Peter Alcott moved the ultrasound wand over Catherine Chandler's abdomen, watching the monitor closely.

"Well, baby's a bit bigger than normal for the gestational age, but there's always variation there. Otherwise, everything is progressing normally," he said, smiling.

"You're sure?" Vincent asked.

Peter nodded. "It's too soon to say whether the child will take more after Catherine's appearance or yours."

"Either way, Vincent, this is your child. I love it, and you," Catherine said, reaching up to stroke his cheek.

Vincent smiled and leaned his cheek into her hand, relishing the touch.

"Well, if you two don't have any questions for me, Catherine can change from the paper gown back to her clothes," Peter said.

Catherine and Vincent indicated they didn't have questions, and Peter left the room so Catherine could change.


Elliott Burch sat at his desk, scowling. The FBI agent across from him was pretty and exuded a confidence that said she'd get what she wanted, eventually, one way or another. He looked down at the letter in front of him, written by Catherine Chandler, and letting him know it was ok to hand over the book she'd given him. He recognized the handwriting. The letter did include a code word they'd set up when Catherine had given him the book, indicating she was safe it was ok to trust the person with the note. He opened his desk drawer, and fingered the book.

"How do I know she's safe?"

"The code in the letter doesn't match?" McCall's tone was inscrutable, but she was beginning to doubt if the man would cooperate.

Birch sighed. He hadn't even told his men about the code, and he doubted Catherine had told anyone either before she was kidnapped. He took the book from the drawer, and set it on the top of the desk.

"So much trouble for such a little book," he said. "I've had my men trying to crack this thing since Catherine Chandler gave it to me, with no luck. Hopefully you have better luck."

"Thank you, Mr. Burch," McCall said sincerely. "I appreciate your trust."

Burch nodded, and they said their goodbyes.