October 28th 2016 Jonathan sat in the couch watching a movie. Outside a huge storm was raging. Thunder and lightning every few minutes. He got up and went to the fridge and got a peace of leftover pizza from Yesterday. The scare of his life took him as the doorbell sounded. ``the fuck, what idiot is out in this weather. He opened the door. His jaw doped a drenched girl fox stood there crying. ``KATIE??????'' “what are you doing here? Come on straight to the bathroom and into the shower.” Jonathan said with worry in his voice as she came inside. He took her suitcase and put it aside and he picked Katie up to bring her to the bathroom as she didn't move fast enough in his opinion. He turned on the shower to a lukewarm and proceeded to undress her. “what are you doing here?” he asked again as Katie continued to sob. ”why didn't you call me? I could have picked y...” Jonathan fell silent as he looked her straight at her face. Her left eye was blackened and her cheek bruised.” wha.. who..” were the only things that came out of his mouth as he was completely speechless. There were so meany questions on his mind now. But the pure distress in her eyes was telling him exactly what he needed to do. Pulling her into a hug and lifted her up and carried her into the shower. Not a care was given for his clothes as she was way more important to him. They sat in there for somewhat of an hour. Katie almost asleep from exhaustion. ”hey come on. Lets get dried off.” she looked at him with her bloodshot eyes and nodded. She fell over wile trying to get up, the long walk from the train station to Jon's home completely drained all she had. Jonathan helped her up again and followed her out of the shower . He grabbed Katie a towel so she could dry herself off and he undressed himself before he himself could dry off as well. After that he gestured to Katie to follow him into the living room and told her to go lie down on the couch wile he went to the kitchen. A few minutes passed before Jonathan returned with a mug of instant chicken soup and sat besides her. Handing her the mug he asked “ Katie, can you please tell me what happened to you and why you aren't home?” Katie just stared into the mug, it took a wile but eventual she started explain “ I was kicked out . I..I.. I.. started getting sick a week ago . I puked every morning . Mom started to get worried and we went to the hospital. After the docker examined me he said I wasn't sick. But … but.. im pregnant . Mom didn't say a thing . Not at the doctor, not on the ride home nor at home until daddy came home. She took him strait outside . And they stayed out for at least an hour. When they finally came back inside daddy only said one thing to me.” Katie sighed and tears fell onto her lap. “who?” she sobbed “i didn't say anything. Then he hit me and yelled at me. WHO YOU WHORE” Katie broke down crying again. Jonathan hugged her starting to figure out what happened next. 'I didn't say anything” she sobbed “but I knew who” she said as she gripped Jonathan tightly. No word was needed to tell him who it was. Jonathan perfectly who it was. And because off him Katie had to go true this. ”i am so sorry” Jonathan said to her as he cried feeling guilty for all she had to endure. Katie shook her head “don't, you didn't hit me or kick me out of the house.' she looked him strait into the eyes, and even with her black eye they still visibly shown the love she has for him. ”but still its because off me that you are pregnant” “no, its not. It takes two” she said wile giving him a little smile. Jonathan gave a little chuckle “well that's true. besides that, why didn't you call or text me.” “mom took away my phone in trade for some clothes and some things off mine that I could take with me.” “they what!!” Jonathan said with anger.”i will fix that tomorrow. I will get all your stuff back.” “but” “no butts, they don't know it was me right?” “no” then I will get everything back for you” he said before giving her a kiss. He stood up and pulled out his phone “give me a sec, I need to make a call.” Katie nodded. Jon went to the kitchen and Katie could overhear a little off what he was saying “ heyy Jess, sorry to bother you but I have a small favor to ask.... can you come over tomorrow and watch Katie for the day and can I borrow the big bike truck? … I will explain tomorrow but its important ... thanks you're the best … yea see you tomorrow.” Jonathan came back to the living room and plopped back down in the sofa. She looked at him confused. “ what are you going to do?” he looked back at her “ like I said, getting your stuff back.” “but why?” “because, its your stuff and they have