A/N – Hey. I know these chapters are still fluffy and cute. Don't get me wrong - I love the fluff. Basically I need to get all the details out now before the main plot comes rolling in – you know, the suspense, the action. It'll be coming soon too :)

Chapter 5:

"Susan Thomas." A lady shouted out from the front desk. Jack touched Sue's shoulder. She opened her eyes and turned to him.

"We're up. You ready?" She just nodded and got up out of her chair. They followed the nurse into a small room. It was semi-dark with a bed, chair and interesting looking computer with lots of little gadgets.

"The doctor will be in soon." The nurse informed them, and then proceeded to walk out and close the door behind her. Sue hopped up on the bed, and Jack sat down in the chair next to her. She was looking around the room nervously. He grabbed her hand.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." Sue just smiled. She could see Jack's nervousness in his eyes, but loved the fact he was trying to be strong for her. She nodded,

"I know. It's just all really new to me. My mom's still is getting over the shock of everything that happened, so she hasn't really filled me in yet on what to expect. I think she's planning on flying out pretty soon to make sure I'm actually okay." Sue rolled her eyes. Jack coddling her was nothing compared to what her mother would do.

"Don't forget this is her grandchild. What have you told her about us?" Sue gave him a big smile.

"Well, I told her the truth. Everything. She's thrilled that I'm not going to do this alone, but I should warn you, she might grill you when she comes. Make sure you don't leave me or anything." She paused. "Jack. You know you don't have to do this."

"Sue. It has nothing to do with having to do anything. Its what I want. I want us to be a family. You need to stop worrying that I'm going to regret this decision when it's the best one I've ever made in my life. If you want me to be, I will be a father to this baby. Once he or she is born, I want to adopt him or her. One day I want to marry you. I want us to be a family. I want us to have more children one day. That's not going to change." Sue felt the tears welling up in her eyes.

"You really mean that?" Jack nodded with a smile, wiping away her tears.

"Of course I mean that. I love you, and I love our little baby too. You, me and this little one – we're forever."

"I love you too Jack." She leaned over and kissed him, her fears starting to go away. Just then the doctor walked in. She was tall, late forties. She had a little bounce in her step. Very approachable and talkative but Sue felt instantly assured that she was the right doctor to take care of her and her baby.

"Hi Sue. I'm Dr. Mireck, but feel free to call me Amelia. I'll be taking care of you during your pregnancy and delivering your baby in a few months time! Now I understand this is your first pregnancy?" Sue nodded. "Dr. Miller sent over your medical history, so I know all about what happened. How are you handling everything?"

"I'm doing a lot better thanks. It was a bit of a shock finding out I was pregnant when I don't even remember being raped but I've got some great people helping me through it. Jack and I are really excited for this baby to come now." She squeezed Jacks hand and smiled at him.

"Oh, forgive my manners. Jack?"

"Jack Hudson. I'm Sue's boyfriend and hopefully one day husband to be and I'm going to be the father of this baby." Dr. Amelia looked at Jack with a funny expression.

"Wow, that's a mouthful but wow. Sue you're lucky to have found such a wonderful guy. Not too many boyfriends would stick around and want to father the baby." The doctor said with admiration towards Jack.

"He's definitely one in a million." Sue said with a smile.

"You realize Mr. Hudson…" Dr. Amelia continued on.

"Please, call me Jack."

"Okay, Jack, that you will have a very important role in this pregnancy as well."

"I wouldn't want it any other way."

"Well your baby is lucky to have such wonderful parents. I'm going to do an ultrasound Sue. I'll walk you through all the steps, as you're new at all of this. Afterwards I'm going to draw some blood – just routine procedure. We're going to have to talk a bit of family history then you and Jack can be on your way until your next visit. I want to see you every month for your first 2 trimesters. I know it's quite often, more often than most pregnant women but because of your recent trauma, we just want to make sure the little munchkin is healthy. Once you start your third trimester, depending on how you're doing, you might have to go on a bit of bed rest. As well, you'll be seeing me once a week until your last month, then unfortunately 3 times a week. A week before your due date you're going to be here everyday. As you can see, we're going to be seeing a lot of each other!"

"Wow, I had no idea I'd have to come in so often, but that's totally okay with me – as long as the baby is healthy." Sue said. The doctor smiled and started fiddling around with the computer.

"Okay, well why don't we get started. Sue, if you could lift up your shirt and just unbutton the top of your pants so we can get a good view of your abdomen." The moment was slightly awkward for Jack, after all Sue was his colleague for a long time before now. She noticed his discomfort and turned to him while the doctor was busy setting up the computer. She started signing to him,

"Don't worry, it's just my belly – it will be fat in a few months, so mind as well get a good look now while it doesn't wobble." Jack burst out laughing. Sue always knew how to make a tense situation better. He signed back

"I love you with or without a wobbly tummy." He took her hand and kissed it. She just smiled and he signed some more, "Just you wait until we're married." Sue's cheeks reddened and her eyes opened in shock. She signed to him just as the doctor was turning back to them,

"Jack – behave!" but she couldn't help but smile and giggle. Jack got Sue to turn her attention back to the doctor.

