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After talking with JD Edwina felt pretty good and knew something would fly her way. As she went back to her room Edwina came upon Criss who was sitting down. "Hey Criss where's your crew?" she asked sitting next to him. "I asked them to shoot some stuff with out me in" as he rubbed his neck. "You all right you don't seem yourself" she replied. "This coming from a woman who puked all over my sneakers" he stated. "And I am sorry about that I'll buy you some new ones when we get back to the states,". Edwina noticed Criss's hand was shaking and he looked a tad pale. "Are you sure you're all right Criss you look a little pale". "I don't know all of a sudden I feel sick and I've got tremors" showing Edwina his hand.

As Criss got up the hotel started to spin and Criss fell to the floor before Edwina could catch him. A crowd started to form as Edwina checked to see if he was all right. "What is going on here"The hotel manager asked. "Somebody fainted". "He's probably drunk a little early I got to say". As people talked Edwina noticed the bite on Criss's neck. "Call for an amblunce he's not drunk he's been biten by a posionous spider"she replied. "Are you sure?"the manger asked. "Yes I've seen this bite before in books about spider bites and this is a black widow bite. Quickly he may die if he doesn't get anti-vemon"she replied. Outside JD and Costa were talking to Tiffany and Christina. "So you're a doctor I was thinking beauty queen Tiffany"Costa stated. "I was going that way but I liked helping people"Tiffany remarked.

"And you Christina a chef I may have to stop in and try the food"JD replied. "Just tell me when and I'll save a table for you and your wife"she said. "I wonder where Edwina is she was going to change so we could go horse back riding on the beach"Tiffany stated. "I wonder where Criss is too" Costa added. JD's phone rang and saw it was a number he's never seen. "Hello yes this is JD how can I help you. Edwina what's going on-seriously yea we'll be right there" and hung up. "What's wrong is Edwina all right?"Tiffany inquired. "It's not Edwina it's Criss he's in a hospital he got bit by a posionous spider". "Are they sure it as posionous"Costa asked. "Yes Edwina told them it was a black wdow bite and she was right. They said if Edwina didn't know that Criss might of died"JD replied. At the hospital Edwina was playing checkers with Criss. "King me"Criss said. "Not bad Angel".

"Edwina how did you know that it was a black widow that bit me?'. "Well I like reading about Spiders and repitles I even have a friend in Texas that milk Diamond back for their vemon"she replied. "Maybe you should use your knowledge of the snakes and spiders to good use". "Really". "Yea maybe you can figure out a way to make a better antivemon for spiders and teach the people how to tell a regular spider bite from a posionious one"Criss suggested. "I may do that when I get back" and she gave Criss a kiss on the check which made Criss blush.

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As the days went by Criss finished filming and went back to Las Vegas. In Las Vegas Criss and Costa was looking over the footage untill nature called so Criss left. As Costa looked at it he saw something in the background. "Hey Mark can you push in on the back ground"Costa asked. He did and Costa's mouth fell to the floor. The door opened and Criss came back in. Costa looked at him with a surprised look on his face. "What is my fly down?". Costa moved out of the way and there on the screen was Criss kissing Edwina. "Care to explain this?"Costa asked. "It was just a good-bye kiss"Criss replied. "If that's a good-bye kiss than you've been saying good-bye to a lot of girls. Seriously are you dating Edwina Fletcher?"Costa asked. "Mark why don't you go take a break?". Mark left and Criss sat. "All right spill it?". "Since I got out of the hospital in Mexico. Something just clicked and we just fell for each other"Criss stated. "Does JD know about this?". "No". "Christopher are you sure this isn't pitty love"Costa asked.

