Here's the next chapter, had to add a little drama in. :)

My maternity leave starts in about a week or so, and I can't wait. No more having to sit in this uncomfortable chair at this uncomfortable desk. No more paperwork or computer research. Just resting at home, watching the kids, doing small chores and waiting for Alec to be born. I don't know how comfortable I'll be. I'm huge and everything seems to be uncomfortable lately, even my bed. I can hardly get to sleep, never mind stay asleep. My back is killing me and I get a bit dizzy every time I stand up. Tony of course is worried, but when I went to the doctors about a week ago, she said everything was fine. Right now, I'd just be happy to take a nap on my desk. I look up and notice that Tony is staring at me.

"Kate, honey, you look really pale. Maybe you should go home?"

"No, I'm fine, I'm just tired."

"No, you don't look pale when you're tired; you look pale when you're sick. Have you had lunch yet? Want me to get you something?"

"I'm fine Tony, but if you insist, could you get me a bagel." Anything to get him to leave me alone. He gets up to get it for me at the cafeteria downstairs. Ah crap, now I have to pee. That's one of the many thing I don't like about pregnancy, the constant need to go to the bathroom. If I get up now, there is no way that I will be back at my desk before Tony gets back, but if I don't, I might not make it. I decide to get up before Tony gets back because this is really bad. I left him a note on my desk so he doesn't panic. He has gotten so over protective, like he does every time I'm pregnant. I'm waddling as fast as I can to the bathroom, but this sudden wave of dizziness and nausea is slowing me down. I start swaying so I grab the wall next to me. All of a sudden everything goes black, just as I hear the elevator doors open. I can hear Tony's voice.

"Kate! Kate wake up! Someone call 911!" Then his voice starts fading too.

The next thing I know I'm in the hospital. Even though I haven't opened my eyes yet, I can tell by that sickening antiseptic smell. I can hear the beeping of a heart monitor too. I slowly open my eyes against the bright lights in the room. Tony's sitting by my side.

"Hey Tony." I manage to say, weakly.

"Kate, oh my god, you scared us half to death. Don't ever do that to me again, I don't know what I'd do if I lost you."

"I'll try." I smile at him and he smiles back. I still love that smile of his. I see the doctor walk in.

"It's good to see you awake Mrs. DiNozzo. We have some test results back."

"Ok, so what's wrong with me doc?"

"It seems to be that you're anemic. Your blood isn't carrying enough oxygen so you fainted. Also, you're blood pressure is lower than normal so we are giving you fluids to bring that back up."

"What about the baby, is he ok?"

"The baby is fine; there don't seem to be any problems at all. We do want to keep you overnight for observation to make sure."

"What about after that, what can we do to make sure this doesn't happen again?" I think if Tony had his way, I'd be under constant medical supervision 24/7 while I'm pregnant.

"Well, I would suggest bed rest until the baby is born. It lessens you're chances of a fall if this were to happen again and it may even prevent this from happening again."

"Thanks doc." I look over at Tony, who looks very concerned. I know what he's going to say next, that I should go on bed rest for my own safety and the safety of our unborn son.

"I think he's right Kate, this would be the best thing for both of you." He says, taking my hand.

I smiled and nod. What else can I do, I don't want to risk loosing this little one

Please R&R, thanks.