped out into the large foyer and he closed the door behind them.

'Darling, I know it's not an exciting prospect for you, right now. But, please stay calm for your mother's sake. She does worry about you, and it's not good for the baby.' He said, then he hugged her.

Massie breathed in her father's scent. He smelt warm and toasty, like an open fire, just like he always had.

'Ok, I will. Maybe. I might head over to the guesthouse to talk to Claire. She has a sibling.' Massie said, letting go.

'Good idea and I think Claire will be the most understanding of your friends too.'

'Yeah, I suppose.'

Massie left her own home, and walked on tiptoes across the lawn, making sure not to get mud on her Jimmy Choo heels. For once, she knocked on the door, rather than walking straight in. Judi Lyons answered. She let Massie in and shut the door.

'Hi Massie. Looking for Claire?' She asked. Massie nodded. 'She's upstairs with Cam.'

'Cam's here?' Massie asked, looking confused.

'Yes. We invited him round for dinner, as a first meeting sort of thing. He's such a nice boy.' Judi smiled.

Massie smiled back. 'I take it Jay didn't disagree.' She looked over at Claire's father, who was sprawled on the sofa, sipping a can of beer, looking relaxed at he watched the sports on TV.

'For once.' Judi chuckled. Massie smiled. 'Well, head on up, then. I'm probably boring you.'

'Not at all.' Massie said, and she meant it. Although Judi and Jay Lyons looked and acted nothing like anyone elses parents did in Westchester, they were still comforting. Like comfort food. Her parents were fruit, and they were doughnuts. Not that she ate doughnuts.

Massie headed up the cream carpeted stairs and onto the landing of the guesthouse. She headed for the room, she knew belonged to Claire but didn't get there as soon as she wanted. Todd Lyons blocked her way.

'Coming to visit, my lovely?' He asked, winking at her. 'My bedroom awaits you.'

'Oh, Todd. I have a boyfriend but I would just dive into your bedroom if I was single.' She said, sarcastically. She ended it with a wink.

'Oh, you know it baby.' Todd headed off into his bedroom and closed the door.

Massie burst into Claire's room. Cam and Claire were locked in a deep embrace on Claire's bed.

'Save it for the bedroom, guys.' Massie said.

'We kinda did.' Cam said. Claire said nothing but just blushed a deep red.

'Claire I really need to talk to you.' Massie said, trying to sound and look urgent.

'Can't it wait until the sleepover?' Claire asked.

'I want to talk this over with you, before I talk to the PC.'

'Ehmagawd, you're not kicking me out, are you?' Claire asked. Massie giggled as Claire used one of her expressions.

'Gawd no. I kinda figured out I have to put up with you for a very long time when this house was renovated, so...'

Claire giggled, then looked at Cam.

'I'll call you tomorrow?' Cam asked, taking the hint.

'Definately. Maybe, we could go to the movies or something.' She looked at Massie. 'Double date with Derrick?'

Claire didn't use Derrington's nickname in front of Cam.

'Perf. We'll arrange a time. I need something to take my mind off what I'm going tell you.' Massie said.

Cam gave Claire a quick kiss on the cheek, then left the room, shutting the door behind him.

'Hang on.' Claire got off her bed and banged the wall seperating her and Todd's bedroom. They heard him yelp. 'Get a life!' She shouted.

Massie giggled. 'Clever.' She said.

'What's so urgent?' Claire asked, sitting on her computer chair.

'I want you to tell me if it's good or bad.' She took a deep breath then let it out slowly. 'My mom's pregnant.'

'That's...good?' Claire said, not knowing how Massie wanted her to react.

'I don't know.' Massie said. She sat on Claire's bed. 'I had to tell you, before the others as you have a younger brother and I want to know how you handle it.'

'You just do. I was only two when Mom had Todd so it didn't matter then but now I'm older, I have to deal with it. Have you thought about it.'

'Not really.'

'Ok, so weigh up the pros and cons. Pros first.'

Massie tapped her chin. 'I can go shopping with Mom for baby things.'

'One.' Claire said.

'It'll be fun to dress the baby up and look after it sometimes.'

'Two.'

'That's all I can think of.'

'Ok, cons.'

'Mom and Dad won't have as much time for me.'

'One.'

'Sleepovers will be ruined with a crying baby.'

'Two.'

'Again, all I can think of.'

'The pros and cons cancel each other out and even still, the cons can be pros.'

'What do you mean?'

'Ok, so your Mom and Dad won't have as much time for you. Use it as an excuse.'

'How?'

'More time to spend with Derrington. Twist it. Say your not getting much sleep because of the baby and say Derrington has a spare bedroom at his house, that you could sleep at sometimes.'

'But he doesn't.'

'Seriously, Massie. It's an excuse to stay the night at Derrington's.'

'Gawd, Claire. Are you a prostitute? I've only just started making out with him, and now you want me to sleep with him.'

'Not like that. Sharing a bed. It isn't that bad? My mom asked Cam if he wanted to spend the night sometime.'

'Your mom did?' Massie asked, looking shocked.

'Yeah. Ok, so sleepovers will be ruined. Not necessarily. The baby could make it fun, you know. All of us could look after the baby, dress it up and such.'

'Ok, so you made it sound positive but I love being an only child. I get everything from my parents. What if my dad, asks for my credit cards back because he wants them for the baby?'

'Are you serious? Your dad has so much money, he could burn it if he liked. If he wanted a credit card for the baby, he'd get a new one, not take yours.'

'Fine. Fine. I'm going to get going, I have to set up for the sleepover. You know the time.'

'Eight?' Claire asked.

'Dead on.'

The Block Estate

The iPad

Friday, January 25th

8:23 P.M.

'Are you serious?' Alicia screeched, after Massie had told them the news.

'Deadly.' Massie said.

Massie knew that her friends wouldn't take the news of her Mom's pregnancy lightly. They were all only children themselves so they knew the luxury. Except for Kristen. Her mother was extremely uptight.

'I wish my mom was pregnant.' Kristen said. 'Then I wouldn't have to wear her ugly clothes all the time.'

'Ugly? To think I thought you liked wearing those clothes.' Dylan said.

Alicia and Massie burst out laughing. Kristen threw a handful of BBQ soy nuts at Dylan. Claire giggled as she watched Dylan try to catch them in her mouth. Massie smiled at her friends. Alicia was still giggling, Claire was joyfully eating a Rice Krispie bar and Dylan and Kristen were pelting nuts at each other. To think she was worried.

'Ew, just think. Your mom and dad have been doing it.' Dylan said. This was what Massie was afraid of.

'Ew. Dylan.' Kristen said. 'Do you have to say that?'

'But they have. Just a few doors down. What if they are doing it right now?'

'Before 9 P.M. I don't think so.' Alicia said.

'Yeah, but it is kind of disgusting.'

'Everyones parents have sex at one point.' Claire said.

'We get it. We get it.' Massie said, hoping to bring the conversation to a close.

'You're one to talk, Dylan. I don't think your mum and Mr Myles were just cuddling on the camping trip, do you?' Kristen said. Massie smiled gratefully.

'I do.' Dylan said.

'Dylan the only one who is making a big deal out of it, is you. I want to have fun, not talk about my parents having fun.' Massie said.

'Fine.'

Ok, so the next chapter should be up within a few hours because I am loving writing this. Please review as I would fully appreciate it.