no right in keeping it if they are kicking you out. And a lot off that stuff I bought you as presents” Katie smiled as she was content with his explanation “ ah man” Jonathan said abruptly “ what” Katie asked “look at my dinner” he said mockingly “my dry day old pizza is cold again, id better fetch myself some soup as well because is I reheat that thing again I will definitely break a tooth” Katie glared at him for that as he with the most obnoxious and hilarious grin went to the kitchen. It doing exactly as he wanted as Katie couldn't keep in her laughter as the display off a seeming idiot preparing a mug off instant soup was to much to handle. When he returned he smiled at her “now that is what I love to see” and he gave her a kiss. He sat down, pulled Katie into his side and put his free arm around her. Katie had already finished her mug and adjusted herself in his embrace laying her head down on his shoulder and closing her eyes. After half an hour Jonathan got up and picked up Katie who was fast asleep. He carried her to his room and laid her down tucking her in before joining her he put the mugs in the sink and threw away the pizza. Killing all the lights and turning off the TV he joined Katie and pulled her close to him. In some kind of way he was glad that his lover was back with him and now probably for good. Morning arrived rather soon as 7am rolled around. Jonathan was already awake, the dealings from yesterday evening. He was discussed by the actions of his adoptive parents. And still overwhelm by being told he is going to be a father himself. “ me a father” he thought “ how am I going to do that.” “mmmm” Katie murmured adjusting herself, her head on his shoulder an arm on his chest and her leg over his. Her fingers slowly kneading on his peck. She was so peaceful, her slow breaths gave him such comfort. Oh did he miss this, she was so beautiful. With his free hand he pulled her hair to the side of her face. It revealed a smile, her eye looking up at him. “good morning” she said “hi beautiful, did ya sleep well? “ “mmm lovely” Katie said stretching out and rolling on top off Jonathan laying her head back down on his chest. His heartbeat, slow and steady rhythm. He hugged her as he kissed her on the head. She lifted up her head and with two puppy eyes begging him for another kiss. “why the puppy eyes?” he asked “you know you will get as meany as you like.” she giggled as she came closer. He leaned in and kissed his lover on the mouth. “i missed you so much” she said “and as far as I can tell you missed me to” looking at him with a huge grin on her face she wiggled her butt stroking a very exited part off Jonathan. “you know very well that i missed you” he said wile grabbing hold of her and in a swift motion he switched positions with her with him being on top. Her face sowed the surprise of his move.” where did that grin go” he said smugly. She didn't say a word, only a light smile on her face as she lay her head down on the bed. Her hair flayed to all sides, she looked at him. Head slightly tilted to the side. She looked like an angel as the sun shone on her making her glow in the soft morning light. Jonathan was starstruck, “is this real, am I dreaming” he thought bewildered by the beauty below him. She took a pillow and hit him with it wile laughing and giggling. He quickly retaliated with grabbing her sides and tickling her. She started laughing and thrashing. He continued his tickle attack for a few minutes before he pulled her in her hug, as her giggling died down she buried her mussel in his chest inhaling there sent. That made her relax and so happy. “I love you” she said captured in his embrace. “I love you to baby” he replied smiling at her. “Come om, let’s get cleaned up” he got up stretching out with a loud yawn. taking clothes from the wardrobe “go on to the shower, I'll be there in a sec.” Katie nodded and went to the bathroom and turned on the shower. Jonathan went to the living room where Katie’s suitcase was at and got an outfit for her and went to the bathroom as well. Katie was already lathering up as Jonathan entered, he picked up a washcloth and started rubbing her back, she let out a sigh of contentment. She enjoyed it so much having him take care of her, his strong hands being so gentle with her showed how much he cared for her. After he rinsed her off she turned to face him and looked him into his eyes. He caressed her face as she leaned into his hand. The look in her eyes was totally different from yesterday. There was only love and happiness, she smiled at him and then looked down making him do the same. A smile came over him as he saw what she was