"No and I resent that Costa"Criss replied. "Has Edwina told her sister about you two dating?". Criss shrugged his shoulder. "Listen Costa Edwina is coming down so keep your mouth shut" and left. That night Tiiffany and Christina were watching E! NEWS. "Thanks for coming over it's been so quiet since Bruce took Eric to see his mother for the weekend"Tiffany stated. "No problem" and they sat down. "So Ryan how was las Vegas?". "Not bad I ran into magician Criss Angel with his new girlfriend who he met in Cabo"he stated. They brought up the footage and Tiffany and Christina's jaws fell to the floor. "Did you know Edwina was dating Criss?". "No she never told me about this"she replied as Christina grabbed her phone. "Who you calling?". "Edwina". Back in Las Vegas Edwina and Criss were in bed. "That was awesome Criss I've never been to a premire before"she said. "My pleasure so how's your courses on herpetology"Criss asked. "Great my teacher said that I'm awesome at it"she replied giving Criss a kiss. As Criss and Edwina started to get hot and heavy like romance novel Edwina's phone rang. "let it go to voice mail"Criss stated kissing her neck. "It's probably my study partner Juila I told her to call me if the teacher assigned any homework or worse a test I have to study for". Edwina pushed Criss aside and grabbed her phone. "Hello". "Edwina how's school?"Christina asked.

"Good but you called me at the worest time I'm in a study session"she remarked as Criss was kissing her. "Oh really when did Criss Angel become a repitle". Edwina sat up. "What do you mean?"she asked. "Tiff and I just saw you on E News in Las Vegas with Criss Angel. They said you're his girlfriend". "Listen I was going to tell you guys"she replied. "When as you and Criss are going to get married"Christina stated. "Listen I'lll explain everything tomorrow" and hung up. "I see your sisters found out". "And I heard Costa found out too". "And I bet my house that Costa is telling JD too. God why is love so complicated"Criss replied. "That's a question everyone has been trying to answer for years"she replied as she and Criss just laid in bed trying to figure this out.

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When Criss woke up the next morning he smelled something good. Criss opened his eyes to see Edwina coming in with breakfast for theboth of them. "Edwina this is a surprise" he remarked. "I thought we could have breakfast in bed my father did teach me how to make a great omelte"she said. Edwina put the trays down and crawled right back into bed. Criss took a bite and smiled. "This is great Edwina"Criss replied. After they had finished Criss went to get dressed. Downstairs Edwina was cleaning up as Criss came down. "Edwina I have to say that was a great breakfast" giving her a hug. "Thanks Criss but there's something we've got to talk about it's what happened last night". "Oh yea the surprise we've gave our families"Criss stated sitting down. "I know that everyone probably thinks you're dating me because of the way I actted in Cabo". "Those were the first words out of Costa's mouth I have an idea invite your family to Vegas and we'll have a dinner".

"Yea that sounds good I'll call Tiffany and Christina". "And I'll tell JD and Costa so I'll see you tonight after Believe"Criss replied. When Criss got to work JD was waiting for me. "Good morning can I help you?"Criss asked. "I was wondering why I had to hear from Costa that you're dating one of the fletcher sister". "So what JD it's my life". "Yea I know that but this is a bad idea"he remarked. "JD Edwina and I are adults not teenagers so relax and to let you know Edwina and I are putting together a dinner so we can explain everything so don't worry"Criss remarked and they went in.

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A month pass and Edwina was going over some stuff as Criss came downstairs. "How's everything going?"he asked giving her a hug. "Good I hope we don't have to cancel again"she replied. "I don't think it would of been a fun party considering you and I had food posioning and spend half the time in the bathrroom throwing up". "And having JD call 911 because we got so dehydrated really made the day special"she scarcasticly said as Criss chuckled. "Now JD is bringing my mom here and Christina and your sister is bringing your father". "I'm picking them up at noon and they're staying at Plant Hollywood"she said. "All right see yea tonight" and Criss left. At The Luxor Criss was working on some stuff as Costa walked in.

