The phone rang and Lexi put down the pan of lasagna so she could answer it.

"Hello." Lexi said.

"Hello Mrs. Callaway. This is Sheila, Dr. Jacobson's receptionist."

"Hi Shiela. I have an appointment tomorrow." Lexi said.

"Yes that's what I'm calling you about. We have a cancellation. I was wondering if you wanted to come in at 10:00Am instead of 4:00Pm." Sheila asked.

"Yes that would be great. I'm eager to see Dr. Jacobson." Lexi said.

"When you made your appointment, you didn't say what the problem was or is this a general physical?" Sheila asked.

"Well I guess I need a physical, but I want a pregnancy test. I think I'm pregnant." Lexi said.

"Okay, I'll make a note of that on your file." Sheila said.

"Okay thanks." Lexi said.

"I'll see you tomorrow at 10:00AM." Sheila said.

Lexi hung up the phone. She couldn't wait. She hoped she was pregnant. Mark would be thrilled and she loved the thought of a baby of her own to love.

Mark stood just outside the kitchen. He couldn't believe what he just heard. Lexi thought she was pregnant, this soon. But hell the way they had been going at it, it wouldn't surprise him. Lexi enjoyed sex and initiated it as much as he did. Suddenly Mark frowned. Why hadn't Lexi told him? Was she hiding it from him? Mark shook his head. He would wait and see what Lexi did, before he made any snap judgments.

"Lexi, I have to leave town for a few days on business." Mark said. He watched as Lexi loaded the dishwasher.

"Okay, I'll miss you. But I understand." Lexi said.

She hated for Mark to go, but she wasn't going to whine about it.

"Todd is going to come by and check on you and if you have any trouble call him. It won't take him a minute to get over here." Mark said.

"Okay. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine." Lexi said.

Mark looked at Lexi. She hadn't said any thing about a doctor's appointment. Mark sighed. He would just have to wait till she was ready to tell him.

"Are you okay Mark?" Lexi asked looking at him worried.

He seemed preoccupied.

"I'm fine, just tired. Can you drive me to the airport tomorrow morning at 8:00AM?" Mark asked.

"Of course I can." Lexi said coming up to set on his lap.

"That is if you can do me a favor." Lexi said.

"What's that?" Mark asked.

"Umm what was it? Oh yea. Take me upstairs and make love to me." Lexi said grinning.

Mark burst out laughing in spite of himself.

"You little scamp. Don't ya ever get tired of that?" He asked tapping her on the end of her nose.

"Mmm let me think? No. Do you?" She asked grinning.

Mark captured her lips in a deep kiss causing Lexi's heart to pound. He pulled back.

"No, I don't." Mark said in a husky voice. He swept Lexi up in his arms and headed up the stairs.

Lexi rolled over and looked at the time. It was 6:00Am. She had to get up and get going. She had to get Mark to the airport by 8:00am. Lexi went to get out of bed and felt strong arms pull her back.

"Where ya going?" Mark asked.

"To fix you a bite to eat before you leave." Lexi said snuggling into the warmth of his arms.

"I'll eat on the plane. Let's just lay here for a while." Mark said.

"But Mark, you have to eat something. I don't want you going on a trip hungry." Lexi protested trying to get up.

"Be still girl." Mark said pulling her against his chest.

Lexi gave up and lay with her back pulled against his chest. Mark stroked her cheek with his fingers lightly and held her to him tightly with the other hand. Lexi wasn't sure how to react to this. Mark usually only touched her like this when they were making love. But he didn't seem to be interested in that right now. She decided to just lay there and enjoy it. Mark turned her to face him and kissed her cheek gently. Lexi laid her head on his arm and looked at him. She was going to miss him so much.

"I want ya to be careful while I'm gone. Ya hear?" Mark said.

"I will. You be careful too." Lexi said.

They lay there like that for 20 minutes before Mark reluctantly let her go.

"I'll make us some coffee." Mark said and got up and headed downstairs.

Lexi lay there a moment. She wondered what got into him. He was never like that, just wanting to hold her. She suddenly smiled. Maybe he was beginning to let go of the past. Lexi hoped so. She suddenly felt like a weight was lifting off her shoulders. If she was pregnant it would be icing on the cake. Lexi bounced out of bed and headed off to take a shower, her heart full of hope.

Lexi walked behind Mark trying not to be a big baby and start crying.

"I'm going to Vegas for a couple of days. I'll call ya tonight. I shouldn't be gone to long. I'll call ya when I'm heading back." Mark said.

"And remember what I said. Don't open the gate to people ya don't know and call Todd if ya need anything or if ya get scared or anything." Mark said.

Mark turned around and seen that Lexi was walking behind him with her head down, her strawberry hair falling forward hiding her face. Mark sat his bag down on the floor.

"Lexi, what's wrong girl?" Mark asked.

"Nothing." Lexi mumbled still not looking up.

Mark hooked his finger under her chin and lifted her head. Her emerald eyes were shiny with unshed tears.

"Girl ya know I can't stand weepy females." Mark said trying to sound stern.

"I know." Lexi said her voice breaking and her chin starting quiver.

"Lexi don't ya dare start bawling." Mark said.

Tears started running down Lexi's cheeks.

"I'm sorry." Lexi said trying to pull away from Mark.

Mark sighed and pulled her into his arms and started rubbing her back.

"Come on now, stop your crying. What's wrong?" Mark asked.

"I'm going to miss you." Lexi said burying her face in his shirt.

"Aw now stop your bawling, just think two days to rest and relax, no cooking or running around waiting on me, ya should be looking forward to it, not crying." Mark said trying to joke her into a smile.

Lexi looked up at Mark seriously.

"I like doing things for you Mark, I want to and I'll never look forward to being away from you." Lexi said.

Mark wiped a tear from her cheek with his finger.

"Lexi you're too sweet for your own good." Mark said.

"Now stop crying and I'll bring ya back a surprise." Mark said.

"Just bring yourself back." Lexi said and stood up on her tiptoes for a kiss.

Mark bent down and claimed her lips in a passionate kiss. Lexi wrapped her arms around his neck and returned his deep kiss. Mark pulled back and kissed her on the forehead.

"I got to go. I'll call when I get there." Mark said.

"Okay." Lexi said stepping back.

Mark picked up his bag.

"I'll see ya." Mark said.

"Bye Mark." Lexi said.

Mark turned and walked through his gate and Lexi watched him. She hoped the two days would pass fast. She watched until he disappeared and then turned and left. She had a doctor's appointment to keep.