looking at. Katie had her hands on her belly, slowly rubbing the small bump. He Lowered his head to where her hands were at. Placing his head against her belly. “our own little cub” he said and looked up and a tear of happiness rolled down his face. He then leaned his head against hers “thank you” he said and gave her a peck on the lips. Katie hugged him for a few moments, then a loud grumble sounded. Katie’s eyes shot open and her cheeks turned red as her tummy rumbled. Come on, let’s finish washing up so we can eat something. "okay" she said as she returned under the shower head. Jonathan made quick progress cleaning himself and stepped out of the shower and dried off, Katie was already drying off for a few minutes working on her big fluffy tail. A idea popped up in his head and an evil grin appeared on his face as he twisted one of the smaller towels and with a small crack he wiped it against her butt “aw. What the fuck you asshole!” she jelled at him rubbing her butt. He laughed out loud barely containing his tears. Katie wasted no time with twisting her own towel and swiping it again and again at him even tough she wasn't able to make it whip as Jonathan could. But it cracked a few times at his legs making him jump wile he had the giggles. The laughter alone made Katie's but stop hurting as it was super contagious and soon she was chuckling as well as Jonathan dropped to the ground being out off breath. His laugh died down as he was holding his chest being that it hurt from his laughing spree. “serves you right” she laugh's “that hurt you know” “hehe sorry, I couldn't resist” she stood in front of him her arms crossed trying to appear mad at him but failing desperately. Jonathan looked her in the eyes, his lip quivering not to start laughing again. The sight was amazing, he looked ridiculous trying to hold in his laughter. This off coerce ruined her attempt at being stern as she couldn't contain her own laughter. “ you dinge wolf” she said as she threw her towel at his face. “come on you baby, I am hungry” she said as she stepped out of the room with her clothes in her paws. Hoping to put them on in a little bit of rest without him trying anything again. After a few moments they both were busy in the kitchen, Jonathan baking some eggs and bacon and Katie pulling out the small oven sandwiches. As Katie was setting the plates on the table the doorbell went off. “that's probably Jess” Jonathan said “can you go and open the door for me princesses?”. Katie blushed at him calling her princesses but nodded and sped off to the front door. “hi Jessica” she said as she opened the door. The snow leopard at the other side off the door greeted her back and stepped inside following Katie to the kitchen where Jonathan was plating up the eggs and bacon. “ hey Jess, thanks for coming. Did you eat yet?” he said. “you know I don't mind. And yeah a bowl of cereal.” Jessica replied “do you want some? There is plenty” Jonathan said already grabbing her a plate and cutlery “if you insist, I can always eat” she replied with a smile. They sat down and cached up on the past month wile they ate. “so what is this with me needing to watch Katie today?” Jessica asked Katie's ears went flat hearing the question, remembering why she was back with Jonathan so soon. “well, Katie was thrown out of her parents house yesterday. She appeared yesterday at my doorstep about an hour before I called you.” Jonathan explained. “i need the truck to get her things back and bring them here. But I don't want to stress out Katie going back already.” Katie meanwhile had crawled onto Jonathan's lap. “okay but why was she kicked out? If you don't mind me asking?” Jonathan looked at Katie, who in turn nodded with a small smile knowing she would find out sooner or later. He did not say a word he looked at Jessica and started rubbing Katie's belly. Jessica looked confused at them, “why isn't he saying anything?” She thought. Until her eyes noticed his hand rubbing Katie's belly. “WAIT... NO WAY....!!” Jessica jumped up and ran to them and pulled them both into a big hug. “that's so awesome, you're pregnant!” she said all exited. Jessica looked at Katie “we are going shopping! You will need a crib and little baby clothes and diapers and OMG you're pregnant” Jessica's excitement suddenly vanished now that she got a good look at Katie up close. “what happened?” she asked wile holding Katie and looking at the fading black eye. “that is why I don't want to take her back there. “ Jonathan replied. “And I really want to talk to them without being influenced. Maybe talk some reason into them.” “keep your calm please. I know how worked up you