Side Story 1: The Unexpected News

Amelia sat in the quiet of the bathroom, staring at the small white stick in her hand. The two pink lines were clear as day, confirming what she had suspected but hadn't fully allowed herself to believe. She was pregnant.

A rush of emotions flooded her—excitement, fear, joy, and uncertainty all rolled into one overwhelming wave. She had always dreamed of becoming a mother someday, but she hadn't expected it to happen like this, not so soon and not in this unconventional situation.

Her thoughts immediately turned to Liam and Ethan. How would they react? Would they be excited? Nervous? She knew that they would support her, but she couldn't help but feel a flutter of anxiety at the thought of telling them.

Taking a deep breath, Amelia stood up and walked out of the bathroom, the pregnancy test still clutched in her hand. She found Liam and Ethan in the living room, sitting together on the couch, deep in conversation. They looked up as she approached, their expressions immediately softening when they saw her.

"Hey, everything okay?" Liam asked, noticing the look on her face.

Amelia hesitated for a moment, then held out the pregnancy test, her heart pounding in her chest. "I… I have something to tell you."

Both men stared at the test for a moment, their expressions shifting from confusion to realization. Liam was the first to react, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked up at her.

"Are you…?" he began, his voice trailing off in disbelief.

Amelia nodded, her eyes filling with tears of both joy and fear. "I'm pregnant."

For a moment, there was silence as the news sank in. Then, without warning, both Liam and Ethan broke into smiles—wide, genuine smiles that made Amelia's heart swell with love.

"Pregnant?" Ethan repeated, his voice filled with awe as he stood up and wrapped his arms around her. "We're going to have a baby?"

Amelia nodded again, laughing through her tears as she leaned into his embrace. "Yes, we are. I just found out, and I couldn't wait to tell you."

Liam joined them, his hand resting on her stomach as he looked at her with a mixture of love and wonder. "This is incredible," he said softly, his voice thick with emotion. "I can't believe we're going to be parents."

Ethan pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, his eyes shining with happiness. "This is amazing, Amelia. We're going to be right here with you every step of the way."

As they stood there, the three of them wrapped in each other's arms, the reality of the situation began to sink in. They were going to be parents. Their lives were about to change in ways they could hardly imagine, and while the thought was daunting, it was also filled with hope and excitement.

"We have a lot to figure out," Amelia said, her voice trembling slightly as she looked at them. "But I know we can do this. Together."

Liam nodded, his hand gently squeezing hers. "We'll figure it out. We've faced everything else together, and this is just one more adventure."

Ethan's hand joined theirs, his expression filled with determination. "We're going to make an incredible family, Amelia. You're not alone in this."

As the reality of their new journey began to settle in, the three of them sat down together, talking late into the night about their hopes, their fears, and their dreams for the future. They discussed everything from baby names to nursery ideas, their excitement growing with every passing moment.

The news was unexpected, but it was also a blessing. And as they planned for the arrival of their baby, they knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, just as they always had.

Amelia felt a deep sense of peace as she leaned against Liam and Ethan, her hand resting on her stomach. She was surrounded by love, and she knew that their baby would be too.

This was just the beginning of a new chapter in their lives—a chapter filled with love, hope, and the promise of a future they would build together.