Chapter 26

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Andrea rushed down the three flights of stairs before coming to the room Fiona had placed Kate in; the worry in Andrea's face was evident as she approached Fiona who was waiting outside the room for her.

"Fiona, what the hell happened? You said Kate was here."

"Reddington's security man brought her in about ten minutes ago."

"Dembe…why? What's happened to her?"

"According to him, she fell."

"Fell?"

"So he says."

"You don't believe him?"

"Look, I'm really trying not to judge Kate because I know how much you love her but she works for a known criminal and suddenly she comes in hurt because she fell. No, I don't believe him and judging by the way she looked at me when he said it, I could tell she knew I knew he was lying."

"I'll kill him, Red promised me he'd look after her, and he wouldn't make her do anything dangerous."

"Maybe I'm just naturally suspicious, perhaps she did just fall."

"Oh please, she's been doing a job for him…that much is obvious. Have you examined her?"

"No, she was asking for you."

"Thanks Fiona."

"Do you want a hand with her?"

"You're not busy?"

"For you, of course not, come on."

Andrea gave her a small smile before opening the door and seeing Kate lying on the bed, Dembe standing by her side, worry on his face.

"Andrea?"

"Hey, how are you feeling?" She asked, as she approached Kate.

Kate looked up at her as Andrea lay a hand on her shoulder, her other hand gripping Kate's hand.

"I'm sorry, I over did things."

"You didn't fall then?"

"I think you and Fiona already know I didn't."

"What were you doing?"

Kate looked at Dembe before her eyes fell on Andrea and Fiona.

"I can't tell you that dearie."

"A job for Red?"

"Yes."

"Say no more."

"It was the last one, I promise you. He needed to tie up a few loose ends before he hangs up his hat so to speak."

"No more?"

"No more dearie."

"Okay, I believe you. So…Fiona said you were having pain."

"It's a tight pain just across here." She said, her hand coming to her abdomen.

"How often?"

"I've felt it three times since it happened."

"I'll give you a quick scan and see what's going on, Fiona could you get the machine please."

"Sure, I'll be back shortly."

Andrea offered a thankful smile as the other woman left them alone. Dembe sat down by the window while Andrea lifted Kate's blouse and began to give her a quick examination, her hands coming to Kate's abdomen as she pressed around the baby, watching Kate's face for any signs of discomfort.

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Elizabeth allowed Reddington to take control of the pushchair as they walked down by the river in the park, Agnes making noises as she spotted the ducks in the water.

"We'll have to bring her back when it's lighter." Reddington smiled.

"She likes the ducks."

"She seems too."

"How are doing, you're not too tired, we can always make our way back to the apartment."

"No, it's good to be out for a little while."

Elizabeth took Reddington by surprise as she slipped her arm in to his as they continued to walk, Elizabeth moving a little closer to him.

"I wonder how Mr Kaplan is."

"I'm sure she'll be fine, she's in safe hands."

"Andrea won't be too happy, to know she was still doing a job for you."

"I know, it was the last one."

"Really, so that's it. You're done?"

"It would seem so."

"How does it feel?"

Reddington stopped and turned to Elizabeth, his arms going around her waist before he leaned in and kissed her.

"So…that good then?" She smirked.

"I feel free, does that sound foolish?"

"No, it sounds normal and that's what we'll be, normal."

"Do you really think that's possible?"

"Anything is possible; I know you're giving up a lot for me and for Mr Kaplan. I'm proud of you Red."

"I'm glad, I'm very Lizzie."

"Why don't we head back, it's getting dark now and Agnes will need her dinner."

"Perhaps I could cook us a little something?"

"You?"

"It has been known, come on."

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Dembe had moved to Kate's side when Fiona had brought in the scan machine, watching as Andrea began to apply the cold gel to her abdomen. At first Dembe had felt a little out of place, asking Kate if she wanted him to wait outside, which she had declined. She had taken hold of his hand as Andrea began running the device over the baby, until that moment, Dembe hadn't really paid that much attention to just how much Kate had grown in the last few months, he tightened his hold on her hand, suddenly feeling very protective of her.

"Are they okay Andrea?" He asked.

Andrea smiled as she ran the device over Kate's abdomen, Fiona smiling too as they looked at the screen.

"Dearie…is something wrong with the baby, have I done something to it?"

Andrea could sense the worry in Kate's voice, turning the screen so that Kate and Dembe could see it for themselves.

"You're very lucky, I think you've just pulled a muscle when you did whatever you were doing, the baby itself seems perfectly healthy, look for yourself."

Kate's eyes went to the screen, seeing the outline of the baby, tears in her eyes as she turned to Dembe.

"I haven't harmed it Dembe."

"You're okay Kate." He smiled.

"Dearie, the baby, can we…do we know if it's a boy or girl yet."

Andrea looked to Fiona who had a smile on her face.

"Andrea?"

"I can tell you if you really want to know, but first, you see this little outline here?"

Kate looked at the screen, nodding her head in Andrea's direction.

"What am I looking at?"

"That right there is your baby's fingers and right here are their toes, you're just in to the fifth month. It should also be developing teeth, hair and a few other things too."

"I felt it kicking today too."

"You did?"

Kate could hear the slight disappointment in Andrea's voice when she spoke, Kate taking hold of her free hand.

"I was going to tell you when you got home but well, then this happened."

"It's okay; you weren't alone, were you?"

"Raymond was there."

"Good." Andrea smiled.

"So, do you want to know if it's a boy or a girl?" Fiona added.

"Well I don't think it's fair for my partner to know and not me dearie, so yes…please."

Fiona looked over at Andrea, giving her the pleasure of telling Kate the news. Andrea passed the device to Fiona before taking Kate's face in her hands and kissing her gently before pulling back, a smile on her face before finally speaking.

"It's a girl."

The tears formed in Kate's eyes at Andrea's words, part relief that the baby was okay and the other part happy at the news that she was having a little girl.

"I take it you're happy then?" Andrea asked.

"Very happy dearie."

"I love you, both of you."

"I love you too dearie."

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To Be Continued…