can be.” she stated. “and what do you want us to do today?” “well I like the shopping idea, the pup will need a lot off stuff and why not be prepared. You can take the bumbvan. If you want” Jess looked up at him; “ there is no way I am driving that shopping cart.” the bumbvan as Jonathan called is was an old van with more dents than straight panel. His first car it was a cheap shitbox that only cost him 400 dollar. “i will call my sister, she has a big SUV and will know what we need.” Jessica replied “fine for me, take my card with you but please no more than 4 grand.” Jonathan said handing over his debit card . “I have a feeling that I will be needing to replace the bumbvan for something more cub friendly.” Katie laid her head against his chest “we'll be careful. Will you be to for me.” she said looking up at him with pleading eyes. “you know I will princesses” he said leaning down and kissing her on the top of her head. Katie talked to Jessica wile Jonathan cleaned up the kitchen before Jessica's sister arrived. They greeted Veronica at the front door. All of them ready to leave. Katie giving Jonathan a quick hug and he returned it with a peck on the mouth before they said there goodbye's , Jonathan went off to Katie's parents and Katie Jessica along with Veronica were off to the mall to get a lot off baby equipment. After driving for 2.5 hours Jonathan finally rolled up on the driveway off his adoptive parents. He dreaded the coming conversation, he had been talking to himself the entire drive here to try to predict what was going to happen. Yet it did not matter, he was going to find out in a few moments . He got out off the truck he borrowed from Jessica and walked to the front door ringing the bell. He was nervous, but he had to be strong for Katie and to get her things back. The door opened and a gasp sounded. “Jonathan?? is that you? I haven't seen you in ages.” the female fox said. “Yeah its been a wile hasn't it Tessa.” Tessa Volpe was a purebred fox. Jonathan had always known her as a strict yet loving mother she had her ways that you couldn't get her to stray from . “come in my boy, you want something to drink?” she asked. “ no I am good.” “well then what brings you here? If you had called I would have wade some sweets or something.” Tessa said “you don't have t...” Jonathan was cut off by David, Katie's father walking into the room. A stubborn man set in his ways, he was used to getting things his way. This made him being resented by the rest of the neighborhood as he was the head off the HOA “Jon, how are you doing buddy” he asked hugging Jonathan. David being almost half a head smaller than Jonathan didn't make it any less awkward. “i am okay I guess” “good to hear, what brings you back to town?” David asked “well, I will go straight to the point.” both of the older foxes looked at him with confusion “ I came to pick up Katie's belongings.” Jonathan said bluntly “she was standing at my door last night completely drenched and exhausted.” “oh did that whore get to your place, better throw her out again before that bastard of a kid will be born.” David said with a disgusted tone. That made Jonathan a bit angry, but he held his composure. “ she needs a place to live, and she will stay with me and so will the kid. I am here for the stuff I bought for her and stuff that she needs. The laptop, her phone and a lot of her toys I bought for her. And I will be taking her clothes and school books as well.” Jonathan stated “ I don't think so. All that stuff stays here!” David said rising his voice. Tessa stood behind him, sadness in her eyes “That slut needs to find her stuff on her own. She doesn't even know ho the brat belongs to.” this made something snap inside of Jonathan, he always had a strong voice but rarely used it as he hated raising his voice. The volume and bass alone made it enough to scare the most furs. “I AM TAKING HER STUFF HOME WITH ME!!!” Jonathan almost yelled “ I need to take care off her and off my pup!!” they both gasped as they heard this. “ yes my pup, I don't care what you think about me now but I love her and I am never letting anything happen to her again.” Tessa stood still, still in shock off what she heard. “you discussing brat, fucking your own sister” “SHE IS NOT MY SISTER, NOR YOU MY FATRHER!!!” Jonathan yelled. David was shocked with his outburst. “i I I I am calling the cops! You are no longer welcome here” David said as he pulled out his phone “and then what? Are you going to explain that you kicked a minor out and beat her a black eye. You know both are illegal!” Jonathan said calmer but still with a raised voice. “ I ain't going to tell them shit