Addison's POV

"Dr. Carter?" I ask in confusion as to why she's here.

"Hello Addison." She said with a warm smile. "Hello Zed."

"Um, hi? I'm sorry. What are you doing here?" Zed asked. Dr Carter nodded, understanding our confusion.

"Let me explain." She started, giving us a look with the slightest hint of apology. "Your baby is a very unique case. The first of their kind!" She continued excitedly but she settled herself down quickly. "But I felt I didn't know enough about zombie medicine to give you the best care possible." There was that apologetic look again. "That's why I contacted your doctor Zed, to help me along the way. Not only for the baby's safety, but yours as well Addison." She finished still wearing her kind smile.

My hand instinctively goes to my ever-so-slightly pooched belly and I feel Zed's hand slide over mine. His emotions feel wired like he doesn't know exactly what to feel and he's jumping back and forth between agreeing and denying. I take a deep breath.

"Um, can we have a minute?" I ask nicely.

"Yes, of course!" Dr. Reid says, motioning for Dr. Carter to show 'ladies first' as they head for the door. As soon as it clicks, Zed drops his head down to rest on my shoulder with a heavy sigh.

"I don't know what to do." He admits vulnerably. I shift so he can't use me as a prop for his head and cup his cheeks in my hands. His pout makes me want to laugh but I hold it in.

"Everything is going to be fine. Isn't it a good idea to have all the knowledge we can get to make sure the baby is healthy and safe?" I ask. He nods. "Right. And plus, I know the mother stressing is bad for baby, since our emotions are connected, your emotions could be effecting baby too." I point out. His face flashes with realization then guilt.

"I'm sorry." He whispers, lowering his eyes to not look at me. I bend down to put myself back in his line of sight.

"I'm not even sure that's how this works." I assure him with a soft smile. "I just don't want you to be freaking out all the time." He chuckles and nods, pulling me into him for a hug, kissing my head affectionately.

"You're right. As always." He jokes. I giggle and nod proudly.

"And you should never forget it." I tease.

"Never." He agreed, leaning down to plant a gentle kiss to my lips.

"Mmm." I hum. "That's much better." I whisper giving him bedroom eyes. He chuckles again.

"Down girl. Save it for when we're alone." He teases, though I can tell he's turned on.

"You're gonna be in trouble when we get home." I tell him with a sly smile and a seductive tone. His mouth runs dry and he gulps. I tap his nose playfully. "But I'll save that for when we're alone." I say in a sweet mocking tone.

A knock interrupted our teasing and Dr. Carter popped her head in. "Is it ok if we come back in?" She asked.

"Yeah. Sorry." I say with a giggle and Zed chuckles as we straighten up. Both doctors re-enter and have on eager smiles to hear what we've decided.

"Well? What do you think? Wanna let us both help figure out the best path for you and your baby?" Dr. Carter asked. I smile and look over at Zed who's smiling at me.

"Yeah. We'll trust you." Zed agrees, but then gets a serious expression when he looks at Dr. Reid. "Under one condition." Dr. Reid listens intently, excited for the new project ahead of him. "Addison and the baby are not an experiment. She will be treated with the utmost respect and care. Got it?" Zed laid out clearly for the Containment doctor.

"Yes yes! Absolutely! My job is going to be assisting Dr. Carter with my knowledge of zombie pregnancies and help maintain a high level of care for her and Baby Necrodopolous!" He agreed excitedly.

"If they decide to give the baby Mr. Necropolous' last name. They aren't married yet." Dr. Carter chimed teasingly. Dr. Reid chuckled and waved her off.

"I don't think there's anything to worry about with that. Marking is for life." He said nonchalantly, but Dr. Carter gaped at him.

"Marking?" She asks, needing clarification. Dr. Reid nods, not lifting his eyes from the file he was skimming over.

"Yes, when a zombie has a deep connection with their mate, they mark them with a bite and their emotions are connected. Even severe physical pain is shared, right?" He looks up at us to make sure his information is correct. Zed and I nod. Dr. Carter tries her best to shake off her shock as she steps toward us.

"Well this whole child birth should be fun for you too then Zed." She half joked. Zed stiffened beside me. We definitely hadn't thought of that. I grab his hand and skim my thumb over his knuckles in comfort. He relaxes and we exchange a smile. We're in this together no matter what.

"Ok Addison, while I have you here, I'm just gonna give you a quick check since we saw each other the other day." She told me. She uses her stethoscope to listen to the baby and also checks my vitals.

