It has been more than four days since Nell had her pregnancy confirmed, and telling Eric the news has been proven to be a difficult task for Nell. It always starts and ends the same way every time: She'd start off by saying she has something important to tell Eric, only to back down seconds later and coming up with a ridiculous lie.

The first time she tried to tell him was when they were walking on the shoreline of Malibu Beach after having dinner at a restaurant nearby. The night was warm, with a gentle breeze that carried the scent of the salty ocean air. Both computer techs held hands, enjoying the comfortable silence between them.

Nell bit her lip,' I've got to tell him now', She thought. Eric turned to Nell then, noticing how she was looking at the sand with her brow furrowed.

"Hey," he tugged at her arm gently, effectively stopping them both so that he faced Nell. "You okay? You look pensive…worried too."

"I have something to tell you." She blurted out unexpectedly

"Okay, what's on your mind Nellster?"

"I'm…Uh…I'm kinda…" 'Spit it out!'

Eric tilted her face up with his index finger, "You're what, Nell?"

"I'm- really sorry but I think I lost one of your Back to the Future movies." She mentally kicked herself. Of all the things she could lie about, that was the best she could come up with?

Eric seemed to buy it because he started to laugh."That's what you're so worried about?" Nell gave him a mock scowl. Eric's laughter was reduced to a quiet chuckle; He smiled at the woman before him.

"Hey come on, its okay. I'm not mad, we'll just find it, okay?"

Nell smiled up at him, glad that she had managed to make him believe her little fib. She stood on the tips of her toes and pecked him on the cheek. She was thoroughly enjoying the tender moment when she felt Eric's hands start to travel to her waist.

Oh no.

"Eric!" She practically shouted. Eric held up his hands and took a step back, thinking that he must have done something wrong. Nell had a few moments to calm herself down before looking at Eric in the face.

"It's getting kinda chilly and this isn't exactly the warmest thing", she said, looking at the flowing white sundress Kensi had lent to her, "Can we head back home?"

'It's not that cold' he thought to himself. "Sure…" He answered slowly; Nell smiled in relief when he agreed. When walking to the car, she took a hold of the taller man's arm, wrapping it around her shoulders and snuggling into his side. They walked like that the whole way to the car before heading back to their little apartment.

That form of "routine" lasted for 2 more days. She tried to tell him again when they were having one of their movie nights. It started off the same way before she ended up apologizing (again), saying that she accidentally dropped fruit punch on his surfboard when she was cleaning. That literally had him jump up and run to the hallway closet. He opened the door and took out the board, examined both sides and finding no evidence that the bright red drink had been spilled on his precious board. He gave a questioning look to Nell, who only responded with a shrug.

She tried again when they woke up in bed the next morning.

She nuzzled her nose against his. "Hey, Eric?"

"Hmm?" He hummed, still trying to wake up. Nell took a deep breath. "I'm…I'm pr- "Damn it. She couldn't do it. She shut her eyes in frustration before opening them again, looking into green eyes that were studying her face.

"I'm probably going to head to the café down the street for more scones. Do you want anything?"

Eric raised an eyebrow, "Didn't you have like…five of those yesterday? I don't want you to get sick from them." Nell looked like she was ready to choke him. She got out of bed and stood in front of him, arms crossed.

"Are you calling me fat?"

Eric's eyes widened." What? No! God Nell, no, you're perfect."

Nell's hormones took over when she asked in a quieter voice. "Do you think I'm getting fat?" Eric reached for his glasses that were on the nightstand, putting them on before facing Nell.

"No Nell, I love your body. You haven't gained any weight," he paused for a brief moment, "Is that why you are fond of those flowing shirts now? Cause' you think you're gaining weight?" Eyeing the current grey one she had on.

"Nope", she said nonchalantly," I just think they are cute and comfy." With that, she left the room.

All hell broke loose on the third day. Nell had to call in sick due to morning sickness; she told Eric she just had a bug and that she'd be fine by tomorrow. She was alone and decided to give Kensi a call. They chatted for a while before she brought up Eric.

"What do you mean you haven't told him?!" She whispered into the phone harshly.

Nell bit her lip, "I've tried, I swear! My mind just doesn't seem to function when I want to tell him. I start off by saying I have to tell him something and my mind refuses to say what I want to tell him. I've been lying for three days now!"

She heard Kensi huff on the other end of the line. "Nell, you have to tell him today."

"No I don't," she answered quickly, "I can probably hold off for two more days. I just gotta figure out a way to tell him."

"Tell me what?" Came a masculine voice from behind her.

Shit.

"Uh… Hey Kensi I gotta let you go." She spoke into the phone, looking at Eric.

"Hey wait but- "Nell hung up. She tossed her phone next to her before looking to Eric again.

Eric had his arms crossed, a questioning look on his face. "Tell me what Nell?" He asked again. Nell took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Nothing Wolfram", she said innocently," You know, you should have told me you were coming home early."

"I wasn't needed today," he answered unfolding his arms and taking off his sweater. "What did you want to tell me?" Nell got up from the couch, taking her empty mug and walking pass Eric to the small kitchenette. "It's just something between Kensi and me. I can't put it out there yet." She answered simply, leaning against the counter facing Eric.

"Sooo, you trust Kensi more than your boyfriend?"

Nell was taken back by the question and evident hurt in his voice. "I never said that, Beale."

"It sure sounds like it, Jones."

"Eric Beale, I have trusted you with my life. What makes you think I don't trust you now?"

"Because you're obviously hiding something that apparently I'm supposed to know about." He answered. She walked past Eric and back to the living room, "You're acting like a child," She growled loud enough for him to hear.

Eric gave a disbelieving laugh," Oh, I'm the child? Says the person who is hiding something and refuses to tell me because she's too stubborn."

"I am not stubborn." She gritted out.

Both finally lost their temper. Eric was first to speak (more like yell).

"Then why don't you tell me?!"

"Because I don't want to!"

He took a step closer to her. "Why the hell not?!"

"Because I'm scared about how you're going to react!" She screeched. Eric pinched the bridge of his nose, before realizing that Nell said she was scared.

He tried to lower his voice," React to wha- "

"I'M PREGNANT, YOU IDIOT!"

A/N: Yoooooo this was kind of hard to write. I'm not good at the whole 'relationship fights' thing. What I do know is that I will try not to take too long with the next chapter. Oh! Shout out to XoxMountainGirlxoX, ncislosangeles, RedYellowPinkGreen, violetdoodlebug, and Dubigail for reviewing the first chapter! I really appreciate it :D

So yeah. Reviews and constructive criticism make me really happy! Thank you for reading, stay safe, and have a good night/day wherever you may be

~Scrappy