Another new story and anyone who has read anything of mine before will know it is Smithy/Stevie. I hope you enjoy and if you do then please do leave me a revew. They mean a lot
Chapter One
He had just plated his chinese take away, when the door bell rang. He sighed taking a quick bite of his pancake roll before walking through his flat towards the front door. He smiled at the tiny blonde standing the other side, in tight black jeans and a baggy white top, her hair dropping in soft curls against her face, she looked stunning. "Hey Moss.. whats up?" he asked ushering her inside. "Can we talk.." her voice was so quiet, unlike her and he smiled "Corse... go through to the kitchen". He followed her through and he gestured to his food "You hungry?". She shook her head slightly "No.. I am fine..". He nodded "Ok.." he took another bite of his pancake roll and he went to the fridge and pulled a beer out for her "Here" he held it to where she had rested down at the table. She shook her head "I cant Smithy.. Im driving". He smirked "Jesus Christ.. Stevie Moss turning down a free beer... something must be wrong.. whats up?". She sighed "Eat your dinner first.." she smiled "How was work today?" she asked. Smithy rested down oppistie her "You know.. the usual.. but I have managed to wangle a week off next week..". She smiled "You going away?". He laughed "Yeah right... No.. I just need a break from the stress.. and Im sure Stone and Jo can cope without me". She nodded slightly "Yeah.." she paused staring at him "I had an interesting day.." he glanced up from his dinner "Oh yeah.. what you been up to then Moss?". She placed an envelope to the table "I had an ultra sound scan... Im having a baby Smithy". She half laughed as he chocked on his mouthfull of rice. "Easy Smithy" she smiled as she passed him his beer. "I erm... I dont know what to say Moss... I guess congatulations". She nodded "Thank you..." she paused pulling the photo from the envelope "Im twenty six and a half weeks Smithy". His mouth dropped open "Twenty six weeks God Stevie thats what like six months?". She nodded "I am due in January.. I had no idea..". He stared at her "How can you not know?". She sighed "I dont know Smithy.. I am all over the place.. I just didnt get a chance to think about it.. and now I am six and a half months..". He smiled "I just dont get it... have you been drinking?". Stevie nodded "No more than usual..
but its still not great". He cut in "Who is the Dad?". She shook her head "I cant say". He smiled "Well does he know?". She shook her head "No.. and he doesnt need to... he doesnt live round here anymore". Smithy nodded slightly "So why are you here telling me?" he asked. Stevie felt tears rise in her eyes "I am so frightened Smithy.. nothing scares me but right now I dont see how I can get through tonight". He rose to his feet and she felt his arms encircle her "I will be here for whatever you need Stevie... but you need to get put onto light duties and things... you should go and see Jack". She sighed "I can imagine what people will say..." he interupted "And no one will dare all the while I am around.. I will look after you.." he gestured to her slim belly "Both of you... I cant believe there is a baby in there". She nodded "Tell me about it". He smiled "D'you want a coffee Stevie?" he asked and she shook her head "Its not good for the baby and besides... I better get going" she made her way towards the kitchen door "Thank you.. you are a good friend Smithy". He lent in and placed a kiss to her cheek "Take care Moss... see you tomorrow".
Arriving at work the next day she made her way straight to CID which was unusual for her, normally she would of swung past the canteen for a coffee before even considering showing her face in the office. "Morning" she smiled to Grace who already sat working hard at her computer "Good Morning Serge" she replied in a downcast reply. She rested down at her desk, today was going to be harder than she had ever imagined possible, she had to face telling her bosses that in less than three months she would have a baby and need martenity leave and to top it off she needed to be put on light duties as of this morning and that was before the gossip even began to spread, she would then have to deal with the smart remarks of Max carter and uniform whispering behind her back. She glanced up as the double doors swing open and seeing Smithy standing in the door way she sent him her biggest smile, at least she had someone she could rely on, he gestured to the door to his left and she rose to her feet and followed him inside the large briefing room. He gestured to a chair and smiled "You wanna sit down?" he asked and she shook her head "No.. I am so nervous Smithy..". He moved towards her and pulled her into a hug "You are gunna be fine... The super is out all day so you are gunna have to face Neil.. do you want me to come with you?". She smiled as she pulled from his strong arms "No.. I am already gunna be the talk of the station.. without them putting two and two together and making five Smithy" she smiled gesturing between them. He nodded "You know I will be there for you.. every step of the way.. whatever you and that little one need". She nodded "I know...". He smiled "Do you know what it is?". She nodded "Yes Smithy.. they are ninty percent sure it is gunna be a baby" he faked a laugh "I ment what sex?". She shook her head "No.. I wanted it to be a surprise... God knows the baby was". He nodded and pointed out to where Neil had just entered CID "Time to be brave DS Moss". She nodded "Wish me luck". He placed a gentle kiss to her forehead "You dont need it Moss".
