Mike argued with Vicki about Claire going with them.

"I just don't' think it's safe!" Mike yelled.

"She's been fine without you up until now Mike, who are you do tell her what to do?" Vicki yelled back. Claire and Henry stood together and watched the exchange with interest.

"Is this normal?" Claire whispered to Henry.

Henry nodded and grinned slightly, "Sad but true."

"..and it does make a difference!" Mike was inched from Vicki.

"No it doesn't!" Vicki shot back.

"What makes a difference?" Claire interjected.

"The pregnancy," Mike and Vicki turned and said in stereo and then glared at one another.

"No, it doesn't. We are pretty resilient when we are pregnant, much more than humans," Claire told them as she grabbed her jacket.

"Oh for the love of…" Mike groaned.

"Face it, estrogen wins," Vicki gloated and started for the door.

"They are going to be the death of me," Mike muttered.

Henry shook his head and they all exited the apartment. Mike took Claire while Vicki rode with Henry. They discussed their plan once they got to the hospital. Vicki and Mike would go in and act as if Vicki was sick, let them do a few tests and hope Claire's doctor friend would show up. Once he arrived, Claire would distract him and Henry would make his move. Upon arrival, Claire told them she knew he was on shift tonight and he would more than likely be the physician on call.

"What if he isn't, should we ask for him?" Mike asked.

Claire thought a moment then said, "Only if you pretend that Vicki is pregnant. He specializes in obstetrics. That's why I'm wondering what the hell is going on with him and Slade."

"Mike, you sure are spreadin' the love aren't ya?" Vicki teased.

Mike shook his head and they played the perfect couple once inside.

"Yes, my wife is having some problems, we think she might be pregnant but she feels terrible," Mike had his arm around Vicki and looked the part of the loving husband. Vicki put on her best sick face, frowned and acted nauseous.

"Okay, name?" the nurse asked.

"Uh, Mitchell and Vanessa Custer," Vicki spit out. Mike opened his mouth then closed it.

"Yep, that's us," he said with a wink.

"Right this way," the nurse grinned. Vicki and Mike followed her into an exam room and the nurse asked Vicki to get on the table. After taking her vitals, she handed her a plastic cup.

"Uh, what's this for?" Vicki asked.

"We need a urine sample and someone will be in here shortly to draw blood," the nurse told her.

"Why?" Vicki frowned.

"We always confirm pregnancy before calling in the OB, plus, we must be cautious. Pregnant women have to be treated much differently than other women," the nurse told her then left the room.

"Fuck!" Vicki growled.

"Now?" Mike raised an eyebrow, "I'm not sure I could knock you up that quick but hey.." he acted as if he were going to unzip his pants and Vicki punched him in the shoulder.

"Come on Mike, when this shows I'm not pregnant, they won't call him in," she hissed.

"Oh right," he rubbed his chin then snapped his fingers, "Hey, maybe Claire can sneak in and do it for you."

Vicki grimaced and said, "No I'll do it. When it comes back negative, we'll appear devastated then ask to see him anyway, you know, as if we are sad and want help in getting pregnant."

Mike nodded, "Great idea."

Vicki went into the bathroom and filled the cup as requested. Just as she exited, the nurse was re-entering and had a cart with her.

"I'm going to go ahead and draw your blood, we are swamped out there and no one from available."

Vicki took her jacket off and exposed her arm for her.

Vicki watched as the nurse filled four vials, "Damn, how much do you need for a pregnancy test?"

"We cover everything, RBC, WBC, chem panel, everything," the nurse told her, "All done."

After she left the room, Mike smiled, "You did great honey."

"Fuck you," Vicki narrowed her eyes and pressed the band-aid down, "I just hope this works."

Outside, Henry and Claire waited for the text message that would signal the doctor's arrival.

"How long have you been with Vicki?" Claire asked, "I hope that's not too bold."

"No, not at all. Just a few months but it seems like forever," Henry told her with a smile.

"I know what you mean," Claire sighed, "Mike is wonderful."

"I can see how much you love him and how much he loves you."

"It amazes me that Vicki was in love with him, she seems so…"

"Closed off? Yes, she is to a point but once you know her, she's amazing," Henry told her.

"I just hope we can pull this off," Claire sighed.

"Me too."

Inside, the nurse came into the room and announced the doctor would be in shortly.

"Really, great," Vicki was nervous.

As the nurse started to walk out, Vicki asked if her tests were okay.

"Oh yes, just fine," the nurse replied and left the room.

Mike and Vicki stared at each other and wondered what the hell was going on….