"So you ready for the dinner tonight?". "I don't know if I'm going". "What's her name?"Criss inquired. looking at his brother. "Why do you always assume it's a woman". "It's either a woman or you're secretly batting for the other team so to speak"criss suggested. "Allright her name is Amy I've been trying to get a date with her for a week and she finally said yes". "Well tell her something came up I want the whole family there"Criss replied as Costa left. At the airport Edwina was waiting for the flight when she started to feel sick so she ran over to a trash can and threw up. "Nice way to greet us with your head in a trash can"a voice said. She looked up and saw her father, and her sisters. "Sorry just getting over food posioning"she said. "Thank god for a second there I thought your boyfriend got you pregnant"her father stated. "Come on let's get the bags" and they left. When Edwina got back Criss was outside talking to his mother so Edwina went upstairs before Criss saw her.

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Once she got upstairs Edwina closed the door and went to the bathroom. She locked the door and took a bag out of her purse. Inside the bag is a pregnancy test. Let's hope Dad's wrong about this. Downstairs Criss and his mother were talking. "So how's everything going with you and Edwina"she asked. "Good I even asked her to move in with me" Criss replied. "I don't know about that Christopher"Dimitra said. Criss got up to grab a bottle of water. "Mom stop being so old fashion people do live together before they get married"he replied. "I know I know it just goes against my better judgement"she remarked. "I know mom" giving her kiss. The phone rang as Edwina came downstairs. "Are you sure it's Oso I'll be right over" and hung up.

"Where you going?"she asked. "Oso got off his leash again and is next door. I got to get that dog fixed" and Criss left. "Hey Dimitra how are you?". "I'm good your family have a nice flight in?" she asked. "Yea first time my father has ever flown in his life"Edwina replied. "What's wrong Edwina you seem nervous about something?". "Yea about tonight I just hope everything will go well tonight"she remarked. "Everything will be all right" and Dimitra gave her a hug. That night Criss was downstairs helping his mother. "Where's Edwina?". "She went to get her family and where's Costa I swear if he blew this off I'll cut him in half and bury next to Jimmy Hoffa"Criss said looking at his watch. "Don't worry Christopher". The door opened and JD and Lynn came in. "Hey mom"JD stated giving her a kiss. "So who did you pay off to get a Sunday off at the hospital?"Criss joked to Lynn. "Very funny Christopher giving up magic for stand up" as Criss snickered.

"Where's Edwina?"JD asked. "Went to get her family and have you heard from Costa?". "Nope but I did hear Oso got off his leash again for the greyhound next door"JD stated. "Yea I need to get Oso fix or my neighbor and I are goiing to be paying for the greyhound's vet bill if OSo knocked her up" Criss replied. JD and Lynn chuckled as they went outside. A few minutes later Edwina came in with her sisters and her father. "Mr Fletcher long time no see how are you?"JD asked shaking his hand. "I'm good JD where's the loof who my daughter fell for?" he asked looking around. "Let would be me Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied coming from outside. "Let's go outside for a moment" and they went outside.

"I hope dad doesn't kill Criss"Christina said. "Don't worry he did the same thing with Derek put the fear of god into him"Tiffany stated as JD poured her a drink. "And into me the last time he caught us together in his Chevy when we were teenagers" JD replied. "I don't know who was more angry your father or mine"Tiffany inquired. "I'd say both"JD replied. "Excuse me I'm going to change my clothes" and Edwina went upstairs.

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A few minutes went by and Edwina came down. "Hey Edwina can you give me a tour of this place while dad rings Criss through the ringer outside?"Christina inquired. "Sure come on you have to see the gym downstairs" and they left. When they got to the bedroom Tiffany and Christina couldn't believe it. "Wow Edwina this place is amazing Criss did an awesome job with this place". "I want to take this bed home if I could"Tiffany said. Edwina giggled as Christina went into the bathroom. "Oh my god he has a Jacuzzi tub,"Christina stated sitting in it. "Do you think Criss would mind if I never leave this place". The girls giggled than Tiffany saw a box next to the toilet. Oh no "Edwina is there something you want to tell us" holding the box in her hand. "Are you pregnant?"Christina asked getting out of the tub. She opened her bathroom draw and showed the stick to her sister as she sat down.

