*ON KELLER* Diane was still sleeping as Alex crept in and sat down next to the bed, holding her hand. He lifted it and gently kissed it.

ALEX: Oh, Diane.I was so worried.

A tear ran down his cheek.

Ric was standing outside looking through the window in the door and tear trickled down his face, onto his shirt.

Ric noticed that Alex was about to leave the rooms quickly walked away.

Alex stood up, kissed her hand again and whispered 'I love you'. As he turned to go out of the door he heard Diane murmur.

DIANE: Mmm.Alex?

Alex was shocked and turned back. He sat back down.

ALEX: You've come round

DIANE: mmm, I woke earlier.I must have fallen asleep

ALEX: I'm so glad you're ok.it's good to see you

DIANE: Alex.the baby.

ALEX: Diane, I've been thinking.

DIANE: me too.Alex.I don't think.I couldn't do it again.I don't want an abortion.not after how I felt after giving up Steves baby.

Alex smiled.

DIANE: Alex?

ALEX: I was going to say the same thing.I want you to have this baby.after Jess's abortion and finding out Sam's baby wasn't mine.I don't think I could face losing this baby as well

They both smiled

ALEX: But.what about Ric?

Before she had a chance to answer Chrissie walked in.

CHRISSIE: I noticed you're awake.I've just come to do your obs.

Alex got up

ALEX: I'll come back later if you want

He turned around and walked out

Ric looked back towards Dianes room and another tear rolled down his cheek as he walked back to his office.