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"Hey Kerry, how are ya feeling?"

"Why do I keep being asked that? I've obviously never been better!"

Yvonne smiled "at least you've still got your sense of humour! So you and Smithy looked like you were getting on well"

"I told him Yvonne, I told him I loved him"

Yvonne smiled "I knew it!"

Kerry rolled her eyes

"There's something I need to say as well, tell someone, you know just in case, so someone knows."

"What?" replied Yvonne gently

"Gabriel raped me"

"WHAT?"

"Shh, Smithy's outside"

"Sorry what!"

"One more thing" Yvonne expression softened then looked worried

"I think I might be pregnant"

"From Gabriel?"

"Gabriel, Cameron-"

"- Smithy?"

"Maybe. I don't know Yvonne, if it's Gabriel I'll die. It's like the whole Luke thing again but 10 times worse. "

"You need to tell Smithy"

"and that would be because…?"

"He deserves to know"

"Ye' Yvonne I can really tell the guy I accused of raping me and just told I loved that his mate raped me and I am pregnant but I don't know who the father is because he's right I am a slapper, and I have slept with half the station." Kerry started breathing heavily.

"Kerry are you okay?" Kerry nodded and closed her eyes

"I think you need some rest. But please just think about this: First he has forgiven you for the allegation, second Smithy's not Gabriel's mate in fact he hates Gabriel's guts and third Smithy didn't really mean that you're a slapper because you're not and he loves you. Okay?" There was no reply

"Well I'll go and give you some rest but I'll come back soon 'kay?

Yvonne stood up and started toward the door.

"Do you think I should tell him?" came a quiet voice from the bed, almost a whisper Yvonne turned.

"Ye'" she said softly "Just think, how would you feel if the roles were reversed? Wouldn't you want to know?" and with that she left.

Kerry lay there wondering how she could tell the man she loved that Gabriel, their fellow copper, pushed her accuse him of rape, then raped her and that she was pregnant, possibly with Gabriel's baby. Before slowly dropping into sleep.

As Gina closed the door behind she looked at Smithy. She had never seen her competent sergeant in such a state. He sat down and Gina noticed he was shaking slightly. Smithy lifted his head from his hands and saw Gina looking at him with a concerned look on her face.

"I don't want to lose her"

Gina bit her lip wondering whether she should tell him.

"What? Are you not telling me something?"

Gina paused "Tell him, the worst that can happen is he doesn't know. He'd have found out eventually. Come on Gina this isn't like you to be indecisive, TELL HIM! But what if Kerry doesn't want him to know, don't be stupid she'll tell him in due course"

"Gina? What do you know I don't?"

Gina took a deep breath, "Smithy? Did you know Kerry was pregnant?"

Smithy's mouth dropped open and his eyes widened, "What"

"I'm guessing that a no then."

"Whose is it?"

Gina shrugged

"Wait, you said … was … did … and … was … we" Smithy stared hyperventilating.

"Smithy sit down and breathe" said Gina and she guided him to a chair.

Smithy's breathing stared to slow down and when Yvonne came out it had returned to normal but he still looked pale.

"I'm going now Kerry's having a rest I think, I'll see you soon Sarge', Ma'am. Yvonne left and Gina looked at Smithy. "C'mon lets get you home"

"I want to stay"

"No you need some rest, I'll drive you home" Smithy stood up reluctantly and followed Gina to her car.

Kerry plagued Smithy's dreams and he had a restless night. He got a couple of hours sleep in the early hours of the morning and awoke about 6:30. He got up and had a shower. He made himself some toast but couldn't eat.

At about 7:00 he climbed into his car and drove to the hospital. He stood outside Kerry's room watching her sleep not wanting to disturb her. A nurse walked past "Either go in or go out but please don't block the corridor"

Smithy chose in and knocked gently before entering. Kerry didn't stir so he just watched her sleep. At about 8:30 he heard a knock on the door and saw Gina's face at the window. He stood up and went out.

"What are you doing here so early? I came around to your house but you weren't in I guessed I'd find you here. When did you get here?"

" 'bout 7 ish"

Gina nodded "Well I'm going to get a brew you want one?"

Smithy shook his head. "Fair enough" she replied and set off down the corridor.

Smithy went back into Kerry's room and sat down. About 15 minutes later Kerry awoke with a jolt and started breathing heavily.

"Kerry?"

Kerry looked around and her eyes focussed on Smithy. Still breathing heavily she smiled and her eyes filled with tears

"You okay Kerry?"

"Ye' just a bad dream. But there's something I need to talk to you about…"

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