I had this idea after reading that Alana De La Garza is pregnant! \o/ And, I dedicate this fic to The Profane Angel, because I love her very much.

Jack heard a knock on his door and said "Come in," without bothering to look up until he heard that familiar voice.

"How's it going, Mr. New York's hottest DA?"

"Danielle! I'm fine, great." He stood and hugged his friend. "Hope this is a social visit, because if you're looking for a deal, you've wasted a trip." He smiled at the much shorter woman.

"Oh, no, it's social. I've already had a sit-down with your golden boy about my client." Her smile teased. "I just missed you. It's good to see you're being properly fed and watered." She patted his stomach. "It's been awhile since you've been this, uh, chubby." Her little teasing smile widened.

"Hey! I'm not chubby, that's manly muscle." He teased back. "You know kids. Those two next door practically force-feed me, bringing back food everytime they grab a snack."

"So, I hear you're going to have a rugrat terrorizing these corridors. Is the kid going to call you Grandpa?" Her smile was fond this time.

"What? Oh. No, Becca is in San Diego. Danny, my grandson, isn't due until May. So why are you asking about him?" He looked confused.

"Jack, are you telling me you haven't noticed?"

"Noticed what, Danielle?"

She rolled her eyes. "Jack, Connie is pregnant. Are you seriously saying you haven't noticed?"

"You must be kidding. Danny, the woman works from nine to eleven, sometimes longer. I mean, of course she can have a social live, but seriously, I haven't heard about it, that Connie has a boyfriend. Unless, of course, you're right about what you said last month. You know," he reminded her, "Mike and Connie."

"Oh, Jack... I expected more of you."She started whispering. "It's pretty obvious they're together, my friend. Anyway, I heard through the grape vine that they've been doing it since that episode involving Woll."

"Well, if it's true, then... it makes sense. She took a rain check the last time we went to the bar to celebrate, and she disappears when my clerk brings me chinese..."

"Ahá. I didn't know she was keeping this a secret ... anyway, Jack, I just wanted to mess with you." Danielle realized Jack was upset with the news, and decided it was time to leave, before he started screaming. "I have to go, my friend. Lot's of briefings to write, your wonder kids are giving me a hard time. Bye, my friend."

As she left Jack's office, Danielle saw Connie in her little cubicle, and stopped to talk. "Hey kid." She smiled, as Connie looked up from her computer and smiled at her. "Listen, I just wanted to... well, I wish you all happiness with your little.. bundle of joy." instinctively, Connie placed her hand over her stomach. Danielle noticed, but just smiled, and Connie understood. Smiling, she said "Thanks, Danielle."

A few seconds after Danielle left, every single person on the tenth floor of One Hogan Place heard the DA's voice, loud and clear. "MIIIIIIIIIIKEEEEEEEE." As one, they all silently thanked God it wasn't their names being screamed. That vocal tone was famous for certain things hitting the fan.