Summary: The return of Andros's parents changes all future plans of Andros and Ashley. It's doubtful they'll ever see each other again. But there's a secret Ashley's carrying around just dying to come out.
Lady Kimiko: I never said you should start liking her, you should just let her be… maybe a kick every now and then. I see you managed to update.
Johnny: Yeah, many figured it out. I'm proud. They are right there, they already found out and you read Andros's reaction. Actually… Andros will do the kicking out.
Tal: Poor you. Well, now he's rushing to the light and his freedom, just a little longer.
The-power-of-love: Glad you liked it. Here's more.
Arwennicole: No worries, here's more. Enjoy.
SSL: Exactly what it says.
Enigmaforum: Yeah, he can finally get rid of her. The moment he does… she's all yours. Here's more.
BellaCordelia: Yeah, duh, then Andros can finally be around his true lover, his children with her and their coming child.
Phantom Rogue: Zhane probably deserved it... I think… CD2D (Countdown To Divorce) has started.
Dragoneyes5000: Yes, I can. You just saw me do that. Don't worry… I'm not switching scenes.
PhoenixGuardianEmaku: Congrats, what are you getting from the bet?
SweetSas: Happily disturbed.
Megarider: Yes, yes, you'll get her soon, promise. No need to wait much longer.
Zeopurple: Glad you liked my cliffy. No need to wait longer, read and be amazed.
Tay: Yeah, here's more.
Blue sky ranger: Read and find out.
Jessica01: I didn't know guys had a uterus. I really should demand an explanation in school then.
JDPhoenix: Yeah, soon. SO sorry, but I needed that vacation. Being stuck in hospital is NOT how I would want to spend the last full week of my summer vacation.
Mita427: Want to use Maura as trampoline for that jumping?
Star Fata: Kill fanfiction! I still laugh at others for being stuck in traffic… especially when I'm going the other way.
Ani: Yeah, Maura is finally going to be history for Andros.
DizneeDol: Definitely!
Darklover: Here's more.
Psycho Tangerine: I think he told Ash… Too lazy to check if he did, but I'm almost positive of it. Anyway, read and find out.
Secrets Untold
Chapter 38: His Baby
"It's not mine."
"What do you mean, it's not yours?" Lynette laughed. "Of course it's yours, she's your wife."
"That child Maura is pregnant with is not mine." Andros replied stubbornly.
"Andros, dear, you really should let Deca give you something for your sleepwalking." Maura giggled, but Ashley noticed it was fake. "These misunderstandings could easily be avoided if you would."
"I don't sleepwalk." Andros replied.
"That's what all sleepwalkers say." Maura giggled.
"I'm not…" Andros started.
"Okay, stop it." Ashley demanded. "There's an easy way to settle this."
"There is?" Andros and Maura asked in unison and Ashley nodded.
"A paternity test." Ashley shrugged. "All I need is some of Andros's blood and some foetal cells."
"And how will you get those foetal cells?" Lynette inquired.
"There's something called a chorionic villus sampling. Normally it's used for women over 35 pregnant with a child to test for any birth defects, but we can also use it for a paternity test." Ashley explained. "And I got some friends over at the lab, we could have the results by the end of the day."
"Fine." Maura huffed. "If you don't believe me, do it."
Ashley nodded and turned to everyone else in the room, asking them to step out in the waiting-room before instructing Maura what to do so she could take the sample. Maura muttered to herself as she got back onto the table in a hospital gown, so Ashley could do her job.
"You believe me, right doctor?" Maura asked sweetly.
"Of course." Ashley promised falsely. "Every child needs to have a father biologically, and if he's the only one you ever slept with, why wouldn't it be from your husband?"
Maura didn't reply to that as Ashley took the sample.
"You can get dressed again. I'll go get you're husband's blood."
Maura nodded and Ashley left the room, walking to the waiting area.
"Andros, come with me please, then I can get your blood."
Andros nodded and got up. Karone squeezed his hand for a moment as he did so and he offered her a faint smile. Then he followed Ashley into another examine room. Ashley pointed at the examine table and he sat down, staring at the ground as she cleaned the area around a vein with alcohol.
"I swear it's not mine, Ash." He murmured softy and winced when the needle punctured his skin.
"I know." Ashley sighed and the both watched the tube fill with his blood. "That baby isn't."
"That baby?" Andros asked surprised. "What do you mean with that?"
Ashley didn't answer as she taped a gauze on the wound and turned away from him to labelled the tube.
"Ash?" Andros asked, hopping of the table and placing his hands on her shoulders.
He felt her shoulders slump as she sighed again and he gently forced her to turn around to face him again, placing his hand under her chin to catch her eyes.
"What baby are you talking about?" He muttered softly.
Ashley caught his hand in hers and tentatively lowered then, placing them on her belly.
"That baby." She replied, her eyes dropping down again.
"I… uh… wow." He whispered amazed. "You're keeping it?"
Ashley let out a dry laugh and looked back into his eyes.
"Andros, I've have two months to terminate this pregnancy already. Of course I'm keeping it. A child from you is a god's gift and I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth." She told him, amusement twinkling in her eyes.
A small smile formed on Andros's lips and he rubbed his thumb over her stomach, not having moved his hand. He placed his free hand along her cheek, his smile growing into a full blown grin. His eyes shot at the shut and blinded door of the examine room for a moment as if expecting it to burst open and reveal Maura or something, before he leaned in ever so slightly and placed a gentle kiss on her lips.
"When the results proof my truth of words, I can divorce Maura. I'll have to go back to KO-35 to arrange that, settle my affairs and stuff, but afterwards, I'm a free man again…" He muttered against her lips. "If you'll still have me, that is."
Ashley pulled back with a laugh and punched his shoulder.
"Silly, there's nothing and no one I'd rather have more then you." She told him.
"Give me your ring." He grinned, a mischievous glint entering his eyes.
"What?"
"Give me your ring."
"Fine, what for?" She asked as she pulled the silver band from her necklace and clasped it back around her neck.
He caught her hand and stared deep into her eyes with a shy smiled.
"Ashley Aila Maria Hammond… will you do me the honour of marrying me?" He asked softly.
"Yes." She giggled, absolutely charmed. Yes, I will marry you… finally. Now I'd better get these to the lab or you'll be stuck with Maura longer then till the end of the day."
"Wait, what do I say if they ask why it took this long?" Andros inquired.
"Tell them you're a tough sting." She giggled, placing one last stolen kiss on his lips before quickly leaving the room.
Andros shook his head and quickly hid his grin as he returned to the waiting area. About fifteen minutes later Ashley returned.
"They'll have the results at 7 pm, so I suggest you go out, enjoy the day, have dinner and return here." She told them. "Then we'll know more."
They nodded and left. Ashley watched them go and caught Andros's eyes and a quick glimpse and they traded a quick smile. Ashley turned around and walked over to the information desk.
"Kylie, do I have any appointments this afternoon?" She inquired.
"Nope." Kylie replied.
"Good, I'll take the afternoon off then. I'll be back by 6.30." Ashley promised.
"Oh, Ash. Some guy gave off this. Told me to give it to you when you left and you're not allowed to open it until you're at home." Kylie replied, handing her a sealed envelope.
"Um, sure." Ashley replied confused to what was going on now.
Anxiously Ashley went home, desperately wanting to know what that envelope was all about.
A/N: So would you probably, but you'll have to wait for it. HAHA. Hope you liked the chapter. Review.