A/N Thank you for the absolutely awesome support this fic has received! I was totally overwhelmed by the number of follows, favourites and reviews! I really appreciate them all!

I just want to clarify some things: Klaus and Caroline were friends but ever since the one night stand between them, Klaus began treating her a regular employee and distanced himself from her. Secondly, Caroline only apologised for bringing up Mikael as she knows how much it hurts Klaus not her behaviour. Lastly, she will be strong and she only accepted his apology because Elijah was there, Klaus will apologise properly. Now, on with the fic!

"I will leave you two to discuss how you will bring this child up. Maybe go for a coffee? But, please do not discuss it here in our office. Caroline, you are welcome to continue working here if you so choose, either with myself or Kol but not with Niklaus" Elijah said thoughtfully as he got up. "And, I too will apologise for Niklaus's behaviour and hope that you will forgive him. Goodbye, Caroline" Elijah exited the room.

Caroline and Klaus sat in silence for a bit. She would refuse to make the first move. She was not giving in. She only accepted his apology because Elijah was there, she still expected a proper apology. He had treated her like a two bit floozy and he didn't care. She was not having it. She crossed her arms and stared at him.

Klaus was mulling things over. He had been a little too harsh but really what did she expect. To march in here and announce that it was his baby and be congratulated. He would not support her until she had proved it. Although, they had been friends, the one night stand had ruined things. He could not afford to let her get close to him again. He didn't want to be taken advantage of like Hayley did. He looked up and saw her staring at him with narrowed eyes. So, she hadn't forgiven him. He expected that. "Right so, love, let's go to the hospital and find out if it's mine. Then, we'll talk" He got up, expecting her to follow but she stayed sitting. "What do you want?"

"Well, firstly this is a baby not an it!" She snarked as she pointed at her belly. It was flat but soon enough it would be rounded and she would be fat. "Secondly, I'm hungry"

Klaus looked nonplussed. "So what, love?" He asked. "After, we have the test done, you can get something to eat"

"After?!" Caroline looked ready to shout again.

Klaus grabbed her hand and pulled her outside into his car. She could not be shouting in the office again. Elijah would kill him for disrupting the 'efficient and caring environment' that he had built. "I'll get you something on the way"

"No. I'm hungry now. This baby is hungry now. Your baby" She emphasised as he still looked uncaring. "If I don't eat I will faint. If I faint, the baby could get hurt. If it hurts, then I could lose it. Understand?" Caroline snapped at him angrily. Just because he didn't want the baby doesn't mean she didn't. " I said do you understand?"

Klaus just stood there. If he was honest, then no he didn't care about the baby. He didn't know if it was his or not so he was less than bothered. But, he still cared about Caroline. Even though, he pushed her away, he still had a place in his heart for her. He didn't want to and couldn't see her in any danger. "Okay, love. Sit right her and I will go and get you some food and a drink. Then, we'll go to the hospital."

"Fine!" Caroline agreed. She was starving now and really needed to eat. She had looked up pregnancy on the internet and quickly found out that being hungry was depriving her baby of food so she needed to eat.

Klaus made to leave. "Any requests?"

"Orange juice and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich" Caroline wanted a delicious, nutritious meal and that fit the bill just about.

Klaus left and within a few minutes came back with exactly what she asked for. It was ironic for once. Normally, she would get his lunch but today he got hers. He watched her munch away at it in ten seconds flat. Then, she looked up at him. Her blue eyes were so clear just like the sky and her face was calmer and more content. She had calmed down. "Now, let's go to the hospital"

"If you insist. I can't believe that you don't trust me" Caroline crossed her arms. She watched a look of pain flit across his handsome face with those adorable dimples.

Klaus sighed. "It's not that I don't trust you, love. But, I've been down this road before.."

"Tell me" Caroline insisted.

Klaus instantly put up his walls. "No, sweetheart. These are my secrets alone"

Caroline pouted for a while but then they reached the hospital. She was immediately ushered into a room by an old acquaintance of hers, April Young, who first did a check up to make sure the baby was fine and that Caroline was eating enough. Then, she began the test. It was quick and relatively painless but even still it felt invasive. She was being forced to do this to prove herself. It was ridiculous. If men got pregnant they wouldn't be forced to do all this. Then, she thought again. Actually, they would since most men were manwhores. I mean look at Klaus. She giggled imagining him pregnant and by that time the test was over.

