AN: I hadn't planned this chapter, but decided to answer SaraLou's question. I do not suffer from PID, but did research it for this story. My next chapter will deal with the team finding out about Stella and Don. Please enjoy, and r&r.

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Don wished they could have stayed in that moment forever, but the doctor's next words threatened to rob them of their miracle. He was worried about an ectopic pregnancy. He sat down and asked Stella to go over her health history in more detail. Stella whimpered and Don moved his hand from her nape to her shoulder where he gave her a comforting squeeze. Blue eyes locked on green and a silent message passed between them. It's ok. Don't panic. Everything will be fine. Stella took a deep breath and turned to the doctor.

"When I was thirteen I developed appendicitis, no one noticed until it was too late. It ruptured and I had emergency surgery. Years later, when I was eighteen, I went to a doctor for birth control but after some testing, was told it wasn't necessary. He said that due to the appendicitis I had developed PID and had some serious scarring in both fallopian tubes. He gave me a 5 chance of ever conceiving naturally."

The doctor told them the situation was serious. He explained that women with PID, pelvic inflammatory disease, often developed ectopic pregnancies due to the scarring Stella had mentioned, and that if that was the case it would require surgery and termination. Stella closed her eyes, trying in vain to stem her tears. Don pulled to his chest.

"What," he had to clear his throat. "What do we do now?"

"First off the nurse will be coming in to start an IV. Stella you're slightly dehydrated and your blood sugar is low. We'll treat those conditions and I'll come back shortly to perform an ultrasound. Then we'll know what we're dealing with. Ok?" When they nodded, he left. Almost immediately a nurse came in and had Stella lay down. Then she started the IV. Moments later the doctor was back with a nurse who was rolling in an ultrasound machine. While he set up the machine he asked the nurse to help Stella with her clothes. Following the nurses directions, Stella undid her belt and slacks and slid and her panties down until her pelvic bone was exposed. The nurse also had her lift her shirt above her navel. As the doctor placed the wand on Stella's abdomen Don stepped closer to the bed and again took her hand in his. They both watched the images play over the screen, but neither really knew what they were seeing. After a moment the doctor turned to them smiling.

"Good news, the baby's in the uterus, not the fallopian tubes." He flipped a few dials. Listen. That's the heart beat."

Don leaned down and pressed his forehead to hers. He kissed her softly as their tears of relief mingled.

"I told you Stel, that's our miracle baby. I love Honey."

"I love you too."