Zoe opened her eyes slowly, her blurred vision leaving Nick's face indistinct. She reached out a hand for him and groaned lightly. "What happened?" she mumbled.

Nick was at her side in an instant, grasping her hand gently "You collapsed, your Cortisol levels were through the roof" he smiled down at her, stroking her bump lightly "You were a bit stressed that's all"

The events of the past few hours flew through Zoe's mind; the scan, announcing their pregnancy, Max showing the photos. "Oh no" she groaned "had everyone seen them?" she began to sit up slowly, allowing Nick to support her as she done so.

"Don't worry, he's just an immature little boy" Nick placated her "they'll have forgotten about it by the morning"

Zoe snorted "I hardly think so; they have pictures of me naked, pictures that I allowed you to take. I'll never be allowed to forget it"

"Shh, it's fine" Nick replied, kissing her forehead.

"but why did he have to do it in the first place, why was he going through your phone?" Zoe fretted, beginning to cry as the severity of Max's actions hut her "I could lose my job over this" she began to panic.

"You have to calm down" Nick soothed her "this isn't good for the baby" he pulled her to his chest, stroking her back softly "shall I go and get Sofia?" he murmured to her; he knew how much she hated being away from their daughter and they were due to pick her up soon.

She looked up at him and smiled "I'd love that" she hugged him tightly as he stood up "I love you" she whispered. "Oh and bring me a McDonald's would you? I'm starving" she called cheekily to his retreating back.

Zoe lay back and closed her eyes, rubbing soothing hands into her bump. She heard footsteps approaching and smiled, Nick had forgotten to kiss her before he left; that was their routine. She was glad he came back. "Go on then, kiss me you silly man" she whispered, not opening her eyes as the footsteps approached her bed. As soon as his lips touched hers she knew it wasn't right, her eyes flew open and she spluttered "What the hell are you doing?!" she screamed as Max's face appeared before her.

Sorry, very short update I'm swamped with exams. Now, I love Max – I think he's beautiful and Zax is perf but for the purposes of this story he's a baddy/slightly obsessed with Zoe (it's all for my story line). I will always support Zick, and continue to insist that he and Zoe should have perfect babies; sadly I do not write Casualty.