Wednesday, May 22nd, The Year 2219

Asher's POV

"The test was positive. I'm pregnant with our son or daughter. A little baby Gray is growing inside of me. And, we are nowhere near that cruise ship, but the skin thing happens again? Who hates me? I'm scared, Asher."

I grabbed Brooke's hands to walk her over to me. Then, I hugged her. "I'm happy about baby Gray. As long as we are together, we will make it. Get some rest. Lie down, and I will come right back. Here." I led Brooke back to the bed. She laid down and I placed the cover over her. Now, time to check on what Simone yelled.

I made my way downstairs. Simone, Chanelle, and Taylor were shaking while sitting in the living room.

"Where's Jason?"

"He got rid of the skin. There was no way we were touching that. Here he comes now." Jason didn't say a word. He just plopped down on the couch.

There is definitely something suspicious about Jason, but I can't place my finger on it. And, there is no kind of odor whatsoever.

"Did anyone see how it happened?"

Taylor was shaking like crazy on the couch but didn't open his mouth. He knows something.

Simone answered, "I didn't see anything. Neither did Chanelle."

"I saw Taylor injecting Crystal with something. Then, I saw the same symptoms as Kristina. It was horrifying."

Taylor didn't say one word after Jason just spoke. He seemed too horrified to answer, which makes me believe he didn't do it.

"How could you kill our friends?!!" Simone shouted.

"Taylor, you have 5 seconds to explain yourself before I throw you out of this house!!" Chanelle shouted next.

Jason didn't seem upset or anything. I had to pretend like I was throwing Taylor out of the house.

"Taylor, you'll have to leave. We are all that is left and need to be on the same page. Ladies, I'll be right back. I'm taking Taylor to the abandoned city. I'll be back before dark. Can someone check on Brooke?"

"We will, Asher." Both Chanelle and Simone went upstairs. Jason went somewhere.

I followed a scared Taylor out of the house. We walked away from the house to the spot where the ship was.

"Taylor, what had you so afraid to say anything?" I asked him while we walked.

"A-Asher, Jason is the one who killed Crystal. I-l believe they were working together all the time. And, both Brooke and I were a part of their scheme. Crystal basically came to me and told me I had no choice but to be a part of it. She is the one who left Brooke a note that I played her to be a fool. What the scheme is, I don't know. P-please don't repeat that. Just b-be careful around him."

"We will. I saw an apartment building. Let's see if we can find a salvageable apartment. You'll have to stay there for your safety. We'll find a way to communicate."

The apartment building is right across the way from the convenience store. It's weird how some buildings were destroyed, but the apartment building didn't seem touched. Several of the top floors were damaged, that was it. It rained last night, so the fires are finally out.

There was an apartment on the first floor, but that would be too obvious for Jason to find Taylor. So, we walked up a few flights of stairs to the 5th floor. We checked every door on the whole floor and found one open.

It wasn't damaged at all. "Taylor this whole place is strange."

"I agree. Congratulations on you and Brooke being back together. I'm really sorry about my part to break you up. And, thank you for your help. Keep Brooke as safe as you can."

"It's okay. And, thank you. I absolutely will. I better head back." After leaving Taylor, I made my way back to the house.

I have no idea what time it is because there are no clocks anywhere. I really hate this place.

After making it back to the house, I went upstairs to check on Brooke.

She was laying under the cover.

"How are you?"

"The same as this morning and add morning sickness to it. Who killed Crystal?"

I can't tell her it was Jason, yet. "It was Taylor."

"Taylor?! They cheated together. Why would he do that?"

"Don't worry about it. We can't have you stressed. I'm going to take a shower and be right back."

Brooke was fast asleep by the time I finished my shower. I just laid down, pulled her close to me, and fell asleep myself.

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I heard a knock on the door. So, I got up to open it.

"It's dark outside now. Chanelle and I fixed soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner."

"Thanks."

"Brooke baby, Chanelle and Simone made soup and grilled cheese." I started caressing her cheeks. Then, I leaned down and started planting kisses on her cheeks and lips. Brooke opened her eyes.

"Dinner is ready - soup and grilled cheese. Do you want to eat up here? Or, downstairs?"

"Downstairs." She got up, but I noticed she didn't have a bra on.

"What? Is something wrong?"

"You don't have a bra on, and I don't want Jason to get any ideas."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am."

