Nikki opened her mouth to say something but no sound came out. Clearing her throat she looked up at Sam who was looking at her expectantly.

"They're…they're positive" she whispered then her face broke into a grin "I'm pregnant"

"That's brilliant" Sam told her and hugged her "Congratulations"

"Thank you"

They heard the front door click open and Nikki's grin grew. Both women walked down the stairs, Nikki placing the tests in her pocket on the way, Sam grabbed her coat as she walked past the coat stand and put it on.

"I'll see you tomorrow" she said to Nikki and gave her a knowing smile "Hello Harry" she said as she passed the man who had just walked in.

"Hey Sam. I'll see you tomorrow"

Sam nodded and Nikki opened the door for her, checking to see if Harry was around she turned back to Sam.

"Good luck telling him"

Nikki grinned and nodded

"I will, see you tomorrow"

Sam then walked down the path and to her car, when she had climbed into it Nikki gave her one last wave and closed the door. Walking into the kitchen she saw Harry standing at the worktop pouring water in the kettle.

"Do you want a drink Nikki?" he asked without turning around.

"No thank you I've just had one"

"Did you and Sam have an nice time?"

"Of course, she's having man trouble" Nikki told him

"Let me guess" Harry said and turned to his wife "Leo?"

Nikki nodded and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I've just spent the last two hours with Leo as he moaned about how much he likes Sam but can't tell her because she doesn't like him like that and he doesn't want to jeopardise their friendship, he sounded like a bloody teenager"

"We need to do something" Nikki said as she walked over to Harry and wrapped her arms around his waist "Sam said she was leaving soon but doesn't want to leave because she likes Leo"

"It's so complicated" Harry sighed and ran his hands down Nikki's arms causing her to shiver. Leaning down he kissed her and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Drawing back from him she looked into his eyes.

"I'm pregnant"

Harry blinked

"I'm sorry?"

"I'm pregnant" Nikki replied slowly and Harry's face split in a grin. He pushed her gently to arms length and cast his eyes over her body, his eyes lingered on her stomach for a moment before they returned to her face and he felt tears slip down his face. Placing his hand on her stomach he pulled her into a hug with his other arm and kissed her on the head as Nikki buried her face in his neck.

"Thank you" he whispered and kissed her again "Thank you Nikki. I love you so much, both of you"

"I love you too" Nikki replied and closed her eyes

"How long have you known?" Harry asked

"About ten minutes" Nikki said and looked up at him "I've suspected something for a few weeks but haven't had the courage to do a test"

"We're going to be parents" Harry whispered and forced away more tears as Nikki nodded and let her own roll down her cheeks.

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Later in the evening when they were both in bed Nikki lay next to Harry who was propped up on his elbow, one hand tracing patterns on his wife's stomach. He then leant down and placed a gentle kiss on her still flat abdomen. Nikki reached down and ran a hand through his hair.

"Hello little one" she heard Harry whisper and had to choke back even more tears. He then lay back down next to Nikki and slung one arm over her waist and pulled her close. Nikki buried her face in his neck and closed her eyes. Harry gave her another kiss and moved her hair out of her eyes before pulling the bed covers over them both and laying down and closing his eyes.

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At the same time at the lab Leo was sitting in his office typing away at his computer determined to finish his paperwork by the next day, he had no one to go home to so he didn't mind spending an extra few hours at work trying to get everything in order. This thought made him stop typing and glance at the picture of his wife and daughter that he had on his desk, he looked away from it when the lab door opened and Sam walked in, Leo watched her walk over to her desk and pick up a folder before looking up and seeing him in his office. Sam walked over to the door and gave him a smile.

"You're in late" she told him and he sighed and stood up

"I had paperwork to finish. How was your evening with Nikki?"

Sam couldn't help but smile

"It was great" she nodded and Leo raised an eyebrow and walked closer to her.

"There's something your not telling me" he said and she frowned "I can always tell when you keep something from me"

"Really?" Sam asked and placed the folder she was holding on the table next to them, suddenly aware of how close Leo was standing to her. When she looked up at him he took the opportunity to lean down and capture her lips with his. His hands fell to her hips and she brought her arms up to wrap around his neck and drew him closer. Wrapping one arm around Sam's waist he pulled her nearer to him and deepened the kiss. Sam suddenly pulled away from him and shook her head while Leo frowned, pushing his arms away from her she backed away and shook her head even more, tears welled up in her eyes as she whispered.

"I cant" before turning and walking out of the lab.

Well there we go, I promised the next chapter didn't I? :D

There's gonna be more Leo/Sam angst because I still don't know whether to ship them or not. hehe. ;)

xxx