yo..” “ oh David shut up!!” Tessa said loudly “Jonathan is right, you can't win this one. You could go to jail is they found out.” “but he” “ shush, we had this discussion yesterday that I warned you that if they found her that you would be in trouble. Now deal with the consequence!” she knew that she herself would not be in the same kind off trouble with the camera system installed in there house. And it being very clear that she didn't want that Katie left. She still was heart broken that her little girl was out off her reach. “David go out back and don't come back in until I say so!” he grumbled at her and left the room end a few moments later a loud bang sounded from the backdoor being slammed shut. She sighted. And looked at Jonathan, tears rolling down her cheeks. She sat down on the couch “promise me that you will take care off her” she begged him. “you know I will. Jonathan said softly, his throat hurting from yelling. She smiled a little. “ take everything you need, but leave me a few things, I don't want to lose her completely” she said as she started sobbing. Jonathan knelt before her. Let it all cool down a bit and then call her. Knowing Katie she will forgive you. Tessa nodded, Jonathan stood back up and went towards Katie's room. And started packing up her stuff. All off her clothes except the outfit that Tessa loved the most were put in trash bags and the rest was put in a few boxes they had lying around. It took him well over an hour to pack up and load everything into the truck. He closed the doors off the cargo box and walked back to the front door where Tessa stood. “Here” she said handing him Katie's phone. “thanks, I will be swapping her number so its easier to stop the billing.” Tessa nodded with tears running down her face. “when she is ready she will send you a text. I'll make sure of it.” she nodded again and hugged him “tell her I am sorry for me please.” “ I will” he said “see you maybe next time” and with that he left. Meanwhile in Orion city Katie, Jessica and Veronica were at the mall, going in and out off store after store. They already had a lot of clothes for the cub. Most of them in colors ether gender could wear since no one knew what the cub was going to be, not that Katie wanted to know. For her it needed to be a surprise. “so, who is hungry?” Veronica asked. “I could eat something” Katie said “oh oh oh. Why don't we go to McAnimals ??” Jess exclaimed in excitement. The other two girls nodded giggling, especially veronica knowing that her sister loved the venison nuggets there. Loading up the last of the baby gear in the SUV they went to McAnimals to get a bite to eat before heading to the furniture store. In the car they chatted a lot about what Katie should do and more importantly couldn't do until the cub is born. Veronica explained her that she cant fall and once her belly got bigger that she would need to rest more often. “you know you can always call me if you need help” Veronica said “i will. No worry's, thanks tough. And its not that Jonathan will let me do anything dangerous” “yeah”Jessica replied “that boyfriend of yours is a little overprotective ever since Jack” “ I know but its because he cares about me”Katie sighed dreamily wanting that he was here right now. “oh he cares for you alright”veronica giggled looking at Katie's belly, Katie blushed at her statement. Her belly was starting to expand showing the beginning of a baby bump. That meaning she was broadcasting what she had done with him, and thinking off that she blushed even more. But she still wanted him to be there. Holding her hand. Letting everyone see who gave her that full belly, the father off there cub. The start off the family. It made her happy yet the unknown of having a cub still stressed her a bit. “hello,, earth to Katie” she snapped out off her daze “hehe sorry, my mind was elsewhere” “i know where it was” veronica said with a grin “but we still need too find a crib and a dresser for the little one.” after a small stroll true the cub section they found one Katie liked and in a soft green color, and an hour later they found a matching dresser with a side cabinet ideal for a changing pillow. With all the numbers written up they went to the register, placing the order and delivery to Jonathan's house. Once everything was paid and all the other small stuff was loaded into the SUV it was well over 5pm and it was still at least an hour back home. It took them 15 minutes to get out off the city and onto the highway. Katie longing to be back with Jonathan, she stared out the window with the trees buzzing past. Jonathan arrived back home. A little surprised that Katie and the