Note : So I'm choosing to ignore the whole Carla/Robert situation because why the writers thought that was a good idea I'll never know! Anyway have a happy chapter instead of the sad one I was going to post.


'Good luck for today.' Aiden says smiling as Carla hands him Arlo.

'Thank you...' She replies quietly.

'Stop worring, everything will be okay.' He says placing his free hand on her shoulder.

'How do you know?' She asks glancing down at her stomach.

'I just do. Call it Uncle's intuition.' He replies causing her to smile.

'That's not even a thing.' She says.

'Made you smile though didn't it? Look, I'm sure everything is okay, just breathe.' He replies.

'I'll see you later... Thank you for having Arlo.' She says.

'Go on... Go see your baby.' He replies.


'Carla, we meet again...' Louisa, the midwife, says smiling as Carla sits on the edge of the bed.

'Earlier than I thought I'd be back here.' Carla admits keeping a tight grip on Nick's hand.

'I've been looking through your notes and I see you have had some complications. Have you had anymore cramping or bleeding?' Louisa asks.

'I've not had anymore bleeding, it stopped the day after we went to the hospital I think... I've had cramps on and off since then but the doctor did say that was possible.' Carla replies.

'Of course. And other than the cramping how have you been feeling?' Louisa asks.

'Horrible... I've been so tired all the time.' Carla admits.

'Anything else?' Louisa asks causing Carla to shake her head.

'I don't know if this would be something but she's been really pale, like people have been picking up on it when they see her.' Nick says as Carla glances up at him.

'Okay. I'd like to do some blood tests.' Louisa says quickly writing something down on a piece of paper.

'I-Is everything okay?' Carla asks.

'Yeah. I think you might be anaemic which is pretty common, especially since you are having two children so close together.' Louisa replies smiling.

'Okay.' Carla says quietly.


'And that is your happy, healthy baby with a nice regular heartbeat.' Louisa says smiling as she points to the screen.

'Really? It's okay?' Carla asks tears streaming down her cheeks as she grips Nick's hand.

'It's perfect, Carla. There's the head, the little nose... Oh see the little hand up by the face.' Louisa replies and Carla clasps her hand over her mouth.

'It's okay...' She whispers glancing up at Nick who also has tears in his eyes.

'It's okay.' He repeats smiling.

'You're just over 12 weeks and I'd say your due date is around January 3rd.' Louisa says as Nick and Carla glance at each other.

'My birthday.' Carla whispers and Nick smiles.


'So?' Aiden asks as Carla and Nick make their way into the office.

'So... Everything is fine, great in fact.' Carla replies unable to keep the smile off her face.

'See I told you!' He says instantly pulling her into his arms and hugging her tightly.

'So how far along are you?' He asks as she steps back out of his arms.

'Just over twelve weeks. I'm due 3rd of January.' She replies.

'Your birthday!' Aiden asks as Nick wraps his arms around Carla's waist, his hands settling on her stomach.

'Mmhmm... Do you need me for the rest of the day?' She asks.

'I don't think we do. Why, what are you wanting to do?' He says.

'Well we need to tell Gail, don't we? Which reminds me, where is your dad and Kate?' She asks.

'In packing.' He replies.

'Could you go get them for me?' She asks.

'Sure.' He replies smiling. She watches as he leaves the office before bending down to where Arlo is sitting on his playmat.

'Hi, baby boy... Come see mummy.' She says lifting him into her arms. She makes her way over to Nick and smiles as he kisses the side of her head.

'You're going to be a big brother Arlo... Can you believe it?' She says smiling.


'What's going on?' Kate asks making her way into the office followed by Johnny and Aiden.

'Nick and I have some news.' Carla replies smiling as she leans back on her desk, Arlo resting his head against her chest.

'I'm pregnant... Again. We've known for a while but there has been complications hence the reason I've not been her a whole lot.' Carla adds and Kate squeals.

'I'm so excited for you! Congratulations.' She says pulling Carla into her arms.

'Thank you but you're kinda squashing Arlo.' Carla replies laughing slightly as the youngest Connor pulls back.

'Sorry. Can I?' Kate asks gesturing to the little boy.

'Course.' Carla replies smiling.

'Congratulations, Carla... When are you due?' Johnny asks.

'3rd of January.' Carla replies smiling as both Nick and Aiden stare at them.

'I'm really happy for you all.' Johnny says causing Carla to smile.

'Thank you.' Carla replies quietly.


'Only us!' Nick shouts holding the door to the Platts open so Carla can get the pram through.

'Hi, how are you doing? You still look quite pale.' Audrey asks making her way over to Carla.

'That's what we came to tell you all about... Where's mum?' Nick asks.

'Oh she's at the Bistro, darling... Doing some more cleaning.' Audrey replies.

'Oh... Well we'll just tell you just now. Go on, babe.' Nick says glancing at Carla.

'How would you feel about having another great grandchild? Say the beginning of January?' Carla asks.

'You're pregnant? Really?' Audrey asks and Carla nods her head.

'I'm just over twelve weeks and I might be anaemic but other than that everything looks good.' Carla replies.

'Oh my... That's great. How long have you known?' Audrey asks hugging both her grandson and granddaughter in law.

'A while... We had some complications. For the last six weeks we've been unsure of whether or not we were going to lose the baby. They called it a threatened miscarriage.' Nick explains.

'But everything's okay?' Audrey asks directing her question to Carla.

'Yep. Baby has a nice regular heartbeat.' Carla replies smiling.

'That is wonderful news. Arlo's going to be a big brother then... How is my wonderful little grandson?' Audrey asks peeking in the pram.

'He's good... Sleeping, I think.' He replies as Carla rests her head on his shoulder.

'We better get off gran... So many people to tell.' He adds and Audrey nods her head.

'Well congratulations again... You take care of her, Nick.' She says and Nick smiles.

'I always do.' He replies kissing the side of her head.