"That's the spirit – nothing to be afraid of. Okay, are you ready? I'm going to put a bit of this cold jelly on your abdomen Sue." She winced slightly at the cold substance on her warm skin. Jack couldn't help but notice the scar across her stomach, where Greg had stabbed her about a month before. Anger ran through his veins at the thought of what had happened to her. But then he saw the most amazing thing. The doctor pointed out what looked like a little tadpole on the computer screen. All his anger faded away as he stared at his baby. Not Greg's. Not James'. His.

"That's your baby. I'm going to start taking the measurements, but from first impression the little tyke looks like the right size and proportions." Sue couldn't tear her eyes away from the screen. She could feel the tears coming, as they had so many times in the past few weeks. A few leaked onto her cheek. Dr. Amelia noticed.

"It's more than usual for women to cry the first time they see their baby. Don't worry. You're hormones are also on overdrive right now. Have you had a lot of morning sickness?"

"A bit, not too bad though." Sue answered, the tears still flowing. She turned to Jack and saw his eyes poised on the little life shown on the screen. Even his eyes looked a little watery. When he finally noticed Sue's gaze, he turned to see her staring at him with love in her eyes. He signed to her,

"Our baby is beautiful." She nodded. He squeezed her hand again and turned his head back to the screen.

"Okay – I know this might be a little hard, but I need to know approximately when the baby may have been conceived." Sue tensed up. She didn't even know. She turned to Jack and noticed him on edge too. He took over the situation knowing that Sue was having trouble finding the words.

"She was taken September 5th and we found her September 7th, so sometime in between then." Jack said quietly. The doctor just nodded. Sue turned to Jack and whispered – thanks. He just shook his head and smiled.

"It's just you, me and the baby now honey. Nothing is going to change that." He signed. They both turned back to the doctor.

"Well," she started, "from what Dr. Miller gave me about your history with your menstrual cycle and all the medical history he had filed, your due date is set for June 14th. Now the baby could come earlier or later but that's about when you should expect him or her. You won't be able to know the sex until your 4th month ultrasound, if you even want to find out that early."

"We still have to discuss that." Sue said, her hand still holding Jack's.

"Of course. We'll were almost done the ultrasound. Would you like a copy of your babies first picture?" Sue turned to Jack with a smile. Jack answered,

"Actually, can we have 12 copies? Friends and family are a little anxious to see the baby." The doctor just laughed.

"Of course you can. While they're printing, I'll just draw some blood." Once the doctor was finished, she handed the 12 copies of the ultrasound to Jack.

"There you go." Jack studied the picture intently, staring at his baby. It was so beautiful. So small.

"Well, now the last part. Family history. I have most of it – no history of any serious illnesses on your side Sue, which is good. Now, just so you know, Dr. Miller had the medical histories of the two possible biological fathers sent from the prison where they are being detained. Good news though, neither of them have anything substantial, such as severe medical illnesses. Of course, we don't have too much information from them but rest assured, you're baby should be healthy." Sue breathed a sigh of relief. That was one worry gone. She had no idea what Greg or James may have passed to her son or daughter. Jack seemed happy with the news too. "There is one thing we need to talk about though." Sue looked at the doctor with concern.

"I talked to your physician from when you were a child. The one that you saw after you learned that you had become deaf suddenly. I know that they didn't know the cause of your loss of hearing, but it could possibly be a factor with your baby. Your baby could be hard of hearing or deaf. Or maybe your baby will be fine, there really is no way to tell until he or she is born." Sue nodded. She had expected that. Her and Jack had talked about it, and no matter what the outcome, hearing or deaf, he or she would learn ASL anyways. Sue contemplated about what she would do if her child were deaf, whether she would make him or her learn to lip-read like her mother had but decided to put that thought aside until she knew for sure.

"We expected that actually doctor." Sue said, "I hope my son or daughter will be able to hear but we'll take that step when the time comes." The doctor just smiled.

"Well, it seems like were finished for now. Ill walk you up to the front desk so you can make your next appointment. Keep taking your prenatal vitamins. Eat healthy, light exercise but don't overdo anything. I understand you both work at the FBI?" Jack and Sue nodded.

"I don't think it's wise if she's out and about chasing bad guys." Sue chuckled; she had an image of a very pregnant woman chasing a man, pointing a gun.

"Don't worry, our boss has put me behind a desk until after the baby is born."

"Good." The doctor said, "and what about you Jack?" He looked surprised.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, let's just say, it isn't the best time for you to get yourself shot either."

"I'll be careful." He said with a smile. "I wouldn't want to do anything to miss out anything in my babies life."

"Well, everything's settled then. I'll see you in about a month, okay? Take it easy and good luck!" She walked away to attend to her next patient. Sue made her appointment at the desk and she and Jack walked back to his car.

"Well, that went well!" Sue said happily. Jack couldn't help but smile; he could tell how excited she was.

"Are you hungry? Do you want to go out to dinner and celebrate?" She nodded, one hand on her belly.

"I could eat a horse." Jack just laughed. They hopped into his car and drove off.