Janet, Steve and Kelly by Shari,
Brandon by DC, Dylan by DC and Shari, Carly and Lexi by Val, Val and Jen by Shae, Donna, David, and Brenda by Scott
David
David woke up with a feeling of dread. Today was the day. The day that would determine the rest of his life. Today was the day that he would get the results of the paternity test that will tell him whether or not he was the father of Jen's baby.
You're not, he told himself, Don't worry. But it didn't work. Now that he took the test, the results were final. The results were the truth. He was terrified that he was the father.
Donna looked pale and nervous. He had to be strong for her. He opened his mouth to say something reassuring but nothing came out.
Silently, David got up and got dressed, all the while knowing that today his life might change forever.
Dylan Dylan was sitting at his usual stool at the Peach Pit. He was waiting for Nat to give him his order so he could get the hell out of there. He was going through somefiles and paper work. All of which was badly arranged after he had shuffled through them.
Gina popped up behind him, “What ya reading?”
He glanced back at her with an irritated expression, “Nothing,” he replied. “Hey,Nat! Where’s my order?”
“Patience is a virtue,” he said as he passed. “Hiya, Gina. How ya doin sweety?”
“Good,”she replied and then back to Dylan she said, “Tough work being a TV producer.
”Without looking up at her; “What are you talking about?”
“I know your secret Mister “Eddie Wakis”. Do you plan on telling Brenda?” she asked. “I’m not threatening anything, but what do you think she’d say?”
“This has nothing to do you, Gina.”
"Did you not have a whole lot of faith in her acting ability, or did you just planon keeping me around long enough for your little executive producer gig ended up winning back your old flame?”
Theyhave a good thing going so he was giving her the benefit of a doubt. That washer first impression. She’s entitled to it. He’s not ready yet, but he’ll explain the truth to her. Maybe later tonight, but not now.
“A half turkey on wheat, with a side of pie for a Mr. McKay?” Nat looked around, as if he didn’t know who he was searching for.
“Thanks Nat,” he grabbed his to go bag and turned to talk to Gina, “Listen, you don’t know whatyour talking about, but I can see that your upset right now.” He started toleave. “Later. If you’re up for hearing the true story come by tonight.”
He walked out and Gina watched him leave. She was mad, but she was also willing to hear him out.
Brandon Brandon and Kelly were rushing out the door. Each one had forgot something. Get to the car, remember that one of them left something behind, go get the item, and back to the car. This went on for about two or three trips a piece.
On Brandon’s last trip inside, the trip he was sure would be the last, the phone rang. It was David passing along some information about Valerie’s coming home party.
“Yeah,” Brandon started, “I know a little bit about it, David. We already told Noah that we were gonna be out of town.”
“What do you guys have goin’ on?” David asked.
“There’s a conference I’ve been invited to speak at in San Francisco. So we’re heading out for a bit. I just saw Val a couple of days ago. She won’t miss us.”
That was enough for David. “Okay. Listen, good luck on your talk.”
“Thanks, man. Give Val a hug for me, will you?”
David said that he would and they hung up the phone. Brandon locked up and went to the car. Kellyasked what took him so long. As they headed on their way to San Francisco, he went on to explain the call from David about Val’s party.
“I told him I’m speaking at a conference in San Francisco.”
“What?” Kelly was shocked and surprised.
“I told him that we’re going to San Francisco for a little while because I’m speaking at a conference,” he repeated.
“I’ve been telling people that we’re going for a romantic getaway.”
Brandon took a deep breath. “It’s not the end of the world,” he told her, “At least we’re going to the same town.”
“I know it’s not as bad as it sounds. I just don’t want this to be public yet. I want to wait until it’s over and I actually have something to tell people.”
With one hand on the wheel, he put the other around her shoulders, “Don’t worry, Kel. Whenever you decide the time is right. The news will be good news and everyone will understand why you thought it was best to wait until afterwards.”
“I hope so. I just feel like I’m shutting them out. Do you think they have a right to know?” she asked.
“Only you can decide that. We’re both keeping this secret, remember? If they put you through some guilt trip, I’m going to have to bear the same one. So for now let’s just try and stay positive and we’ll work out the little problems when they come around. Okay?”