"You should find out the results within 5-7 working days. We can send them by post, email, you could phone or you could come yourself. You don't need to decide now but do let us know by tomorrow. Good luck Caroline" April said as she moved Caroline out of the room.

Caroline was shocked. "5-7 days? With all this technology it takes 5-7 days?"

'Unfortunately so. Goodbye Caroline" April shut the door.

Klaus looked expectant outside. "So what's the verdict, love?"

"It takes 5-7 days, Klaus" Caroline let out dully. "So I guess you'll just have to wait"

Klaus gnashed his teeth. "Well, then I'll see you in a week. No need for me to stick around" He turned to leave and then reconsidered. Caroline was only here to assure him. She didn't want to have that test. And, she was looking pale. "Actually, love. I'll drop you home" She didn't live far and so he dropped her off and went back to his office.

Caroline sat in the living room. Then, she began to cry. Huge tears rolled down her cheeks, her nose was leaking snot and her cheeks were red from exertion. How could this have happened? She was pregnant with Klaus Mikaelson's baby. And, he didn't believe her. And, her mom wasn't even there to help her. Her life was over. She had spent years training to be a lawyer and now she was going to spend years being a mother. It wasn't fair. Klaus hadn't even been decent about it. He just expected her to deal with it. She let out a huge sob. What if Klaus refused to help her? Then, her brain kicked in and the flooding tears began to halt. Then, you will bring up this baby, Forbes. And you will do a damn good job. You don't need a man. Your life isn't over yet. You can do this. Think about what mom did for you. She was a sheriff and she looked after you pretty much singlehandedly. But, you won't be alone. You have friends. Good friends. They'll help you. And Elijah has promised to help even if Klaus doesn't. She wiped her tears away and began making two lists.

If Klaus helps:

Still need to find another job.

Sell the apartment and buy a proper house.

Sign up for parenting classes together.

If he doesn't:

Sell the apartment.

Move to NOLA- a fresh start.

Register at hospital- get all documents from MF.

Find a job- teaching, childcare, part time?

Parenting classes.

Child supplies.

She looked at the list and added 'discuss bringing the baby up' to the 'if he helps list'. She felt calmer. She had a plan and wasn't reliant on Klaus. She breathed out slowly. Everything would be fine. Whatever happened she would survive. She knew she was pregnant with his baby but whether he accepted it or not would be the deciding factor. But, she would still be okay.

Several days later...

"Hello, love" Klaus knocked on her door. Today was the day they were going to find out and he was oddly nervous. The longer he thought about it the more unsure he was. Did he want to be a father? Was he too young? What if it wasn't his? All of these questions swirled around his head. "Love, are you ready?" He knocked again. He could hear faint music playing. Maybe, she was in the shower. "Caroline" He raised his voice as he rapped on the door harder and harder. He still had no response. He decided to go in anyway. The door was locked but he quickly found a spare key in one of her plants outside. That was dangerous and he made a mental note to speak to her about it. He walked in cautiously. He didn't see anything that looked wrong. But, then he walked into the kitchen. She was lying on the floor, a tub of ice cream fallen by her side slowly melting its way across her wooden flooring. He quickly felt for a pulse and was relieved that her heart was still beating. She looked almost dead. Her skin was pale and ashen and she was so still. He scooped her up into his arms and ran to his car. He lay her down on the backseat and began to drive like a mad man. They reached the hospital and Caroline had began stirring. But, her words were mumbled so he wasted no time in carrying her all the way in. Then, he began loudly shouting for doctors. They rapidly assembled and took her straight to be examined. He was left standing outside, worried and alone.

What if Caroline is seriously hurt? What if the baby is injured? What if she's lost the baby? No. That can't happen! Caroline is too strong for that. It would break her. She's only known for a week and already she was planning their nursery. He hadn't been fair to her. He had been monstrous and cruel. What if he never got to apologise? To see her face stretch out into a radiant smile once more. To see her so full of life and vibrant. What if he never got to see their baby?

"Mr Mikaelson, we have some news" A nurse interrupted his thoughts. Only yesterday, had he decided to do better for Caroline. To accept the baby regardless of the outcome. Because, he wanted to apologise to Caroline. He wanted to make it work with her. He didn't want his child growing up fatherless or believing him to be a monster. He didn't want to be Mikael. "Miss Forbes is..." The nurse quickly explained in the most simplistic terms.

A/N Thank you to my lovely readers! I really hope you enjoyed this chapter! Please give me any feedback! Selena x