A/N: So this is just a random piece that I came up with! Should be about six chapters long. Just pretend herbal teas don't mess with the tummy hehe ;) thank you to RainbowChaser13 on twitter she's a huge help! :D xxx

September 17th 1995

Serena woke up about five am usually up around that time for work, though she hadn't intended too since she wasn't supposed to be in until late morning; she had woke up because she was feeling rather uncomfortable for the past week she had been getting stronger 'Braxton Hicks' and with John Harrowman the CEO on her back about work she was feeling the strain.

"Edward," she nudged her husband who was sound asleep next to her. As much as she had been a moody cow for the past nine months, not wanting to be touched or anything right now in pain, she just wanted to be in the comfort, of someone's arms, then her stomach cramped and she dashed out of bed.

Edward stirred after feeling the sudden dash from their bed, concerned he got out of bed and knocked on the door, "You OK darling?" he asked.

"Oh yes just fine," Serena replied sarcastically she noticed a mucus-y blob in her pants and she leant her head forward, "Fucking great," Edward frowned, "Come in I will personally ensure you can no longer father anymore children."

Edward laughed at her outburst the crawled back into bed, knowing that she was going to be a bad mood, after about five minutes she walked back out and crawled into bed, "What's wrong?" he asked as she crawled into bed, "Hmm?" he stroked her face.

"Just tired," Serena answered and she tensed up as a period like cramp hit her, "Ughh," she moaned.

"Shh, shh, shh," Edward soothed then rubbed her back and Serena straightened up, "You OK?" he asked as she breathed out.

"I don't know," Serena whispered, "Don't freak out…think I'm in early labour," Serena announced and she felt Edward tense up, "Edward don't freak out! AHHH," she yelped and felt tears build in her eyes.

"You want cuddles?" Edward asked kindly and Serena nodded, so she turned around as soon as it passed and cuddled into her husband, "You sure you want to work today" Edward asked though in his mind, he already knew the answer.

"John's been on my back…how can I back out now?" Serena looked up her dark eyes filled with the look of pain.

"And you are in pain," Edward tapped her nose and Serena rolled her eyes, "I can deal with John."

"No I'm going in," Serena finalised and Edward internally sighed, "Just hope my theatre list is clear."

"Even if it isn't you are not going in there…I know you Serena," Edward felt Serena tense again, "Is it just a menstrual cramp feeling?"

"I'm not discussing what is going on down below Edward…" Serena grumbled and she tried to get comfy, but each time the bump that had been growing for the past nine months got in the way, "I can't get comfy," Serena grumped and Edward laughed, "It's not funny," she kicked his knee then laughed herself as the painful noises he was making entertained her.

….

Serena woke up at ten o'clock Edward had left for his shift, something she was not happy about as it meant her having to get herself into work, sighing heavily Serena got out and leant back as the strain from carrying hurt her back, throwing on a pair of maternity trousers and a loose blouse she then sat on the bed, "Ouuch," Serena yelped like a dog who's tail had been stepped on as another pre-labour contraction hit her, breathing in and out she wished Edward was here; the thought of him not being there bought her to tears, she was scared and worried being on her own really wasn't helping. It eased away and she composed herself, it was time to get herself to work and hope that John was not going to get on her back.

…

After the short drive Serena walked into St George's then up onto the ward she worked in, "Hey, Serena," George came walking over grinning, "Edward tells us you've been having signs exciting," he rubbed his hands together grinning.

"Knew he couldn't keep his mouth shut," Serena grumbled embarrassed at how Edward had announced the early morning issue, "Oh yes exciting for him but not for me…hours of pain and whatever else comes with it," Serena then leant her head against the lift door as a menstrual cramp feeling came back, "Like these fucking cramps!"

"Language," George teased bad mistake Serena was in a mood and didn't seem in the mood, for jokes, "Sorry…want anything?"

