AN: Well this is just something quick, I wrote up a few months. Mostly because I'm Royals trash and love Kathryn and Liam together. Strong spoilers for season 3. I have a second chapter written and a decent portion of a plot outlined already. Let me know what you think and if I should continue. Also, I wrote this before season 3 ended so if there are inconsistencies with what happened in the season that's why. That being this is clearly an AU fic. I've also published this on wattpad and AO3 under similar usernames! Please leave some feedback. Cheers! This picks up during 03x04.

Kathryn had always been too nice for her own good, this was a well-known fact. And no one knew this better than her sister Angie who had talked her into taking the closing shift at the pub that night. Even though it was Angie's turn and she had felt terrible all day, she foolishly agreed. And now, exhausted and more than slightly annoyed with herself; Kathryn was more than ready to head back to her flat for the night. After giving the bar a quick glance over, she flipped off the light and shut the door behind her. There was a dull throb building in her temples as she locked the door and focused solely on a hot bath and trying to collect her thoughts before speaking with Liam. She had begun figuring out a way to explain herself when a voice made her jump out of her skin.

"Kate!"

"Jesus." She mumbled, turning around.

The sight before her made her feel ill and confused all at once. In front of her stood Robert. Her ex-boyfriend, her dead ex-boyfriend, in the flesh and clearly not dead. She couldn't form words and just stared confused and repeated herself.

"Jesus." She said a little louder her eyes raking over the undead Prince and then at Liam stood behind his brother in the shadows.

Her mind reeled as her past and present collided, she shook her head and felt her heart in her stomach.

"Jesus." She breathed once more looking back and forth between the two brothers.

"Well no not quite," Robert said teasingly. "I didn't technically die and then come back from the dead. I just didn't die like they thought I did and I wanted you to know before anyone else."

Somewhere in her brain his words registered in her brain and part of her wondered how he could make jokes but the other, larger part of her felt like the rug has been ripped out from under her. How could this be happening, not just Robert but everything, this had to be a cosmic joke the universe was playing on her. Kathryn looked at Liam, blinking rapidly and feeling faint.

"I, I don't feel well." Her voice came soft and weak.

Robert placed his hand on her shoulder, his smile softening. "Maybe you were right about this Sparrow. Do you want to go inside?"

Kathryn shook her head. "No. No, I still live around the corner."

"We'll talk there then. I'm sure you have a few questions."

Liam cleared his throat. "Kathryn it's nice to see you again."

Kathryn went in for a hug, grateful Robert didn't know about them yet. "You too, Liam."

"I'm so sorry about this." He whispered in her ear.

The walk back to her flat had been one of the most awkward experiences of her life. Robert kept trying to make small talk and Liam kept shooting her worried glances. Her head had stopped spinning just a bit but her hands still shook as she tried to unlock the door.

"Here let me." Liam took the keys from her hands and unlocked the door to her flat.

All she wanted to do was to sit down and pretend the past 10 minutes of her life hadn't happened. But of course, Kate was too nice and asked them if they wanted anything to drink.

"No, no we're fine."

She sank into a chair at her dining table and stared at the older Henstridge. They all sat in silence for a few moments as she tried to collect her thoughts. Liam leaned against the counter and Robert sat next to her. Eventually, she found words and the dizzy feeling had passed.

"Y-You're alive. How?"

"Bit of a long story." He admitted sheepishly. "But to be quick, there was a training accident and I had to bail out of my plane and landed on a remote island. A passing ship saw my flare and here I am."

"Oh. I see." She answered hollowly. There was no proper response when someone came back from a desert island. "I-I'm glad you're alright."

"It's a ton to process, I know." He chuckled and then stood from the table. "You should get some sleep once you get over the shock we can properly catch up.

When he leaned in to kiss her cheek she pulled away quickly. She let out a half nervous, half uncomfortable laugh.

"Oh, sorry."

"Don't worry I get it. It's not every day a zombie leans into kiss you."

She gave a small smile at Robbie's typical humor despite the panic she felt inside her. She glanced over his shoulder and saw that Liam looked upset and his jaw was clenched.

"You need time, it's natural. And I have no expectations, I thought I owed you a visit in person."

The two hugged and Kathryn caught Liam's eye over Robert's shoulder and gave him an apologetic smile.

"Thank you." She smiled as they broke apart.

He smiled down at her, all soft eyes and warm smile. "I can't tell you how good it is to see you again Kate."

"It's unbelievable." This was all she could think to say.

Robert made his way to the door and she turned to Liam.

"It was good to see you too." She sighed weakly.

"Definitely, likewise." He said a little too quickly as he hugged her tightly.

