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Calleigh arranged for the evidence from the hospital to be sent over and collected it from reception when it was delivered. She had been stood in the lab for the last ten minutes examining it, so far she hadn't found much, but was running the DNA so hopefully that would give them a name and at the very least would give them a sample to compare against when they did find a suspect. She had been examining the clothes, hoping to find trace evidence to connect Eric with the other victims to prove it had been the same guys, so far she hadn't really found anything that could be linked with the attack, there was a smear she didn't recognise, but it smelt like cologne but it definitely wasn't Eric's so maybe that could be a link. She was engrossed in the evidence when Alexx walked in.

"Honey, are you ok?" Alexx asked quietly.

"Um, yeah, sure."

"Cal, please don't lie to me, I know something's wrong."

"Alexx… I can't…it's nothing," Calleigh said.

"Calleigh…please."

"Ok," Calleigh started, not sure if this was a good idea, "something happened…um…it's Eric… he was…um…he was raped."

"What?" Alexx asked.

"He was…"

"I heard," Alexx interrupted, still not quite believing what she had heard, "that's why he has been off sick?"

"Yes," Calleigh replied, "I don't know what to do Alexx."

"What do you mean, honey?"

"I don't know, it's just, before everything was fine, we were ok, we were happy, and then this happens and just destroys everything. Eric was always the strong one, he was there for me, well, when everything happened, he was the one holding me together. Now I feel like it's my turn to repay him, but I'm just not strong enough, I can't do it Alexx."

"Calleigh, you're stronger than you think, I know that and so do you, you just have to be there for him, listen to him."

"Alexx, I've tried, but he just doesn't want to talk. I don't want to push him, but I don't know what else to try. And, there's something else…."

"What is it?" Alexx asked quietly.

"I'm pregnant."

"Wow, congratulations honey!" Alexx said, walking up to her and hugging her, "that's great news!"

"Is it?" Calleigh asked.

"Of course it is."

"It was when I first found out, I was so excited, I couldn't wait to tell Eric. Now, I just don't know how to cope with it, this is supposed to be one of the best times of my life and it's all falling apart, not to mention the fact that we're supposed to be getting married in less than a months time."

"Calleigh, calm down, it'll be ok, you worrying like this is definitely not doing the baby any good. It will all work out."

"How Alexx, I keep trying to convince myself it's going to be ok, but there are just so many things going wrong and I can't see how it's going to get better."

"Does Eric know about the baby?"

"Yes, I told him, he said he's happy, but with what's happened, I don't know anything anymore."

"Calleigh, listen, just take everything one thing at a time, the wedding, it's all planned, you just need to wait for Eric to decide what he wants. If he wants to postpone it, that's ok too, we're all here Cal, we'll help with anything. But Calleigh he loves you, he wants to marry you, I don't believe that anything that happens will change that."

"Thanks Alexx."

"And the baby, Calleigh, all that needs is for you to love it, you and Eric are going to make great parents, you just need to stop worrying and make sure you're eating properly, it'll be ok."

"But what if it isn't? What if it happens again?"

"What if what happens again?" Alexx asked, confused.

"What happened to Emma," Calleigh clarified.

"Emma?" Alexx asked. Calleigh realised she'd never told Alexx about her.

"Emma was my daughter, she died." Calleigh explained.

"Oh my god, Calleigh, I had no idea, when was this?"

"When I was at university she was my father's daughter."

"Why did you never tell me this before?"

"It never came up, I don't know Alexx, and it's just easier to not talk about it."

"I wish you'd told me," Alexx said, realising that worrying about this wasn't helping Calleigh at all, "just because it's happened before doesn't mean it'll happen again. The circumstances are completely difficult now."

"I know, I just can't help worrying."

"I know, its part of being a mother, you're supposed to worry, but everything will be ok Calleigh, please believe me. Eric, he'll be ok Calleigh, he just needs time, he's probably still in shock, he wasn't expecting this to happen, he's just as confused as you, but you two are strong I know you can pull through this together."

"Thanks Alexx."

"Come here," Alexx said holding her arms out, Calleigh stepped forward into Alexx's arms, enjoying the feeling of comfort, feeling of warmth, the feeling of love. After what felt like not nearly long enough she pulled away.

"Thanks." Calleigh said before turning and walking out of the room. She was glad of the comfort, but was tired, she just wanted to go home, get some rest and be with Eric. She continued walking into the break room and saw Eric sitting there staring into space, she walked over and sat down next to him.

"What are you thinking about?" she asked him.

"Just things," he replied slowly.

"You ready to go home?" she asked, standing up.

"Sure," he said, glad to be finally getting out of this place, he just wanted to go home.

The journey home was silent and uneventful, when they arrived Calleigh unlocked the door and Eric followed her in.

"You hungry?" Eric asked, "I can cook if you want."

"Um, not really, maybe later."

"Ok."

"Um Eric, I need to tell you something."

"What?"

"I….um…I told Alexx what happened, I'm sorry, I know I should have asked you, but she was so adamant I told her what was wrong, I just needed someone to talk to, I'm sorry."

"It's ok," Eric replied.

"What?"

"I said 'it's ok.'"

"You're not mad?"

"No, I'm sorry Calleigh, I must have been awful to live with recently, it can't have been easy for you either, you have a right to talk to someone and I know Alexx won't tell anyone."

"Thanks Eric," Calleigh said, leaning over and hugging him, "I love you so much."

"I love you too," Eric replied.

"There's something I want to ask you."

"What is it?" Eric asked.

"Do you…do you still want to marry me?"

"Of course I do Calleigh, I don't care what has happened, I love you so much and this time in a month we'll be Mr and Mrs Delko."

Calleigh smiled grateful for the fact that at least this once everything was going well, she only hoped it could continue.

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