I had three exams last week and I've got to write a scientific paper in the next two weeks. Posting will be sporadic at best for now, but I wanted to give you guys a hot S&R dose as well as a little more background to hold you over until the next update. Enjoy;)

Disclaimer: The Plum universe belongs to JE.

The click of the door barely registered as I pushed her up against the now closed front door. I claimed her lips in a demanding kiss. My needy request was met with equal intensity as she kissed back. "Don't scare me like that." I murmured against her lips when we broke apart for air.

Her hands cupped my face. "I'm right here." Her lips brushed against mine with every word. "We're okay." Babe kissed me, a slower but no less passionate one.

I nodded. I'd taken her to St. Francis to get checked out despite the fact that she assured me she was fine. She was right, because the doctor said she was fine.

And that she's about six weeks pregnant. That reminder made my heart beat a little faster and I'd driven back home in complete silence. But now that I had her behind closed doors I felt the need to become one with her physically.

I tightened my hold around her and moved us away from the front door. "Tonight will be soft and slow…" Another kiss. "…because this will be none of that." I promised. Her blue eyes flashed with desire and when I bumped against the couch, she took advantage of the situation to push me. I fell back onto the couch willingly, my legs hanging off the armrest.

Her eyes scanned me briefly, before she took a step to the side to stand next to me. Babe reached for the hem of her long-sleeved T-shirt, removing it in a swift move. I reacted, instantly sitting upright to get rid of my own T-shirt. In the time it took me to place my weapons on the coffee table, Babe was standing in front of me in nothing but cotton panties.

"Babe." I flashed her my most wicked smile, reaching out to pull her close. I sat on the couch and she straddled my lap. My hands landed on her hips, encouraging the grinding rotation she started above me.

"Ranger." It was a needy moan accompanied with the insistent scrape of her nails down my chest.

I cupped her in my palm, feeling her readiness through her soaked panties. My lips found hers again and tongues dueled for dominance. Impatient hands tugged on clothing until we were both completely naked.

She positioned herself over the tip of my hard dick before sinking down to the hilt. Together, we set the perfect rhythm that coiled our desire tight until sweet relief washed over us.

S&R

I was on my way to the gym when my cell phone rang. When I saw Babe's number flashing across the screen my mood instantly improved. After the initial shock of her pregnancy upon my return and the relief of knowing she was carrying my child, we've fallen into an undefined phase since I got back. I got everything ready to marry her. But when I told Babe, she declined. She said I didn't have to marry her out of duty or obligation, that she wouldn't keep me from my child if that's what worried me. I was confused with her attitude, but I respect her wishes. I've tried to be there for her, but I admit I've kept myself along the sidelines waiting for her invitation. So, I was excited that she was finally taking real initiative and calling me.

"Ba…" My name for her was on the tip of my tongue when I was interrupted.

"Ranger?" A male voice asked.

I frowned, because although the voice sounded familiar, I couldn't place who it was. "Who is this?"

"Oh, sorry…" There was a small chuckle. "It's Eddie Gazzara."

I let out the breath I'd been holding, the jealousy I'd felt when I answered the call quickly dissipating. Gazzara's a good cop and I know he's one of Babe's good friends.

"Look…" Gazzara continued. "There's a family picnic today and with Stephanie being nine months pregnant I offered to be her ride." He sounded worried. "I got here and she said she was just going to change." There was a pause and it only made me anxious. "She's been in the bathroom for a really long time and when I asked her if she was okay, she told me to call you."

I was already sprinting towards the Turbo even before I disconnected. "On my way."

An infinite number of traffic laws were broken, but I didn't care because I got to her building in record time. The lot was full, so I parked the car parallel to the building. I hurried towards the lobby entrance and took the stairs two at a time. Eddie was already waiting with the door open.

"Saw you through the bedroom window." He said, ushering me inside. "I think it might be time." Gazzara clapped my shoulder, pushing me towards the bathroom.

