Polly was tearing around the backyard being chased by Atwater. She squealed as he caught her and it sent shivers up Adam's spine. "Polly." He yelled. "Please no squealing." They were all at Antonio's for his birthday. The weather was just starting to warm up a little and the late afternoon was still hanging onto the sun before the chill set in. She turned and looked at her father just as Atwater caught her and threw her in the air making her squeal again.

"Kev, Bro….for the love of god don't encourage her." He rolled his eyes as the other's laughed. Polly didn't realise how lucky she was just yet, but he was sure that she wouldn't feel quite so lucky when she was a teenager and she had a squad room full of cops running background checks on her boyfriends. But the squealing…man that had to stop.

He looked around for Burgess and realised that it was only the guys outside, standing around with beers in hand watching the grill like it was the most important thing in the world and, of course they had Polly to entertain them. It wasn't surprising that all the women were inside, no doubt gossiping and fussing over his wife. What was it with pregnant women? – Everyone loved them. He certainly did and he was particularly fond of the one inside.

Adam headed inside to check on Kim. She was now 30 weeks pregnant and actually feeling pretty good right now. Surprisingly she was holding a can of soda, which she never drank and Sylvie was urging her to sit down and put her feet up. A little ripple of concern bubbled up inside him. "What's up?" he asked looking from Kim to Sylvie.

Kim looked up at him and he saw her watery eyes. "Kim, honey what's wrong?" He quickly crouched down in front of her and rested his hand on her cheek. Adam glanced up at Sylvie for an explanation when Kim didn't answer.

"We are just giving her a soda. She hasn't felt the baby move much lately, but usually something sugary gets them going again." Sylvie informed him as Kim burst into tears.

"What does that mean? What do you mean not moving? How long?" Adam really didn't have much of an clue what the deal was as he knew there were times when the baby wasn't as active so he didn't fully understand the concern. Kim and Sylvie were freaking out so it obviously wasn't normal and that couldn't be good. He looked up from his crouching position at all the ladies crowded around them as he cradled Kim's head when she buried it in his shoulder.

"I can't remember, but I don't think it's moved much all day. I can't remember." She sobbed against his shoulder. Adam sat down beside her and wrapped an arm tightly around her shoulder and pulled her closer as he kissed the top of her head, trying to allay her fears and calm his nerves. He rested one hand on her belly, spreading his fingers wide to try to feel something…anything.

He looked up at Sylvie. "What do we do?"

"Let's give it a couple of minutes to see if the soda works. Perhaps lying down might help." She helped Kim swing her legs up onto the couch and she rested her head in Adam's lap, both their hands on her belly desperately hoping to feel something other than is overwhelming feeling of dread and helplessness.

On Ambo she'd certainly had plenty of experience when these calls came in. More times than she could count a soda or some chocolate and lying down and relaxing got things moving again but it was an anxious time for both parents.

After a few minutes Kim shook her head when Sylvie asked if she had felt anything. "Let's get you checked out then." Erin took off outside in a flash.

"Jay." She put a hand on his shoulder. "Can I borrow you for a minute."

Jay didn't like the tone of her voice looked at her for an explanation. "Everything alright?"

"Ah, not really." She bit her bottom lip as the rest of the group fell silent. "Sylvie wants to take Burgess to hospital. The baby hasn't been moving for awhile and they need to get it checked out."

"What do you mean not moving?" Jay asked as he reached into his back pocket he grabbed his phone.

"I am not really sure but it's unexpected and Sylvie is a little concerned so they just need to take her into Chicago Med and get them to check it out." Erin looked over at Atwater who was still playing with Polly. "We'll keep Polly here for a bit. Perhaps she won't notice they are gone."

"I'll call Will. I think he is on today." He hit his speed dial while they headed inside. Filling Will in on the situation with the little information he had he organised that they would be waiting for them and to go straight up to the OB ward. That didn't make Halstead, or the rest of them feel any better. The fact the Will fully understood what Jay was talking about and that he would be waiting for Kim to arrive meant that this wasn't normal.

Erin helped Ruzek get Burgess in the car. "What about Polly?" she asked.

"Well look after her." Erin reassured her. "Call us later and we will sort something out. She can stay here or we can call your parents. Don't worry." She leant in the car and cradled her cheek. "Okay?" Kim nodded and Adam jumped in beside her and sat in the back with Kim while Sylvie drove.