"Ugh, you're unbelievable."

I went on downstairs. Only Chanelle and Simone were at the table. After dinner, I'm going to find a notebook or something to communicate with Chanelle and Simone about Jason. "Brooke's coming down shortly."

Shortly after, Brooke came downstairs and rolled her eyes at me. She fixed herself a bowl of soup and put a sandwich on her plate.

"Ladies, if you don't know already, Brooke is pregnant with our first child."

"We knew from the morning sickness. We'll have to set up an exam room in the house. Tomorrow, we will need to find some supplies."

Jason joined us. "I hear congratulations is in order."

"Thank you, Jason. But I don't know how far along I am or what I am having."

"Jason, tomorrow we are going to look for supplies to turn one of the rooms into a mini-hospital."

"Brooke, you are more than likely two months. There's got to be a hospital around this dang planet somewhere. If I can get some supplies, I could tell how far along you are," Chanelle answers.

"Let's all finish our dinner, then get some rest. Tomorrow may be a long day."

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Thursday, May 23rd, The Year 2219

Brooke's POV

I could eat a cow right now. Hopefully, I won't have morning sickness for long.

I looked in the fridge for what I could fix. I could really go for a steak, but I am not going downstairs by myself. No way! So, I'll make eggs and bacon for everyone.

While at the stove scrambling eggs, I almost jumped out of my skin as a pair of arms snaked around my waist and caressed my belly. Then, the hands went under my shirt.

"Asher, you have got to stop that. You scared me, again."

"Good morning, baby mama. I can't help it. You look enticing in those short shorts." He started kissing my neck as he pressed against me.

"I can't help it that is all I have to wear. And, where the heck am, I going to find maternity clothes? Those skimpy clothes are not going to fit soon." I turned off the stove and placed the eggs in a bowl.

Asher turned me around and lifted me to sit on one of the counters. Then, he stood in between my legs and put his hands on both sides so I couldn't move.

"What are you doing? We are not doing anything in this kitchen. That's nasty. And, I just made food. We, meaning me and our baby, are hungry. Get me off the counter."

He swiped my hair and started kissing my neck. His hands went under my shirt and almost lifted it off. "Stop......."

"Yes, stop it. And, good morning. Thanks for breakfast," Simone says as she enters the kitchen.

Asher left me on the counter. "Good morning, Simone." He fixed a plate and sat at the table.

"Hey, I just told you I'm hungry for two!"

"Right." He then fixed me a plate but left me on the counter. Jason and Chanelle came in too.

It was too quiet while we all ate breakfast. Too quiet.

"So, when are we leaving the house because I am not staying here by myself?" And, they are not leaving me alone with Jason. He has been acting weird since we have been stuck on this planet.

"We'll go after breakfast. Brooke, you have to stay by my side. No running away, understand?"

"Yes, dad. Now, get me off this counter. My butt is cold."

He stood up and lifted me off the counter.

After we finished, the dishes were placed in the sink and everyone went to the bathroom. Then, we all went to one of the SUVs that were conveniently placed. There is someone else on this dang planet. I want to punch them in the face for playing these games.

Jason and Asher sat in the front. Simone, Chanelle, and I sat in the back.

"Brooke, let me know if you need to throw up so we can stop."

"Okay." Jason and Asher were sharing the driving. Jason volunteered to drive first.

The ride was a little bumpy until we made it to the street part. I started rubbing my belly. I hope I am pregnant with a baby girl.

As we drove further into the city, everything was not damaged. We saw several untouched buildings - no fire or anything. Strangely, they all appeared empty, like they were not even used. This place is absolutely strange. Jason stayed on the main road and drove slowly so we could scope out the place.

I looked one way, and my sisters looked the other.

"If we don't find a hospital, one of these buildings has a doctor's office. So, let's start with this one coming up on the left."

Jason parked the truck, and we all got out. I went to grab Asher's hand as we walked into the building. "Only glass was broken out of the building. Let's look for a directory," Chanelle suggested.

We walked to a set of elevators and saw a list posted on a wall. "It's on the second floor. I wonder if the elevator works?" Asher asked.

"No way, no way am I getting on that elevator. What if we get stuck? We are taking the steps."

Simone pressed the button. And, it actually came down. The door opened. "See, the elevator works."

"Asher and I are not getting on that elevator. What if I suddenly have to throw up and it gets stuck?"

