-1Irina sat tensely on the examination table. She hated hospitals especially a CIA hospital. Unfortunately, she had no choice. She was unable to see her doctor while she was in Los Angeles and she couldn't go to a regular hospital because she would be unable to disclose her medical history. But she'd do anything for her baby.

When the doctor began the examination Irina laid wondering if Jack would come. Her question was soon answered as she watched Jack walk past the door.

"Jack." Irina called initially smiling but her smile faded when she noticed Jack's cold demeanor.

"Irina," Jack greeted coolly entering the room.

"Dr. Hale this is m – Jack Bristow. Jack this is Dr. Hale."

"It's a pleasure to meet you," Dr. Hale replied with a nod of acknowledgement. "You're just in time. We're about to take a look at the baby."

Jack moved closer to Irina so he could see the screen but remained far enough so he would not be too close to her. He was surprise to see how vulnerable she looked on the table and he recognized fear in her eyes. His focus was diverted however when Irina's gown was lifted and her swollen stomach was made visible. Jack could instantly see the changes from the time he had learned she was pregnant and he was amazed that she was still able to hide something that was now so obvious.

"The heartbeat sounds good." Dr. Hale said moving the wand across Irina's abdomen. "Right there is the head and the arm. It looks like baby is trying to say hello."

Irina smiled as she saw the baby's hand move across the screen and could hear for herself a strong heartbeat.

"Is everything alright?" Jack asked looking at the baby on the screen.

"I'm very happy to say everything appears normal. Considering Irina's age we are obviously being cautious but at this stage things seem to be progressing very well and of course, we're monitoring Irina very carefully. It's hard to determine the exact risk to her at the moment but for now her heart appears to be doing well also."

At the mention of her heart Irina glanced nervously at Jack and then to the doctor. She had not thought about Jack learning about her health when she invited him and was desperate to change the subject.

"Can you tell us the sex? I told him it's a girl but he doesn't believe me," Irina asked with as much confidence she could muster.