"Two lines you're pregnant". "Yup". "How long have you know?"Tiffany asked. "A few hours my head is spinning I don't know if I'm ready to be a mother or if Criss is ready to be a father". "First things first does Criss know?'. "No I was going to tell him after everyone leaves so please keep this to yourself. Don't tell dad, JD, his wife, Dimitra and especally Christopher". "We promise" and they gave her a hug. "Hey Edwina bring your sisters down it's time for dinner"Criss called out. They all went down as everyone sat down. "Dad I have to take you on a tour of the house it's amazing"Edwina stated. Her father mumbled something but Edwina couldn't hear it. "So Edwina I heard you moved in with Criss"JD stated. "Yea". "And what about school you giving it up for this guy"her father remarked. "Dad calm down no I tranferred to UNLV I start as soon as the spring semister starts"she replied.

"And how are you paying for this Edwina do you have job?". "I'm paying for it Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied. "That's so nice of you Christopher"Dimitra stated. "Better than going into bankrupcy trying to pay the student loans off"JD stated. "I'm half way done with my nursing school loans"Lynn replied. "Edwina what have I told you about taking charity. he's probably doing this to keep you close to him" her father said. "Dad I was spending my weekends in Las Vegas than driving back. This way it saves me a ton of gas besides I didn't ask Criss to pay for my college courses as Criss put it think of it as thank you for saving my life in Cabo"she replied. "I still think it's charity"he mumbled. "Dad you think giving a quarter to pay for a meter is charity"Christina said as JD and Criss tried not to laugh.

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As everyone talked Edwina wasn't very hungry. "You all right Edwina you haven't touch your dinner?" Criss asked. "Excuse me for a minute" and went to the bathroom. "She all right Criss?"Lynn asked. "I'm not sure she's seems not herself for some reason I can't put my finger on it". "Maybe you knocked up my daughter". Christina nearly choked on her drink. "Dad that's not great conversion"Tiffany remarked. "Do you use protection?". "Dad"Tiffany stated embrassed to be hearing this from her father. "I'm not discussing what me and your daughter do in the bedroom Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied. Edwina came back and sat down. "You allright Edwina you look a little flushed"Lynn inquired. "I'm fine"she replied. "Are you sure sweetie maybe this guy has been slipping you something to make him stay with him". "Mr Fletcher that's rude to say about my son"Dimitra stated.

"Everysince she came to live your son Edwina has become a different person. Maybe your son is apart of a cult or something here in Las Vegas"he remarked. "Hey don't talk about my brother like that"JD said. "JD sit down" Lynn stated. "Daddy please stop it"Tiffany stated. "No this guy has done something to my sweet child". "Yes he has but it's wonderful just what you said when I was pregnant"Tiffany stated. "Wait minute are you saying Edwina and Christopher are going to be parents?"Dimitra asked. "I'm sorry Edwina it slipped out". "Edwina are you pregnant?"Criss asked looking at her. "Yes". Criss looked ready to pass out. "I knew it you have corrupted my daughter Edwina you're coming with us tonight and tomorrow we'll take care of this mistake" her father stated. "Excuse me" and ran upstairs. "Edwina wait"Criss said. He went to follow her untill her father got in the way.

