Sweet - as - honey: Thank you for the review. It wasn't very clever of Cal to kiss her. Maybe he isn't meant to be with his jail bird ex. I love writing scenes between the brothers and I felt that Ethan felt that Cal needed the support.
Sorry if the title of this chapter makes anyone feel queasy.
The Secret Life Of Casualty.
Chapter 233.
"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Ricky raged, her eyes still blazing, she hated anyone taking advantage of her, she had, had enough of that when she thought Brax had died in a car accident, only it turned out he was on the run to protect her and their new-born son.
"I thought it was what you wanted. " Cal said, ashamed.
"No, Cal, it wasn't. " Ricky snapped, pointing to the door, indicating that she wanted him to leave.
Cal got his jacket and headed to the door, turning back to face her.
"I'm sorry, Ricky. "
Cal's head was in a spin as he walked back to the flat that he owned, why had he done it? Was he seeking excitement before their baby arrived? He had strayed before, but it was just a kiss, it wasn't going to go any further, was it?
As he come to his flat, he took out his key and put it in to the lock, walking inside and praying that Taylor wasn't in.
"Alright Cal?" Ethan asked, as his brother stepped in to the living room.
"Yeah. " Cal replied.
Ethan looked at his brother, sensing that he wasn't telling him the truth, they had agreed after Emile's death, to have no secrets.
"I kissed Ricky "
"What?" Ethan was stunned, would Cal ever learn?
"She slapped me. "
"Good. " Ethan muttered, uncharacteristically.
That afternoon, Ricky found herself lying on a bed, with a gown on, Cal and Taylor stood side on either side of her, while Zoe gloved up and explained what would happen.
"Taylor's eggs will be inseminated with Cal's sperm, "
Ricky nodded, but she began to feel a bit sick, whether it was with nerves, she didn't know, but she wished she had Brax there with her, but he was in prison.
Zoe wrapped a BP cuff around her arm and tightened it. Her BP was a bit low. She took the cuff off her and put it to one side, while she continued.
"The remaining embryo will be put in to Ricky "
Ricky paled.
"Ricky?" Cal asked.
"I'm fine. " She whispered. Cal left the cubicle to go and get her a glass of water from the staff room.
Walking inside, he picked up a glass, turned the tap on and watched it fill.
Carrying it out, he walked down the corridor to cubicles, drawing back the curtain, he held out the glass.
"Drink this, " He instructed her.
"Thanks. " Picking up the glass, she raised it to her mouth and took a gulp of the water.
"Are you OK to carry on?" Zoe asked.
"Sure, " Ricky bit her lip as she watched Zoe pick up a thin tube and put the embryos in.
When she was done, Ricky dressed again and left the hospital, ignoring Cal's protests that she should let him drive her home.
Cal treated Taylor to a drink at the Hope & Anchor while Ricky went home, wishing for the second time, that day, that she had Brax with her.
"Taylor, there's something I need to tell you. " For once in his life, Cal decided to be honest with his girlfriend as they started the walk home.
Next chapter: As Cal and Taylor wait to find out if Ricky is expecting, Taylor reacts to the news that Cal kissed their surrogate.