“You're right,” she said, not necessarily agreeing, but not wanting to argue. “So what are we going to do to celebrate my recovery?”
Donna Donna drove to Now Wear This, still silently brooding. She didn't know what would happen if David was the father of Jen's baby. It would change everything, she knew that, but she didn't know how it would. She was really worried.
Gina was waiting for her in front of the store.
As Donna unlocked the store, Gina told her awkwardly. "Look, you don't have to be here today if you don't want to. I can handle things by myself."
Donna smiled ruefully. "What am I going to do, sit home and worry? I need to work, otherwise I'll go crazy."
Gina nodded understandingly.
"Besides," Donna told her as they walked into the store, "I have to make sure everything's coordinated for Val's party. You know, call everybody and remind them." Donna sighed, " =Someone might as well get a nice surprise today."
Jen When Jennifer woke up, the only thing she could think about were the paternity test results. She picked out a pair of black jeans and yellow sweater from her closet and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Today was the first day of the rest of her life.
Lexi Lexi and Megan were sitting at Megan's kitchen table drinking coffee.
"Okay, well since I'm finally able to go to court with you today, you may want to update me on what's going on."
Lexi nodded. Megan hadn't been able to come because Sarah had the flu and she was busy taking care of her. "Well, so far things aren't looking up. He had a criminal record sky high, but somehow no evidence is backing me."
Megan nodded in sympathy. "I'm sorry, honey."
Lexi went on. "Today, Matt, the guy that found me, is testifying. So is Michael." She checked her watch. "We better get going. I have to be there in an hour and a half and we still want to get breakfast, right?"
Megan nodded and picked her purse up off the table. "Let's go."
Janet "Ssshhhh!" Steve whispered loudly as he ran into the living room, "Maddy's still sleeping!!"
Taylor lowered the blaring heavy metal music that was coming from the stereo.
"Sorry," he shrugged his shoulders. Once Steve turned around and left, Taylor raised the volume up a bit. He started bopping his head and singing along.
Janet abruptly stopped into the living room with the laundry basket in her hand. "Did he just curse?!?!" she asked, referring to the music.
"Um, yeah," Taylor said, "I think so."
"Who is that you're listening too?"
"Slipknot."
"Who??"
"Slipknot," he walked over and showed her the CD cover.
Steve peered over her shoulders to get a look at the cover, "You like these guys? With the masks and all?"
Taylor nodded.
"When did you get this?" Janet asked.
"Yesterday, when I went to 7250 with Noah. I finally got to use the gift certificate I got for Christmas."
"Ohhh," Janet said, turning around to go do the laundry. She didn't know he liked this kind of music. There were a lot of things she didn't know about him.
David David drove to the center mechanically. It wasn't that he was even lost in thought. He just wasn't thinking at all. The radio was on but he had no idea what song was playing. He was completely on automatic pilot.He pulled into the center's parking lot. He parked the car, locked up and walked to the center front door. He saw Jen waiting there for him.
"Hi," he said awkwardly.
"Hi," Jen responded, just as awkwardly.
David fumbled for the right words. "Uhh, look. If I am the father, I just want you to know I'm going to take responsibility for the baby. I know we'll have a lot to work out but I'm not going to duck out on you."
Jen smiled gently. "I know." She took David by the arm. "C'mon, let's go see the doctor and get this over with."
They walked into the center.
Kelly They had been driving along the wide open road for an hour now. Only 3 more to go.
Kelly's stomach growled. Boy, was she hungry. She thought about asking Brandon to stop at the next service station so they could get some food, but she quickly remembered that she wasn't allowed to eat because of the surgery.
But maybe she wasn't hungry. Maybe it was just nerves. She reached over and grabbed Brandon's hand. She squeezed it and he looked at her. Their eyes met and she smiled. She wasn't so nervous anymore.
Carly Carly walked into CU University's class coordinator's office.
A woman at the counter looked up from her paperwork. "How may I help you?" she asked.
Carly smiled, shyly. "I have an appointment to get one of my classes changed."
The woman looked in her appointment book, which was laying open on the desk. "Carly Reynolds?"
Carly nodded. "Yes, that's me."
