A/U: Once again, I've left out a key chapter, so, this one, the next which was already posted and the new one..sorry!!

Henry stared down at the woman on the gurney. She was having fits, tossing and turning and moaning. Henry felt for her and contemplated finishing her off just to ease her pain and suffering. However, retaining his humanity prevented Henry from doing so. His mind drifted to the bomb Vicki had dropped on him before coming to the scene. How could he be the father? He was sterile, he knew that without a doubt. Not only was he sterile, he couldn't contract normal human diseases and therefore, never wore a condom. He would have gotten someone pregnant long before now if that were possible. When they arrived at the morgue, Henry planned on confronting Vicki with what she had said hoping she could offer an explanation. If he was the father, he knew in his heart that it would be the highlight of his lifetimes but there was still the matter of repairing the rift that had been created between them. Henry was more determined than ever to win back Vicki's trust. He knew he had her love, that was a non-issue but the trust would need to be regained and with Vicki, that would be the hardest thing of all.

The ambulance coming to a stop brought Henry back to the task at hand. The young woman had stilled. Henry listened intently as her heartbeat had begun to fade and worried that the turning may have already begun. Quickly, he opened the doors and jumped out. Rajani and Vicki were there to help him get her out as the drivers were still entranced by Henry. They would not recall what occurred other than the memories Henry had placed there. Closing the doors, Henry banged on the back to signal their departure.

"I filled her in Henry, she knows," Vicki nodded. Henry pushed the woman in sharing the news her heartbeat was fading fast.

"She may truly need my services then," Dr. Mohadevan offered.

"I'm not sure the turning hasn't begun and if it has, it won't go well. We must find out who did this. I did sense something back at the scene but it was weak, something new or something not fully turned, I'm not sure," Henry told the woman.

"Henry, I need to tell you something," Vicki said softly after Rajani had gone to retrieve something from the back.

"I need to know something as well," Henry responded.

"I know, you want to know how." Vicki stated. Henry nodded and for an instant it seemed as if the world had stopped. The two of them, madly in love with each other stared across the victim as if she weren't there. Vicki felt as though her heart had stopped as she looked at Henry. She hadn't been with him in forever it seemed like and suddenly, they were together. They were nude and in the shower. Henry's hands were crawling all over Vicki, his mouth finding her breasts. She welcomed his talented tongue and hands, relishing in what they did to her body. His hand slipped between her thighs which slightly parted to greet him. Her head fell back as Henry slipped his fingers in and began to move in a rhythm that was matched with her own hips. His thumb found her spot and twirled with inhuman speed. Vicki's climax exploded forcefully and quickly. Henry had her bent over and slipped himself into her so fast she hadn't known how he did it. Her body accepted his firm, hard length as he rode her into another climax and added one of his own. Vicki opened her eyes to find herself still in the morgue but her body was tingling from the experience. Her chest rose and fell in shallow breaths, an indication that it was more than real. Henry had taken them both there in his mind and Vicki loved every second of it.

"Henry, I.." she started.

"No, let me say first, I'm sorry. I should have known you would be faithful. It was hurtful and callous of me, I'm sorry Vicki. Can you forgive me?"

Vicki's eyes misted with tears as she nodded, it wasn't forgiveness she needed to work on it was her trust in knowing he wouldn't so readily doubt her again. Her mind and body were still reeling from the effect of Henry's mind-loving. She had only experienced that once before. This time was quick in reality but took forever in her mind making it more enjoyable for them both.

"It was the blood," she finally choked out as she came to stand by him. He took her slowly into his arms, sniffed her hair and as she wrapped her arms around him, she lay her head on his chest and sighed. What the hell had she been thinking? she thought to herself.

"The blood?" Henry asked as he continued to drink in her scent. Not wanting to pull away, she nodded then told him what Rajani had told her might have happened or rather, her theory which did seem plausible.

"That was not my first thought," Henry finally confessed. Vicki then pulled away and looked at him.

"You're first thought was Mike." she stated.

"Yes and again, I'm sorry but he also did not seem to want to disprove it," Henry offered.

"He was defending my honor Henry. Don't be angry with him and besides, he defended you," she revealed with an eyebrow raise and a poke in the chest. Henry tilted his head and looked very surprised. He didn't share his other thought, the scary, sad one.

"But then again, what about Dahak?" It was Vicki who'd said it first.

"That was my next thought, but I want to say, for the record, even if it wasn't mine, I would still love it and raise it because it's a part of you. How could I not love a part of you?"

"That is so fucking sappy!" she said with a laugh then added, "but if you ever do something like that again, I'm out," she said with a seriousness Henry knew she meant. Henry smiled and finally, after so long, he kissed Vicki as he had wanted to each time he had seen her but wasn't able to because of the great gulf between them. His tongue danced that familiar dance with hers and drank in her sweetness. Cupping his face, Vicki kissed him back a kiss of pure forgiveness and understanding.

"Thank you.." he muttered as he hugged her tightly. Vicki pulled away, smiled and then frowned.

"Vicki? What's wrong?"

Grabbing her neck, blood seeped through her fingers. She dropped to the ground and to Henry's horror, the young woman was standing behind Vicki, blood flowing freely from her monstrous mouth. She lunged at Henry who was now vamped out, missed and hit the wall with a resounding thud. Rajani came running into the horrific scene gasping when she saw what was happening.

"Oh my God! Henry..Vicki!" she shouted as she ran to Vicki.

"Get her out of here!" Henry ordered pointing to the now bleeding and unconscious Vicki. The woman turned and lunged again but this time, Henry caught her, turned her head to the side and ripped her throat out. Effectively, he killed her for good this time. Just to make sure, he broke her neck and shoved her into a refrigerated box locking it before he went to check on Vicki.

"How is she?" he asked in terror.

"She's bled out badly, Henry. She's weak and I'm not sure what will happen. I think I can save her but," Rajani said as she hooked up a bag of blood that was kept on hand for emergencies,"I'm not sure the baby will make it."

"Is she not immortal then, it didn't work?" Henry asked with concern and even though he was terrified she would lose their child, he was more concerned about losing her at this point.

"I'm not sure, I think it did Henry however, she's pregnant, that changes things. Just to be certain, let's run this through," the doctor told him. Henry didn't want to lose Vicki or his baby. The words 'his baby' replayed in Henry's mind. He desperately wanted that to be true but again, it was hard to comprehend.

Henry turned her head to see the gash on her neck was still bleeding though not as badly. Instinctively, his fangs dropped at the very sight and smell of Vicki's blood. Rajani saw that he was holding back but with a nod, she encouraged him.

"Go ahead Henry, I know your saliva heals, she needs it," Rajani told him softly leaving to give them privacy. Henry was amazed at the woman's dignified behavior and complete understanding.

Henry put his hand on Vicki's stomach and prayed while he cleaned her wound, his tongue licking softly and tenderly.

He prayed she would not only live but carry their child as well.

Time would tell...