A/N: WHOA! I haven't done this story in freaking years. Apologies. Massive apologies. But believe that I'm working on a few old stories that are, in fact, collecting dust. With that in mind, I hope you enjoy this and don't forget to R&R!

Disclaimer: I own NOTHING from The Covenant… just my OC's. Thanks!

-Chapter 13-
-A Trip To The ER-

"Oh, my God! I just want to stab him in his damn face." Ashlee yelled, as her and Vanessa walked into their apartment.

"Calm down, Mama." Vanessa sat down on the couch. "I totally understand... I really do, but you don't want your blood pressure to go up."

"Yeah, you're right." Ashlee sat down in the recliner. "But it doesn't change the fact that I hate Reid Garwin with every fiber of my being."

"I admit... he was being a huge asshole, but that's no surprise." Vanessa paused. "He's always an asshole."

"Yep." Ashlee agreed.

"So you know who the father is?"

Ashlee nodded. "As much as I tried denying it.. I just can't anymore."

"So it's Pogue's?"

"Yes." she sighed. "It's Pogue's"

"Do you plan on telling him?"

"Well, yeah, but right now, he has suspicions that the baby is his.. I just wanna tell him in a special way to confirm it to him."

"Well." Vanessa raised her hand. "I still got dibs on godmother status."

"Yes, Nessa." Ashlee laughed. "You are the godmother."

"Who did you pick for godfather?"

"Tyler, of course.. he's my best guy friend."

"So, let's say.. something happened to both of you." Vanessa knocked on the coffee table. "Knock on wood.. does that mean Tyler and I get to keep your baby?"

"Well, yes, Nessa.. that's part of the job of what the title 'godparents' entail."

"What's the rest of it?"

"Oh, I dunno.. spoiling the hell out of him or her while Pogue and I are still alive."

"Okay, yes." Vanessa pumped her fist in the air. "I can do that, so please.. don't die."

Ashlee chuckled. "I'll try not to.. but you can't die either."

"Deal."

"Okay." Ashlee stood up and stretched. "I need to go to the shopping."

"Do you want me to go with you?"

"Nah, I'll be fine." she grabbed her purse. "I'll be back soon."

"Okay, Mama." Vanessa grabbed the remote and turned on the TV. "Be extra careful."

"I will." Ashlee said, before walking out of their apartment.

...

A few hours later, Ashlee walked in with a bunch of stuff and bags in her hands and Vanessa laughed. "Wow.. so, you went to the mall and bought everything?"

"Not exactly.. maybe a few things."

"Right." Vanessa chuckled. "Well, I for one, am glad you're back, because you have a surprise in your room."

Ashlee raised her eyebrow. "What is it?"

"If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise.. just go in there and you'll see."

"Alright." Ashlee slowly went in and slightly gasped. "Pogue.. what are you doing here?"

"I needed to see you."

"Oh?" she set all the bags on the floor and shut the door. "For what?"

"To see if you were okay.. Reid was being a big bitch to you earlier."

"He was." she leaned up against her dresser and crossed her arms over her chest. "But he's always acting like a big bitch." she shrugged. "It's nothing new."

"Yeah, you're right." Pogue nodded, then saw the bags. "You went shopping."

"Yeah, I had to buy a few things."

Pogue studied her face for a moment. "How are you.. really?"

"I'm fine."

"No." he got up from her bed and stood in front of her. "I know you, Jay." he moved the stray hairs from her face, moving them behind her ear. "And I know that you're not fine." he wiped a tear that fallen down her cheek. "Tell me what's going on?"

Ashlee took a few deep breaths, before she spoke. "I'd rather show you instead."

"O.. kay." Pogue nodded, not knowing where she was going with this. "What is it?"

"Sit down." he did as he was told and sat back down on her bed, while she grabbed one of the bags off of the floor. "I got this for you." she sat down next to him and put the bag on his lap. "Look."

Pogue stared at her for a second, then reached in and pulled out a black t-shirt. Once he unfolded it, his eyes widened as he read the front. 'This Guy Is Going To Be A Daddy.' slowly, he turned his head to look at her. "You're serious? The baby is mine?"

"Yeah, I believe it's yours."

"Oh, my God!" he gave her a hug. "I knew it." after a moment, he backed up and cupped her cheeks. "I know we can make this work and I'll be here for both of you." he paused to take a deep breath. "I love you, Jay."

"You do?" she asked. "Even after everything that happened? Us getting into those fights and me leaving?"

"Yes, even after all of that.. I've always loved you." he let go of her cheeks and sighed. "I don't exactly know how you feel about me, but I wanted to tell you how I feel about you."he smiled. "We're having a baby."

