Kyle hadn't been home during the fight three days earlier, but he knew something had made Jessica and Horatio become even closer than before, if that was even possible. Kyle couldn't imagine a closer couple. He watched as Horatio gave Jessica a kiss on the cheek by the milk counter. The little trio was grocery shopping and Kyle had decided to tag along. He remembered what his father's fridge had looked like before he met Jessica. Empty. Sometimes there was a chicken there or some pasta. But mostly Horatio and Kyle ate take-out. Now a days, the fridge was filled with food. Jessica was a person that usually planned dinner a few days ahead and she made sure that there was always food at home.

When they got to the candy section, Jessica looked like she was ready to throw up right there. Kyle had noticed that she wasn't feeling her best anymore. She had been sick for almost two weeks. She had gone to see a doctor, but was still waiting for some test results to come in.

"Maybe instead of candy you could eat fruit?" Horatio suggested when he saw the look in Jessica's eyes.

"I'll be glad if I can eat anything." Jessica sighed.

"I'm sorry sweetheart."

"It's not your fault." Jessica smiled, "I am going to get some medicine from the pharmacy, so um, why don't you boys go ahead and pay for our things?"

"Sure." Horatio said and kissed Jessica goodbye.

Kyle was starting to get worried about Jessica. She was family and he hated it when someone in his family weren't feeling well.

"Dad, are you sure everything is fine with Jessica?" Kyle asked.

"I don't know what's wrong, but let's hope her doctor can find out." Horatio sighed.

Horatio and Kyle paid for the groceries and then waited outside the pharmacy for Jessica. Both men hoped that she would soon be well. Jessica was also getting tired of being sick, she could barely work during the days, so she only worked when she had to coach her team. All the paperwork she had simply had to wait.

"All done guys." She smiled.

"I'm hungry." Kyle sighed.

"We'll buy some take-away on the way home." Horatio smiled.

Everything went fine on the drive home until Jessica smelled the food Kyle was eating and ordered Horatio to pull over. She opened the car door and ran to a ditch to empty her stomach. Horatio was holding her hair back from her face and gently caressed her back.

"Sweetheart, I'm starting to worry." Horatio said, "This is not healthy."

"I know." Jessica panted.

"Maybe Alexx can see if something is wrong." Horatio said.

"I clearly doubt anyone can figure out what is wrong." Jessica sighed heavily and leaned against Horatio.

"If this isn't over in three days, you should let Alexx take a look."

"I promise I will." Jessica said and then bent over again.

Kyle had thrown his food away to prevent Jessica from throwing up again once she got back in the car. The rest of the drive home was in silence and once they arrived home, Jessica ran inside the house to use the bathroom again.

"Dad… this can't go on." Kyle said.

"I know, son."

Father and son carried the bags of groceries inside and Jessica exited the bathroom. She sighed and took a glass of water. Then she helped put all the food in the fridge and freezer.

"I'm sorry my food made you throw up again." Kyle said.

"It's not your fault, Kyle." Jessica smiled, "It's just my body that has decided to punish me for God knows what."

"Maybe you have a virus." Horatio said.

"God, I hope not." Jessica sighed.

-I-

Jessica got better in the evening and managed to keep some dinner in the stomach. She was still exhausted though. Once she had been in the bathroom for so long that Horatio and Kyle had gotten worried. Jessica was just so tired. Tired of being sick. Tired because she couldn't sleep. And she couldn't sleep because she was so sick.

"You parents called. If you're not better this weekend, they're coming down here." Horatio said.

Jessica was lying on the couch, wrapped in a blanket and watching the TV. Horatio noticed that she had become thinner and it scared him.

"They can't help me get better." Jessica sighed.

"No, but they can definitely be here to support you." Horatio said and snuggled close to her.

"Maybe I give you the bug and you get sick if your too close." Jessica said.

"I would have gotten it already then." Horatio said and ran his fingers through her hair, something he knew Jessica liked.

"Do you want a massage?" He asked.

"I would love to."

Horatio did his best at massaging Jessica's back and shoulders. She moaned in pleasure and almost fell asleep. Horatio left soft kisses on her back smiled as she sighed softly.

"Feeling better?" He asked.

"Much better." Jessica yawned.

She fell asleep in Horatio's arms. Horatio held her close and caressed her back. Jessica didn't get much sleep, because she quickly got hungry again. She was able to keep the food in her stomach the second time as well.

-I-

Kyle smiled as he saw Jessica eat again. Maybe the virus or whatever it was, was leaving after all. Kyle decided to take a shower and it was then he noticed something in the small trashcan in the bathroom. Normally he wouldn't check what was there, but this little object caught his eye. It was a stick of some kind and as he read what stood on it, his eyes widened and he smiled widely. It was a pregnancy stick and it was positive!

Just as Kyle was about to run out of the bathroom and hug Jessica and Horatio, he realized he was naked. He laughed at himself and took a quick shower. Then he went out with the stick still in his hands.

"I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow again." Jessica sighed, "Hopefully, he'll be able to tell me what's going on."

Kyle glanced at his father. It didn't seem as if Horatio knew that Jessica was pregnant. Maybe Jessica didn't want him to know until a doctor had confirmed that she was indeed pregnant. Kyle hid the stick behind his back and managed to control his happiness.

"I see you're eating again." He smiled.

"Yeah, I am." Jessica grinned.

Kyle glanced between the couple. He knew Horatio would be a great father, because he had been to him. Kyle wanted to scream of joy and let Horatio know that he was becoming a father again and that this time he got to be there from the start. But he knew it was up to Jessica to tell him.

"I'll fill up the bathtub for you." Horatio smiled and went to the bathroom.

Kyle sat down across the table from Jessica and placed the stick on the table.

"Kyle…"

"You haven't told him yet, have you?"

"I want a doctor to confirm it first. That's why I'm going to see him tomorrow." Jessica said.

"I hope he confirms it." Kyle smiled.

Jessica grinned and nodded. Kyle hid the stick just as Horatio entered the kitchen again. Horatio didn't notice.

"Ready to take a warm, relaxing bath?" He asked Jessica.

Jessica nodded and stood up. As Horatio gave Jessica a bath. Kyle looked at the stick again.

"I'm going to be a big brother." He said quietly.

Since Jessica wanted to tell Horatio herself and wanted to confirm her pregnancy first, Kyle decided to take the stick out and throw it in the garbage can right away. That way, Horatio wouldn't find it.

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