The next couple of weeks passed slowly since I was stuck on medical rest and there was no further developments from the hospital as they both healed in their own time; I knew it was killing everyone but it was a good sign that they were stronger and after the tests this afternoon they may get off the ventilators. I had finished making myself some lunch and headed out the back porch to my seat and I curled up on the low chair; I was still tired and either this wound was really taking it out of me or there was an underlying cause – time to go back to the doctor me thinks. I pulled out my phone and made a quick call, she could see me this evening due to a cancellation and I booked myself in. I turned to my lunch which had looked appetising, but now was nasty looking. My appointment was in two hours and by the time I got myself sorted and dressed it would give me enough time to catch the bus to the hospital since I was still not allowed to drive, I threw my fruit salad to the fish and headed back inside to get sorted.

Three hours later

'Shit shit shit shit shit!'

The doctor was away printing something out as I got myself dressed again and fumbled with shaky hands to do up my buttons on my jeans; how the hell did I not see this coming? The doctor walked back in with a big glass of water for me and some leaflets, she checked my sling position and helped me fasten my belt up and got me to sit down for a little while as I recovered my balance and settled my arm into my double strap sling. She handed me the information and my next appointment date in a month's time, along with a script pad of what she wanted me to start on.

"Alright since this is obviously a huge bit of news and considering you're job, I need to contact the Governor and make him aware of what is going on – you do realise that you will be put on desk duty after a certain point?"

I nodded and bit back the wall of vomit in my throat that was threatening to make a sudden appearance, she must have clocked the reaction and offered me a bowl suddenly and I took it. She typed up something quickly and put it in the envelope she had stuffed the details in and handed me it before helping me up and telling me to contact her if there was any issues or questions I could have or if something didn't feel right. I stumbled down the corridor and spotted Danny waiting for me with Grace, I sucked it up and grinned as I made my way over to them and tickled Grace down her neck as she sat on the chair.

"Everything alright, you're looking a little pale?"

"No, no I'm good thanks – just tired and out of sorts!" I half lied.

"Come on then, time to head to the hospital and see if our friends are going to wake up tonight, Gracie – in the back please, watch the bags!" he replied as we walked to the car.

A while later while stuck in traffic we were talking about recent events and we made sure that Gracie had her earphones in so she couldn't hear some of the bad stuff, thankfully she was busy with some colouring in and wasn't paying attention to us as we talked. The traffic managed to break up and we hit the highway again towards the hospital when Gracie squeaked and held up a photo.

"Danno I found Charlie's ultrasound!"

Danno frowned and looked in the back mirror as I went stock still, Gracie must have been looking for something when we had to hit the brakes due to another car coming into our lane without signalling; think all my paperwork just came out the bag – litterly!

"Monkey, what do you mean found an ultrasound of Charlie…..that photo is in the house – did you bring it with you?" he replied.

"No and now looking at this it has Sadie's name on it!" she called out.

I blanched and groaned as Danno looked at me suddenly and then back onto the road before he pulled into a layby and sat still, he finally looked at me and didn't know if he was going to talk or laugh. I was tapping my fingers against the window and I had to get out the car or I was going to be sick, thirteen seconds later I was leaning over the bench hurling as Danno was rubbing my back and half laughing.

"Well this has made my day!" he whispers passing me some water.

"Danno what am I going to do? I'm obviously keeping the baby but Steve is…..oh god!" I whispered throwing up again.

Danno kept rubbing my back and telling me it was going to be fine and Steve will be thrilled with the news – shocked and possibly pass out – but thrilled. I had sat on the bench for a moment to relax my stomach and drink a little water, Gracie was still waving the ultrasound photo about and Danno went to get it off her.

"It looks like SEAL junior is pretty far along, did the doctor give you an estimate?"

"I'm apparently four months and she doesn't know how the blood tests didn't show the pregnancy before, she did a few checks due to the injury but everything is clear and healthy. Looks like I'm getting benched for the next few months partner."

