Reminder this story continues my Unexpected AU timeline though I have intergrated John and Mary's marriage into it. :)

Title: Ready or not
author: Cindy Ryan
pairings: Greg/Molly

Molly Hooper paced the waiting room of John Watson's medical office. He was running behind and John's wife Mary also his assistant smiled apologetically.

"Only a few more minutes."Mary Watson commented from the reception desk.

Molly nodded distractedly. "That's fine."

However, it wasn't fine. Far from it. Yesterday was a tuesday in early June and Molly had made a discovery she didn't know if she should be happy or terrified about. She was late. Late for her monthly visit. Late for her period whatever you called it. Molly was always regular like clock work so when she didn't start like normal she had a slight panic attack. Okay maybe a full blown panic attack would be more accurate. Even being friends this was the earliest John could schedule an appointment to see Molly. Which was far sooner than her normal doctor. Still it'd been a long, long night.

A baby.
The thought bounced around as Molly tried to prepare herself. It was something she'd never really thought about. Something she and Greg had certainly never discussed. Molly knew he'd be a wonderful father. She as mother material Molly wasn't so sure about. Her career had always come first a family Molly had never really considered. Oh she'd wanted a husband yes like every other girl. Molly knew children were part o fmarriage it just seemed like something that wouldn't happen to her. She and Greg were so careful about protection. Obviously not careful enough.

"Perfectly understandable Mrs. Jones."John stated with a understanding smile as he and the red haired woman in her sixties exited his office.

"You are a wonderful caring man."Mrs. Jones commented with a wide smile as she kissed John on the left cheek. "I'll tell all my friends about you."

John waved at the woman as she left. "Have a good day, Mrs. Jones."

Molly gathered her coat and purse and approached her friend.

"Hi John."Molly greeted nervously.

"Hi Molly."John replied as he ushered her in to his office. "I was concerned when I saw your name on my schedule. Everything okay?"

At that Molly burst into tears causing John to hastily hand her a box of kleenex from his desk. Molly took them gratefully and blew her nose and wiped her eyes as she tried to compose herself. It wasn't like this was the worst thing in the world after all. John pulled a stool out from under his desk and wheeled it over and sat down. A worried expression crossed his face.

"Greg doesn't know you're here, does he?"Watson surmised quietly.

Molly shook her head. "No...I think I'm pregnant. Pretty sure actually. I'm never late..."

John stood and placed a reassuring hand on Molly's left shoulder. "Let's run some tests. Take this one step at a time, okay?"

Molly nodded feeling more overwhelmed then ever.