"This thing out of me would be nice," Serena grumbled and she stepped into the lift George followed, she felt her emotions changing she was going to cry but in the the safety of her office or somewhere private. The two colleagues stepped out of the lift and Edward walked over.

"You OK?" he asked quietly and Serena sighed then walked away, "What's wrong now?" he grabbed her wrist and she turned angrily.

"Why'd you go and announce? Just air my business on this ward. I can't believe you would do that," Serena argued and Edward rubbed his neck, "Exactly…then why did you…." Serena clenched her fist and leant down a bit, ignoring those looking at her and Edward crouched down, "Don't."

Edward waited for Serena to stand up then held out his hand, "I'll take your stuff into your office and you sit down over there," Edward ordered and Serena nodded, "I was just excited wasn't meant to embarrass you," Edward reassured.

"I know," Serena nodded but the labour was making her paranoid, "I know," she felt tears building up again and then she felt hot water running down her cheeks.

"Come here," Edward pulled her into a cuddle, they stood a few inches apart due to the bump even though he knew, she hated them showing love in public, he was shocked to find she allowed it, "Serena are you sure you want to work today?"

"They say keep busy so that's what I'm doing," Serena argued and Edward rubbed her back then pulled away, "I'll be fine."

"Don't let John bully you into theatre," Edward ordered and Serena nodded, "I mean it if he tries to force you in there, do not agree."

"I know," Serena answered back sarcastically, "Leave it."

"I'll take this is in there," Edward pointed to her office door, "Then I'm due in theatre but it's only a two hour."

"OK," Serena walked over to the nurses station and sat on one of the chairs, "Oh don't you start," Serena shook her head at Jenna who looked worried

"Edward tells us," Jenna put her stethoscope onto the desk and she leant forward, "That you're in the early stages?"

"Yes and I'm fine," Serena grumbled getting fed up of the obvious being pointed out, "Just fine," she pressed her hand on her lower abdomen as the menstrual type pain came back.

Jenna frowned then knew it was pointless Serena kept her composure when she needed, "Alright well don't let-"

"YES I know thank you," Serena butted in before Jenna could say 'Don't let John bully you', "Just stop going on."

"Alright well want anything come and find me," Jenna grabbed her stethoscope then walked away, leaving Serena to tilt herself back and make small painful groans.

"Right you," Edward came over to say a quick goodbye before he went in, "I'll be two hours think you can stay out of trouble?" he teased.

"Just go," Serena ordered and she opened her eyes to find Edward staring down at her, "Go."

"Page me if you feel any changes please," Edward kissed her forehead then walked away, walking with James down to theatre.

…

One hour in Serena had done nothing but sit down and work on paper work, "Serena," she heard John Harrowman's deep voice behind her, "Now Edward's raised that you are showing signs of labour…but we have a –"

"Oh no, no, no, no, no," Serena turned on the chair and glared at her boss, "I'm not doing it…knowing my luck I'll end up in established labour."

"Jenna's been held up in another theatre…for about ten minutes please if you could get started," John sounded desperate.

"Why can't you do it?" Serena questioned.

"I'm needed on the Cardiothoracic ward…please I promise it's ten minutes, Amelia needs a consultant in there."

"John I'm in early labour if I go down there…I'm sorry no," Serena turned around and heard John sigh, she knew she shouldn't feel silly for saying no, like she said: she was in early labour. Though her pride was slipping away she had refused to go into theatre.

"Fine sorry I shouldn't have asked…you've got your rights I am sorry," John apologized then Serena huffed, "What?"

"You'll be going round telling everyone I chickened out won't you?" Serena asked with a deadly tone, the one Amelia her F1 used to fear, but she was used to it now. "I don't need to be pressured into anything today John…how dare you ask me…you know what just to stop you from blabbing I'll do it," Serena stood up frustrated and John looked taken aback.

"Serena," John tried to stop her he pulled his hands down his face, "No you were right…Serena."

