Author's Notes: I wasn't planning to post again so soon, but you guys really lit me up with these reviews! It's so awesome to see people that feel the same way I do about Alex & Jo's relationship :)

I probably won't be able to post again until late next week, but I'll update as soon as I can!

Alex Karev focused all of his energy on completing the exercises the physical therapist was having him do. Stupid resistance bands. How was it possible to lose so much muscle tone in such a short time?

The tall blonde must have read his thoughts, "You are doing fine sir, it's just going to take a little time."

"I don't have any freaking time! Our baby could be born any day now. I need to be able to at least hold her when that happens!"

"Him," Jo interjected, "And you'll get there Alex. Plus, I'm planning on holding him in at least another couple of weeks."

Alex didn't respond, he was just too frustrated. Why would this happen to them of all people? He wanted to hunt down the truck driver that caused their accident and throat punch him. "Where are you going?" he asked the therapist as she gathered her things.

"We are done for now, but do the exercises we gave you. We will try to have you sit in a chair this afternoon." She stood for a minute waiting for a response, but all Alex gave her was a scowl. She slowly exited the room.

"Thank you," Jo called after her while giving Alex a chastising look.

"What?" Alex asked innocently.

"They are just trying to help Alex. It's going to take some time to get back where you were."

"If I ever get back," Alex added quietly.

"You'll get back. You have to believe, Alex."

"When did you get so damn optimistic?" he asked gruffly.

"About the time you knocked me up. Pregnancy hormones have done wonders for my attitude. Enjoy it while it lasts," Jo said with a grin.

Alex laughed slightly, "Guess I'll have to knock you up again soon... If I can still do that."

"Oh don't worry, we'll get you a prescription if you can't and I'll do all the work if I need to," she added nonchalantly while turning the page of her magazine.

Alex groaned, "How is it possible to get turned on in a damn hospital bed?"

Jo smiled devilishly as she gave him a once over, "Damn, too bad I'm on bedrest. I would pull that curtain and ride..."

"Damnit Jo! You're not helping!" Alex hissed.

Jo smiled, "Oh how I have missed messing with you." She turned onto her side facing him as he looked over at her, "I wish I could kiss you."

Alex smirked at her and focused on her lips, "I wish I could kiss you." They stayed in easy silence for a while just enjoying looking at the other. "If I wasn't hooked up to all these damn machines I would be over there with you," Alex said huskily.

Jo smirked, "Does that mean I should already be in your bed? Is that what you're trying to say?"

Alex gave the best smoldering look he could, "Yes."

"Where exactly would I fit? You're taking up the whole bed there Casanova," she teased.

"Come on Jo you're a toothpick, I can make the room," Alex said borderline whining.

Jo laughed, "I'm now carrying around a pumpkin under my shirt thanks to you, in case you forgot. Oh God, you didn't forget did you?" she teased with over-dramatic fear.

"Shut up and get over here," Alex said with a grin.

Jo slowly got out of the bed as Alex tried to make room, but the slight movement wore him out. Jo carefully moved his IV and oxygen lines out of the way and cautiously climbed in the bed. He lifted the blanket for her and she rested her head on his good shoulder. She gave off a sigh of contentment that made Alex smile. He kissed her forehead and took in her tired appearance, "Are you sleeping okay?"

Jo nodded slightly, "I'm doing much better now that you're awake."

"I'm sorry I put..."

"Shut up Alex," she murmured with her eyes closed and a contented smirk on her face.

Alex smiled and added with sarcasm, "I love you too."

Jo gave a tired smile and kissed his jaw before quickly drifting off to sleep. Alex fought his exhaustion to watch her for a bit. He had really taken small things for granted and now wanted to soak in every moment with her. He was zoned out into his own little happy world when Dr. Clifford entered the room.

"You know, when I pushed for her to stay in here this really wasn't what I had in mind," he pointed out good-naturedly.

"I know, but just look at her," Alex protested. "It's so good to have her in my arms."

Dr. Clifford smiled, "You two are really something."

Alex smirked as he looked lovingly at Jo, "You have no idea."

"I half expected Izzie Stevens to be here. She really took to your wife," Dr. Clifford stated casually as he examined Alex's sutures.

"I'm sorry, who?" Alex asked, his eyes snapping up to the neurosurgeon.

Dr. Clifford was busy re-covering the dressings, oblivious to Alex's distress. "Dr. Stevens is a maternal fetal specialist. She took care of your wife the night of your accident and has been visiting regularly ever since. I've seen her up here several times along with a small army of the OB/GYN nurses. Does Jo always have that effect on people?"

Alex glanced back at Jo, his stress related to Izzie subsiding some as he gazed at his wife, "Well she certainly did on me."

"Sounds like you have one special lady there," Dr. Clifford said as he exited the room. "Try to sleep Alex, you need your rest."

Alex tried to sleep, but his mind kept racing with thoughts of Jo, their baby, and Isobel Stevens.