A/N: I've had a lot of personal things going on lately so I've been really busy with that but I'm back now and I'll have a bonus chapter after this one to make up for the time that I've missed. Thanks for the reviews; it's been really sweet to see them.

Enjoy. Post Stuck On You

Don stared out of the front window of his car, tapping his thumb nervously on the wheel. Beside him sat his sister ROs, she watched him for a few moments till he looked at her.

"It isn't going to work"

Then he looked back up at George's apartment, a feeling of dread welling up in his stomach. He'd never felt anything near to what he was feeling before, which was probably why he was so anxious.

"Sweetie, listen to me" sighed Ros whilst simultaneously applying a fruity shade of red lipstick

"Get your butt in there and be honest with her. Tell her everything you've been holding back, everything. I thought we discussed this"

Don glared faintly as the sun reflected in his eyes "You discussed it. I don't even know how you talked me into it"

Ros shook her hair "I know what I'm talking about. If you're straight up and honest with her, she'll respect you all the more for it"

Don grumbled under his breath but exhaled and stepped out of the car, he returned a few minutes later.

"What happened?" asked Ros, surprised that her plan hadn't worked.

Don loosened his tie "Neighbour had Atticus-George's dog. Said she'd just left"

"Oh. Well then, I guess you get her at work then" said Ros brightly

Her younger brother groaned and wished that he hadn't let things get so desperate that he was going to his sisters for help. He only wanted George back. He just didn't know how yet.

Carrying a blue paper bag, Sheldon walked into the lab whistling and was pleased to see Ronnie, who had an infectiously cheerful attitude whenever he saw her which was rare in the hectic life of the NYPD forensics department; this was demonstrated by her bright grin and Adam's surly glower.

"Hello doctor. What can we do for you today?" she said sweetly shifting a stack of papers in the 'IN' tray.

"We're busy and no you can't go to the front of the queue" sniped Adam

Sheldon smiled good naturedly "Hello to you too Adam and Ronnie you can stop calling me doctor"

She winked as she set up a microscope slide "But I like calling you doctor"

Even Adam smiled at this.

Sheldon chuckled "Anyway, I come bearing gifts from my little weekend in Austria"

Adam sighed "Rub it in why don't you"

Sheldon ignored him and reached into the paper bag he had and produced two small wooden figurines.

He handed one to Ronnie and grinned.

"This artist guy hand paints and makes dolls that look like people you know. Which I thought was an excellent idea, right? I mean it's better than just bringing back chocolate"

Ronnie quirked an eyebrow and stared at the blonde haired figure that was supposed to be in her likeness "Dude. If you say so"

Adam eyed his and smirked "It's so accurate. Little creepy, I gotta say" he then smiled at Sheldon "You're lucky I like that"

Sheldon looked at Ronnie expectantly and she beamed at him "They are sweet doctor. Thanks"

Then she reached over and gave him a hug "For that, I might just let you jump the line next time you have something" she motioned to the 'IN' tray.

Sheldon suddenly produced a folder of samples he needed analysed and grinned impishly

"And I thought people of the law couldn't be bribed"

George sat at her new desk, sorting all her equipment and papers out into the neat way she preferred them. It was a good desk, not right in the middle and not too far at the back but unfortunately for her as she still worked in the Homicide department, it meant she was still able to see Don's desk from where she was.

He caught her eye and she frowned then looked away only to be startled by the concerned expression her new partner Jamie was giving her.

"What?"

"You all right? You look a bit…well hung over…not that I can talk" smiled Jamie sympathetically

George avoided her gaze "Um yeah. That's probably it"

Jamie didn't appear convinced "You eaten anything dodgy lately?"

"Dodgy?"

"British for anything 'irregular' or strange"

George smiled weakly "You'll have to teach me more of this English you speak. Listen, I'm fine. I've just been over doing things"

Jamie seemed to accept this explanation for the time being and settled into some paper work. George tried to do the same but couldn't focus, she only found herself feeling worse and worse. Jamie noticed her colleague's deteriorating mood and commented again.

"Seriously are you sure you're okay?"

George sighed "I might go and get some air" she got up quickly and rushed out of the building, only stopping once she was outside. She crashed down on the front steps and buried her head in her hands, glad that at so early in the morning there were few people around.

"George?"

Don stared down at her a look of worry on his face. "Are you feeling okay? I just saw you rush off and I…"

"What do you want?" she said irritably

He sighed and sat down next to her "I just wanted to talk. Do you think we could grab a coffee later? If you're free"

"Not for the next nine months" she muttered bitterly

Don raised his eyebrows in confusion "What?"

She stood up suddenly; startling him "I'm pregnant" she said flatly

He stared at her unable to speak, George sighed in disgust and headed in the direction of the parking lot.

Returning from a routine robbery, Stella and Mac had begun to set up the evidence they had gathered in the layout room, preparing to cover every inch and see what was worth using in court or what needed to be sampled.

Despite the amount of work Stella had to do she could not concentrate on anything but her dinner with Mac and Frankie. She'd hoped he'd bring his 'mystery woman' partly because she was genuinely interested and despite not being able to admit to even having feelings for Mac; Stella was also jealous.

However, Mac had come alone and despite being charming and getting on well with Frankie the entire evening, she'd gotten the feeling that he wasn't truly being himself.

"Stella?"

She realised by his odd look that she must have been staring at him.

"Yeah?" she said somewhat sheepishly

"Shall we get to work?" he said pleasantly

Stella nodded "Yeah of course"

She decided that for now, it would be best if she stopped trying to understand Mac Taylor.

