Star tried to keep her mind preoccupied for the rest of the shift, to prevent her getting distracted. In spite of this she did still have the niggling thought in the back her head about who to go to for a test. This was because she knew full well that a shop bought test was more likely to be inaccurate, compared to one she got done here, in the hospital. The words of Zoe came back to her, about being there if she needed her, back when she was admitted to the E.D after Cal's drunken attack. She decided that this was probably the most sensible thing to do, especially as the consultant and promised to ask no questions. As her shift came to an end she headed to the staff room and luckily spotted Zoe just down the hallway, presumably on the way to her office,

"Dr Hanna?" She called as she caught up with her. She turned around and smiled,

"Star? It's Zoe, please, what can I do for you?" She enquired. Star stopped to think of how to word her request for a moment,

"Well, after what you said to me the other week, when I was admitted, I was wondering if I could ask you a favour?" She asked slowly. Zoe nodded, almost knowingly,

"Of course, let's go up to my office," The dark haired woman suggested. So Star followed her quietly up to the small office and walked in behind her. She then sat across from Zoe at her desk. "What can I do for you then?" Zoe asked, tapping at her computer for a moment. Star took a deep breath, as her nerves caught up with her slightly,

"I need to take a pregnancy test; I was wondering if you could do it here?" She asked quietly, not quite being able to make eye contact. Zoe nodded slowly, and opened a desk drawer to produce one of the small plastic testing containers which had somehow ended up in there.

"Here," She said, passing it over, "If you use the staff toilet round the corner and bring it back I'll send it to the lab for you- and as I said, no questions asked!" Zoe offered, with a reassuring smile at the end, as Star stood up with a nod and a weak return of the smile. Minutes later Star arrived back, and passed her college the sample,

"How long will it take?" Star asked anxiously. Zoe smiled slightly, glancing at the clock,

"Well, I can fast track it for you, so I reckon I could have the results back by the time you've scrubbed out and what have you," Zoe explained, knowing that the junior's shift would now have ended. Star nodded,

"Thanks," She replied gratefully, disappearing once again.

Star headed down the stairs, and into the empty locker room to grab her bag. Once she unlocked her locker she first pulled out her phone, remembering that Arthur was probably waiting for her outside, and sent him a text:

If ur already outside I'll b there soon – I'll explain when I see u ;) x S

She then put her phone into the pocket of her bag and locked up the locker again. After this she headed to one of the small staff toilets, so she could get changed into her grey top, light wash skinny jeans and leather jacket. Once she'd done this she ran a hand lightly through her fringe and slung her bag over her shoulder, before heading back up to Zoe's office in a mix of nerves and excitement almost. She knocked lightly on the door before entering, and sitting back down. A small white envelope was now sitting on the desk, between the two woman, and Zoe glanced at it before looking back up to Star,

"Do you want to, or shall I?" She offered gently, a slight smile on her face, knowing that the young woman was most likely incredible nervous about what the letter inside said. Star let out a short breath,

"Could you?" She requested quietly, to which Zoe nodded and picked it up. She ripped open the envelope with a nail, and unfolded the paper,

"You are," Zoe began, "Pregnant," She finished. A grin spread across Star's face, as although the conditions of this weren't the best and the worst could be yet to come, deep down she was sort of excited. Zoe returned her smile, whilst tapping away on the computer, "Congratulations," she added. "You'll have to see somebody from obs and gyne to confirm it, and decide what to do next, so I could make you and appointment if you'd like?" She then offered, to which Star nodded,

"Thanks, that'd be great," Star replied.

"Is 12:15 tomorrow ok?" The consultant asked, knowing that this was probably a safe time since she'd likely be on a lunch break. Star nodded, and so Zoe printed out an appointment letter and slipped it in the envelope with the other bit of paper.

"Thank you so much!" Star said appreciatively, as she stood up with the envelope in hand. As she put her hand on the door to leave she turned around, "Oh, by the way, I'd prefer if you didn't tell anybody about this," She added.

"Anytime Star – Tell them what?" Zoe quipped, sharing a knowing grin with her as Star left her office.

Moments later Star arrived at the hospital's main entrance and spotted Arthur, sitting on a nearby bench. She headed over, envelope still in hand, and Arthur stood up as soon as he saw her and pulled her into a short hug once she got over.

"You best be free tomorrow lunch time," She stated, a knowing glint in her eyes and she hadn't yet allowed herself to be brought down about the dark facts which overhung this situation. Arthur looked at her questioningly,

"Why's that then?" He queried. Star produced the envelope from behind her back, and gave a shy smile,

"My first antenatal appointment," She told him. Although surprised, Arthur grinned,

"That's why you were late," He realised, pulling her into a hug again, and kissing the top of her head.

"Yep," She replied simply, leaning her head on his shoulder as she was still in his embrace. After he kissed her softly on the lips they pulled apart. "There's a lot to decide, but at least we know," She pointed out, as they walked away, hand in hand, to the empty flat. Arthur insisted on cooking for Star, as a celebration, and they sat and had a meal together, since their flatmates were working night shifts. Both of them were excited now for what the future would bring, but as the couple celebrated he worlds of Colette rang in Star's head, 'They both need to know the full story'…