She knocked lightly on the office door and smiled to Smithy as he left CID before turning back to the closed door. "Yes" Neil called and she took a huge breath before stepping inside. "Can I have a quick word please Gov?". He nodded "I have about five minutes.." he glanced up "So make it quick". She stepped inside and closed the door "Its a personal matter Gov..." she paused staring at him "Well spit it out Stevie.." she sighed "I am pregnant" she replied her voice barely above a whispear. He layed his pen onto the desk and glanced to where she stood "Sit down Stevie... how long have you known?". She rested into the chair oppisite her boss and smiled "About a week... I had a scan yesterday... I am twenty six weeks". His mouth dropped open "That far along?" he asked and she nodded "I am sorry I havent been able to give you much notice... I will work right up until I am due.." he smiled "That is not an issuee Stevie... you are in three months going to be a mother.. are you sure this is what you want?". She sighed "I dont have much choice if its not Gov.. but I am sure I can handle it". He nodded "I am a hundred percent sure you can Stevie... you are an independent strong young woman... but this could end your career". She nodded "I am fully aware of the consequences this could have on my future.. but I got myself into this.. and I am truely happy about motherhood". He nodded "Well congratulations... you will be station bound.. and I will inform Jack when he gets in tomorrow". She nodded "Thank you... and could we please keep this between us for the time being... I want a chance for it to sink in" he nodded "You should tell someone you can confide in... it may help to talk it over with a friend". She nodded as she rose to her feet "I have told Smithy.. I wanted him to be the first to know..." she noticed the unasked question cover the DI's features "No Gov... he isnt the father". Neil smiled "It did cross my mind..." she opened the door "Thanks Gov".
"Smithy... can I have a word?" Neil asked as he approached the Inspector in the canteen at lunch time. "Yeah sure.. grab a table.. you want a coffee?" he asked and Neil smiled "Milk one sugar" before moving to the table and resting down. He watched the young Inspector at the counter, Smithy had it hard, he had twice lost the women he loved and ended up alone before being sent to prison, he had respect that he had managed to carry on and as he sat down he smiled "Hows things Smithy?". He nodded "Fine Neil... I am guessing this is about Stevie". Neil nodded, Smithy was a copper through and through "You know her better than me... better than most... I am worried". Smithy nodded "It isnt going to be easy for her but she will cope". Neil nodded slightly "Being a single mother and having a career isnt going to be easy... especially in this line of work.." Smithy smiled as he took a sip of his tea "But this is Stevie Moss... if anyone can do it.. she can". They both paused as a folder dropped onto the table and they glanced up to the smirking face of Max Carter "The report you wanted Gov" was all he said before walking towards the canteen door "How long was he stood there?" Neil asked and Smithy shook his head "No idea... you need to find out what he knows and if anything make sure he keeps his trap shut... Im gunna warn Stevie" he smiled raising to his feet.
"Moss..." he smiled from CID door way, he led her into Neils office and closed the door before turning to face her "Listen.. I was talking to Neil earlier and..." she interupted "I know he's worried Smithy but I am fine.. we are going to be fine" she smiled as she placed a hand to her slim stomack. He nodded "I know... you dont need to tell me Moss... but.." she glared at him as he paused "What?" she asked "What happened Smithy?". He lent against the desk and she took it as a que to sit down "We may of been over heard". Her face fell almost instantly and she closed her eyes before he continued "Neil is looking for Max he will..." she interuped "Max... Max bloody Carter of all people Smithy.. Jesus" she placed her head into her hands and he moved towards her, kneeling infront of her "It will be ok" he offered the statement and she wanted to believe him but she knew there was no way she would come out of today smiling. "Not only will everyone know by the end of the day.. but they will all know before I have decided what I am going to say about the father". He sighed "I am so so sorry Stevie... I will do any thing I can.. if anybody gives you a hard time.." She nodded as she rose to her feet "Thanks Smithy" she smiled before making her way from the office.
"Here she is..." Max's voice was behind her before she had even reached her desk, she glanced back to Smithy as he stood in the office door way "Sunhills very own new parent" he annonced and she noticed all eyes shot to her "So when are you due DS Moss?" he asked. Smithys voice interupted her thoughts as she thought of the many ways to escape the situation "DS Carter... in here now" he stressed. Max glanced at him "How long you known... you always did have a special relationship eh Gov?" he smirked before walking into Neils office. She glanced at the many eyes on her before turning and making her way from CID, passing Neil in the door way. "Sort him out" she heard Smithy stress as he followed after her. "Stevie... oi.." he called as he grabbed her wrist "I am going to be station gossip.. I cant believe you and Neil did this..". He smiled "I am so sorry... and believe me Max Carter will live to regret it". She sighed "I dont care about Max... I wanted to tell people in my own time... have the support I needed first...". He smiled "I will support you every step of the way Moss... I am here.. please.. forgive me". She moved into his arms "Of corse Smithy... Im gunna need all the friends I can get for baby sitting duties". He laughed and kissed her gently on the top of her head. "Congratulations Serge" Mel smiled as she passed and Stevie sighed as she glanced up at him "And so it begins".