I"m sorry about that" said AJ.
"It's ok."
"Why did you wait so long" said AJ.
"When I found out I was pregnant, I didn't know what to do. How do you tell someone that their one night stand got you pregnant. Look, you don't have to sweat it or anything. I'm not looking for money" said Raine.
"Then why are you here" said AJ.
"I wanted you to know."
"What makes you think the baby is mine. Wasn't their anybody else before or after" said AJ.
"I don't sleep around if that's what your implying" said Raine.
"I'm sorry, I just. You have to understand my position" said AJ.
"Oh, I understand. You can't be bothered" said Raine angrily.
"I think what AJ is saying is that he needs some time to let it sink in" said Howie.
"Fine, let it sink in all you like. I told you so now you know and you can go back to your life" said Raine.
"I can't change what I did. But I can change what I do now. Do you have anywhere to go" said AJ.
"Sure, I have a nice bungalow in Hawaii coming when I win the lottery" said Raine.
"You can stay here. Right Howie?"
"Yeah Sure, why not. Might as well make this a party. I think I'll just go check on the guest room" said Howie.
"Are you hungry?" asked AJ.
"A little, I guess" said Raine.
"Come on, let's get some food in you. I think I can find something in the kitchen" said AJ.
"Look, I'm sorry for messing up your life. I would never want to hurt anyone. I just wanted to do the right thing" said Raine.
"How about Peanut Butter and jelly."
"That's fine" said Raine.
"I'll let you make it while I see if Howie needs any help" said AJ.
"Sitting on the bed Howie ran his fingers through his hair. He wanted to scream, to cry. He felt so empty. He had believed in AJ, believed in their love but that was gone.
"Need any help" said AJ appearing in the doorway.
"I've got it. I think you've done enough already. You know I actually believed after all we had been through that we had something real. I loved you, I trusted you. Then you completely turned around and betrayed me. Tell me something. If Raine hadn't showed up here would you have ever told me what you did" said Howie.
"I'm telling you we should have just called" said Kevin. "What, their house was on the way. Ringing the bell Nick frowned as Brian messed with his hair. Cut it out will you. What do you know, your home" said Nick as AJ greeted them. "Can we come in" said Nick as AJ remained silent.
"Now is not a good time for a visit" said AJ.
"I guess we should have called first" said Nick.
"I told you" said Kevin.
"Sure, rub it in" said Nick smiling.
"Hey, guys what are you doing here" said Howie appearing in the doorway.
"We came by to see if you wanted to go out to dinner. AJ said it wasn't a good time" said Nick.
"Of course it's a good time. Come on in" said Howie.
"Howie, I don't think."
"I'm glad you here. Brian can I talk to you outside for a second" said Howie.
"Sure" said Brian puzzled.
"Is everything ok here" said Nick.
"Sure, why wouldn't it be. Right AJ." said Howie.
"I need to check on something in the kitchen will you excuse me a second" said AJ.
"Ok, what's going on" said Brian.
"Do you think Leighann would mind if I crashed with you" said Howie.
"No. But why would you need to crash with me. Is something up" said Brian.
"I'd rather not talk about it. I'm sure you'll find out from AJ soon enough" said Howie.
"You haven't touched a bite of your sandwich, why." said AJ.
"Because I hate Peanut Butter" said Raine.
"Why didn't you say so" said AJ.
"My mother always said you should take what your given" said Raine.
"Look, you don't like something. You say so" said AJ.
"Ok, something is definately going on" said Nick.
"I agree. But look whatever it is, it's none of our business" said Kevin.
"None of our business their our friends" said Nick.
"We're not butting in" said Kevin.
"What are friends for if they don't but in" said Nick.
"Nick" said Kevin glaring.
"Alright, I won't but in" said Nick.
"Guy's I'm sorry about dinner" said AJ appearing from the kitchen.
Hey, it's ok. We can do it some other time" said Kevin. "You want to maybe, talk about anything" said Nick
"I thought you weren't going to but in" said Kevin.
"What, I'm just asking" said Nick.
"Not really" replied AJ.
"Your not..."
"Drinking, no. I'm sober" said AJ.
"You know we're here for you if you need to talk" said Nick.
"Thanks, but I think I have to work this one out myself" said AJ.