Chapter 38-Announcing The News May 1, 2003

Ty walked into the locker room to find Bosco and Faith already in there changing. Based upon their reaction to his entrance, he was giving off some good vibe.

"You look like someone just told you that you won the lottery Davis," Faith said.

"I feel like I should be going to play."

"Somebody had a little fun last night," Bosco said.

"Bosco."Faith said, wondering why it always had to be her partner that made the childish comments.

"Not the kind of fun you're thinking there Boscorelli."

"Well if it wasn't that, then what's got you floating?" Faith asked.

"Alex is pregnant," he finally said. "I'm going to be a father."

"Davis! That's great! Congratulations!" Faith said as she gave him a hug.

"That's great man, congratulations," Bosco said.

"Thanks guys. I never thought I would be this happy."

"Kids are magical things Davis. Just wait until you see them for the first time. The moment is indescribable," Faith said.

"I really need to pass this sergeants test now, I have a family to think about."

"I'm sure you'll do fine."

"Thanks. I've got to go, I'll see you guys in roll call," Ty said as he walked out of the locker room.

"Damn, Davis is a dad. He's so happy. I can't wait to have kids," Bosco said.

"You'll make a great dad, I know you will," Faith said.

"Thanks."

"Come on, we don't want to be late for roll call."

"Right."

Bosco and Faith got up and walked toward the roll call room.

~*~*~ Alex walked into the firehouse beaming, a complete 180 from the day before. She was actually whistling as she walked up the stairs.

"Somebody is in a good mood," Jimmy said once he heard Alex's whistling.

"Yup, is Lieu around anywhere?" Alex asked.

"I think he's in his office," Walsh answered.

"Thanks," Alex said walking off towards his office.

She knocked on the door, hoping not to interrupt him in the middle of something really important.

"Yeah," Lieu said, not looking up from his work.

"Lieu, you got a minute?" Alex asked.

"Davis. Sure, come on it. Sit down."

Alex walked into his office and closed the door. She didn't want anyone else to find out because they were listening in to her conversation.

"Uh oh, this must be good, you closed the door."

"I just don't want anyone else knowing right now."

"Okay, what can I do for you?"

"Well, I'm going to have to take back my offer to be a replacement on the squad for a little while."

"Why? You always want to be on the squad."

"I still do, but I can't right now."

"Can I ask why?"

"Well, running into a burning building and breathing in smoke wouldn't be a real good thing for the baby," Alex said with a smile. She wanted to see how long it would take for Lieu to realize what she said.

He looked at her with a puzzled look for a minute.

"You're pregnant?!?" he finally put it together.

"Yeah, I just found out yesterday. I can still ride EMS for a while, but I don't want to be on the squad."

"Completely understandable. Congratulations!"

"Thanks. I'm not sure how long I will be riding for. I guess I'll have to feel it out."

"Just let me know when you think it's time and I will make a couple of calls and have a spot for you at dispatch."

"Thanks Lieu. I really appreciate it."

"Anything for you. Congratulations again and be careful out there."

"Thanks. I will," Alex said as she got up and walked out of his office.

Lieu leaned back in his chair. He was happy for Alex, but couldn't help thinking about the last time she was pregnant. No one had known about it, but she was still on duty, doing what she normally did and was hit by a car. She already lost one child because of this job, he didn't want to see it happen again. He didn't want to say anything because Alex seemed to either have forgotten about it or wasn't worried. He wasn't about to bring her down.

Alex walked back out to where everyone else was hanging out.

"What, no more whistling?" Jimmy asked.

"I have an announcement for you guys," Alex said to the group.

"You're leaving?" Carlos yelled. He earned a look from Kim.

"No, sorry. You're not that lucky."

"Well, what is it?" DK asked.

"Well, I'm pregnant!" Alex quickly scanned the room to see people's reactions. Jimmy lit up like a Christmas tree.

"You're pregnant? That's great!" Jimmy said as he got up and gave her a hug. She and Jimmy were pretty good friends. She figured he would be excited.

"Wow..Which is worse, another Taylor or another Davis?" DK said with a smirk.

"It's going to be a combo of both, I think that's the worst," Carlos said laughing.

All the guys started laughing. Even Alex was laughing; her and Ty were certainly a combination.

Carlos walked over to Alex and gave her a hug, "Congrats Davis, I'm happy for you two."

"Thanks Carlos.

The alarm sounded at the house, "Squad 5-5, Adam 5-5-3 and Boy 5-5-3, we have an MVA with multiple injuries at 110th and Lexington."

Everyone donned their gear and headed out for another day.