rest weren't back jet but since they didn't call he assumed that they would be fine. He knew Jessica and her sister would protect Katie. He started unloading the boxes from the van and piling them in the garage. Sorting them could wait until tomorrow. He had the most important things separate, that being her phone, diary and her stuffed animal she got form him a few years back. To his judgment It took him only half an hour to unload the van, he was expecting a lot more. He decided to take a quick shower before starting on dinner. Yet right before he got to enter the bathroom he heard the door open and the shitter chatter form the girls as they almost barged in with bags upon bags of cub equipment. He placed his fresh clothes on the cabinet in the bathroom and returned to the kitchen, “you girls need help?” he asked rounding the corner of the kitchen. “AAAHH” Jessica screamed as he surprised her as she was totally unaware of his presence in the house. “at least give ma a warning. I almost had a hart attack.” she said clutching her chest. “hehe sorry”Jonathan said chuckling. “still do you girls need help with unloading?” “ no thanks” Katie said walking towards him. Jonathan smiled “i missed you” she said when he was in arms reach. “i missed you to princess” he replied as he reached for her pulling her into a hug. “how was your day?” he asked her. “well we went to Orion city, our first stop there was the mall end then we went to Targanimals. Then we went to McAnimals and to the furniture store.” she explained with her usual excitement. “ we got a lot of clothes and almost all of the stuff we need. And tomorrow they are delivering the furniture.” Jonathan chuckled “ so I am broke now” Katie glared at him. “ no, not yet. But that can be arranged if you want.” Katie replied with a grin “ no thanks”Jonathan quickly backing out knowing she could spent that much. “now what do you girls want me to do? Do I help unloading or do I start cooking dinner?” “its not that much. We can handle It, you start on the food” Veronica stated. “one thing? In what room do you want us to put the cub's stuff into?” that was one thing he hadn't thought about. “ I think we can use the spare bedroom that Katie used to sleep for now and in the next year and a half we can make the attic into a full size master bedroom with a bathroom so the pup would have at least a decent sized room.” Katie looked at him with a happy smile and hugged him harder. “our pup” she said quietly yet hard enough for Jonathan to hear. He held her up in his embrace and gave her a kiss. “can't wait” he whispered in her ear and giving her a loving smile. “see this is where cubs come form” Jessica stated jokingly. The two lovers looked at the laughing snow leopard, Katie blushing with an innocent smile and Jonathan had a huge grin on his face “ well you are one to talk Jess, how meany times did I caught you and jack going full out?” Jessica's eyes shot open “you don....” “ the last time I remember was that he was riding you on the bike ten feet from my tent. And as I remember, you were truly enjoying yourself” Jessica's face now full on red with embarrassment. Then Jonathan stepped up to her and pulled her into a hug. This caught Veronica and Katie by surprise as it was all funny and for fun, but that was the thing with Jonathan. He knew Jess, and what that comment would do. “I'm sorry.” He said slowly patting her back. Tears rolled off of Jessica's face as that one sentence gave her so much joy remembering that time an the fun they had, but also how much pain she was in losing her boyfriend and her to be husband. “I'm okay, thanks” she smiled to him. “next time, get a room” she said wiping her last tear away. “sure, the living room or the kitchen?” he said mockingly, that response earning him a glare from Katie “nope I ain't doing anything where someone can watch.” she said embarrassed. “i know that, I was only joking. So I guess ill start cooking” Jonathan said passing Katie and giving her a kiss before going to the fridge to get most of the ingredients. Katie, Jessica and veronica went back to the car and unloaded everything before storing it the guest room. It didn't take long before the girls were done, they went to the kitchen. Katie helping what she could with dinner. Cutting vegetables and putting them into a salad as Jonathan focused himself on the steak. It had been a long time but Jonathan felt happy again. The table full off fresh food and to eat again with the furs he loved. And not only that, he now was in a true relationship with Katie. Now his mate and soon the mother off his cub. It seems like his life is finally going good again.