A/N: I'm sorry I didn't update last night like I promised to Javalover27, but it seems that during a thunderstorm my computer likes to shut itself off periodically. So I figured I should just wait an extra day and not risk my computer. I hope you don't mind.

A/N 2: Thank you for all your wonderful reviews. They just made me so happy. I'll tell you a story about why. Yesterday morning I had to do this presentation for a final. I was so nervous. But than after I read your reviews I was nervous anymore. So thank you for chasing away my nerves.

Chapter Five

The Renaming of Morning Sickness

As Casey kneeled in front of a toilet emptying her stomachs contents around five at night she started to hate whoever called morning sickness, morning sickness. It didn't just come in the morning like she hoped it would, but it came whenever it felt like it. She thought they should rename it to 'whenever it feels like' sickness. When she was done she flushed the toilet and washed her face and hands with water from the nearby sink. She hated this part of being pregnant and couldn't wait until it was over. A small knock brought her out of her thoughts. She went over to the door and opened it. Standing on the other side of the door was none other than Serena Southerlyn. She had never thought that she would see her again. Not after Branch had fired her.

"Serena," exclaimed Casey.

"Didn't think you would see me again?" Serena asked.

Casey shook her head. She was surprised but she was glad that Serena was back. Casey left the bathroom, not wanting to talk to her old friend in the same room she had just threw up in, and motioned for her to follow her to her office.

"Did you get your job back?" Casey asked.

Serena nodded happily. Casey was glad that she was going to be seeing more of her. She had been a close friend with Serena since she was the only one that accepted her when Casey had replaced Alex Cabot. They arrived at Casey's office and they sat down on the couch that was in there.

"So Branch came around?" Casey asked.

"You could say that," replied Serena.

Casey knew that there had to be something more to the story than what Serena was telling her. She also knew there was more to the story when Branch had fired her. But she had never pushed Serena to tell her and Serena had never gone out of her way to inform Casey. Casey knew that even if she pushed Serena now for more information she would not get it. When Serena wanted you to know something she would tell you, but if she didn't than there was no way in hell you were going to find out. It was just the way things were.

"Well I'm glad that your back," Casey told her.

Serena smiled at Casey's comment. Than a worried expression fell across Serena's face and Casey knew where they were headed next.

"How long have you been sick Casey?" Serena asked.

Casey shook her head. Since Serena had only gotten back that minute she had no what had happened in Casey's life in the last week. The 'whenever it feels like' sickness, since it wasn't in the morning could be perceived as a virus or a bug.

"I'm not sick," replied Casey.

"Than why were you…"

Casey watched as everything fell into place for Serena. She looked at Casey oddly and couldn't help but smile. Even though Casey was feeling a little more nauseous she couldn't help but return the smile.

"Are you…"

"Yes, I'm pregnant," replied Casey.

Serena's smile brightened and she congratulated Casey with a huge hug. When they parted Casey forced a smile on how wonderful it was.

"What's wrong?" Serena asked.

Casey knew she could talk to Serena. Serena after all had been a very good friend. Casey explained all about what happened with Martin and what he was trying to do to her and the baby. She also told her about how Alex was going to help.

"Well than you'll win if Alex is on your side," Serena assured her.

Casey nodded. She wasn't so sure about that. She had only just gotten the idea that she was going to be a great Mother in her head when the boy showed up at her house to hand her the papers. It chilled her to the bone thinking that Martin would stoop to that level. She was disgusted with herself all over again for trusting him. Serena placed a hand on her shoulder. She could tell that Casey was going through a hard time. She wanted to help in any way she could, but she had no idea how she could. Casey had obviously been hurt tremendously by all of this. Casey looked at Serena. Her eyes were filled with tears just pushing to get out.

"It's okay to cry," Serena told her.

Serena pulled Casey into a hug and let her cry into her shoulder. She felt the need to rip Martin a new one, but knew that probably would help the situation much. All she could do was allow Casey her time to cry and hope that maybe things would get better. Alex appeared in the doorway.

'You get that jack ass,' Serena mouthed to Alex.

Alex had a look of determination on her face. Serena knew that Alex would do anything to make sure Martin didn't win.

'I will,' Alex mouthed back, 'I promise.'

A/N: So, yay, Serena is back. So all of you out there who wanted Serena to come back this one was for you. Tell me if I wrote Serena right. I've never written her before and feedback is welcome. Criticize me. It's the only way I'll get better.