The woman pointed to a chair in the left corner. "Have a seat. Someone will be with you shortly."
Carly nodded her thanks and smiled. "Thank you, ma'am." Carly walked over to the seat and sat down. She was planning on getting out of Adam's class, once and for all. Boy, was he in for a shocker!
Jen After arriving at the office, Jen and David walked up to the front desk, their arms still linked together.
"Hi, I'm Jennifer Manicni."
"Oh," She said, typing her name in her computer. "Is David Sliver, with you too?"
"Yes, he is," she responded.
"Alright; well you two come with me and we'll draw some blood." The two were led into the back.
Kelly Kelly and Brandon walked up to the receptionist in the surgical waiting room.
"Um, hi," Kelly said, "I have a laparotomy scheduled for today."
"Your name?"
"Taylor. Kelly Taylor."
"You're twenty minutes late."
"I know, I'm sorry. It kinda takes a while when you're coming from LA."
"LA?? To San Francisco? For surgery??"
"Don't ask."
The receptionist put a hospital ID bracelet on Kelly's wrist. "It'll be a few minutes before one of the cubicles opens up. In there, you'll change into a gown, and we'll do some normal pre-surgical procedures and give you're first pre-anesthesia dosage."
Kelly nodded, "Okay. Thanks."
She and Brandon sat down on two empty chairs. Kelly looked around the room. All these people need surgery!?!, she thought. There were so many different types of people. Old people, young people. Caucasion people, Hispanic people. They all had one thing in common though: they were all sick. The thought sent chills up Kelly's spine. She took Brandon's hand and squeezed it. Again, he looked at her and their eyes met. What was it about his look that always made her feel better?
Lexi Lexi, Megan, and Michael walked into the courtroom together.
"Good morning, Ms. Sterling," the Judge said.
"Good morning, Judge Mills," she said. She was wearing cheap pants and a tank top. It made her look like a victim, her attorney said. She took her seat next to her lawyer. She shot John a hideous look.
"Let's begin," Judge Mills said.
"I would like to call a witness to the stand," Lexi's attorney, Ms. Wagner said. "Matthew Morgan."
Matthew took his place at the stand.
The lawyer went to the stand and stood in front of him. "Matthew, can you please tell me what you were doing on the night of May 7th, 2001?"
Matthew didn't think at all, he right away knew the answer. "I was working at a deli, on 3rd street in Beverly Hills."
She nodded. "Can you please tell me when you found Ms. Sterling?"
"At a approximately 10. Maybe 10:30? I'm not positive, but I know it was in that hour."
"What was she doing?"
John's lawyer interrupted, shouting, "Objection your honor. Leading the witness!"
"Overuled," he simply said. "You may proceed, Ms. Wagner."
"Thank you, Judge. What was she doing?"
"Well, she was running away from Mr. Sails," he responded.
"Why was Ms. Sterling running from him?"
"He was trying to rape her. He beat her over the head. I saw it and ran after her."
Ms. Wagner nodded and smiled satisfied. "No further questions, your honor."
Jen Jen and David had both done their blood work and all that was left were the results. David was pacing around the room and it was really starting to get on her nerves.
"Would you stop being so. . .so. . .annoying?"
David stopped pacing, "I can't! They told us twenty five minutes and its been over a half hour."
"David, will you be patient?"
"I'm sorry," he said sarcastically, "You try being patient when you are waiting for something that could change your life forever."
Jen looked down and mumbled to herself, "Been there, done that."
Finally one of the doctors in the group walked into the room.
"Jennifer Manicini, David Sliver, we have the test results."
Jen sighed loudy "Okay, we're ready. Tell us."
"David you are NOT the father," doctor said, "There is only a 1 in 10 million chance."
A smile of relief came over David's face. He looked over at Jen. She was almost in tears. She saw David looking at her and ran out of the room.
David called after her "JEN!! Jen wait."
Carly Carly walked into the counselors office.
"Good morning, Ms. Reynolds," she said polietley.
"Good morning, Ms. Harris," she said.
"Please have a seat." She directed Carly to the chair in front of her desk. They both sat down. "So what class would you like to change?"
"My Basic Law class. I'd like to change teachers, if that is at all possible."