The doctor realised they knew each other and left them to it. Phil sat down.

'Are you…'

'Yes' replied Sam looking at the ground

'And it's…'

'Yours yes'

Phil took a deep breath 'Were you planning on telling me'

'No I was going to wait nine months and see if you noticed'

'Sam this isn't funny'

'Who's laughing'

'I have rights'

'No Phil you gave up those rights when you made that list about me'

'Please Sam I'm sorry about that. How far along are you?'

'Four weeks'

'And is the baby ok'

'It's fine'

'And you?'

'I'm just winded'

'So why have they kept you in'

'It's just for observation'

'Oh ok, can I get you anything'

'Yes you can leave me alone'

'But'

Sam closed her eyes and turned away from Phil. He felt so frustrated. This was his baby as much as it was Sam's. He walked to the hospital entrance and stood taking in the fresh air. Whether Sam liked it or not he was going to be there 110. The rest of the day flew by. Phil left the station and went to the hospital stopping to buy a bunch of flowers for Sam. When he got up to the ward the bed was empty.

'Excuse me' he stopped a young nurse 'Can you tell me where Sam is?'

'And you are'

'A close friend' Phil replied

'I'm here' Sam's voice called over his shoulder

She sat on the bed looking totally exhausted. He sat down on the chair relieved that she didn't try and push him away.

'Here' he handed her the flowers

'Thanks they're lovely'

'You look tired'

'I'm ok I just can't stop being sick'

'Sam are you ready to here me out'

'Ok'

'When I said those things that's what I thought at the time. Then we spent that night together and I decided you were none of things and that you were actually my perfect woman'

'You still thought and said it though'

'Yeah I know I was an idiot but everyone makes mistakes and I promise you I will regret it the rest of my life. Sam I meant it when I said I loved you more than Cindy. I haven't been with anyone since I left her. Please forgive me?'

Sam looked into his eyes trying to make sense of everything. It was obvious he loved her but she didn't know if she could trust him.

'I need time Phil'

'Ok I mean it Sam I'll be there for you however long it takes'

'Thanks'

'I'd better let you get some sleep, do you want me to collect you in the morning'

'Yes that would be great thanks'

Phil stood up and kissed her on the forehead and walked out of the ward. Sam felt a strong wave of loneliness flood through her. She leant back against the pillow and tiredness overcame her.