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"What's wrong Donna?"

"I'm fine don't worry"

"No you're not, I can see it. Are you in pain?"

"Well to be honest, yes, kind of. But nothing to worry about"

"Are you sure?"

"Don't worry. It's only that giving birth to little Julie wasn't that easy. She came a month too early and had the umbilical cord around her neck, so to avoid any further complications, I had a caesarian. But everything went well, I swear it's alright"

"If you say so… But still you should rest a little, that scar must hurt. Go get some rest and I'll take care of little Julie and don't you worry, if I have any questions there are a lot of people around here who will be able to help me"

"Thank you so much Mom"

"My pleasure ... Now go!"

*****

Donna was resting on her bed, thinking of all that had happened the past year. No, she just couldn't get any sleep. But just lying there with all her pleasant thoughts healed the pain.


Flashback …

Looking at it, she freaked out, and when the shock was over, she started crying and sat there in the middle of the bathroom wondering what she should do, and whom she could tell.

Sam, who was in their bedroom, heard her sobs and, not bothering to knock on the door, entered the bathroom and sat next to Donna. None of them said a word, while Donna's head was resting on Sam's shoulder and he held her against him. After a while, he broke the silence:

"My love, it hurts to see you like that. Please tell me what's wrong"

"Sam I can't ... I just can't ..."

"Aren't we married for better and for worse? There is nothing you can't tell me. We're one now. Please… tell" he asked, gently grabbing her chin to meet her gaze and the hot tears cascading down her cheeks

"How could I be so stupid and make the same mistake TWICE!"

"What the hell are you talking about? What have you done?"

"Yet again ... I'm pregnant! And no, this time I am not too young ... I'm simply TOO OLD! Why can't I just be an ordinary woman?"

"Darling if you were ordinary, I wouldn't be here believe me. You're the most extraordinary person I know and I love you. And no ... WHAT?! You're pregnant?!"

"Sorry ..."

"Sorry about what? That's wonderful news! Is a real blessing, not any mistake at all. You´re not alone anymore babe, I´m here"

He hugged her so tight she could hardly breathe.

"And now Donna please tell me what you think is wrong with that ... you should be happy ... don't you want us to have another child together, and share our love? To love and spoil our new baby together?"

"Of course I am happy to have a child with you ... I mean I dreamed of that moment so many times, but that was years ago. Now I'm just too old, what if it all goes wrong? What if I lose the baby? And what if I…?"

"Well, I would say it is worth taking the chance isn't it? After all, we were not too old to conceive it" he said with a mischievous grin.

"Yes, Carmichael, you're right!"

"How did that happen by the way?"

"Do I really have to explain? Drawing maybe? You don´t remember?"

Sam burst out laughing.

"Of course not, I remember VERY WELL, but I mean ... weren't you on the pill?"

"Darling after I got pregnant with Soph, I didn't even date a guy ... until you came back. When we got married, I didn't even think of that pill until Tanya-the-expert mentioned it. But I figured out I was too old to get pregnant anyway, and by the way if I want to get the pill, I need to take a boat to the mainland! Silly, huh! And then when I didn't get my period last month, I thought it was the beginning of menopause. Time passed by and I wasn't feeling better, so I went to see a doctor thinking he could give me some medication. I went without telling anyone so no one would worry, and he told me straight away that there was no doubt, that I was pregnant. I freaked out and as stubborn as I am, I went to buy a pregnancy test, hoping it wouldn't be positive ... And now here we are ..."

"My love, think of it as a blessing, to catch up after all those years wasted"

"Oh, Sam, I love you so much"

"Now let's go, tell everybody the happy news!"

Smiling, she wiped her tears and grabbed his arm gently.

"Are you serious, honey?" she whispered, looking into his eyes "You really want a child with me?"

Pulling her onto his lap, Sam placed his hands on her stomach, stroking it, and kissed her cheek.

"Sweetheart, you´re the only woman I ever wanted to have a child with. You´re a fantastic mother to Sophie and you´ll be for this new baby too. The only difference is that this time, I´ll be with you no matter what"

Smiling, Donna kissed him softly.

"I really don´t deserve you. I´m sorry for being scared, baby, I do want to have your child, more than anything in this world. We will have a perfect family"

"You´ll never have to be scared again darling"


Wiping her tears of joy, as she thought of how wonderful being pregnant again have felt for her, she rolled onto her side and looked through the window.

"How are you feeling Mom?" Sophie asked, sneaking her arms around her mother to hug her.

"I´m alright baby girl, just a little emotional" Donna replied, turning around to hug her daughter back and planting a soft kiss on her head "What about you?"

"I´m... alright, thanks" the girl replied vaguely.

"I was just thinking about the day I found out I was expecting Julie. I was so scared, I thought I was going to die, Soph, or worse, that I was going to lose her. Now she is born, and she´s so healthy and beautiful... I´m beyond happiness I thought myself strong enough and I think it's a miracle that a man like Sam ever wanted to marry me, he was so understanding and supportive…"

"Aww, Mom" Sophie replied, smiling and wiping the tears of joy on her mother´s cheek gently "You´re the most amazing, beautiful, strong woman in this world… How could he refuse to marry you?"

"Sophie´s right, how could I refuse you?"

Donna raised her head, widening her smile, to find her gorgeous husband leaning against the doorframe. The warm loving look in his eyes told her he had been listening for a while.

"I love you" She said and slowly made her way to sit on the bed, as he walked to her and sneaked his arms around her waist, finding her lips in a soft sweet kiss.

"Me too, beautiful"

"Shut up, I´m not beautiful" she laughed, tenderly kissing his cheek.

Sophie sighed and silently started to crawl out of the bed. It was her mother´s anniversary after all and she had a right to spend it with her husband. She knew how much they loved each other and the incredible happiness they brought to each other´s life. Even if Sam wasn´t her biological father, she would always be grateful for him because after all the sacrifices Donna had been through for her, he made her mother´s life complete and she would always see him as the one that made it perfect.

"No Sophie, don´t leave" Sam said, grabbing her arm gently "I´m sorry I interrupted you. I guess you have things to talk about with your mother"

Smiling at his thoughtfulness, she nodded silently, wiping a lonely tear away from her face and hugging him. Cuddling her back, he kissed her cheek and broke apart, to take Donna´s hands in his.

"I´ll get you some food darling, you must be starving, and as you´re feeding Julie you need to eat well"

Kissing her forehead, he stood and walked away.

For a second, Donna remained still, frozen in her own happiness. She had no words to say how much she loved her perfect husband. But suddenly, she looked back at Sophie and noticed she had indeed something to tell her, since tears were cascading quietly down her cheeks.

"What is it, Soph?" Donna demanded, feeling a knot in her stomach. She couldn´t bear to see her baby girl hurt like that "Tell me…"

"Mom, please forgive me, I didn´t plan this to happen..."

"What? What happened baby? You don´t need to ask for it. I love you, I will always support you… Tell me, please"

Grabbing her shoulders, Donna peered into her daughter's big eyes and saw her shaking, but not having a doubt that telling her mother was the right thing to do.

"I´m pregnant Mom, and Sky took off as soon as I told him"


Green button bowing, begging, yelling "CLIIIIIIICK"