"And we will be doing your full annual exam." Dr. Reid informed Zed. He checks Zed's vitals like mine were but listened to his heart for a little longer, that's a very important step for Zed after all. I smile and my cheeks start to flush as I think about how his heart will pound for me when I'm riding him, or when I go down on him, or when he takes change and bends me over. Dr. Carter notices how I squeeze my thighs together and my hands start to shake.

"It's completely normal to need extra 'physical attention' in your condition." She assures me in a low voice that only I can hear. Then she gives me a wink. My cheeks are a red mess in embarrassment but her assurance as my doctor does make me feel better.

Dr. Carter is done with my checkup very quickly compared to Dr. Reid just getting Zed's vitals.

"Ok! Now I'm going to run your Z-band checks." Zed tenses. "Now let's head to the examination room and get your band off." Dr. Reid instructs not even noticing the zombie's hesitation. I squeeze his hand.

"Don't worry I'll be right there." I whisper. Zed's still stiff as he looks at me with worry.

"I-I know what I told you Addy, but I forgot that this time has a Z-band check. I don't know if it's safe." He tells me quietly as he hops off the bed and turns to help me down.

"Zed, I promised I'd stay by your side no matter what and I'm keeping that promise." I whisper assertively. I stare into his eyes with confidence. "You can relax, I know you won't hurt me no matter what and I'll be there to keep you comfortable." He sighs and smiles, leaning down and planting a kiss to my forehead.

"I promise to keep you safe." He agrees. I smile and close my eyes to enjoy our brief contact before we're led out of our current room to a set of doors. The examination room and the observation room, separated by a two-way mirror.

"Ok, Zed, you'll step right in here, Addison, over in the other doorway." Dr. Reid instructed but I kept a tight hold on Zed's hand.

"I'll be staying with Zed in the examination room." I tell him without hesitation. Both doctors have looks of shock and concern written all over their faces.

"Addison, he won't have his Z-band on, he'll be completely unpredictable. There's no telling what he might do." Dr. Carter tried to persuade me before Dr. Reid chimes in as well.

"I know you were able to calm his zombie before, but you have more than just yourself to think about now." He says, his eyes flickering to my stomach then returning to my eyes. I feel Zed's emotions falter beside me at the mention of his unpredictability and hurting the baby, but I stand my ground and keep a solid expression.

"I know exactly what I'm doing and Zed, any part of him, would never hurt me. Zed's zombie has saved my life before. And I have more experience with Zed's zombie than you will ever know about." I tell them firmly. It seems to shut both of them up, though their expressions are still worried.

Zed and I enter the examination room, it's to monitor his behavior without his Z-band and it's much different than the holding cells I'd seen him in the last time I was here. It was still pure white, everything was white, the chairs and the bedsheets all of it white and sterile. Two polyester covered sitting chairs and a bed in the far corner. Dr. Carter enters the observation side and deactivates the mirror so it's clear glass.

"We'll be watching just in the other side even if you can't see us. So if you need anything, just say ok?" Her voice said through a speaker on the wall. I nod in understanding. She's telling me if I want out, they'll send in the Patrol with a taser to knock Zed out. Which I wouldn't do. Then the glass shifts back into the mirror so I can't see her anymore.

"Ok, give me your wrist." Dr. Reid instructed Zed. He offers his wrist face up for the clasp to be unlocked and he turned to look at me.

"You're sure Addy? It'll only take about 15 seconds before the electromagnetic pulses are completely faded and my zombie will have full control." He tells me, like I might still change my mind.

"Zed, your zombie won't hurt me." I assure him once again. He smiles at me and nods, knowing I'm right. The click of the clasp detaching almost echoes against the white walls and Zed's growls of discomfort quickly followed as the black veins crawled across his skin. The door slide closed and locked secured as soon as Dr. Reid has the Z-band in hand.

I stand in place completely still, knowing I didn't want to startle him. His growls started to settle and his nostrils flared as my scent hit his nose. The feelings that suddenly flood me stun my nervous system and I can't move. I definitely didn't take this into consideration. Of course he wouldn't hurt me, but I'm his mate now.

He stalks towards me with hungry eyes, a hunger for something other than flesh. I take a few steps away until my back touches the wall, my eyes wide with a new fear.

"Zed, Baby, we can't right now." I try calming him but it's like my words fall on deaf ears as he continues closer. His eyes on my body, not my face.

And then he's on me, his hands roam over my curves and his mouth covers mine for a sloppy open mouth kiss. I push against his arms and chest but he's unmoving, his body pressed firmly against mine to pin me to the wall. I eventually am able to turn my head enough to free my mouth from his and he's kissing my cheek then slides down to my neck.

