The Paradise Baby C7

A/N: Sorry for the wait in posting this part, I had a bit of a writers block and have been busy with work, but ill hopefully update this a bit more now i have a few more ideas!

'Whens the next appiontment?' Dudley asked whilst sitting opposite Moray at his desk.

'Tomorrow, I've taken the Morning off , Mrs Weston was not very happy though' Moray told him and sighed 'I just wish she would get off my back and start concentration on her own life instead of trying to meddle in mine' he told his best friend

'Is there something you are not telling me John?' he asked curious as to what Moray meant by the his last statement.

'Its just little things, I havent been able to go to any of the last 3 appointments with Denise as she's pulled managers meetings, she expects Denise to work longer hours even though shes 6 months gone but she wont let me share the work load and to top everything off i keep hearing rumours about the time me and Cathrine where together all around th store, i don't want Denise hearing these things' Moray finished

'I'm just so fed up' John sighed

'I'm Sorry John, I wish there was something i could do to help' Dudley said 'Look why don't you and Denise go into the Village after the appointment don't worry if your late back ill cover you' Dudley said

'Thanks' Moray said and smiled 'Ill go and tell Denise the news' and with that he got up and walked out of the office.

'John what are you doing here?' Denise asked walking back behind the counter. She had gotten consiriably bigger in the last month and now had to wear marternity corsets which she did't like much but John loved her new look and he coudl't help but look and her even more.

'I've come to see if you are okay, and tell you some news' John said and walked around the counter so he was standing next to her.

'I'm fine, i can take care of myself you know, i know your just being protective but i promise you. you dont need to come up here so many times in the day... if i need you i will send for you' she said and smiled a sweet smile.

'However it is nice to see you' she whispered

'Okay, ill try not to come up here so often i just cant help myself' John said and laughed he then pulled her close to him and ran his hand over the bump, he let his hand still for a moment before pulling away , he grasped Denises hand and gently pulled her into the store room where he proceeded to kiss her.

'What news did you bring sweetheart?' Denise asked when he pulled away.

'Come sit down' he said and gestured to the chair in the corner.

'Dudley has agreeded to cover for us tomorrow, so we can go into the villiage after the appointment, i thought maybe you would want to inform Clara just in case we have a visit' he whispered

Denise nodded 'I will, thank you John' she whispered and kissed his cheek.

At 2'o clock exactly Mrs. Weston strolled into Ladies wear, she was wearing a bright orange dress with purple accents, Clara noticed her entrance first and motioned to Denise.

'Mrs. Weston, how can i help today?' Denise asked polietly

'Miss Denise, or would you rather Mrs. Moray?' Catherine asked slyly

'Miss Denise is fine Mrs. Weston' Denise said

'Miss Denise then, I would like to talk to you about the books, please send your girls to lunch and close the department' She said

'Okay, Girls could you pleae go to lunch' Denise asked her girls.

'What about you Miss Denise, should i get something for you?' Clara asked looking ucuriously between Denise and Catherine

'No' Catherine said before Denise could answer. 'Miss Denise can have something later' She said and started walking towards the counter.

Denise smiled at Clara as he walked out of the door leaving the two alone. Denise walked into the stock room to retrive the books when she heard Catherines voice. 'Those wont be nessasary'

'But i thought this was wha our meeting was to be about?' Denise asked putting the books back on the shelve and walking towards Catherine Weston.

'No I'm here to tell you that i am aware of your secret' Catherine said

'Secret what secret?' Denise asked

'The secret that you are keeping from Moray about your baby' Catherine said

Denise looked confused

'Me and John have no secrets we tell each other everything' Denise protested

'But you havent told Moray, John that this is not his child you are carrying is it?'

'What are you talking about Mrs. Weston, im carrying Johns Child and he knows that' Denise said angrely

'I think not Denise, Why would he want a child with you, a shop girl' Catherine stated

'Me and John are married, Happily married, now im leaving i cannot stand any more of your accusations' Denise said and walked away from Catherine, only Catherine pulled her back whish made Denise trip and fall to the floor.

'You will listen to my girl, I will tell Moray that this is not his child, i will tell him you where unfaithful to him and he will leave you and come back to me, mark my words, what would he want with damaged goods' Catherine said and smiled

She then kicked Denise in the stomach and walked out of Ladieswear as if nothing had happened

Denise yelled out in pain and he clung onto her stomach he managed to crawl to the door and scream again.

'Denise? Denise what has happened' Clara asked as she and the other girls ran towards her. 'Suzie get find sam get him to call a carriage and then find Moray oh and then get me one of her night dresses' Clara ordered 'The rest of you shift' she then stroked Denise's hair

'Catherine' Denise whispered still clutching her stomach

'Did Mrs. Weston do this to you?' she asked

Denise nodded her head

'Denise!' John yelled as he ran down the corridor to where Denise lay.

'What happened?' He asked

'I think it was Catherine Weston' Clara said

John put his hand on her bump which made Denise gasp 'Its all right darling i've got you' he whispered

'Here' Suzie said out of breath as he walked towards Clara and Moray with a night dress.

'Thanks' Clara said and focused back on Denise.

'We need to undress her and then you need to take her to the hospital' Clara said urgently

'Right' Moray said unsure what to do as he was still in shock.

'Moray helped Denise slowly crawl back into Ladieswear and they shut the door.

he then un bottoned Denise's dress quickly and pushed it off her, he took of her corset

'Oh my god!' He cried when he saw blood on her drawers.

'Clara get Dudley now, i need help' he said, Clara got up and ran to find Dudley.

John pushed Denises hair out of her eyes and kissed her forehead.

'It Hurts' she cried tears rolling down her face

John proceeded to take of her drawers and put her night gown on, he took of his jacket and put it around her shoulders.

'John , Denise' Dudley said runing into the room

'Dudley, i need you to help me pick her up and then get us into the carriage' he said urgently

Mr. Dudley walked towards them and helped Denise into John's arms. john stood up and as fast as he could with Denise in his arms ran down the stairs and into the waiting carriage.

3 hours later

'Come on Sweetheart wake up' John silently whispered kissing her hand tears rolling down his own eyes now

'John' he heard her cough

'Denise, your safe, i'm with you' John said and placed a kiss on her lips.

'What happened, what about the baby?' she asked desperatly

'Don't worry sweetheart, everything is fine, you both are fine' he said smiling

'Are you sure?' Denise asked

'I'm sure darling' he whispered and kissed her again

The Nurse walked into the room at this point.

'Its good to see you up Denise, the Doctor will be with us in a moment we just need to do another examination' The nurse told her

The doctor walked in a few minutes later

'If you would like to wait outside?' he asked Moray

'He's staying' Denise said matter of factly

'I'm sorry he cant' The nurse said

'He is' Denie said and gripped onto Johns hand harder

The doctor looked to the nurse 'Its okay just don't tell any one' he said and proceeded to examine Denise.

'Well everything is looking better Mrs. Moray, although i want to keep you in over night just to be sure, the Baby has a steadly heartbeat and you will problery begin to feel it kick, i would advice that you stay in bed and rest for a few days, and lower your work afterwards, also try and eat better and don't get stressed, i expect you to help' he said and gestured to John.

'I will Doctor' John said

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Another thing do we know what caused this?' he asked