"The only thing I can really do is get a test" she answered later that day as they sat outside in the fresh air
"Don't you need samples from both of them?" she asked confused
"What am I supposed to do Nik? Mike took it well at the possibly of Jim being the Dad but how is he going to take it if he finds out about Dylan?" she answered nervously
"Who do you want to be the Father?" Nikki asked as she turned to face Kate
"What kind of a question is that??" she asked annoyed
"Kate… Do you have feelings for Dylan?" she said softly
"What if I made the wrong decision in wanting my happily ever after with Mike?" she replied
"But you and Mike are made for each other" she said confused
"Are we? I mean we danced around each other for 5 years Nikki before he finally left the boat, I just don't know if there's love there anymore or if it's just the fact that I so badly want the whole marriage and kids thing" she said as Nikki reached for her hand
"You didn't answer my question…" she replied squeezing her hand
"If you'd asked me a year ago I'd say Mike is the only man I can imagine myself with…"
"And now?" she asked sadly
"I think part of me is done, I don't just don't see a future with him anymore…"
"What about Dylan?" she asked hopeful as Kate smiled
"I think I'm falling deeply for him Nikki and I don't know what to do" she answered softly
"There's only really one thing you can do"
"Oh yeah what's that? Tell him how I feel and break things off with Mike" she said grinning
"The way I see it, Mike doesn't make you happy anymore now Dylan on the other hand it sounds like the guy is crazy about you and I think part of you is crazy about him" she replied as a tear fell down Kates cheek the reality of Nikki's words hitting her hard
"You won't leave me again will you?" Kate asked sadly as Nikki moved closer to her pulling her in a hug
"I'm not going anywhere" she said assuring her as she squeezed her tightly.
A few days had passed since Kate was released from hospital she was doing well and her lung had gone back to normal her break however was still there and would be for another 6 weeks Mike had been acting differently since Nikki arrived and part of her was wondering if he knew about the conversation the two of them had,
making her way through the doors as she entered NAVCOM Kate sighed softly as she spotted Mike head deep in paperwork walking past his office she knocked softly on the door next to his as she entered
"Kate, what do I owe the pleasure?" Maxine asked as Kate carefully sat down
"Can I speak freely Ma'am?" she asked as she held her side
"Yes of course" she replied confused
"I want off Hammersley, not just until my ribs heal but for good and I want you to put Mike back on as Commanding Officer" she said as Maxine looked at her surprised
"Where's this coming from Kate?" she answered moving forward in her chair
"I'm Pregnant Ma'am and in 5 months I'll be leaving anyway for Maternity leave I'd rather leave now safe myself the dram of finding a replacement" she replied
"Are you sure you want to be off Hammersley permanently?" she asked confused
"I've thought about this long and hard for the past 2 days Ma'am I think it's the best decision for everyone" she answered shifting carefully
"Everyone?" she asked more confused
"I've decided to end things with Mike move forward with the Pregnancy alone, which I'm sure you'll be happy about" she replied
"Kate… I may not have been the nicest to you when we first met but believe me Mike loves you, nothing will change that" she answered
"That's the thing Ma'am I don't think I love him anymore"
"I have to say Kate I'm a little surprised"
"It's been there for a while Ma'am I mean it took him 5 years before he left the boat, it's for the best"
"Are you discharging from the Navy?" she finally asked
"I haven't decided yet Ma'am but I was hoping to get a job here if possible?" she said hopeful
"I'll see what I can do, are you wanting me to get Mike in here to let him know or?"
"With all due respect I'd prefer to tell him myself" she answered
"Very well…" she replied as Kate arose from the chair
"I best be off; I've got a few people to see…" she said moving towards the door
"I'll see what I can do about putting Mike back on Hammersley if that what you want" she replied
"It's what I want Ma'am" she said as Maxine nodded she left her office and bumped into Mike into the corridor
"Kate, what are you doing here?" he asked
"A meeting with Commander White, I've decided to step down as Hammersley's CO" she replied as his eyes widened
"What?"
"I asked her to put you back on" she said quickly
"Why?" he asked confused
"I can't keep pretending to myself anymore that this is perfect…"
"I don't understand…"
"I have to go but I'll see you after work, we need to talk" she replied as he watched her walk off with a confused look on his face.
It was just after dinner as Kate sat at a quite table in the corner of the room while Mike interacted with the crew as he made his way over
"Thanks for meeting me" she said smiling at him as he sat opposite her
"Of course, anything for you" he answered
"How are you?" she asked
"Kate it's been 3 days since we last saw each other what's going on?" he asked confused
"So you remember a few months ago when we…"
"Slept together" he finished her sentence
"Yeah well, I'm just going to come right out and say it"
"Okay…"
"There's a high chance you could be this baby's Father…" she said placing a hand on her stomach as his eyes widened
"What!" he said loudly as Kate grabbed his arm and pulled him outside as Mike watched on in jealousy.