Danny peered around the lab door and grinned to see his favourite lab tech at her desk, making sure she was alone he walked in and kissed her on the cheek, surprising her.

Ronnie gave him a tired smile "Hey" she kissed him back

Danny smiled and pulled up a nearby stool "It's like valley of the dolls in here" he said gesturing to the figurine of Ronnie placed on top of her computer monitor

"Firstly…that is the worst referencing ever. The dolls are from Sheldon, he brought them for me and Adam when he went to Austria. He's a sweetheart that guy" she explained while typing something into the computer

"I guess" muttered Danny "He's not that great, the guyeats the weirdest things"

Ronnie merely chuckled "Well who doesn't? I just mean that I can totally see why he's so popular with the women around here"

Danny arched an eyebrow and folded his arms "If that whole 'doctor' thing appeals"

She glanced at him "Women do. Why…are you jealous?"

He frowned "No" and then in a quieter voice added "I'm just saying"

Ronnie laughed and swivelled around on her stool to look at him "I'm with you" then she kissed him briefly

Danny nodded "Yeah, I know…I just odn't like the idea of other guys...like…but not Sheldon…checking you out"

She fluttered her eyelashes "Well they are only human"

He laughed dryly "Hah, hah. This is why I want to tell people about us. I don't care who knows anymore"

Ronnie stopped smiling and turned to look at her computer again "Yeah well I do. I thought we were going slow?"

Danny rubbed his forehead in quiet frustration "I guess we are" he cheered up slightly at the thought of them going dancing together.

"So, we still on for tonight anyway"

Ronnie shook her head apologetically "No can do. Adam's got a migraine. Which means I'm doing his over time as well as mine" she reached for his hand and squeezed it "Sorry. Maybe this weekend"

Danny shrugged, now feeling childishly sulky at his broken date "If I can get off work. See ya" he left and as he headed out of the department he remembered Lindsay's invitation to go to Cozy's and decided that perhaps the evening was not wasted after all.

Much later that same night, Ronnie was still working at least this time Adam had re-joined her and together they were making more efficient work progress on their workload.

"Hey little V"

Ronnie's head jerked up at the voice of her sister Izzy "Hey" she said brightly

Izzy walked over, smiling at Adam as she passed his desk, he smiled back shyly.

"So I guess you weren't lying when you said you couldn't make dinner" she commented, looking at Ronnie's unkempt work station

Ronnie sighed "Yup, I've been chained here all night. So why are you here?"

Izzy leant against the desk "Thought I might see how you were doin', just as long as you don't start talking about locusts or loci or whatever. Besides, D was still pouting away all night so I left Ros to deal with him. She can handle kids"

The two sisters shared a sneaky grin.

"I guess you're busy though. I'll probably head back" said Izzy after staring in perplexity at Ronnie's computer

Ronnie smiled slyly "Actually, since you're not doing anything. This guy that works here, used to be a pathologist. A doctor, he's having this get together at his place tonight. Why don't you go check it out?"

Her sister was rightfully suspicious "And why do you want me to go to some stranger's house at…eleven at night?"

Ronnie decided to confess all "Alright look, he invited me but I can't make it so I'm sending you in my place, besides…" she said under her breath "…You're 'available', he's available. Did I mention that doctor Sheldon Hawkes was gorgeous?"

Izzy gave her a dirty look "I am not 'available' I'm just…selective"

"Picky's more like it, come on, what do you have to lose?"

"My dignity"

Ronnie sighed "Look, he is genuine. Charming, funny, real good guy and I hate to repeat myself but he is gorgeous. Right, Adam?"

Adam rolled his eyes "Yeah, Hawkes is a real stud"

Ronnie looked at Izzy smugly "See, even he thinks so"

Izzy sighed, already relenting "I can't just…show up"

Ronnie suddenly looked sheepish "I uh…called ahead"

Izzy playfully ruffled Ronnie's hair "That was cocky. I could have just as easily said no"

"Not gonna though are you" smirked her sister

Izzy exhaled and checked her clothes "Alright. Alright, I'm going but I'm not promising a thing"

Ronnie was already scribbling down the address on a scrap of paper; she handed it to Izzy and winked "You won't regret it"

Izzy shook her head in disbelief at what she'd agreed to and then headed off to meet the so called gorgeous Sheldon Hawkes.

Adam stared at Ronnie in amazement "You're good"

She grinned smugly "I know"

He had been stood outside her apartment for almost five minutes now, unsure whether or not to knock. It was only a suspicious look from a passing neighbour that kicked him into action. Don knocked on George's door and immediately her dog Atticus began to bark.

She answered a few moments later and it was clear that she wasn't pleased to see him.

"I think we should talk" he said pointedly "About what you…said earlier"

George gave him a dark look "I wonder what about"

He ignored her sarcasm "Can I come in?"

She shook her head bitterly "No. Okay? I don't want to talk to you. I can't even trust you"

"I'm just trying to do the right thing about this baby" he said, trying to keep his patience but angered by how unreasonable she was being

"Why? Who says it's even yours?" she retorted sharply

He glared at her "You know what, this is bullshit. When you can act like a fucking adult then call me"

He stalked off back to his car and she stared after him, her energy sapped. She shut the door with a slam just before her eyes welled up with tears. She hadn't meant to react the way she had but she was terrified, utterly terrified of what she was about to face and she had no idea where to go next.