Nick and Zoe hadn't long started their day in the ED but everyone had soon noticed Nick's unusually good mood.

"He's in a good mood today" Noel pointed out as he stood at the nurses station with Jay and Zoe. "What have you done Zoe? Spiked his coffee?" He laughed as they watched him cheerfully walk around the ED talking to various members of staff.

"I bet she's done more than spike his coffee if you know what I mean" Jay joked, which caused Noel to laugh in response.

Zoe rolled her eyes, they were constantly teasing her "It's his birthday actually" She said.

"Ooh really?!" Jay exclaimed turning to look at Zoe in interest.

"How old is he?" Noel asked.

Zoe leaned forward indicating from them to come closer to her in order for her to whisper "He'd kill me for telling you this.. but 48" She said in a hushed voice so that Nick wouldn't over hear.

"Blimey I never knew he was that old" Noel loudly exclaimed, causing a few heads to turn in his direction.

"And how old are you Zoe?" Jay asked out of curiosity.

"37" She smugly told them, feeling young in comparison to Nick.

Noel raised his eyebrows in surprise "Ooh like the older man do you" He teased.

Zoe rolled her eyes once more "Clearly Noel"

Jay then clapped his hands as he thought of a plan "shall we through him a surprise party?" He suggested.

"No he'd hate it" Zoe quickly jumped in knowing that this would be Nick's worst nightmare.

"Oh come on Zoe it's his birthday" Noel tried to encourage her, agreeing with Jay's idea.

Zoe shook her head "No party Jay" She said firmly to ensure that they wouldn't go ahead with it.

At this point Nick made his way over to them "Happy birthday Mr Jordan" Jay cheered.

"Happy birthday Mr J" Noel added.

"Thanks" Nick said to them both, smiling and turning his head to Zoe "I thought we agreed a low key birthday" He said to her.

"I never said a word" Zoe said shaking her head at Noel and Jay.

Nick then pulled Zoe to one side away from everybody else so that they wouldn't over hear "Listen Zo, I've rang up an old friend of mine in obstetrics and she's fitting you in for a scan later today" He told her, keeping his voice as quiet as possible.

"OK" Zoe nodded. She knew that Nick wouldn't be able to help himself and get her in for an appointment as soon as he could. It was actually a big relief for her as she was now beginning to worry.

"So i'll meet you here and we can just get checked over, better to be safe after your drinking incident" He said.

This annoyed Zoe slightly, she already felt bad enough without Nick bringing it up every 5 minutes "Nick you don't have to keep reminding me, I feel guilty enough" She said, trying to keep her voice as quiet as possible even through her anger and annoyance.

"I know I'm sorry" He apologised automatically leaning closer and kissing her on the lips, not caring who saw.

Zoe quickly pulled away smiling "You won't be getting your birthday surprise if you don't behave" She grinned, knowing how much this would tease him as she walked away in the opposite direction and quickly turning back to wink before she left.

Nick just stood grinning to himself as he intently watched her walk away. "Somebody's getting it toniiiiiight" Jay loudly exclaimed, adding emphasis and exaggeration on 'tonight', causing many of the staff around him to giggle.

Nick put on a stern look after his comment but secretly he was smiling inside "It may be my birthday but you still all have to work so back to your jobs please" He demanded.

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At the end of both of their shifts Nick and Zoe headed upstairs for their first scan.

"OK?" Nick asked turning to Zoe as he noticed how worried she was beginning to look as they sat patiently in the waiting room for her name to be called.

Zoe nodded, half heatedly smiling at Nick "Yeah" She muttered trying her best to convince him.

He grabbed hold of her hand for support, he knew how guilty she was feeling about her night of drinking and the worry was starting to get to her now "It'll be fine" He said, squeezing her hand for reassurance.

"Zoe Hanna?" The midwife called as she entered the waiting room, scanning the room for Nick's familiar face.

Zoe and Nick both stood up and walked over to her "It's Jordan actually" Zoe informed her. She had met Dawn before when treating patients so she must have presumed her name was still Hanna.

"Sorry Mr and Mrs Jordan if you'd like to follow me" She indicated towards the door as they followed her into the room "How are you Nick?" She asked as Zoe positioned herself on the bed and Nick took a seat beside her.

"Fine thanks Dawn, yourself?" Nick asked. They had previously worked together many years ago when Nick carried out training in the Gynecology department so were familiar with each other.

"Is this your first?" Dawn asked, turning from Nick to Zoe.

"Oh no" Zoe shook her head.

"Fourth" Nick told her.

"OK then Zoe, I'm sure you know the procedure" Dawn said as Zoe began to roll up her top so that she could apply gel onto her stomach.

Nick took hold of Zoe's hand once again as Dawn placed the doppler onto Zoe's stomach moving it around so that she could find a clear picture of the baby "well everything looks healthy to me" She told them, which both Nick and Zoe could clearly see for themselves on the monitor in front of them, much to their relief.

"so the alcohol has had no effect?" Nick asked just to make sure.

"Nope, you've got a healthy little baby, but I would advice you to keep fully away from the alcohol from now on" She recommended, turning to look at Zoe as she spoke.

Zoe let out a huge sigh of relief "Oh I will don't worry" She reassured her, turning and smiling at Nick.

"I'm afraid I can't tell you the sex at this stage" She told them, which they both understood anyway considering how many weeks pregnant she was.

"We don't want to know anyway" Nick said, before turning to Zoe "Do we?" He asked.

"No we'll wait until he or she is born" She smiled. She loved the surprise of when the baby was born finding out whether it was a girl or boy and considering they already had 2 girls and a boy neither were bothered what the gender was as long as they were healthy.

"OK and would you like me to print you a copy off?" Dawn asked them.

"Yeah can we have a couple please" Nick asked so that they could both have their own individual copy.

"Of course" Dawn nodded as she began to print off their copies "Before you go just make another appoint with Grace on reception for your 18 week scan" She informed them.

Zoe then climbed off the bed and Nick stood up ready to leave "Thanks again for fitting us in at such short notice" Nick thanked Dawn once more.

"No it's fine, I'm glad I could help" She smiled in response "I'll see you both in a few weeks"

"Bye" They both called as they left the room.