She could still remember his scent, the feeling of their bodies intertwined, skin against skin the heavy, staggered breathing that echoed around the whole room and surrounded them, pulling them closer into the moment as their skin became clammy with passion.

But these thoughts are overshadowed by the never-ending grieve caused by her decisions. Her decisions that have led to this. The self-made disaster that would push away the man she loves and hopes is the father of this child.

Her rational mind tells her of course, it must be Bill's. The chances are greatly in her favour as she made the mistake with Lee and Zarek was a one-time thing.

How will Bill take it? Knowing that the others had had what he has now. Would he accept her for what she is now and not her decisions of the past?

Laura's stomach heaved. The morning sickness accompanied with her negative thoughts were taking a toll on her body. Another lurch of her stomach racked her body.

Laura picked herself up from her spot next to the toilet. I've got to do this she thought. Even if it all goes terribly wrong, I can't live this lie anymore. They all have a right to know. Laura prayed to the Gods for this turn out good for all of them, as she cleaned her mouth at the basin of her bathroom.

'Why are you here?' questioned the Admiral after the hasty exit of the President. He didn't enjoy having his son and the terrorist here to see Laura at her weakest.

'I was invited by the President' replied Lee looking at his father questionably. 'Do you know why we are here, Dad?'

Lee and the Admiral started talking about the possibility of what could be wrong with Laura. Pregnancy was not thought of. Their thoughts were upon her cancer and its possible return.

'Nice of you to include me. Makes me happy to see you have welcomed your Vice President' came the snide remark from Zarek. The others looked at him and went back to their conversation.

'Fine, ignore me. I'm sure Laura won't appreciate you ignoring HER Vice President.'

'What did you call her?' Bill snapped, his anger slipping out of his control. Damn Zarek, he has no right to call her Laura.

'Laura. I called her Laura and I think I'm entitled to, Admiral' Zarek smirked.

'And what the hell is that supposed to mean?' Bill growled, his anger rising. His hands curled into fist by his side. Lee watched on, prepared to break up the fight though still wondered WHAT did Zarek mean by his comment.

'Bill, enough. Sit down everyone and stop acting like damn children. And Zarek keep your mouth shut, I want no blood spilt on my ship.' Laura harshly demanded. She had just arrived from her private quarters to see the two men almost at blows with Lee looking on.

'I expect more from the Fleet's senior officials. Now we came here for a meeting and we will goddamn have it.' Laura felt the anger increasing. Damn these foolish men, marking their territory, trying to be the alpha male.

Everyone hushed at her presence. She seemed to have gain back the presidential armour and what ever she was about to discuss was going to be important.

'Ok. It seems we are now all calm enough to start this. But before I start, what I am about to say is top secret. It DOESN'T leave this room until I say so. Is that clear?' Laura harsh voice cutting through the tension of the room.

'Certainly, Madame President. WE wouldn't betray your trust.' Lee replied, shocked at the harsh tone of the President.

'Ok then.' Laura sighed. This was going to be hard but she gritted her teeth and marched through it.

'I'm pregnant' was all she said, waiting for the aftermath of her shocking statement.

The room was stunned. Then Bill's face broke into a grin. He was about to speak but was cut off by Zarek's annoying voice.

'I understand why I'm here for this Laura, but why are the others here?'

'Umm about that well' she started to stay before Lee's sharp tone cut her off.

'Why you're here? That's what I'm trying to figure out, Mr Vice President.' The hate was barely contained in his voice.

'Well, obviously because I am the father,' was his smug reply.

The room came silent at that moment. Lee was first to speak.

'You lie, Zarek, because I'm the father of Laura's baby. Aren't I Laura?'

'Umm that is why this meeting was called. All the ... potential fathers were called so they could at least know that there is a chance that I could have his child.' Laura replied, feeling depressed at the end when she saw the grin on Bill's face drop and turn to anger.

'You never told me about this, Laura. My own son and the terrorist. Tell me it was before us. Tell me that it's mine.'

'Bill I can't be a hundred percent certain but I hope, I pray that its yours.' Her eyes being to moisten. He had all the right to be angry with her but she hadn't cheated on him. All this mess happened in the week that they got together. So close together, it was almost impossible to determine who the dad was.

Bill stood up to leave. 'Well thank you for telling ME, Laura. I thought we were worth more than this. That I could trust you but it seems I can't. Notify me if its mine because I am leaving. Goodbye, Madame President.' He gritted the words out through his teeth. His anger was past boiling point.

'Bill, don't leave. We need to talk about this. I didn't cheat on you.' She motioned her hands to the stunned occupants of them room. 'They were accidents, mistakes. When I went of the Kamalla, it was horrible. I wasn't myself. That was what caused this mess.'