So, I'm back! Sorry about the delay, I didn't know what direction I wanted this to go in, but I think I finally wrote something I am happy with, I Just hope you guys are! :)

"Stella Dagostino"

Stella looked up from the pathetic, trashy magazine she was reading and walked over to the doctor that called her name. She followed the young blond woman into the room and sat down, waiting to begin.

"So, Miss Dagostino-"

"Stella"

"Stella" she smiled, "you made this appointment because you found out recently that you are pregnant?'

"Yep" Stella replied, popping the 'P'. She slouched slightly in her chair, one hand resting against her forehead, a small smirk playing at her lips.

"Okay, well you obviously have some concerns, so how about we talk about those?" the woman had obviously done some sort of course in Psychology. It was no wonder that Kerry had suggested this OB/GYN.

"I need you to tell me the risks involving having a baby that was exposed to cocaine and alcohol during early development." Stella stated matter-of-factly, she was always to the point, so there was no reason she should be different now.

The doctor's eyebrows rose momentarily, "Your files say you are a cop? In a tactical squad? I think we need to talk about that as well."

Stella just nodded; she didn't particularly like this woman.

"We'll start with the problems around the cocaine and alcohol. There is an elevated chance that the child could have a mental or physical disability. Or the baby could suffer a stroke before birth, which could ultimately end up as a stillbirth. Babies being born preterm are also common in a situation like this."

Stella sat, absorbing the information that this woman was throwing at her.

"There is also an increased chance of miscarriage. Your file states that you have had one previously? And you miscarried at work, during a high stress situation."

"I wouldn't call it high stress, there was a kid, we chased him, I collapsed. That's it. I'd been feeling off all morning, so there's no way to determine that it was my job that contributed to it." Stella retorted, getting sick of this woman's bedside manner.

"Yes, well I don't think it would have helped. Do you know the father?"

"A cop, from my unit. Killed in the line of duty." Stella said, looking solemn.

The doctor's face formed a small 'o' shape before she was back down to business.

"And you intend to keep your job at… 'Tactical Response'?"

"Yeah, I worked hard to get there, and I have friends that will help me through this, whatever I decide."

"Okay well that's good to hear, but I think you should be on light duties by your 2nd trimester, you can still be in the field, but maybe you should just drive and do the low risk stuff…and I think you should be working on base after 4 months, if you decide to keep this baby."

Stella nodded, she didn't like those conditions but that was something she would take up with Lawson and Kerry.

"The ultrasound we did earlier determined that you are 6 and a half weeks pregnant, so I'll leave it up to you to talk to your friends and family and then give me a ring when you're ready to make your next appointment. I'd like to see you by the time you are 15 weeks, if possible."

Stella nodded and thanked the doctor before walking out of the surgery and heading home.

Shannon knocked on the door of Stella's Fitzroy apartment, she heard shuffling and the door opened.

Stella smiled, Shannon looked worried, "Stella you look like shit."

"Gee thanks Shannon, that what I always love hearing!" Stella replied in her sarcastic-smart ass tone. Before a huge grin spread on her face.

Shannon smiled, and headed over to Stella's couch, followed by the younger brunette.

"How did the doctors go, Stel?"

The younger woman hesitated slightly before replying, "Ah, not too bad, we went through the risks, due to my…problems."

Shannon knew what she meant – the problems that may be caused by the cocaine use, and alcohol abuse. Shannon sat, patiently waiting for her friend to continue.

"There is a higher chance of mental disability, and physical disability. The baby may have a stroke before the birth and could die and be stillborn, or it can be born preterm. But there is also a chance the baby could be fine, there has been tests in the pasts where exposed babies are perfectly normal compared to those that aren't."

Shannon nodded, taking in the information her friend had provided, "You just have to make the right choice for you, and whatever you decide, we'll be there for you."

Worry still graced the young constable's features, "The doctor said that there will be an increased chance of miscarriage. Shan, I can't go through that again.

Shannon nodded, "I know Stel, but at the end of the day you are the only one who can make the right decision." she smiled softly and squeezed Stella's hand. "Was the doctor nice?"

Stella scoffed, "No! She was a bitch! Last time I take Kerry's advice on doctors, next time I'll find a nicer one, that doesn't judge me." Stella said, a small smile gracing her features.

"She was judging you?" Shannon said with a small laugh.

"Yeah! You should have heard her, I asked about any complications due to the drugs and she was like 'Your files say you're a cop? In a Tactical squad?'" Stella placed her hands on her hips and she imitated the doctor in a bittersweet voice, similar to the one she used to imitate the lawyer who was trying to hit on 'Constable Sandrelli' when they were protecting a gangland criminal. The girls exploded into a fit of giggles at Stella's imitation.

Stella walked into the TR Base exactly 1 hour before she was due to start shift, she had made her decision, she just needed to tell Kerry, and then the team.

A small knock made Kerry look up from her paperwork. "Stella, how's it going? Come in."

The young constable sat in the chair opposite Kerry's desk, sighing, she began, "That doctor you recommended, she's a bitch, Kerry!" Kerry looked up and smiled at the young constable, "Yeah, buts she's to the point, Stella. That's what you needed to help you make your choice."

Stella let out a light laugh "That's the last time I ever take advice from you then!" She smiled before continuing "I think I have made my decision though, but I wanted to discuss with you before I told the team…"

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Thankyou to NCIS Fan 28 for reading through this after I finished it :)

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