4th December 2015: the run up.
Today was the day before Jacob and Connie's one year anniversary, it wasn't exactly how they thought they were going to spend it because they were on a camping trip with the ED and Darwin staff.
"Where are you going at this time?" Jacob asked grimacing as he looked at the clock.
"For a run" Connie joked before she exited the tent and zipped it back up without another word. She quickly walked over to the other side of the camping area where Elliot was in another tent lucky on his own.
"Elliot are you awake? Can I come in?" Connie said quietly from outside as she heard a groan come from inside and then the tent unzipped.
"Connie do you know what time it is?" Elliot asked wondering why she was even up at this time.
"I know it's just I really need to speak to you" Connie said.
"Okay well you better come in then" Elliot said holding the tent open as she got in before zipping it back up.
"So what's wrong?" Elliot asked concerned about his friend.
"Me and Jacob well you know we have only been together a year-"
"Have you had an argument?" Elliot asked.
"No well not yet...I...i...think...I'm pregnant" Connie said.
"Well isn't that good news if you are pregnant?" Elliot asked.
"I don't know if Jacob even wants children..or with me" Connie said.
"Connie we have all seen the way he looks at you we haven't seen him or you that happy before" Elliot said.
"What if he isn't the one for me though" Connie said.
"Well you need to be sure and you need to know if you are pregnant or not" Elliot said.
"I know I have been trying to do the test but I-"
"Your nervous I know" Elliot said.
"Could you come with me?" Connie asked sheepishly.
"If that's what you want" Elliot said as she picked up the chemist bag before they left the tent.
Connie had done the test and she was now holding it in her hands when the result appeared and read 'pregnant'
"Congratulations Connie you are going to be a mum again" Elliot smiled as she stood in shock.
"What if this is a big mistake..what if Jacob leaves because he doesn't want kids" Connie said.
"Connie you have seen him with the children who are patients now does that look like a man that doesn't want kids" Elliot said.
"Yeah maybe your right..please don't tell anyone yet though" Connie pleaded.
"Connie you have my word, now go back and get some sleep" Elliot said before they parted there separate ways.
Connie woke as the sun shone brightly through the window of the tent.
"Morning" Jacob said as he rolled over.
"I am sorry about last night" Connie apologised.
"Don't apologise" Jacob said kissing her as she rolled on top of him.
"Pull the blind down" Connie mumbled pressed against Jacobs lips.
About half an hour later Connie and Jacob were pulled apart by her phone going off.
"Hello" Connie said down the phone.
"Connie it's Guy I want you up in five minutes or I will be in there with cold water" Guy said before hanging up causing Jacob and Connie to laugh feeling like naughty teenagers.
Before long Connie and Jacob were up and dressed and joining the others for breakfast.
"Zoshie how are you feeling this morning" Guy asked as his daughter was now 19 weeks pregnant.
"Dad don't call me that and I am fine we both are" Zosia hissed.
"Darling I am just worried for you and the baby" Guy said.
"Yeah well don't be" Zosia said.
"Morning Mr Self" Connie said as she walked over smiling.
"Morning Mrs Beauchamp" Guy said before he walked off.
"What's wrong with him?" Connie asked Zosia.
"Oh he is just in one of those moods, whatever you do don't let anyone tell him there pregnant!" Zosia joked as she rubbed her bump as Connie tried to laugh as Connie sat down.
"So how's mum and baby doing?" Connie asked as she placed a hand on Zosia bump feeling the baby kick.
"Kicking away, only it thinks my bladder is a football..talking of which" Zosia said as she went to get up.
"I'll come with you" Connie said as she got up and slowly walked over to the toilet block with Zosia which wasn't far away.
"So have you thought of any names for the baby yet?" Connie asked as she walked along side Zosia.
"If it's a boy I thought Callum if it's a girl I am not sure" Zosia said smiling.
"Bet you can't wait now" Connie said smiling as they went into the toilets.
"No" Zosia said before they parted and went into different cubicles looking the doors.
After a while they rejoined going over to the sink.
"Ouch!" Connie said as she leant over the sink rubbing her stomach slowly.
"Connie what's up?" Zosia asked concerned as she rubbed the consultants back.