"Time for what?" I growled, annoyed at his vagueness. I didn't bother knocking, effortlessly picking the lock

"I didn't see that." I heard him mutter behind me. Ignoring him, I poked my head inside the bathroom.

Babe was naked, except for a yellow cotton bra that barely contained her now larger breasts. One hand rested protectively over her pregnant belly and the other was forcefully gripping the edge of the counter next to the sink. I tracked my eyes over her, finally understanding what Eddie meant. It was time!

"My water broke." She said, her blue eyes huge with surprise and something else I couldn't quite pinpoint.

I nodded, unable to formulate any words, and helped her throw a loose dress over her head. Without asking, I scooped her up in my arms and exited the bathroom. I walked past Gazzara and out the front door. He caught up to us just as I was loading the elevator.

"You've got to be kidding me!" I ground my teeth at the sight before me. An old guy had rammed his Cadillac into the side of my car, leaving my means of transportation inaccessible.

"Are you okay?" I heard Eddie ask the old man. Grandpa nodded, muttering something about an idiot leaving his car in a non-parking zone. "Have you called the police?" Eddie's question was answered, but I didn't care. I was already looking for another vehicle.

"Mine's over here." Gazzara pointed to a blue minivan and remoted the side door open. He yanked away a car seat and tossed it in the back, making room for us. I deposited Babe inside and once I was settled on the seat, her head came to rest on my lap. Eddie got behind the wheel and peeled out of the lot.

Babe grunted and yelled on the drive and all I could do was hold her hand. I felt helpless, even more when I realized the car stopped moving. Finally finding my voice, I spoke up. "Why are we stopping?"

"I don't know." Gazzara shrugged, opening his door to angle out and take a look.

"Babe, we're almost there." I pushed away wild curls from her sweaty forehead, hoping for a soothing motion.

"Accident." Eddie came back to report. "Street's blocked."

"It's show time!" Babe growled, a sound like something out of a horror movie.

Gazzara's eyes widen as he nodded. "Okay." I watched him walk around the front of the van, speaking to someone on the phone. The door on the other side slid open and Gazzara positioned himself between Babe's spread legs. "I've called it in." He tapped on her knees, looking at us with a pale face. "I've been through this before." His voice wavered as he assured Babe he could talk her through it. He demonstrated a breathing sequence.

"Shut up!" Babe said through clenched teeth. "You sound like a quacking duck!"

I zoned out, no longer hearing sounds but only noise. I focused on Babe's every gesture, every facial expression and there was a moment when I thought I'd lost her. That was when I knew that I wanted to be with her forever because life would be nothing without her. I realized that I didn't want to be there in whatever way she would let me. No, I wanted her to be my life companion.

I'm not sure how long I zoned out until a cry penetrated my internal musings. Babe's head rested on my lap, her lovely face looking tired and drained.

"It's a boy!" I looked up, finding a smiling Gazzara wrapping a tiny human being with a jacket.

The ringing of a phone penetrated through my sleep, bringing me back to reality. I felt movement to my side and then an arm reached across my body. I snapped my eyes open when I heard Babe's husky voice.

"Hello?" She propped herself up with one hand on my chest, listening attentively to whoever was on the other end of the line. "Yeah." She nodded and then ended the call. I watched her return the phone to its cradle on the side table next to the couch.

"Who was that?" I asked, snaking an arm around her waist to tuck her against the side of my body.

"Julie." She placed a quick kiss on my chest before attempting to get up. "She picked up Eddie and says they're on their way." Babe climbed over me and started picking up clothing. "What?" She stopped to stare at me, eyes tracking down my body to look at my hardening cock. "No!" She giggled when I lunged for her, darting behind the couch. "We don't have time!"

I grinned at her, catching her by the waist. I kissed her lips softly, savoring the essence that is her. "There's always time." I kissed her again, because I'm allowed.