He pulled me in for a big hug and let me cry – he fully understood the hormonal thing and wisely suggested that Steve would make it a point to have his vest on at all times, I burst out laughing and we managed to get back into the car and towards the hospital.

We headed up to the ICU floor and I was a nervous wreck; I could do a one woman take down during heavy fighting – telling my boyfriend that I was four months pregnant was a whole new ball game and one I was really scared about. Danno and Grace were holding my hands and keeping me centred as the lift opened and Steve was sitting there opposite the waiting room; Danno winked at me and led Gracie off to get some juice.

"Everything okay with the doctor?" he asked as we walked into the guy's room.

"Yeah everything is great….emm…do have some news though."

"What's up – you're shaking like a leaf?" he asked as he held me.

"I'mpregnantandyourgoingtobeadadinfivemonths!" I said really quickly.

His mouth fell open and I saw his whole body posture change, he was rooted to the spot and I was watching him in case he took a nose dive to the floor

"Run that past me again, I think I know what you said but I need to make sure?"

"I'm four months pregnant, you're going to be a father!" I whispered.

Next thing I know is I am in his arms and getting spun about the place with him laughing in pure joy at the news, I clung onto him and grinned as he pulled me down for a kiss as he let me get my footing on the floor. I was in double shock now – I knew he wanted kids but to find out this news on top of everything was a huge deal. He pulled up my shirt and looked at me from every angle and he spotted the very small bump that he thought was just bloating, everything clicked into place now and he stroked the small bump which had me laughing since it tickled.

"That was not the news I was expecting today, how do you feel – how is the shoulder and the medication you are on; do you need to stop them now?"

I told him everything and told him that Danno and Grace already knew due to the incident in the car, he just pulled me back in for a hug and kissed me again as Danno and Gracie arrived with the doctor in tow – everyone looked at us and Danno came over to hug Steve.

"Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting my friend! You are now officially screwed!"

I was laughing at the face Steve made at the comment and was holding onto Grace's hand as we walked over to where the doctor was checking the machines for changes in breathing pattern; I noticed the slight change and walked closer.

"I think we can take them off the ventilators tonight but I want them on 100% oxygen for 48 hours as insurance. Congratulations by the way!" the doctor whispered.

"Thanks, still trying to get over the shock of it!" I replied.

The medical team came an hour later after the meds for the ventilator was reduced and they were ready to try and remove them from the machines, I decided to stay in the room while Danno took Grace outside since it can be traumatic to watch if they start fighting for breath; Steve stood behind me with his hands over my hips, I smiled slightly as his hands trailed over my belly and he pulled me tighter against him. Twenty minutes later they were off the machines and their breathing was within normal ranges, I let out the deep breath and looked up at Steve who kissed my forehead and told me to have a seat for a little while. Once the place had been cleaned up again and Chin and Kono had been repositioned in their beds, Gracie came back in with a bottle of water for me and some crackers – she knew they worked for her mum and I was grinning as she told me they helped with the sickness. I gave her a massive cuddle and told her it was okay to go near them both, she sat on the seat between them and started telling them about her day and what was going on – I hope my kids turn out like her!

The main door opened again and in walked Joe with the Governor; I stood up and nodded at him and he came across to congratulate me and that he wanted to see me in the morning first thing to come up with the best plan of action.

"I met him coming along the corridor and he wanted to see Sadie – everything alright?"

"Nothing that five months and labour won't cure!" he whispered.

Joe just looked at him and then burst out laughing, seems that is the thing you do now when you find out a friend or family member is pregnant; I rolled my eyes as I saw Joe hug Steve and wink at me; I went red for the first time in months! He walked over to me and pulled me in for a soft cuddle and took a look at me, he nodded as he saw the small bump through my shirt and grinned.

"I hope it's a girl – he will be clueless!" he whispered.

"Twin's they think – I haven't told him yet!" I replied.

Joe looked at me shocked and then hugged me again as I ended up half laughing and crying as the hormone thing hit me again.