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The doctor leads the inspector down the hallway and around a corner to a small office. "Now, why would someone tamper with that woman's pills?" she asks. "Do you think her husband would do such a thing?"

He sits quietly for a minute as he tries to figure his safest reply. "She was a witness to the bombing several months ago in Glencoe. Someone has made a couple attempts on her life since then. So we are trying to protect this woman and her husband. I'm not sure why getting her pregnant would benefit anyone. And no, I saw his face. He certainly did not tamper with her pills."

The doctor watches the man before her with interest. "I see. Obviously they trust you, if her husband texts you."

"I have earned their trust." What is she getting at?

"Can you put someone outside their room?" she asks.

"Why are you asking this?" he asks guardedly.

"Because I know who she is...or was. And I don't want her harmed further," the doctor states. "Does the man who is in the room with her even love her?"

"Who are you?" he asks firmly.

"Her real mother's sister. Her Aunt. I have not and will not tell her mother, not that she'd care that her daughter lives," she adds harshly. "The girl has been through enough and now you say someone is still trying to hurt her?" her voice cracks with emotion and she falls quiet as she waits for an answer.

He studies the woman before him, her body language suggests she's telling the truth. "Richard does love her. I do not doubt that. Though I don't think either would have chosen for this to happen right now. Not given their current situation. But he will protect her to his death if it came down to it."

"Can he?"

"He is armed."

She blinks, obviously not expecting that answer. "A teacher who is armed?"

He laughs. "He is former military, doctor. Special forces. She knows this," he replies. "Now, what did you mean about her mother?"

"They have been estranged for some time," the woman says slowly. "I think her stepfather physically and sexually abused her, but I can't be certain. She refused to discuss it. She left home at fifteen and made her own way. I'm sure if you're with the government you're able to verify my story. She stayed with me for a couple of weeks, until her Mum showed up and tried to force her to return home. She left Edinburgh then and hasn't returned since. I am not sure she recognizes me, as it has been nearly fifteen years since I last saw her. We both have changed a lot since then. But she has my mother's eyes, so I knew who she was, despite her drastic changes in appearance."

"I will have someone stationed at their door. Try and stay close, if you can. Be selective of who you have tend to her."

"I will. Thank you, Inspector," she replies as they both stand up.

"Oh, and let me know what you find out about those pills," he adds handing her a business card as he leaves the office and eventually the hospital. What have I done?

The general pulls into the driveway of Richard's house. Not seeing anyone else, his guard immediately goes up. Where are they? He uses the key he had made to open the front door, his other hand on his blaster. He steps in to see the three he expected sitting at the table in the dining area. "So you are here," he says as he shuts the door and locks it.

"What is so urgent?" April asks.

He takes a seat in the last chair and looks at the three people seated with him. "Celia has been compromised. At least to an extent. Saber may be as well, but we need to proceed as if there is nothing amiss, for the moment. April, I want you to get me two agents you trust to tail Saber and Celia. They are currently at Belford hospital. Try and find someone with neonatal experience, so they can blend in."

April starts to speak, but nothing comes out right away. "Why would you want someone so specialized?" April asks.

"Celia is pregnant," he states simply. "Someone tampered with her contraceptive pills and they failed to work. She fainted at a restaurant this afternoon when they were on their way to take a short vacation. She had felt ill the past few days, evidently."

Colt blinks and stares at the general with his mouth agape.

"Yeah, they both cancelled classes last Tuesday, and she looked like she felt bad the other days," Shinji replies.

Colt starts several times to make a retort, but thinks better of it. "How long have they been keeping this a secret?"

"They just found out. He had asked me not to tell you, but given the situation, I felt you need to be aware. April, are you able to pull up security footage from the place they stayed at over the Christmas break?"

"Which one?" Colt quips, regretting it when he sees the glare from the general.

"The one they actually stayed at, Mr. Wilcox."

April nods. "I can get that."

"Good. I want you and Mr. Wilcox to go through it, including their suite if possible to see if we can discover who swapped her pills and when."

"They have cameras in the rooms?" Colt says in shock.

"The common areas of the suite, Mr. Wilcox. Not the bedroom."

"Pervert," April mutters under her breath causing Shinji to burst out laughing.

Colt grins and the general shakes his head.

"This very well can mean life or death for either of them, and now an innocent child. I don't find this to be a laughing matter," the general states firmly, killing the humor immediately. "I daresay Saber will resign officially when this is done."

"What if he's needed?" April asks.

"Best be looking to replace him. I don't see him staying on. After all, I'm partly to blame for this. I had to practically force this assignment on him. He did it with great reluctance."

"But why would he let himself get so...involved with a person?" April asks.

"I don't think it was intentional. He had pushed her away at first. But after the explosion, things...changed between them."

"Where do you want us to do our 'research'?" she asks.

"Could you do it at the university?"

"Not without creating suspicion. They know Colt. He's the one that shot the intruder."

"Why not here?" Colt asks. "They won't be here for a bit, right? We could stay here and do our research, and then it gives the appearance they are home."

"All well and good, until they come home."

"You can let us know when they plan to, and we'll clear out and go to the command."

"I suppose that would work, for now. I should probably look into temporary housing nearby, so it's less conspicuous. I'll update you when I have something. There are some apartments nearby. Though given the damage to the other building, openings may be hard to come by."