"Asher, take Brooke up the stairs. We'll meet you there." Jason, Chanelle, and Simone got on and went up.

Asher and I found the staircase. "I hope my sisters will be there when we get there. Jason has been acting strange since we have been stuck here."

"Brooke, listen to me. Taylor told me he didn't kill Crystal. It was Jason."

"It was who?!" He put his hand over my mouth.

"Jason is the one behind Crystal dying. I don't know if he is responsible for Miki and Kristi too. Taylor thinks Crystal and Jason were working together. Taylor is currently in one of the apartment buildings in this city. Don't say anything. Jason could be a dangerous man. We need to be careful."

We saw Chanelle and Simone with Jason as we opened the door. Then we searched for the room number of the medical office.

"Grab all of the supplies you can. I need to look for an ultrasound machine." I am so glad Chanelle is a doctor otherwise I don't know what I would have done.

I found a few doctor bags, so I stuffed everything I could think we would need.

"I found a mini x-ray machine and what looks like an ultrasound machine we can take," Simone says.

Once we were done, Chanelle and Simone had three bags. I had two. Asher and Jason both already went to the car and came back.

"Let's get out of here. Brooke, this time we are taking the elevator. Hold on to me tight."

I don't like it, but I don't want my sisters alone with Jason. So, we took the elevator down. I immediately ran off, straight to the truck.

As we loaded the back of the truck.... "I heard something rustling across the street." We looked over and saw nothing. "Someone is on this planet. I know it! I'm not crazy. Let's go please."

We all got in the car, and Asher drove back to the house.

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"Now that the room is set up, let's see how far along you are."

Asher and Jason brought down one of the spare beds downstairs to the office we are using for the medical room. Asher was in the room with us.

"Brooke, when was your last period?" Chanelle asked me.

"It was the end of March before we left for the cruise. I was period free on the ship."

"Okay. So, I'm going to use the date before the cruise ship crashed as your conceived date."

Chanelle then had me lift my shirt and placed that dang cold gel on my belly. Then, she used a wand to see how I am progressing. At least we know what the days are. We just don't know the time.

"There is baby Gray on the monitor, mommy, and daddy." I cried looking at the monitor. Our baby will grow up on this stupid planet. That is the part that hurts so much.

After Chanelle finished, she grabbed a hand towel and wiped the gel off my belly.

"Brooke, from what you told me, you are about six weeks pregnant. I was not able to see what you are pregnant with yet. I marked my calendar for the end of July for when I can do that. We need to see if that convenience store has prenatal vitamins for you. You are going to be fine as long as you listen to me and Asher, got it?"

"Okay, I got it."

We walked out of our mini-hospital to the living room. Simone says, "Dinner is ready, everyone."

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Monday, July 29th, The Year 2019

Asher's POV

Unfortunately, we are still on this planet. It has been three months now. Brooke hasn't received any weird messages. But, out of nowhere, we received maternity clothes and everything she needed for during her pregnancy. Brooke's morning sickness stopped, but the crankiness is now high.

We did, however, build a fence around the house because we all have heard strange noises coming from yonder.

I did get a few notes from Taylor saying he was okay. Thank goodness. Jason sometimes disappears for a while, then comes back. One day, I'm going to try and follow him.

Today is the day we find out what Brooke is pregnant with.

She already knew the routine - lay flat on the bed and lifted her shirt.

"Let's see what the gender of my niece or nephew is." Chanelle put the gel on Brooke's belly, then waved the wand over it.

For a little bit, we couldn't see anything on the monitor. But then........

"There's my stubborn little one, just like their mommy and daddy."

"Hey, I am not stubborn," Brooke countered.

"Sis, yes you are. My niece is going to be just like her mommy and daddy."

"Did you say, niece?!"

"You and Asher are having a baby girl."

After Chanelle finished, we all walked out to the living room.

"So, what's the gender?" Aunt Simone asked.

"It's a girl. I'm going to be a daddy to a baby girl."

Simone added, "Aww, a mini, stubborn Brooke."

"Hey, I'm not......"

Jason ran inside the house. "You all need to see this, now."

We followed him outside. Walking towards our gate was a man and a woman!!!

"No way!! Someone survived this disaster?!" Brooke screamed.

This situation just got weirder. How did they survive? And, where were they?

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