"Yep." she nodded and before she knew it, Pogue leaned in and kissed her softly on her lips. Ashlee gave in, kissing him back and wrapped her arms around his neck. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain and broke the kiss, holding onto her stomach.

Once Pogue realized what was happening, seeing the pain in her face, he started to panic. "What's wrong? Is it the baby?"

"I don't know, but it hurts."

"Come on, I'll take you to the hospital."

"Okay." as she stood to her feet, she immediately toppled over - making Pogue catch her before she hit the floor. "OW!" she screamed in pain.

"I'll carry you." he picked her up bridal style and headed out the room.

Vanessa saw them and raised her eyebrow. "What's going on? And did you just scream?"

"I'm taking her to the hospital."

"What?!" Vanessa quickly shut off the TV. "Why?"

"I'm.. having.. sharp pains." Ashlee said, between breaths.

"Oh, shit." Vanessa jumped up from the couch. "I'll grab your purse." by the time that she had everything they needed, Pogue and Ashlee were already in the car. "Okay, let's go." she said, after she got in, then Pogue drove off. Using his power, he turned every light green, so he could get there faster.

...

"What the hell happened to Ashlee?" was the first thing Caleb asked after he walked into the waiting room - followed by Kate, Tyler, and Chase behind him.

"I don't know yet." Vanessa replied. "They're running a bunch of tests."

"Well, what happened?" he asked again. "How'd she end up in the ER?"

"Ash had sharp pains, so Pogue and I brought her here."

Tyler looked around. "Where is Pogue?"

"In the room with Ashlee."

"I have to be in there with her."

"Wait, Caleb." Vanessa said, making him stop and turn around. "I asked Ash if she wanted you to be in the room with her when you got here, but she said no.. she wants Pogue right now. I mean, I'm her best friend and she doesn't even want me in there."

"Fine." Caleb frowned as he sat down next to Sarah. "I guess I'll wait."

...

Pogue had been watching Ashlee sleep for a few hours now. The doctor gave her some medicine to stop the contractions and so far, it's been working, but she would have to stay at the hospital for a few days for observation - just in case. Even though Pogue isn't thrilled about her being there, he decided that he'd stay with her, so she wouldn't be alone the whole time. Suddenly, he got up and went into the waiting room to tell Vanessa the news.

"Pogue." Caleb stood up. "How's my sister?"

"Is she okay?" Tyler asked.

"Can we see her?" Vanessa asked, as she stood up as well.

Pogue getting slammed with all of these questions, he took a deep breath. "Ashlee's asleep right now.. the doctor gave her some medicine to stop her contractions - which was brought on by stress."

"Ugh! I knew it!" Vanessa groaned. "Fighting with Reid earlier."

Pogue nodded. "That's part of it."

"What else did the doctor say?"

"Well." he glanced at Caleb. " She has to stay here for a few days.. for observation and I'll be staying with her, because I don't want them to be alone,"

Caleb furrowed his brows. "Since when have you become so protective over her?"

Before Pogue could respond, Vanessa spoke. "Can we go see her?"

"Yeah." he nodded. "But she's asleep.. though I'm sure she'll want everyone in there." all of a sudden, the waiting room doors opened and Pogue scoffed. "Well, not everyone."

"What are you doing here, Reid?" Caleb asked.

"Chase texted me and said that Ashlee was in the ER."

Pogue glared at Chase. "Why'd you tell him that?"

"We were gonna hang out and he asked where I was.. I didn't know it was supposed to be a big secret."

"Yeah, well, when Reid is part of the reason that she's in here.. you damn right it's gonna be a secret."

"Oh, I'm the reason?" Reid had a mock-hurt look on his face. "What did I do?"

"What did you do? Are you kidding me?! Vanessa was about to charge at him, but Tyler held her back. "It's because you were fighting with her earlier and being a dick.. she didn't need all of that stress."

Pogue glanced at Chase. "See what I mean?"

"Well." he sighed, putting his hands up in defeat. "I'm sorry, Man"

Pogue slightly nodded, then got into Reid's face. "You have no reason to be here, so leave and stay the hell away from Ashlee or I'll kick your ass."

"What ever happened to bros before ho's?" Reid chuckled, then Pogue punched him hard in his jaw, knocking him to the ground. Everyone in the room was in shock and a bit speechless. "OW! What the fuck, Pogue?!" he yelled, spitting out some blood.

"Like, I said.. stay the hell away from her." and with that, Pogue walked out of the waiting room, leaving everyone stunned.