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Chapter 11: Six Weeks

The next month and a half went by fairly quickly. The new couple was enjoying every minute together. Nigel had recovered nicely and was attending physical therapy. Lily and Bug were making wedding plans for the first of the year. Things were moving along great.

Woody entered Autopsy 1 silently creeping behind Jordan. Busy working she never noticed.

" Just like you to hold a man's heart in the palm of your hand."

Almost dropping it she jumped, " Woody! You are so lucky I wasn't using a scalpel."

Smiling, " A little edgy today are we?"

Placing the heart on the scale and weighing it, " Maybe just a little. I have to admit that I haven't been feeling too good today. Must be coming down with that bug that's going around."

Looking concerned he asked, " We can cancel our dinner plans tonight and just hang out at my apartment. We're both off tomorrow and maybe I could shower you with a little TLC."

He planted a kiss on her cheek.

" Sounds good to me. I really do hate to cancel those reservations though. I was looking forward to trying out that new Chinese restaurant."

" Ya,me too,but it's not going anywhere and I'd enjoy making you something at home anyways."

Grinning from ear to ear, " Oh,how sweet and here I thought you were trying to make me feel better..."

" Hey,I'm a pretty good cook thank you. Better than,say...you."

" Ouch,look who's the testy one now."

" Ha,ha,Jordan."

As he was heading out the door, " You take care of yourself and I'll see you in a couple of hours. I gotta find Bug and get a report from him so I can finish up my case. I might actually pick you up on time tonight."

Smirking, " I won't hold my breath." She winked.

He simply shook his head and left as she was sliding the victim's heart back in his chest.

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Lily was on her way out the door for the evening when she passed by Jordan's office. Seeing her sitting at her desk deep in thought she decided to make sure things were okay.

Knocking on the door and entering, " Hey. Everything alright? It's quitting time ya know?"

Looking up at her and nodding, " Ya,just waiting for Woods. Thought I'd straighten things up a bit."

" Organization is good." Pausing for a beat, " So,what were you thinking about when I came in? Looked like you were in a daze."

" Just thinking that it's been six weeks already since I got back. Can't believe how the time has gone by."

" I know. We've all been so busy I hadn't even noticed. Tell me,how are things going between you and Woody?"

" Great actually. Sometimes I feel like if I talk about it I might jinx things,ya know? This is something new to both of us. A relationship that actually seems like it's going somewhere."

" I'm happy for you guys. Lord knows we were all wondering if you two would ever work the kinks out."

Her memory being jolted she sat straight up, " Speaking of Kinks,I just remembered the concert is this weekend."

" That's right,it did get rescheduled. Does Woody know that you have tickets? I mean,he was pretty disappointed that they were sold out before he was able to get any."

Smiling proudly, " No,it's a total surprise. It's perfect too because it's an anniversary of sorts."

Giggling, " My lips are sealed."

" I just hope I'm feeling better by then. I haven't felt this bad in awhile."

" What's wrong? You know there's a virus going around. Garett actually left early this afternoon because of it."

" Ya,it's gotta be bad then. I've been feeling bloated,nauseous and just plain crappy." Looking through a calendar on her desk, " You know what it probably is..."

Nodding her head Lily stated, " Oh ya,'Aunt Flo' is probably coming for a visit,right?"

Jordan froze and her cheeks turned pale.

" Jordan,are you okay? You don't look so hot."

All she could say was, " Six weeks."

" Well,if you're late it's probably because of all the stress you went through. Sometimes that happens."

Jordan wasn't reassured. " No,Lily. I'm like a freakin' clock when it comes to that. It's been six weeks since..."

It was then that it hit Lily. " The night Bug and I got engaged. Jordan! You and Woody? Did you?"

She simply nodded.

" Well...wow. Looks like you have another present of sorts for your anniversary."

It was at this time that Woody entered through the doorway. " Sorry I'm late."

Jordan jumped from her seat and darted past him, " I think I'm gonna be sick."

He looked puzzled, " Was it something I said?"

Lily got up and started to follow Jordan. Patting him on the shoulder she said, " You have no idea."

With both women gone Woody sat down and simply waited.

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He waited for quite awhile.

In the restroom Jordan and Lily were discussing options.

" Jordan,how about tomorrow I bring you a pregnancy test? That way if it's negative then no biggie."

She was scared, " But what if it's positive? Oh God,this is huge."

Rubbing her back and trying to calm her friend, " If it's positve then we will take you to the doctor and have a blood test done. No reason to jump the gun."

" You know Woody is gonna realize something is wrong. I don't want to tell him I'm late...I have no idea how he'd react to this."

" Just get through tonight and in the morning we will find out together." Lily had a smile on her face and Jordan thought she was unusually calm.

" Together? Why do I feel so alone in this then?"

" You're not alone. You weren't the only one making commitments six weeks ago."

Quickly Jordan realized what she was saying. " Lily! You and Bug?"

Blushing, " What is it they always say? 'Must be something in the water.'"

She reached over and hugged her. " I guess congratulations are in order."

" Ya,well,I haven't told Bug yet. I didn't want to until I knew for sure. Talk about someone freaking out."

Jordan couldn't help but laugh, " Well,I guess we will find out together then. 'Operation Baby Hush-Hush' now begins. Let's get out of here before Woody and Bug come looking."

Lily agreed and they went their seperate ways. This would be a long night for both of them. Tomorrow held a world of possibilities.

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A/N: Please R&R.