"Can you be any louder" she said as they stood out on the balcony
"How likely…"
"A 50/50 chance, but honestly I think it's more leaning towards being yours" she said as he leant against the railing
"Wow… I didn't really think something like this would happen…"
"Yeah we it did twice if I'm not mistaken both times without protection…" she said blushing
"Kate…" he began saying as she interrupted him
"Mike doesn't know I haven't had the chance to tell him, he thinks Jim is the other possible Father…" she answered as he placed a hand over hers
"He knows now" a voice from behind answered as Kate turned to face him as he stormed off.
"Will you just wait!" she called out as she chased after him
"How long! How long have you and Dutchy been sneaking around behind my back?" he asked angrily
"Never! It happened the night Jim died, we both got super drunk and it just happened…" she replied sadly
"Something like that doesn't just happen Kate!"
"I can't help it if things are different between us, I needed someone to be there for me you and I we had that discussion before the ceremony but then I didn't see and hear from you until a week later, Dylan he was there and he…"
"He consoled you the way I couldn't obviously, why didn't you tell me?" he said angrily
"You said you didn't care who the father was you'd love him either way" she answered sadly
"It's fucken Dutchy Kate! This changes everything!" he yelled
"I knew it, at least I now know how you feel before it was too late" she said pulling off her ring
"Do you love him?" Mike spitted out
"What?"
"Do you love him? There has to be some explanation as to why" he said again
"I don't know…" she replied as he scoffed
"I can't do this Kate"
"Well I guess it's over then…" she said reaching out with the ring in her hand
"That's it then?" he said taking the ring
"I guess so…" she said crossing her arms protectively
"You were my prince Mike but now"
"Now?" he asked
"I don't love you anymore, part of me will always love you but not in the same way as before" she replied as he nodded
"Best of luck Kate…" he said quickly as he made an hasty exit at spotting Dutchy making his way over.
Sitting down on the grass as she looked out of the water as Dutchy sat down next to her
"You okay?" he asked wearily
"It was bound to happen, I just didn't love him the same anymore" she replied as he turned to look at her sadly
"Kate…" he said as she turned her head
"Dutchy I think I'm…" she said as he moved forward and met her lips in a soft kiss
"I'm here…" he said as she smirked
"You didn't let me finish" she said grinning
"I had a feeling you were going to tell me how handsome I am" he said laughing
"Your full of yourself you know that" she said shaking her head
"I try" he said winking at her
"Kate is this something you want to explore?" he asked hopeful
"What you mean you and I?" she said softly
"You already know how I feel about you" he answered brushing his thumb against her cheek
"I want to give this a possible go, but slowly" she said as she nodded her head he moved forward and kissed her passionately.
Half an hour later they burst through the front door of Kate's apartment as they vigorously kissed each other passionately
"I thought we agreed to take things slow" she said smirking at he kissed her neck as he kicked the front door shut with his foot
"We did" he said grinning widely as he reached down to the hem of her dress she placed a hand to stop him
"I've still got burns…" she said sadly as he moved her hand as he pulled her dress off as he threw it on the ground
"Your beautiful no matter what Kate" he said slowly brushing his hand down along her waist as he cupped under her thigh and pulled her against him as he met her lips in a soft kiss as he lifted her up and carried them to the bedroom, placing her down on the bed he hovered above her as she whimpered a little
"Are you okay?" he asked stopping as he pulled his shirt off
"Yeah it's just my rib" she said grinning as she pulled his back down so there lips were inches apart
"I'll be gentle" he said winking at her as she smirked before meeting his lips in a passionate kiss.
Hours later as they were cuddling in bed Kate rested her head against his lap as Dutchy looked down at her smiling
"What's so funny?" she asked
"Nothing, it's just I didn't think we'd be here again this time we're not drunk" he said smirking
"Do you think I'll get big and fat?" she asked looking at the subtle bump that was now noticeable
"Nah, you'll get more beautiful that you already are, and I'm glad I can be there to witness it" he said softly
"Dylan… I have to tell you something…" she said as he brushed his fingers through her hair
"Anything…" he replied
"I…" she said moving to sit up as pulled herself across his lap as she rested her hands against his neck
"I think I'm in love with you" she said as his eyes widened
"Really?" he asked hopeful as she nodded
"I've felt it for a while now but I didn't want to believe it, I truly wanted to believe Mike was the one" she said sadly
"And now?" he asked pulling the sheet off her as he placed his hands along her back
"I think you may be my prince charming" she replied as she moved forward and pressed her lips against his as she moaned against his lips as he went in for a round 2.
I'm not really happy with this new Chapter but you guys I hope you enjoy, don't forget to review Xx