"Haven't you done enough damaged to my daughter". "Listen I think what you said is bull crap and I'm putting it nicely, but your daughter is carrying my child so I need to talk to her before she makes a mistake". "I think that child she's carrying is a mistake. You'll just leave Edwina to raise it with no help from you"he said. Dimitra came over and slapped Mr Fletcher. "How dare you say that about my son Christopher go talk to Edwina. Ladies why don't you take your father back to the hotel"Dimitra stated. "Gladly and we're sorry for this"Tiffany remarked. "Tiffany why don't you stay here while I take dad back" and they left

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Outside in the hall Criss tried to get Edwina to open the door but she wouldn't. "Please Edwina we need to talk about this"he asked. "She won't let you in"Tiffany said coming up. "No"he replied. "Why don't you go downstairs and let me talk to her"Tiffany suggested. "All right" and Criss left. Downstairs everyone was taken back by the announcment including Criss. "What happens now do we need to go down to one of the chapels or something?"JD asked. "We're not going down that route right now JD I need to talk to Edwina about this. God a baby"Criss remarked sitting on the stairs. "I thought you too were using protection"Lynn said. "We do but-". "But what Christopher?". "One night it broke we weren't worried at the time considering Edwina's on birth control"Criss remarked. "Are you ready for this responsibility Christopher". "Of course mom I wouldn't denine my own child like some guys do or do give ten cents about help te child. If Edwina and I break up I will pay child support towards my child" Criss replied.

Upstairs Edwina let Tiffany in. Edwina sat at the edge of the bed wiping the tears from her face. "You all right?"Tiffany asked. "Yea I just didn't want Criss to find out this way. Tiffany I'm so scared if Criss wants this child or will dad be happy that he as another grand child coming"she replied. Tiffany sat next to her sister. "Edwina Criss maybe in shock right now but I can tell in his eyes that he wants to be a father to that baby and you know Criss was raised to take care of something he did. I know if you and Criss don't make it he'll help you take care of that child"she replied. "What is he wants to get married because of this baby I'm not ready for marriage just because I'm pregnant". "That's one thing you and Criss need to take about so why don't I get Criss and you guys can talk about it". "All right"she stated and Tiffany went to get Criss.

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Tiffany came down and told Criss Edwina wanted to talk to him. Criss sighed and went upstairs. He opened the door and went in as Edwina was sitting on the edge of the bed. "Hey"Criss said. "This isn't the way I wanted to tell you about this". "Well it's not the way I wanted my mom to find out either"Criss stated. "Criss do you want this child"she asked looking at him. "Edwina right now my head is spinning like a top probably your is too". "Maybe I should take care of it you and I aren't ready to be parents". Criss sat next to her. "Edwina don't say that. I am ready to be a father to this child"Criss stated. "Criss I don't want to go down to one of those chapels to get married just because I'm knocked up". "Believe me I'm not ready for that just yet neither"Criss replied.

"This is such a surprise for me". "Why's that?"he asked curious. "I was told that I couldn't get pregnant"she replied with a smile on her face. Criss gave her a hug and promised he'd be there for her no matter what. The next day Criss came in to find Costa with sunglasses on. "Have fun last night"he yelled. "Don'rt do that my head all ready hurts"Costa stated as Criss chuckled. "That's karama for you. You miss dinner and you end up with a hangover"Criss replied as they walked in. "What is like any family dinner I've been to before with your girlfriends"he stated sitting down. "Well you missed something good Edwina and I are going to be parents"Criss remarked sitting down. "Seriously Edwina's going to have a baby". "Yup but her father wasn't too happy about it". "From what I remember about Mr. Fletcher he was a man who wasn't very fond of us but good friends with dad"Costa said as Criss chuckled. "I just think he still see his grown up daughters as those little girls they were"

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"Did you tell mom that you and Edwina aren't going to get married?". "We sat her down and explained that Edwina didn't want to get married just because she's haing a baby. Even thou mom thinks that we should mom understands that this is our decision"Criss replied. The door opened and Dave walked in. "When were you going to tell me?". "Tell you what?"Criss asked. "That Edwina is pregnant". "How did you find out I haven't told anyone"Criss replied a little shocked. "JD told me". "Listen Dave you have to keep this to yourself we just found out yesterday about the baby. We want to wait just to make sure she doesn't lose the baby"Criss said. "All right Criss for you I'll wait". "That's all I ask"he replied.