**Dedicated to june445 and xYouMakeMeSmile for their ideas

Chapter 21. Words I Have To Say

"I'm fine!" Jess insisted for the upteen millionth time.

"I just want the medic to look you over, make sure you're not in shock or anything." Becker insisted.

"Fine, fine, good grief, you're stubborn!" she said, playfully rolling her eyes.

"Me?" he mused, with a laugh.

They got to the medical bay and Connor rushed in while they were waiting for the doctor.

"Jess! Are you alright?" he asked.

"Fine, I promise," she replied with a small smile, "A little shook up but fine."

"So…why were you at the doctor?" he wondered aloud.

"A umm checkup," she replied quickly, blushing.

She caught the fact that Becker noticed, but he said nothing.

"Connor, who's watching the ADD?" she asked.

"Well, me, I just…"

"Connor, get back, please! You know I hate it being unmanned," she sighed.

"Alright, gone," he said taking off out of the room.

The doctor finally came in, giving her a clean bill of health, but Becker still insisted on taking her home for the rest of the day. This was something she didn't complain about, they needed to talk anyways.

She was so incredibly nervous about this, and wished she'd had a chance to talk to Abby or Anna, somebody, first.

"Jess, are you alright?" Becker asked, glancing over at her as he drove.

"Yeah…yeah, just still shaken up after what happened I guess," she replied evasively.

"Are you sure? You've been acting strange ever since Connor brought up that doctors appointment. You're not…nothing's wrong is it?"

"No, I'm fine, totally healthy, I promise," she said, giving him a reassuring smile, "Can we talk about it when we get to the flat?"

"Of course."

That moment came all too soon, Jess slipped off her shoes and led Becker over to the couch, sitting down and pulling him down next to her. She reached out and took his hands in hers, before starting.

"So you were right, I did find something out at the doctor today, and honestly, I'm not sure how you're going to feel about it…"

Becker squeezed her hands, "Whatever it is, we'll get through it, I'll be there for you every step of the way."

"Us," she said quietly.

"What?" Becker asked confused.

"Us, you'll be there for us every step of the way…Becker, I'm pregnant."

Becker's eyes widened in surprise, he sat speechless for a moment before pulling her into a tight hug.

"Jess, this is wonderful!" he breathed.

"You…you're not mad?" she stammered out.

He pulled back meeting her eyes incredulously.

"Mad? Jess, I'm thrilled!" he said kissing her deeply.

Becker

The next morning when Becker got to work he was on top of the world, and he had a plan. The first thing he did was commandeer the PA system and call a team meeting in the Ops Room.

"Becker, what's going on?" Jess asked when he came in.

"You'll see in just a minute, love."

Finally everyone was assembled and Becker couldn't help but smile slightly at the fact Spencer was front and center.

Good, he thought.

"Jess, could you come up here with me, please?"

Jess

Jess could feel her cheeks turning red as she walked over to Becker, she had a feeling he was about to make an announcement about the baby. When she reached him, he took her hand in his before continuing.

"Ms. Parker and I have an announcement to make, we're or well she is expecting my child."

Several people clapped, Abby and Connor ran forward and hugged her and then Becker.

"Yes, well, congratulations, more paperwork for me," he said sarcastically, even though Jess caught a hint of a smile on his lips.

Becker

Once everyone had returned to their original positions, Becker continued.

"Now there's one more thing before you all go," he said, slipping something out of his pocket.

He turned to Jess and knelt down on one knee,

"Jessica Parker, I'm pretty sure I've loved you since the moment we met, and I will always love you, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" he asked, opening the box to reveal the ring nestled inside.

Jess' eyes went wide and she stood speechless for several moments, "Yes, god yes!" she exclaimed, holding her hand out as he slid the ring on.

He rose to his feet and kissed her deeply as the room burst into applause.

When they pulled apart they were again engulfed in hugs and congratulations. Becker caught Spencer's eye, who had hung back, giving him a look that clearly said if you touch her again I have all rights to kill you now.

"Every long lost dream led me to where you are, others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars, pointing me on my way into my lovers arms." Rascal Flatts