Kate sunk into him and rubbed her back and whispered that he would be back into her ear before he joined his brother at the door. She gave a small wave and once the door shut she promptly held herself up against the counter. She shut her eyes and pressed her hand to her mouth and fought the growing panic she felt. This was not how she thought her night would turn out. She didn't think tonight would go easy, seeing that she had been worried about Liam and their relationship. But now Robert was back, she never expected that this would only make things more difficult.

That hot bath she had wanted to take as she was leaving work seemed like a distant memory as she collapsed onto her bed. Kathryn knew she had at least an hour before Liam would be able to sneak back over. She didn't attempt to sleep her mind was racing to frantically anyways. All she could think about was how she now faced two problems. First the fact that her former boyfriend was no longer dead and she was dating his brother. And then there was the bigger problem that had been lingering in the back of her mind for the past few days. The problem she had intended to deal with tomorrow had tonight not been such a shock. She knew probably should find out for sure but right now she couldn't bring herself to sit up, let alone walk to the other side of her flat.

As she laid there staring blankly at the ceiling tiles. Robert was alive. That was the last thing she expected to happen tonight. Even though she couldn't quite wrap her mind around this fact she was still so glad he was alright, despite how complicated this would make things with Liam. It seemed like no time had passed when she heard two quick knocks. Kathryn shuffled over to the door, vaguely wondering if someone else would be secretly alive on the other side of the door.

"Hi."

It was just Liam, no back from the dead uncles or mothers.

She invited him in. "Hello."

Liam pulled her in tightly. "You're whiter than a sheet. I'm sorry about this. I told him it wasn't a good idea to spring this on you."

Kate hugged back, resting her chin on his shoulder. "I can't believe it, he's back."

"It's amazing. I never thought I'd see him again." He had a small smile on his face. "It's miraculous."

They both sat on her couch and Kathryn bit her lip. "Your family must be thrilled."

"Well Len fainted when she saw him and mother was speechless for a good 10 minutes but I'd say they were excited." He laughed slightly. "When I woke up this morning I would never have thought Robbie would be back."

"This morning seems like a lifetime away." Kathryn sighed, her hands folded in her lap.

"It was a lifetime away." Liam countered.

"Things progressed between you and me so quickly."

Liam bit his lip and nodded. "Yeah, they did. I'm just so glad Robert's okay."

The mood shifted in the room. Suddenly serious and tense, as the two realized what the older Henstridge being back meant for them. But Kate couldn't help but think just how quickly things had progressed, more than Liam knew.

"Definitely." She agreed quickly.

Even though Robert returning had been unexpected and definitely made things more complicated she was glad he was alive. She had cared deeply for him once and knew how affected Liam was by his brother's death. She would always be thankful that he was alive no matter how complicated it happened to make things. However she knew what one of them had to say next, and by how torn Liam looked she knew she had to be the one to do it. To suggest that maybe they should go back to being friends and end whatever this was. Even though she didn't want to and knew that this would make things harder for herself, she managed to choke out the words.

"Clearly we can't-" She began before trailing off and looking to Liam hoping he stopped her.

The disappointment on his face was obvious but he nodded furiously in agreement. "Clearly, it was crazy to think.."

"Crazy." She agreed.

They both sat there and Kate rubbed her hands against her thighs.

"It's the right thing to do." Liam told her.

Her face was warm but she willed herself to stay put together. "I know it is."

"I should go." Liam said as he stood from the couch.

She stood too and they embraced tightly, she could feel her eyes start to burn as Liam's hand drifted down her sides. Her hand slipped up to the back of his neck and he pressed his lips to hers. It was safe, familiar and comforting. His hand cupped her face and he rested his forehead against hers.

"Bye." He whispered, his eyes not leaving hers. Blue staring into green.

Kate stared at him and all she wanted was to let her anxieties and worry spill over and tell him everything. Tell him that she was scared and that he couldn't go. But then she thought of all the times Liam would tell her how much he missed Robbie and how we would give anything to have him back. So instead of letting the words come out of her mouth, she smiled back at him.

"Bye."

Liam kissed her on the cheek and made his way to the door. She turned her back and listened to his footsteps, and then his sigh as he opened the door. She couldn't turn around so instead, she wrapped her arms around her body in a feeble attempt to hold herself together.

"Bye Kate."

She shut her eyes and when the door finally closed behind him, she turned back around. Staring at the door, staring after Liam and let her eyes spill over. And finally, she let herself say the words she had been holding in for days.

"I think I'm pregnant."

AN: Well there's the first chapter. The second one is ready to go so let me know if you're into this. Any improvements that could be made let me know!