Planning a wedding? A baby bump? Derek was stupefied for a few seconds before the realization hit him.

After all, he'd been around the block a few times; he knew what was up.

“Karen’s...pregnant?!” Kenneth seemed just as stunned, “She didn’t tell you?” Derek shook his head. It almost knocked him off his feet; he stumbled back a few steps.

Kenneth quickly steadied him and patted his back for comfort, “Uncle, don’t get too worked up. I know this news is a shocker, but think about how they stick together every single day, the pregnancy thing is bound to happen. Besides, Jeffrey's given Karen the kind of commitment most guys wouldn't be capable of.” “Since when are you team Jeffrey?” Derek had the impression Kenneth wasn't Jeffrey's biggest fan.

“It's not about taking sides, it's about the fact that Karen's already expecting. What's the point of talking about anything else? Don’t you just want to make sure Karen's treated right?” Derek nodded and let out a heavy sigh, “Yeah. The Turners are influential and loaded; if they decided to mistreat Karen, I fear she wouldn't stand a chance!” And now with a child on the way...

“Uncle, even if Karen ended up with a Joe Average, there’s no guarantee he'd be a stand-up guy.” “You've got a point.” Kenneth smiled, “Let's just let them be. I can see Jeffrey's sincerity, and him stepping up like this is no small feat.” It took Derek a long while, but he finally nodded, “Well, well!” Outside, Karen and Jeffrey were on pins and needles! They were too scared to barge in, yet worried Kenneth might bad-mouth Jeffrey to her dad.

all, Jeffrey was Everett's guy, so Kenneth disliking him

the door?” Jeffrey

them!” “Alright.” As Jeffrey stood up, he saw Kenneth guiding

on his feet, Jeffrey helped support Derek on

away gave Jeffrey a glimmer

“Dad, I...I'm pregnant...and Jeffrey and I have gotten our license...” “You, my girl, have really stirred

was clear he had already been

Derek finally spoke

pondered for a moment, then declared, “Let's aim for early next month, you pick the day.” “Great!” Jeffrey nodded eagerly, his gaze flicking to Kenneth. He wondered

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