Pregnant Little Liars

I Was Wrong About Us

The Next Day
*Spencer's POV*

I'm getting kind of worried. According to Dr. Sullivan and the staff, Toby hasn't called back yet. I spoke with Aria and Hanna on the phone last night after Emily left, and we agreed that we definitely need to get together as soon as I get out of this hell hole.

I met with Dr. Holsten earlier this morning. He came in for the babies weekly check up. He said all is well and they are doing fine. As far as their heart condition goes, he said that he isn't concerned about anything yet, and hopefully it will stay that way. Dr. Sullivan and I also had a session this morning before lunch, and she told me that she has seen much improvement in me this past week, and that if I stay in the mental health state that I am now, I should be able to get out of here as soon as tomorrow! My heart does a giddy leap at the thought of finally getting out of here! I will finally be able to get back to civilization, my family, and friends. I've spent enough time throwing myself a pity party. I'm ready to live again! Just then, a knock comes from outside of my room.

"It's open!" I call.Nurse Jovi comes in.

"Hello Spencer! How are you feeling today?" Nurse Jovi asks in her sweet cheery voice.

"I'm feeling wonderful today! Better then I have in a long time." I say smiling. Nurse Jovi giggles a little.

"I'm so glad, Spencer. I knew it wouldn't take long for you to realize your purpose in life." I smile.

"Thank you for all that you have done for me. You are amazing. You helped me conquer my demons and overcome my battle." She blushes a bit.

"You're too sweet! I'm glad I could be a light in your life, and I'm glad things are turning around for you." I smile and place a hand on my baby bump.

"Me too." I say smiling. A saddened expression shoots across Nurse Jovi's face and she looks as though she's about to cry.

"Is everything okay?" I ask her. "Was it something I said?" Nurse Jovi shakes her head and wipes her eyes.

"No it's not that, it's just that, you look so happy. After everything you've gone through, you still manage to have a smile on your face. You have an amazing boyfriend and you're expecting twins. You're just so fortunate." she looks down and bites her lip to keep from crying. I admit, I am slightly confused. How could she envy me? I got pregnant at seventeen, I was kicked out of my house and disowned by my own parents, I thought I lost my babies forever, I thought I lost Toby forever, I thought I lost Emily forever, I tried to take my own life, and I've spent two weeks in Radley! What is there to be jealous of? Jovi takes a deep breath and continues.

"You see, my husband and I have been married for almost two years. We both wanted children right away, but it wasn't possible. According to my doctor, I have a very rare uterus shape that makes it nearly impossible for me to have children. The chances of me being able to get pregnant is about one in a million." A single tear slides down her cheek. My heart breaks for her. I didn't realize how much of a blessing it is that I am able to get pregnant, and I'm able to start a family of my own, even if it is at such a young age.

"Have you thought about adoption?" I ask. She wipes her eyes.

"We have, many times, but we just don't think we can afford it right now. Plus with my husband and I both working, we just don't have time to go through the whole adoption process, and even if we did, it would still take us years to gather enough money to be able to adopt." her voice breaks. I put a comforting arm around her.

"I used to think that there wasn't hope for me either. I believed that lie so much that I actually gave up on myself, and I gave up on life. I was so close to dying, but because of everything that you and everyone else here has done for me, I know that there is hope for me and my family in the future, and I know that will be the same for you too. If it's meant to be, it will happen I promise." I say reassuring both her and myself. Saying the words out loud makes me believe them even more. Jovi smiles sadly.

"Thank you Spencer. You don't understand how much those words mean to me. My job is to help you, but I didn't realize that I needed your help too." Her words make me smile. Just then another knock comes from outside my door. Nurse Jovi stands up suddenly, wiping her sweaty palms on her skirt and fixing her hat.

"It's open." I say. This time Nurse Annie peeks in.

"Spencer, you have a phone call." she says. I stand up and follow nurses Jovi and Annie out into the hall and down to the front desk where a black haired nurse is holding a phone out in front of me. I grab the receiver and hold it up to my ear.

"Hello?" I ask, a bit hesitant. Silence has never sounded louder. Heavy breathing echoes through the receiver.

"Hello?" I ask again.

"Spencer?"

Its Toby!

"Toby?" I ask, my throat suddenly tightens and tears come to my eyes.

"Spencer. Oh God Spence! I miss you so much! Spence I'm so sorry! I never wanted any of this to happen. It's all my fault. Everything I did to you was terrible. I was just tryin to-"

"Toby stop." I interrupt before he can ramble on any longer. "How soon can you get here?" I ask. More silence. Not a good sign.

"Spencer, where are you?" Toby asks. This question surprises me.

"I'm at the front desk. Why?" I ask puzzled. Just then the door to the main lobby opens, and Toby stands in the doorway smiling from ear to ear.

"Because I'm right here." He says. Tears spring to his eyes and he opens his arms wide. I cover my mouth as my own tears threaten to flow. I drop the phone, run over to Toby, and jump into his arms. I bury my face in his shoulder, and he supports my head with his hand, holding me close.

"I'm so sorry." I sob. Toby's cries echo in my ears.

"I'm sorry too." he says. "For everything."

"I was so wrong about us." I say.

"Me too." Toby says through tears of joy. "I love you Spencer."

"I love you too." I repeat. We stand there holding each other in the Radley hallway. This dark place has never felt so bright and inviting.

"I've missed you so much."

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This chapter is definitely one of my favorites. I love Spoby so much! I will give a little spoiler for the next chapter. It's going to be a chapter about Emily! I haven't done many chapters focusing on her, so I'm excited to get that one up! Thanks so much for all of your support and 21k reads!!!!
-K