A/N: Hello everyone! I can't apologise enough for the serious lack of updates. Blame it on the fact that there's been hardly any Zoe in the episodes!

This is the newest installment. I'm not entirely happy with it so don't freak out if it changes a bit at some point. I'll probably end up re-writing it. Mistakes are all mine. Zoe and Nick still aren't although I think I might file for custody ;)

A massive thank you to you all for you continued support, it really does mean a lot. Hope you enjoy it.

Zoe lay in the dark. She was propped up on one elbow watching Nick sleep. He was facing her so she could see the outline of his face. Zoe loved to watch him like this; the worry lines melted away and he always looked so peaceful. Sometimes she even heard her name creep from his lips. She guessed his name probably passed through hers quite often too. She lifted her hand from where it was resting on the now warm sheets and placed in gently on his cheek. Zoe could feel the roughness of the stubble on the pads of her fingers as she stroked his skin.

Nick shifted slightly and made a small noise in the back of his throat. She retreated not wanting to wake him up. With a yawn she turned onto her back and closed her eyes, the feel of his skin still tingling through her fingertips.

Nick's eyes slowly adjusted to the lack of light. Her hand on his skin had coaxed him from his slumber. He was quite disappointed when she pulled away so he moved closer to her. Hooking a leg between hers and placing his hand on her stomach, Nick nestled his head into Zoe's neck. He kissed the soft skin he found there. He smiled when he felt her move her arm so she could place her hand over his.

Nick was counting down the days until Zoe would look at him in surprise and grab his hand to feel the kicks of the life growing inside of her. He wasn't quite sure how he'd react; he guessed something like a cross between awe and relief.

Sleep came soon after.

Nick woke up slowly. He was on Zoe's side of the bed and she was nowhere to be seen.

"Zoe?" He called out sleepily.

No reply.

His eyes focused properly and he saw the post it note stuck to the alarm clock. He reached out to grab it.

"Morning,

Didn't want to wake you, I know you're in later than me today. Coffee is on and I've got you a cab sorted for ten.

I'll see you soon,

I love you.

Xx"

He grinned. His eyes flicked up so he could see the clock. Just before nine. Perfect.

It was a quarter to ten when Nick was ready to go. He sat himself at the counter and enjoyed one last cup of coffee. The caffeine would hit soon and get him through until lunchtime.

Arriving at the hospital, Nick noticed the ambulance offloading a patient. Zoe happened to be the one to collect.

"Oooh, is this what we call 'management o'clock'?"

"My kingdom for a horse, eh?"

This was as much conversation they managed before Zoe disappeared inside with her patient.

They didn't get another chance to see each other until lunchtime. The pair of them had an unspoken arrangement that unless they were in a meeting or had an urgent call, they would have lunch together in Nick's office.

She was already inside when he arrived.

"Hey," he said with a smile. Just seeing her seemed to make him feel a little less pissed off.

"Hey yourself," she replied.

Nick plonked himself down on the sofa next to her.

"You okay?" She nudged him lightly with her shoulder.

He thought for a moment before speaking. Zoe knew he was contemplating saying no but then decided he knew better.

"Hansen."

It only took one word but Zoe had an idea of what was going on.

"Yeah, what about him?"

"I can't even think of anything specific. It's just bothering me that he's come down here trying to tell me how my E.D. should be run. It's not on."

"Your E.D., Nick?"

He shrugged noncommittally.

"I get protective over this place, is that such a bad thing?"

"No Nick, of course it's not. It's just that people like Hansen who are only ever upstairs go by reputation and you have a rather mighty one. They don't understand the kind of quick decisions that have to be made down here every single day. The main problem is, I think, the fact that his ego is as big as yours. If not bigger. You don't like people stepping on your toes. I can understand that. We can only hope that he sods off back upstairs pronto."

He took her by surprise and hugged her.

"I'm so glad I have you. I wouldn't do this job without you, especially not on days like today."

"Now you're sounding soft."

He chuckled, the sound reverberating through the both of them.

"I do love you, Mrs Jordan."

"I'm still Dr. Hanna at the moment."

"Not for long though." Nick's eyes were sparkling. Zoe was grinning.

She kissed him square on the mouth.

"I'd best get back. Jay's nana is in CDU and I've got to check up on her."

"Jay's nan?" Nick sounded surprised. He hadn't heard anything. He'd been too wrapped up in the whole Princess affair.

"Looks like she took a tumble near the over. She's got some nasty burns, poor soul."

"She could do with a proper carer really. I know Jay means well but he's stretched too thinly."

"I know but he'd never agree. He sees it as his duty to her. Admirable really."

"Sure is."

"I really have got to go."

"I know."

Zoe got up from the sofa, put her lunchbox back in her handbag which she'd taken to leaving in Nick's office, gave him a goodbye kiss and promised she'd find him again soon. Then she was gone.

Sighing, Nick grabbed his mobile and called his Mum. He'd promised her he'd stay in touch more and he figured she wouldn't mind his ranting. She might even have some good advice.

Zoe was in the kitchen when Nick finally got back.

"I wondered how long you'd be out playing with your new toy."

He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"I didn't. I was waiting until I'd got you in the passenger seat to do that."

She turned in his arms.

"Oh yeah?"

"Mmhmm."

They just looked at each other for a second or two before he grabbed her hand and lead her back to his new Mercedes.

The weather was barely sunny but he had the top down on the car. He laughed at Zoe's complaints about the wind messing up her hair. Nick took her hand and caressed the skin with his thumb. He applauded himself on the wise choice of getting the automatic.

As the daylight began to fade, he put the top of the car back up and turned on the heaters. Zoe looked as though she'd fallen asleep still clutching his hand tightly in hers.

He carried on driving until he reached the end of the road. It was a secluded spot. Nick nudged Zoe until she woke up.

"Hey, look at this."

She looked out and saw the sun setting over the city. The colours painted across the sky were beautiful. All of Nick's frustration from the day melted away just looking at her.

"It's perfect," Zoe breathed.

"It sure is," Nick said, his gaze firmly fixed on her.

He leaned over and kissed her.

Once her brain realised what was going on, her fingers found their favourite spot at the base of his neck.

All other thoughts seemed to fade away, all that existed was the two of them and their soft and gentle union.

Hours later they were in bed tangled up in each other. Nick smirked, he'd never christened a car before.

A/N: Well there we go. I hope it wasn't too bad. Thanks for reading.