I had some help

Thirty-one

Alex was the first to wake up. She picked out her outfit for the day and made her way to the bathroom. When she came out, she saw Morgan sitting up, playing on his phone.

"Wanna go down and get breakfast?" Morgan asked as Alex packed her dirty clothes away.

"Duh." Alex replied, making Morgan laugh.

The pair left their room and went to the hotel breakfast area, where they found the rest of their group.

Michael and Morgan sat together, while Alex joined Lainey.

"Michael, I have to tell you something." Morgan said, looking around the room to make sure no one else was listening.

"What is it, man?" Michael asked, a worried but confused expression on his face.

"Um, Katie's pregnant." Morgan said quickly.

"WHAT!" Michael exclaimed, drawing the attention of the surrounding people.

"Shhhh!" Morgan exclaimed as he saw Alex raise an eyebrow at them. "Keep your voice down, man."

"Sorry, sorry. Y'all haven't been together in like, half a year. How is she pregnant? Was it the night you went to her house? That's like, three or four months Morgan." Michael asked, mind boggled.

Morgan nodded, his expression a mix of regret and confusion. "Yeah, it was that night. I was so upset after everything with Alex. I went to Katie's place, I knew it would be fulfilled."

Michael shook his head, trying to process the news. "What are you going to do?"

Morgan sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I have no idea. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I just found out a few weeks ago."

Michael leaned back in his chair, contemplating the situation. "Man, this is serious. Have you told Alex yet?"

Morgan glanced over at Alex, who was laughing with Lainey. "Not yet. I don't even know how to start that conversation."

"Well, you better figure it out soon," Michael advised, his tone serious. "She's going to find out eventually, and it's better coming from you."

Morgan nodded, knowing Michael was right. He just hoped he could find the right words when the time came.

Meanwhile, Alex and Lainey were chatting about the previous night's performance and plans for the day.

Lainey noticed Alex's distracted gaze and followed it to where Morgan and Michael were talking intensely. "Everything okay with you and Morgan?" She asked gently.

Alex shrugged, forcing a smile. "Yeah, everything's fine. Just a lot on my mind, I guess."

Lainey gave her a knowing look but didn't press further. "Well, if you ever need to talk, I'm here."

"Thanks, Lainey." Alex said, appreciating the support. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with Morgan, but she hoped it was just her imagination. Little did she know, their world was about to be turned upside down.

After breakfast, the group decided to explore the city. They wandered through bustling streets, visited quaint shops, and took in the local sights. Despite the fun, Morgan's mind was elsewhere. He knew he had to talk to Alex, but every time he tried to bring it up, the words caught in his throat.

In the afternoon, they found a quiet park and decided to take a break. Alex and Morgan sat on a bench under a large oak tree while the others sprawled out on the grass.

"Morgan, are you okay?" Alex asked, her concern evident. "You've been acting strange all day."

Morgan took a deep breath, deciding it was now or never. "Alex, there's something I need to tell you." He began, his voice shaky. "It's about Katie."