"Zed! Please stop. There are people watching." I beg him quietly, trying to keep my protests from reaching the speakers. He growls low in scolding that I'm not reciprocating his advances. He swiftly slides his hands down to my ass and hoists me up roughly. I squeak in surprise and instinctively wrap my legs around his waist to keep from falling, his groin pressing intimately against my center from the new position.

When I'm still not responding positively to his attempts, he finally looks up to focus on my face. I instantly see the regret reflected in his darkened features.

"Addiska." He says in shame, setting me down on my feet and I stop fighting his hold. Once I'm safe on the ground, he puts a significant amount of distance between us, my hands still hanging in the air where he was standing. He turns and rushes to the bed in the corner and backs into the corner, pulling his knees up so his eyes can watch me from across the room but he can't hurt me any further. My heart feels broken and I'm not sure if it's just my emotions or his as well.

"Addison? Is everything alright?" Dr. Carter's voice comes through the speaker but I don't take my eyes off of Zed who twitches and his eyes scan for the unknown voice anxiously.

"Yes." I respond quickly, not wanting Zed to go into a freak out attack because he's scared.

"Zed." I whisper. His head snaps in my direction then flinches and averts his eyes from me. "Zed. It's ok." I say a little louder, slowly walking closer with my hands extended slightly towards him comfortingly. His eyes meet mine and my heart feels the ping of guilt.

"We're ok." I continue, finally getting within arms reach of him. He doesn't pull away as I crawl onto the mattress and wrap my arms around his shoulders and sit down beside him. He closes his eyes and presses his head against mine, desperate for my affections.

"Gar garziga Addiska. Ag greh abraza." (I love you Addison. I'm so sorry.) He tells me in his gruff voice. I tighten my arms around his neck and lean further into him.

"Gar garziga Zed. You don't have to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong." I assure him softly. He cautiously slid his arm behind my back and rest it around my waist, careful not to push anymore boundaries than he'd already pressed, and allowed himself to slides down to lay his head on my shoulder and cuddle into my side.

The position has to look comical with his long limbs curling around my small figure but I don't deny him any possible comfort I could give him that he needs. I kiss the top of his green hair and hold him tight for reassurance.

We sat like that for a while, just cuddling while zombie Zed sulked. I just continuously whispered sweet nothings to him in comfort that everything was ok until the speaker sounded again. Zed's head shot up and his body stiffened, his arms tightening around me protectively. I rubbed his arm soothingly as she spoke.

"Ok Addison! Normally they sedate the zombie patients while they reapply the Z-band, but since you're in there," a little tray emerges out of the wall just below the mirror. "Would you please put the Z-band back onto Mr. Necrodopolous' wrist?" Dr. Carter asked politely.

I start to get up but Zed pulls me closer to him. I smile softly and bring my hand up to his cheek, his attention refocusing on my as he looks down into my eyes. His darkened features don't hide the fear in his eyes. I use our connection and focus on all the love I have for him. He physically relaxes, I can tell he feels better already.

"No one's going to hurt us, ok?" I whisper. His eyes search my face for a moment before loosening his grip from around me.

"Ag grezt ru, ag garziga." (I trust you, my love.) He says gruffly. I sit up and press a gentle kiss to his lips that he eagerly returns.

I pull back and smile at him before sliding off the bed and walking swiftly over to the tray, retrieving his Z-band, and hurrying back over to him. His eyes never leave me as I scurry across the room and back. I keep a warm smile on my lips as I outstretch my hand to request his. He drops his hand in mine and I position the band around his wrist, clicking the clasp together and swiping the screen to activate it. His muscles tense and he groans uncomfortably again as the black veins recede back till his skin his normal again.

His breathing is a little heavy when he opens his eyes to look at me. And in the next instant, I'm wrapped in a hug. "Addy. Oh my Z. I'm so sorry." He says nearly in tears. I tighten my arms around him and bury my face in the crook of his neck, my own tears flowing freely now that the shock settles back in from the experience.

I hadn't realized how scared I actually was until he was back to normal. Of course I don't blame him for any of it, his zombie didn't realize there were doctors watching. And the sex wasn't my biggest concern in the matter. It was like he barely heard a word when I asked him to stop. That was what scared me the most.

He rubbed my back and held me for comfort. I vaguely hear the door slide open but I don't even bother to lift my head as I cry into Zed's shirt.

