Chapter 2

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All the Rage

This is the next chapter of Unexpected but not Unpleasant News.

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Jo woke up in the infirmary and realized that she didn't want to kill anyone anymore. Her next thought was the baby, was the baby okay? Could whatever had infected her and the others hurt the baby? She was just getting used to the idea of being pregnant and she was starting to love the idea.

Allison saw that she was awake and walked over. She could see the fear and panic in Jo's eyes. "Calm down Jo. Take slow calming breaths and relax. The baby is okay, I promise." The last part she lowered her voice so that only Jo could hear her.

She looked up at Allison to make sure that she was telling the truth, she was. "The baby wasn't hurt by any of this?" She asked quietly.

"No it wasn't. I did an ultra sound scan to make sure and everything looks good. The heart rate and development look as they should. And I did it all before anyone else was brought in. Zane and Doctor Parrish were both still out cold. Carter, Tess, and Fargo hadn't come in yet. So Carter and I are the only ones who know still." She explained to Jo.

Jo finally calmed down and she did as Allison said by taking slow breaths. "When can I get up? I need to make sure all departments get checked in and make sure that the place is secure." She said as she tried to get up.

Allison held her down. "Rest for a few more minutes and then if I'm sure you're ready, I'll allow it."

They heard Zane stirring across the room and Allison went over to check on him. Jo watched her check Zane out then remove his restraints. He smiled at Allison and started to get up when he saw Jo laying in her bed. He asked Allison something before getting up and coming over to her. He didn't sit down next to her, and he almost looked concerned.

"Hey Lupo, did you get hurt during all of this?" He asked her.

She swung her legs over to sit up. "I'm no worse than anyone else infected. I just needed rest like everyone else did." She got up and was instantly dizzy, and would have fallen over if not for Zane coming to her aid.

Zane saw that she was about to fall and reached out to help her. "Whoa there Lupo, take it easy. You don't have to always be wonder woman. This place won't fall down if you take a few minutes off."

"I'm not wonder woman, but I do have a job to do. I need to get up and make sure the place is getting cleaned up. It's not going to get back to normal all by it's self." She told him as she tried to get up again, and he kept trying to hold her down.

"Sit down Lupo before I get Doctor Blake over here, or better yet...I'll sit on you." He said as he firmly held her in place.

"Fine, I'll rest for a few more minutes, but then I have to get back to work." She insisted.

He stood there like a watch dog until Allison called him over to help her with some new patients coming in. Jo took it as a sign and she got up slowly to see if she got dizzy again. When she seemed okay, she left the infirmary quick.

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Jo had been overseeing the clean up of GD. Jack joined her in the lobby. "Three, Two, One." She said as the lights went on.

"Much better." Jack said as he leaned on the short glass wall.

"Clean ups almost done, all the labs are pitching in. By tomorrow morning, you'd never know we had a full blown insurrection." She said as they started walking.

"Great cause I can't avoid going home any longer. You did great today. Yeah you kept it under control, even with Zane. That was..." He left it at that.

"I couldn't have done it without you Carter." She said as she looked at him. "And years of special forces training."

"Well hey um, what you said about my thinking I know how to do your job." He started.

"It's fine." She interrupted.

"No." He told her.

"I wasn't myself." She kept talking.

"Well, just...if that's what you think, I'm sorry. If I stepped on your toes, it's just because...I miss you. I miss my deputy." He said with real Carter emotion.

"Wow, we make a good team, always will." She told him with a smile.

"Yeah." He started to walk away. "So, you going to apologize for pulling a gun on me?"

"Nah, you had that coming." She replied watching him walk away.

He laughed. "Yeah, I think I know someone who might agree with you." He said.

"Good luck." She said as she watched him walk off, but he turned around and came back to her.

She watched the emotions on his face change as he headed back to her. "I forgot to ask, did any of this hurt the baby?" He asked her quietly so they weren't over heard.

"Allison checked me out and said we were both okay. Thanks for asking though. It really means a lot to me that I have you and Allison to go through this with this Carter." She said as she pushed him towards the exit. "Good luck with Tess." She told him as she watched him leave.

She turned around and headed for her office. She needed some time alone to recover from today's ordeal. She sat down at her desk and put her head back to see if she could get rid of the headache and her upset stomach. She heard someone enter her office and hoped that it was Allison...it wasn't.

"Hey Lupo, you don't look so well. You sure you should have left the infirmary?" Zane asked her from the doorway.

She looked over at him and shook her head only to make it hurt worse. "I'm fine Zane, I just have a headache. I'll go see Allison before I go home." She told him before closing her eyes again.

"Come on Lupo, I'll take you to the infirmary before I leave." He said as he walked over to her chair and pulled her up.

"Come on Zane, let me just sit here and the headache will go away." She complained, but let him lead her out of her office.

Zane wouldn't let go of her arm until he got her to the infirmary. He took her in and let her go once she was in front of Allison. "I have a patient for you Doctor Blake."

Allison saw that the patient was Jo and she looked worried. "Jo are you okay? It's not..."

"I'm fine Allison." She cut her off before she could mention the baby. "I just have a terrible headache."

"Thanks for bringing her here Zane. I've got it from here." She said.

"Sure, I'm out of here." He said and he was gone.

Allison looked back at Jo. "It's more than a headache, I can see it in your eyes."

Jo winced. "Yeah, it's also my stomach. I don't know why they call it morning sickness, that's the only time I haven't been sick." She complained.

Allison laughed. "I want to say that you'll get used to it, but I'd be lying. Here, let me give you something that should help for a few hours. Then I want you to go home and get some sleep." She told Jo as she gave her an injection.

"Yes mom." Jo joked. "I promise to go right home. I think I could use a nap."

"Good, I'll see you tomorrow. Now go." She told her as she gently pushed her towards the door.

Jo did as she was told and left GD, going straight to her car, her headache going away as she got some fresh air. She drove herself home, and climbed right into bed. Her last thought before she fell asleep was of Zane acting like he cared about her. He almost reminded her of her Zane. The Zane she missed, loved, and most importantly the Zane who was the father of her baby.

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Okay, chapter 2 is done...going to get some sleep before I type up chapter 3. I'm an old fashioned writer who writes everything down on paper before I type it up. LOL

Thanks for reading, please review. Thanks Cassie for your review. I'm sorry it's so sad. I really hope to get happy soon. LOL