Sylvie took them straight up to Maternity as per Will's instructions and they were seen pretty quickly. "So what is going on?" the OBGYN asked as he came into the room.

"I can't remember feeling the baby move today." Adam could feel the panic and tenseness in her body as she clung to his hand. He was reminded that when it came to her babies she had superhuman strength. He did actually think she was about to break his hand when she was giving birth to Polly and right now it wasn't much better.

"When was the last movement you felt?"

"Maybe early this morning, breakfast time perhaps. I can't remember. It's been so active lately I don't pay much attention. I just know that it is constantly moving and kicking."

"When did you start to think that something wasn't right?"

Kim's voice hitched slightly. It was Sylvie who had put her hand on her belly as they stood in the kitchen. "I don't suppose there is much room in there now." She commented. "Is she kicking now?"

"She?" Kim smirked. "I think it's a boy. Adam's still convinced it's another girl. I think he just likes being the man of the house, he doesn't want to give up his crown." Sylvie moved her hand around waiting to feel something and it was then that Kim suddenly realised that she hadn't felt it for a while and Sylvie grabbed her a soda.

"An hour ago, Sylvie mentioned something."

Sylvie interrupted. "We gave her a soda and got Kim to lay down for a bit hoping that would get it going."

The Doctor flicked through her notes. "So apart from the food poisoning any other issues with this pregnancy?" Kim shook her head. While that had been the only real drama so far it hadn't been the easiest of pregnancies, right from how long they had to try and fall pregnant, the food poisoning and how long it had taken to get over it and her general weariness. It hadn't been as smooth as her pregnancy with Polly and it had only been the last few weeks that she had started feeling good again.

"Okay, let's have a look. Do you know what you've got growing in here?" Adam shook his head as Kim squeezed his hand tighter, which he didn't actually think was possible. "We don't want to know." He added as he kissed her forehead. The doctor added the cold gel to her stomach and started looking, moving the wand around, starting from one side and working his way to the other.

It felt like forever and the longer it took the faster Adam's heart was beating and the tighter Kim gripped his hand. "Babe, I think you've just broken my hand." He whispered and she loosened her grip slightly. Adam watched the Doctor's closely, looking for any sign on his face. He pushed the wand a little deeper into Kim's side. "Well look here." They could hear the faintest of heartbeats. "This little one is hiding." Her turned the volume up and the heartbeat came through loud and strong. "145 beats per minute. Perfect."

Adam rested his head on Kim's forehead and let out a long slow breath. He kissed her cheeks, tasting the salty tears on his lips and then rubbed them softly. "It's okay." He whispered. "It's okay."

"Why couldn't I feel it move?" Kim had started breathe again but it still worried her.

"Probably just the position it is lying in. It seems to be lying right up against your spine and sometimes it's hard to feel them move. Some days they are a little lazier than others, so it might have been resting for most of the day. Because you are so used to feeling it move you don't notice all the little movements especially if you are pretty active. I am guessing tonight you might find this one is up and dancing."

"It can disco dance all night if it wants too." Kim felt more relaxed. "So you don't think there is anything to worry about?"

"What I am going to get you to do for the few weeks at least is keep a movement count. At the same time twice each day, when your baby is usually active I want to you record how many kicks or movements you feel in half an hour. We will get you back in here for a check up next week. However if you are at all concerned come straight back." They were given a checklist to use and Kim was asked to stay for another hour just to make sure that bubs started behaving.

Adam slipped out to talk to Sylvie. "Thank you so much." He hugged her tightly. "We really appreciate all your help."

"I am glad everything is okay. Has the baby started moving?"

"Yep, I think all the poking and prodding and the sugar woke it up and got it going. We might be in for a long night with all the carry on now."

"Good. How about you take Kim home and we will sort out Polly for you. She has stayed with Lindsay and Halstead before hasn't she?" Sylvie thought that the best thing for them was to go home, spend some time together alone and try to rest. He agreed although convincing Kim would be another thing.

"Apologise to Antonio for us, for ruining his party."

As soon as Sylvie got in the cab she called Erin. "What's happened?"

"Everything is fine. The baby is fine and has started moving again, the heartbeat is good and strong and they are very relieved. Hey I told Adam that maybe you would take Polly home tonight and give them some time."