"No because I know you," Serena whispered, "You won't mean to embarrasses me bless you really…but you'll do it. So. As you wished."

"Urmm what the hell?" George dashed over and stood by Serena, "Don't you even think about it…Edward's given me strict instructions-"

Serena laughed hysterically, "You really think I'd listen to him? I live with the man."

"Serena don't you dare," George grabbed her wrist, "Whatever he's said you can take it to the board...just don't go into theatre."

…

Five unsuccessful minutes later George was now following Serena down into theatre two, "Right ten minutes then I'm gone," she ordered the team.

"Tried to stop her John got to her," George said to Amelia who was glaring at him, "Take it up with John not me."

"You shouldn't be here," Amelia argued and Serena glared, "Edward told us you're in early labour…do you want me to get my mum here?"

"You can do what you want Miss Jones I really couldn't care…I'm only here to assist. Ten minutes then if Jenna's still not here I'm gone," Serena was regretting this now as she had to clench her fist again.

George was keeping his eye on his friend not just a colleague to him; she looked pale and tired, and he was worried that if she was going to pass out, "Serena are you OK?" George asked concerned.

"Yep," Serena answered back quickly and George looked at Amelia, she looked at him, they both exchanged worried looks. She knew it was coming the pressure was building again, she shut her eyes and squeezed them tight, "Use Four-O-Prolene," she ordered her F1.

"OK," Amelia got handed the medical instrument, "Now what?" she jumped when Jenna arrived a little early, "Well thank god John managed to get to Serena. Not a good thing."

"He what?" Jenna asked her voice muffled from behind her mask, "What did he say?" she asked Serena.

"I knew if I said no he'd say I chickened out….so thank god you're here I'm….Ahhh," she yelped again and Amelia ran over, and rubbed her back, "I'm fine," she shrugged the young woman off, and breathed in and out, "Just fine," Serena looked at Jenna and nodded a thank you as she walked to take off both her gloves, mask, suegical apron and surgical cap she then had to slide down the wall, tired and in pain. She rested her hands on her thighs, trying to take her mind off the persistent cramps that were happening, "Ouch," she whispered and tried not to cry; she was scared, but was happy to realise Edward had one hour left until he was out.

"Knew you couldn't do it," Serena jumped as she heard her husband's voice in the background, "It's that or…Mr Harrowman forced you," Edward slid down too.

"You're supposed to be in theatre," Serena scolded.

"Thankfully Richard was on call…so he said he'd take over," Edward explained and Serena nodded, then she felt sick, "Woah you OK?" he asked concerned.

"Where's the nearest bathroom?" she asked and ran to the door well as fast she could, Edward followed.

"Downstairs," Edward answered Serena made a face then covered her mouth, "Oh shit," he ran to the store cupboard and grabbed a cardboard kidney dish, she threw up her stomach contents, though she wished that right now she was chained to a toilet, "You OK?" Edward asked concerned she looked pasty but also her stomach was grumbling, "Do you need to go the toilet?"

She nodded but her stomach was too upset and she went bright red sliding down the wall, "Just go," she ordered crying.

"Serena I'm not leaving you-"

"JUST GO!" Serena yelled and held her face in her hands, Edward knelt down and pulled them away and wiped the tears off her cheekbones with his thumbs, "Please just go…." She now had 'having an accident' to add to her list, "Please," she leant her head down and Edward pushed it up.

"I'll take you down to the showers you can get yourself cleared up," Edward reassured and Serena was bright red, "You know this can happen your mum warned us both."

"I've just shit myself," the realisation finally came to Serena, "Oh god," she shook her head and cried again, "Oh I'm a mess."

"Come on," Edward pulled her up and then directed her to the shower room, she waited inside whilst Edward bought a fresh pair of clothing for her, including underwear and the dreaded pad that she knew came in handy but it was embarrassing.

"Thanks…you won't tell anyone will you?" she asked in a quiet voice.

