Disclaimer- jtbwriter says that she is taking custody of the in the name of shippers everywhere. But we still don't own them


Sarah sat looking at the little indicator stick in her hand, the plus sign that raised her hopes also filled her with dread. She almost wished she weren't pregnant. Telling Garret was going to be very difficult. He had already raised a daughter and Sarah didn't know how he would take the news of impending fatherhood. She wasn't sure how to tell him that this wasn't likely to be an easy pregnancy and that her health and life were both at risk.

Balancing that was her elation that she had beaten the odds and was having a baby. Surely luck was on her side and she could finally hold her own child in her arms. Garret's child; she could almost see a beautiful brown eyed little boy held by the man she loved. Just this one thing, God, please, just let me have this one dream to hold and know. Sarah prayed silently. You've given me so much joy in the past few months, I don't want to seem selfish, but Lord, you know how much this means to me.

Sarah threw the test in the trash and left the bathroom, walking toward the conference room for the staff meeting. She'd have to call her OB/GYN for an appointment and have Garret change the rotation. She certainly couldn't be exposed to x-rayor some of the chemicals they used in their work. Telling Garret about the need to take her off rotation would mean telling him about the pregnancy before it was confirmed, but she wasn't risking anything when it came to this baby. Sarah was going to take every precaution.

After morning staff meeting, Sarah walked into Garret's office. "Garret, I need to talk to you."

Garret looked up and smiled. "What is it?"

"I need to limit myself to trace and desk duty." Sarah began.

"Are you all right?" Garret's eyes clouded with worry.

"Well, I'm fine, but... Garret I don't know how you're going to take this news." Sarah bit her lip. "I'm pregnant."

Garret sat for a moment then rose and took her in his arms. "I'm not sure myself, I.. I'm surprised." He faltered. "I love you. I just never considered this possibility."

"Neither did I. There's one other thing..." Sarah was interrupted by a teasing voice from the doorway.

"All right you two, no making out on company time." Jordan laughed. "Garret, I need to be out of here by three, Woody and I are going to hear little Butt's heartbeat today."

"No problem, Jo, just get me those reports." Garret needled.

"You know kid, Mom hates writing reports and thanks to you that's about all I get to do." Jordan said to the tiny belly she was developing.

"It looks like you may have company in that." Garret said, glancing at Sarah.

"You two?" Jordan asked a grin spreading across her face.

Sarah nodded, blushing slightly. "It's not confirmed yet. I need to see my doctor."

"Wow, two preggos. You know Garret, this place is gonna be hormone central soon." Jordan laughed.

"I think I can handle it." He said. "Bug." Garret called as the shorter man walked past the office.

"Yes Dr. Macy?" Bug stepped inside.

"I need to change assignments today. You're in the field and Sarah's on Trace."

"Yes, Sir." He answered, raising an eyebrow at Sarah. Everyone in the morgue knew how much she loved fieldwork.

"I'm fine, Bug." Sarah answered the implied question. "Just have to go to the doctor later."

After Bug and Jordan left the office, Sarah searched for the words to explain everything to Garret. As she tried to frame her thoughts the phone rang, Emmy walked in and Rene followed.

"Dr. Macy you're needed in the crypt, the system's not cooling enough." Emmy said.

"Hi Sarah. Garret, we need to be downtown in 20 minutes." Rene told him impatiently.

"I'll handle the crypt, Garret. You head on with Rene, I'll see you later." Sarah told him and left with Emmy in tow.


A/N- You know what to do now. Express yourselves !