Kim was lying on her side with her hands holding her belly. "I feel so stupid." She spoke without opening her eyes. She knew that it was Adam that had come in; she could sense him in the room.

"Why?" he rested a hand on her cheek and she opened her eyes and smiled weakly. "You are not stupid. You were scared about your baby, that's not stupid, don't ever say that."

"I'm sorry I worried you."

"Oh Kim, honey. I worry about you everyday." He placed one hand over hers. They both felt the baby kick at the same time and he smiled. "That's my job. It's one of my special skills."

"I am not loving this pregnancy." Kim blurted out finally feeling relieved that she could tell him exactly how she felt. It hadn't been easy, she hadn't felt great and it all seemed so stressful from the start and she hated to think what that stress was doing to the baby. "I am worried that I won't love this baby like I loved Polly from the moment I saw her."

"Baby." He felt his heart clench as she tried to avoid his gaze.. "Kim Baby, look at me. I know you. I've been with you for the past couple of hours and know how worried you were that there was something wrong and I know without a shadow of a doubt that you will adore this baby, just like Polly the moment he or she arrives.

"He." She corrected him. "Again more drama definitely a boy."

"I am not sure I agree with the boys causing angst and drama, feels like a girly thing to do."

"We'll see."

The doctor came back and was happy with the activity in the last half hour and sent them on their way. "We've gotta go get Polly." Kim reminded him as he headed towards home.

"Polly is staying with Halstead and Lindsay tonight."

"What? Why?"

"Because you need to rest." He stared straight ahead not wanting to look at her for fear of letting the past few hours of bottled up emotions overflow. "Because I need to take you home, curl up in bed and just be with you."

Without looking at him Kim could tell that he was upset. Sometimes she got so caught up with her own feelings, worries and fears that she forgot that all this affected Adam too. When she was sick in hospital he had stayed with her constantly, holding her hair back, cleaning up after her and worrying. He took care of Polly when she came home while still working long hours. He had been supportive and comforting each month when she wasn't pregnant; putting up with her moods and tears, never once throwing his hands up and walking away. Today was just as terrifying for him as it was for her and while she didn't really think they needed to leave Polly with their friends it was obvious that he really wanted it so she relented. "Okay." Pressing her lips into the palm of his hand. "Okay."

And true to his word they got home showered and climbed into bed. With Kim's head resting on his chest and one hand softly stroking her belly she knew he was counting the baby's movements. "Ads." She whispered. "Are you okay?" He hadn't said a lot since they had been home.

"No." It felt safe in the darkened room to talk. Kim knew him well enough that she needed to let him go, let him talk himself out before she could offer anything or even look at him. It was his way and she was comfortable with that because it meant she knew whatever he was saying was the absolute truth from the bottom of his heart. "I was so scared today. The thought of what that would do to you if there was something wrong and how it would destroy you and I couldn't stand that. I can't imagine you ever being that hurt and broken and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to fix it." She could tell his jaw was clenching. "And I love this baby already and I just want to meet them and tell them I love them and hold them. And I didn't understand what was going on, what it all meant. I still don't and I know I am going to worry about it everyday, like you will because I know you and I know you are going to get pissed off at me because I will be checking in everyday to see how it's going. But I love you and you'll just have to deal with that." He sighed and Kim felt the tenseness leave his body and she knew he was done.

"Baby, it's okay." She turned slightly so that she could just make out his face in the dim room. "How about every night we do a count together?"

"Deal." Their kiss was long and slow and sweet. "And if I am not around, because of work will you text me?"

"It's a deal." She agreed. Kim also made a deal with herself to talk more to Adam about how she was feeling about this pregnancy. She knew he was right, she would love this baby as soon as it was born, hell she already did. "Can you call Halstead and find out how Polly is?"

Adam kissed her forehead and leaned over and grabbed his phone.

Jay picked up almost instantly. "Hey Bud, how's it goin?"

"It's all good man. Hey how's Polly? She okay with you both tonight or do you want me to come get her?"

Jay looked over at the couch where Erin had curled up with Polly and they were now both asleep after reading a bunch of books. They both looked so peaceful and content and it melted his heart. He could see them both doing this every night with their own child and a small part of him hoped that nights like this with Polly would help Erin change her mind. "Nah man, they are both sound asleep. Leave her here and spend some time with Kim. How is she?"

Adam looked down at her with her head resting on his shoulder and ran his hand through her hair. "Relieved."