"No," Edward reassured and stroked her cheek, "I'll be at the nurses station if you want me."

"Stay with me, promise," Serena wanted someone she knew in case she had another contraction and needed comforting, "Please."

"Alright," Edward waited whilst Serena peeled off her clothes and chucked them in the large bin, and turned on the shower Edward stood outside the shower door, "You OK?"

Serena knew that she hadn't allowed Edward to touch her bump, very often. Now that she was in labour she felt it was only fair, "Want to join me?" she asked and Edward looked shocked.

"Sorry?" he had to double check.

"I asked: Do you want to join me?" Serena repeated impatiently.

"You mean you don't mind me looking at your bump?" he asked quite happy.

"Well hurry up before I change my mind," Serena ordered.

Edward locked the door and got unchanged then entered the shower, "Well this is cosy," he said laughing and Serena smiled lightly, "Never thought I would've been able to do this."

"Won't be long until we've our baby so it's only fair," Serena explained herself and Edward kissed the top of her head.

"Can I?" he asked bravely unsure if she was going to let him.

"Go on," Serena tilted her head upwards and Edward knelt down placing his warmed up hands onto her bump, she felt their baby kick and smiled. Edward stayed there for two minutes then pulled away, "You can touch it longer," she offered.

"No it's fine," Edward stood up and then noticed the pained look on Serena's face, "Where's the pain?" he asked gently.

"Lower abdomen," Serena answered, "We best get out before people get suspicious," Serena suggested.

"Want me to get your clothes?" Edward asked and he turned off the shower, both their hair and bodies soaking wet.

"Thanks," Serena stepped out and wrapped the towel around her, shivering as the sudden change from hot to cold hit her.

Edward handed her a pair of scrubs and underwear, after getting themselves changed, and drying their hair the couple walked back onto the ward, Edward sat on the chair and pulled Serena onto his lap.

"Careful," Serena ordered and she felt his arms wrap around her, "Hey," she turned her head and glared, "Ahhh!" she leant forward hands resting again on her thighs, "Oh these are getting on my nerves," Serena grumbled and breathed out, Edward moved his hands down to her lower abdomen and moved them in circular motions, "Hmmm," Serena leant back momentarily forgetting they were at work.

"Aww look at you two all cosy," James teased and Serena shot up glaring, "Harrowan made you go into theatre then?"

Serena shot a look to George and Amelia who both turned away bumping into each other, "In his own way yes."

"I tried to stop her," George added to back himself up and then Jenna walked over, "Seen Harrowman then?" he asked James's wife who nodded.

"You did what?" Serena tensed up and Jenna looked at her colleague, "How dare you!" Serena shouted, "Don't you think if I wanted to complain I would've gone see him myself?!" Serena argued, Edward leant his head against her back, "Oh just piss off the lot of you!"

"That's me off," Amelia grabbed her folders and ran off, before Serena yelled at her for no reason again, George headed the same way getting ready to put another patient to sleep, James bit into his apple awkwardly and Jenna waited.

"Before you fly off the handle….he shouldn't have done that. I went to give him a telling off not to embarrass you," Jenna then walked over and sat on one of the chairs, "If he had done that to me whilst I was pregnant with Ava…I would've gone mad," Jenna looked at Serena she looked crossed between in pain and anger; though right now she saw more pain than anger, "Try drinking a herbal tea helps," Jenna then stood up and squeezed her shoulder.

"You seem to be the only one who's not freaked out," Serena whispered to Edward, "I'm happy about that."

"Want me to make you your tea?" Edward asked kindly and Serena shook her head, "I know you're feeling unwell but you need to keep your fluids up…you need the energy."

"Fine if it shuts you up," Serena answered and she got off his lap, Edward walked into the kitchen. Serena sat back on the chair fiddling with her hands, and waited worrying as the thought of being in labour scared her.

A/N: This is really bad I'm so sorry :/ but I dunno where it came from but once again sorry xxx