"Is she ok?" Dr. Reid asks quietly. I feel Zed nod at them as he holds me. "We'll give you a few minutes then come back and get you two then." He says, then I hear the door slide closed again. I don't make an effort to move, even though I've stopped sobbing, but Zed cranes his neck to try looking down at my face. I hide into his shoulder. Until I feel a tinge of hurt hit my heart. I reluctantly pull back so he can see me, though I don't lift my eyes to look at his face.

"Addy, I'm so sorry. You know I'd never hurt you. I'm so so so sorry." I can feel how horrified he is, that he means his apologies. But why do I feel so numb? He brings both hands to my cheeks and the pleading in his eyes breaks my heart. He thinks I'm going to leave him. "Please Baby." He begs. I close my eyes and lean my cheek into his palm.

"We're ok. I promise." I whisper. I can feel the relief wash over my heart, making me smile. I don't want him to worry. I just need a little time to process what happened and let my emotions settle.

The door slide open again and the doctors look to me in worry but I offer a small smile of reassurance. "I'm fine." I tell them. Dr. Carter is the first to step inside.

"Glad to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?" She offers. I feel the guilt stab at my heart again and shake my head.

"I'm ok. Really." I assure everyone in the room. Dr. Carter nods.

"Ok. We have a few things to discuss. Let's head back to the recovery room so Zed can rest." She offers. I look back at Zed and realize how tired he really looks. I stand and extend a hand to help him up. He doesn't really use my hand to pull himself up but he does take the offering, more for the contact than anything. He's able to walk beside me, holding my hand at first. Then halfway to the room, he drapes his arm over my shoulders and lean slightly on me for support.

"I'm sorry Baby." He apologizes quietly. I smile and lean my head into his arm.

"Stop apologizing. I love you." I whisper. It's like a weight lifts off of both of us. My negative emotions start to dissipate and his heart feels like with relief.

"I love you so much." He replies, pulling me closer to kiss my temple.

It's not long before we're back in our original room and I help Zed to the bed, laying him back while I sit on the edge beside him. He holds my hand resting on my lap and I squeeze it softly. He smiles sleepily but he can't fall asleep until the doctors are finished with us.

"So what did we need to discuss?" I ask to get things moving along. Dr. Carter looks slightly concerned and it suddenly worries me.

"Well, this." Dr. Reid says, holding a Z-band in his open hand. My brows furrow in confusion.

"A Z-band?" I ask. Both doctors nod.

"We're not sure how the baby is going to develop. If it will be more human or more zombie, like which side would have the more dominant genes." Dr. Reid starts but Dr. Carter continues for him, somehow knowing she'd be better at explaining this to the worried parents.

"Our concern is that when certain parts of the brain develop, the baby could start," she paused to try and find better words but failing, "eating you from the inside." Zed sucked in a sharp breath, I squeeze his hand supportively.

"In normal zombie pregnancies, this isn't a concern because the mother is already wearing a Z-band that transmits to the offspring. So I suggest, we give you a Z-band on a low setting until we can tell for sure if the baby will need one." Dr. Reid says.

"Will the Z-band hurt her? Can it affect her heart like a defibrillator?" Zed quickly asks. Dr. Carter smiles at his concern and shakes her head.

"We would set the pulses on a low rate. Addison would be safe. Maybe a little uncomfortable until she's used to them, but completely safe." Dr. Carter assured him. He sighs in relief then looks at me.

"I think it'd be a good idea. Better safe than sorry." He gives me his opinion but obviously letting me have the final say. I smile then turn back to the doctors.

"Ok." I consent. Dr. Reid steps forwards and clicks the clasp together.

"You'll feel a little shock." He warns as he activates the screen. I yell loudly as my wrist bone is electrocuted.

"It's ok, breath through it." Dr. Carter instructs beside us. I take in a shaky breathe through my nose and out my mouth slowly as Dr. Reid adjusts the settings. Zed's sat up and rubbing my back soothingly.

"Ok! All done." Dr. Reid announces. I sigh in relief and lean into Zed for comfort, which he gladly embraces me.

"Most of your appointments will be just me, but Dr. Reid will be keeping an eye on your updates and be on call in case of any emergencies. We can discuss plans for the delivery later." Dr. Carter tells me with a smile. I nod, exhaustion starting to set into my brain from such an eventful day. I know she can tell. "You two get some rest and we'll call your parents to come get you in about an hour." She says.

"My dad said he'd pick us up." Zed corrects. "Just call him." Dr. Carter smiles and nods.

"It was good to see you both again! I look forward to assisting in your exciting journey!" Dr. Reid says as a farewell. They both leave and Dr. Carter dims the lights for us.

Zed gently pulls me with him as he lays back against the bed. I gladly curl up next to him and it's not long till we're both out cold.