"It's fine...it's just a cramp" Connie said taking some deep breaths.
"I thought I was right" Zosia said as Connie managed to stand up straight again.
"Right about what?" Connie asked confused.
"Your pregnant aren't you?" Zosia asked out right.
"Okay but please don't tell anyone" Connie begged.
"Don't worry your secrets safe with me" Zosia said placing her hands on her bump.
"Maybe you should take it easy for the rest of the day though" Zosia said.
"No it's fine I am only about seven or eight weeks" Connie said.
"Yes but you are having cramps you need to rest" Zosia said.
"That was the first one" Connie said rubbing her slightly swollen stomach.
"Even so I am not going on activities today maybe you should join me" Zosia suggested as Connie nodded.
About an hour later everyone was setting off on activities while Zosia and Connie were heading back to the camp area, Connie had told Jacob she thought she had a bug or something.
"So how long are you going to keep this from m Jacob because I presume he is the dad?" Zosia asked as she placed both hands on her bump.
"It is our anniversary tomorrow I wanted to keep it until then as a present" Connie said.
"So you have taken a test then?" Zosia asked.
"Yes three all said I am pregnant" Connie said as she placed a hand on her stomach when they sat down.
"I don't know what am I going to do if he doesn't want children I can't be a single parent again" Connie sighed.
"It's not so bad Arthur and me aren't in a relationship it just happened but he is supporting me and he is still going to see the baby once it's born" Zosia said.
"I don't want this baby having the same relationship with me that Grace did" Connie said.
"You made the best decision for Grace" Zosia said.
"I gave my daughter up and now I barely see her" Connie said.
"But Grace is happy that is the most important thing" Zosia said.
"Yeah I guess" Connie said.
An hour later and everyone was back very muddy from there hike.
"How are you feeling?" Jacob asked as him and Guy walked over.
"I'm okay but you need to shower before you come anywhere near me" Connie said smiling.
"Understood" Jacob said holding his hands up as he walked off.
"Zosia how are you doing?" Guy asked.
"Dad please don't fuss if there was a problem I would tell you" Zosia said.
"Okay well I am going for a shower" Guy said before he walked off.
"Men" Zosia said causing Connie to laugh.
"Why don't we go get something to eat before everyone crowds in" Connie suggested.
"Yeah okay" Zosia said as they got up and walked over to the tent with all the food in.
"I have wanted this all day" Connie said as she settled into the chips with beans on.
"I thought you hated beans" Jacob said as he came up behind her.
"No" Connie said as she pushed the food around the plate as Jacob walked off.
"Are you just going to keep pushing the food around the plate or actually eat it?" Zosia asked eating some pasta.
"Why does everyone always have to make comments about my eating" Connie huffed as she put the fork down.
"Connie I think he was just surprised you were eating that" Zosia said.
"I need the toilet" Connie said getting up and walking off obviously upset.
"Where's she going now?" Jacob asked as he sat down with a plate of food.
"She is upset because of what you said about her eating" Zosia sighed.
"I only asked because she has never eaten beans she tells me how much she hates them" Jacob said.
"I know I guess she is just in one of those moods today" Zosia said rubbing her bump.
"Are you okay?" Jacob asked concerned.
"It's just the baby kicking, do you want me to go after her?" Zosia asked.
"No I would give her time to cool off where did she say she was going anyway?" Jacob asked eating his lunch.
"To the toilets" Zosia said as she finished her pasta.
Soon Connie returned looking very tired and weak.
"Con are you okay?" Jacob asked concerned as she sat down.
"I am fine stop fussing" Connie said as she sipped some water out of her glass.
"Have you been sick?" Jacob asked worried.
"It's just a bug I am sure" Connie said rubbing her hands through her hair.
"Why don't you go to the tent and sleep for a bit I can bring you a cup of tea" Jacob offered.
"Okay thanks" Connie said as she got up and wondered over to the tent.
10pm that night everyone was sat outside on camp site sipping hot chocolate.
"So are you going to tell him?" Zosia asked quietly.
"Tomorrow I will try..I just don't know how he is going to react" Connie said worried.
"You can't keep it to yourself forever soon enough you will be showing" Zosia said.
"There's always another day"