Jason and Courtney had just gotten back from their return trip to Sonny's. They had understood, accepted her wish to wash reality away for even a little while. And besides, Courtney had promised that she would never let anything like this happen again, and it was a promise that she had every intention on keeping.

She slipped into a long t-shirt of Jason's and climbed into bed. Courtney was so exhausted, all she wanted to do was sleep. Normally she would wait until her husband came to bed, and tonight was no different. Except for the fact that she couldn't seem to keep her eyes open.

Five minutes later Jason walked in, not at all surprised that Courtney had already fallen into a deep slumber. He sighed as he undressed, and very quietly, slid into bed next to his sleeping wife.

Whenever Jason looked at her, all his fears, and all his problems seemed to disappear. Courtney looked so peaceful as she was sleeping. So at ease. She had had a long day, and if she wanted to try and have a baby, she would have to slow down a little.

More like a lot, Jason thought to himself as he tucked her hair behind her ear. As he did this, she must have somehow sensed his presence, because she mumbled something incoherent, causing Jason to smile. Then she turned into him, her head finding the spot that it always found on his chest. He could sleep now.

He kissed her forehead and whispered into her ear, "I love you," and then he fell asleep.

Dr. Meadow's Office 3 days later-

"Mr. And Mrs. Morgan, I've been looking forward to this appointment," Dr. Meadows greeted them as she entered the examination room. Courtney was already in her dressing gown, with her hair pulled back. Jason was sitting awkwardly in the chair next to the exam table.

"Thank you for seeing me again Dr. Jason wanted to hear everything for himself," Courtney explained with a sideways glance at her husband, who had just clutched her hand.

"It's no problem at all. I'm glad that you love your wife this much Mr. Morgan," Dr. Meadows said as she pulled a chair from a small table in the corner of the exam room and pulled it to the other side of Courtney's bed. "So, the two of you want to try in-vitro."

"Well, if that's what it takes for me to get pregnant. You prescribed me those pills, they didn't work," Courtney said, in almost an exasperated tone.

"In-vitro works in about 30 of the cases. The odds are never in anyone's favor. But, Courtney is healthy and strong, and young. Being young is a huge bonus in this type of situation," Dr. Meadows explained to Jason, who was listening intently. He knew that she was strong, healthy, and young. He wanted to know about the risks.

"What are the risks?" Jason asked, getting right to the point. Dr. Meadows shifted uncomfortably in her chair.

"Well, Mr. Morgan, if your wife were to become pregnant, we would classify it as a high-risk pregnancy. She could possibly lose the baby, because her reproductive organs were severely damaged during her last miscarriage," the doctor began. Courtney shuddered at the words, not going unnoticed by Jason who rubbed the pad of his thumb against her palm. "If Courtney carries to term, it is very likely that we will have to perform a Cesarean Section, because the risk of her hemorrhaging is too great."

"Could she die?" Jason asked, almost in a whisper. Courtney quickly turned her head to look at her husband, but he would not meet her eye. He was intent on hearing Dr. Meadow's answer to his question.

"I'm not going to die," Courtney said matter-of-factly as she looked back and forth between her doctor and her husband. "I'm not." She said again, just in case they didn't hear her.

"That is always a possibility during any pregnancy, mind you, a very small percentage of women actually die while giving birth. But to answer your question Mr. Morgan, your wife could potentially die if the baby is too much for her already damaged uterus to handle," Dr. Meadows said as Courtney looked incredulously at her.

"Then I'm sorry for wasting your time Doctor. Courtney and I won't be doing the in-vitro procedure," Jason said as he went to get up, but was stopped by Courtney,

"Jason, you can't mean that," Courtney said in almost a whisper with tears filling her eyes.

"I'll be right back," Dr. Meadows said as she excused herself for the couple's presence, so they could make the right decision together.

Once the exam room door was shut, Jason said, "I'm not risking your life. You're my family, I don't need anyone else. Only you," Jason said as he sat back down in the chair and put his head in his hands.

"Don't you understand how important this is to me?" Courtney cried, she couldn't believe that he would do this to her. After all the encouraging words, after their compromise…

"I know, I know you want to have a baby. I do too, but Courtney, if it means risking your life, I'm not okay with that…"

"My life is in danger everyday Jason! What you do for a living puts me in danger! I could be used as target practice at any time, any where! And you're scared of one little baby? Don't you dare do this to me Jason Morgan, don't you dare!" Courtney interrupted as she pulled her knees up to her chest and put her head on them, and let her silent tears fall. Her hair acted as a curtain, shielding her from her husband's view. And that was just what she wanted right then.

Jason supposed that she was right, as she normally was. There would always be risks, but this was one she wanted to take. It was her body, but, it was his life. He pushed her hair back.

"Don't hide from me," he said as he moved to sit next to her on the exam table, both pairs of legs dangling off the side.

"I'm not trying to," Courtney lied as she pushed her hair back and viciously wiped rapidly falling tears away from her eyes.

"I want you to be happy, you know that," Jason said as he put his arm around her and pulled her to his chest.

"Having a baby, having your baby, will make me happy Jason. Could you please, trust me enough to take care of myself? I'll even let you hover without too much complaining," Courtney added, much to Jason's surprise. He figured that she wouldn't even let him lift a finger to get her anything. She was sacrificing her independence for this child that they may not even have. This, more than anything, is what drove him to say what he said.

"I want this too Courtney. I want us to have a child together, I want to see you in maternity clothes, to paint the nursery blue or pink. I want to buy our baby all the toys in the world. I want this."

And then, Courtney cried. "You'll do this for me? You'll be supportive even if I don't get pregnant, you'll still love me?"

"Courtney, baby or no baby, I'll always love you." Jason said as he combed his hands through her silky blonde hair and rubbed her arm.

From the window in the door, Dr. Meadows realized that Courtney had gotten her way, and she went on her way to get the in-vitro supplies. She didn't even realize she was humming until she was halfway there.

Author's Note- Sorry that it took me so long to get this chapter up. I'm also sorry that it's not very long. But, thanks for getting this far! I hope you liked it!