A/N: Okay, I know this chapter is short, in fact the next few will be short. BTW I estimate only about six chapters or so left, I am hoping to hit at least 100 reviews in that time. I realise that, that is a shameless ploy to get review but who cares lol, please review, I even be happy with a smiley face.

Chapter 36

Lilly and Scotty moved into their new place when Chris had just reached her fifth month. They were settling in to their new home and fighting over were stuff should go. Chris spent most of her time now resting on the couch, neither Lilly nor Scotty would let her do a thing around the house, insisting that she relax and stay off her feet.

Chris was slowly going stir crazy, she understood that she was carrying Scotty and Lilly's baby but she didn't think that made her an invalid.

They were still taking it in turns to leave early, or go home for lunch so that Chris would have someone to cook her lunch or dinner. One evening, while Lilly was working late on an interview with Kat, Scotty and Chris sat down together and watched TV. Scotty ordered some takeaway for dinner, making sure he got all healthy options; Lilly would have killed him if he hadn't. They were just sitting down to eat when the doorbell rang. Scotty frowned in confusion, wondering who would be at their door at this time of night. He made to get up but Chris stopped him "I'll get it" she said softly "You just eat your dinner before it gets cold" Chris said.

Chris walked down the hallway to the front door, running her hand over the prominent bump that was her niece. The baby had recently started kicking and although it had freaked her out at first, now it gave her comfort. Chris undid the chain on the door and pulled it open, she got the shock of her life when she found Jake standing there "What are you doing here?" Chris asked him sternly.

He merely shrugged "I was in town and I thought I would come and see you" he replied.

"But how did you know where we are, we moved?"

Jake smiled sheepishly "I rang the precinct that your Sister and Brother in law work, told them I was looking for you and someone gave me your new address"

Chris folded her arms across her chest "but why are you here?" she asked again.

Jake sighed and stepped forward, leaving very little space between them "I missed you" he stated.

Chris let out a mirthless laugh "If you missed me, why did you wait so long to come back?" she asked icily.

He sighed again "I wasn't sure if you wanted to see me" he said and he finally looked down at her abdomen, his head snapped up and looked her straight in the eyes "Are you pregnant?" he snapped. Chris nodded slowly "Why didn't you tell me?" he said, angry beginning to colour his voice.

"'Cause it's none of your business" Chris retorted

"NONE OF MY BUSINESS!" He roared "NONE OF MY BUSINESS, YOUR PREGNANT OF COURSE THAT'S MY BUSINESS"

Chris winched but held her ground.

Chris has been gone a long time, Scotty thought, as he dug into his salad. He looked towards the door as he heard shouting, he suddenly became concerned that Chris was in trouble and went to investigate.

Chris composed herself and fixed Jake with her own version of Lilly's ice queen look "It's not your baby" She replied.

"What?" he asked

"You're not the father" she replied calmly

"Well who is then?"

Scotty appeared at her shoulder "What's all this yellin' 'bout?" he asked

Jake's eyes shot to Scotty, then back to Chris "Your screwin' your sister's husband?" he asked

"What? No" she said "well, I mean he is the father but I am not the mother" she said.

"huh?"

Chris sighed "I am Lilly and Scotty's surrogate"

A look of comprehension dawned on his face and he chuckled to himself "Wow, I must sound like an idiot" he added

Chris smiled "Kinda" she replied.

Scotty cleared his throat uncomfortably "Why don't you come in, we have some left over food"

Jake nodded and stepped over the threshold.

Lilly parked in the driveway, behind Scotty's car and stepped out into the cool night air. She was exhausted; she and Kat had spent the last several hours in interrogation, trying to get their suspect to crack. Unfortunately the bastard had lawyered up, just when they had caught him in a lie and that effectively ended their interview.

She sighed in frustration and walked towards the door, all she wanted to do was just fall into bed with Scotty and a glass of wine, and try and forget all about today. Sliding the key into the lock, Lilly yawned and pushed open the door. Olivia and Tripod, greeted their owner enthusiastically and she stooped to scratch them behind the ears for a few moments. She walked into the living room and found Chris, sitting on the couch talking to Jake.

"Oh, hello" Lilly said

Chris turned around and smiled weakly at her sister "Hey Lil" she replied "You remember Jake"

"Yeah sure" Lilly said, studying him.

"I am sorry I just dropped in on you, I needed to see Chris"

Lilly nodded "That's fine, um where's Scotty"

"He went to bed"

Lilly nodded and cleared her throat "Well, I think I am gonna leave you two alone" Lilly said a touch uncomfortably and she backed out of the room.

Scotty looked up from his book as Lilly walked in and he smiled "Hey Cariño" he said, putting down his book on the side table.

"Hey" Lilly replied. She pulled off her boots and opened the dresser, removing the ratty, old t-shirt of Scotty's that she wore as pyjamas, and headed for the bathroom. He heard the water running and Lilly brushing her teeth, a few minutes later she emerged, her hair tied up loosely in a ponytail.

"So when did Jake get here?" Lilly asked

Scotty shrugged "'Bout an hour ago" Lilly pulled back the covers and slid in beside him "So how did the interview go?" he asked

"Bastard did it, I know he did but he lawyered up"

Scotty sighed and wrapped an arm around Lilly's waist, hugging her against him "Never mind Lil, we'll get him"

A knock on the door made them both sit up, Chris pushed open the door "Jake and I are gonna go for a walk, I'll be back later"

Lilly was about to protest but Scotty cut her off "No problem, have fun"

Chris nodded and closed the door behind her "Why did you just let her go?" Lilly asked

"'Cause you can't make her stay if she wants to go out Lil, I know you are tryin' to protect her but you have to let her make her own choices" Scotty scolded gently

Lilly rolled her eyes "I am just worried about the baby"

Scotty pressed a kiss to her forehead "Lil, Chris wouldn't let anythin' happen to the baby, and Jake seemed to really want to make up with her, I am sure they'll be fine"

Lilly knew that Scotty was right; she hated it when he was right. Mumbling something under her breath she lay her head back down on his chest. Scotty chuckled and pulled her completely on top of him "You know, we are alone now" he began "and it's been awhile since we've been…..alone" He added suggestively

Lilly knew exactly where he was going with this and she suddenly was in the mood for the exact same thing. She grinned and started to press kisses to his bare chest "You know, we haven't used our new bathtub together" she whispered in his ear, tugging on his earlobe gently with her teeth "Wanna go break it in?"

Scotty's face broke into a wide smile and he wiggled his eyebrows up at her "Try and stop me" he whispered.