"Maybe it's best we bring Nyssa and Turlough in," Ten suggested. "They're smart enough."
"Maybe..." Five was worried. This was his wife and child! It was either lose her or lose them both at that point. And he wasn't going to just let those be the two options.
Donna and Tegan walked into the console room, talking to each other. Tegan probably tried to forget what Five said, and she seemed like she did. "But what was it you had to say?" She asked Donna.
"Oh, right," Donna held up her hand, revealing a diamond ring on her finger.
The Doctors turned. Tegan gasped. "Donna!" She hugged her.
"Lee asked last night right after the wedding. Just had to say yes!"
"Thought she would've been once bitten twice shy after that last one," Eleven muttered.
"Oi! Spaceman! I can hear you!"
Tegan walked over to Five. "I... I'm sorry about last night. I just really didn't know how to reply," she whispered.
"I understand," he put his hand on hers.
"Honestly, I would choose to live. I know you'll think of something; you've never disappointed me too much before."
What? He looked at her. He knew that was a lie. But she probably wanted him to believe she was fine.
"I'd understand if you want to leave," she said quickly.
Five opened his eyes widely. "What? Tegan, why would I? Do you think I would?"
"Doc, I don't want to worry you!"
"You won't!" He spoke as quietly as possible. "You're my wife, I have to stay!"
She turned up to look him in the eye. He seemed as if he was going to break down in tears at any moment. "I..." She was cut off by sudden heavy breathing.
"Tegan?" Five raiser his eyebrows.
No response. But then, she fell sideways towards him. Thankfully, he managed to catch her. "Tegan!" He called again.
Donna ran over. "She probably just passed out... I can't be sure, but take her into her bedroom."
Finally, a few minutes later, Tegan opened her eyes to see that she was in her room, lying on her bed with Donna and Five looking at her. She felt slightly embarrassed, not knowing what was going on. "Donna? Doc?"
Five bent over to her and hugged her. "Are you alright? How do you feel?"
"A bit light-headed, but fine other than that, I guess..."
"You fainted," Donna explained. "Dunno why yet, but it-" she stopped herself. She didn't really want to mention much.
Tegan shrugged. "It'll just be a difficult pregnancy, right? I mean, I've had friends who had a ton."
Donna sighed. "I'm sorry but... It'll be worse. A lot worse."
For a minute, Tegan couldn't say anything. But she soon ended the calm. "Will you have to go to UNIT?"
"If it continues or gets worse," Five told her.
"If we do... Make sure we leave before it's born. I don't want it to be the subject of everyone there's research."
He nodded. "I'll try my best."
Dun dun dun! Well, you'll see what happens by next chapter. Anyway, I have another idea for a sister story to this. If anyone's interested, ask and I'll give you an idea of what it's about. And tell me if it's a good idea or just plain nuts.
