Cal and Gillian sat there for a few moments after Ria asked her question, "Well?" she asked.

Gillian looked up into Ria's eyes, a small smile on her face, and nodded, "Yes."

Ria and Loker absorbed the information not really knowing what to say at first, "Well I guess the first thought that comes to mind is congratulations," said Ria.

"You can say it Torres. I know you're dying to," smirked Cal.

"Well congratulations!" said Ria excitedly as Gillian stood up and the two embraced, "So that's why you want to get married so fast."

"Yes, it'll just be easier if it's Lightman all around on the birth certificate," Gillian said.

"How far along are you?" asked Loker.

"Eight weeks," answered Gillian running around her desk and pulling something out of the top drawer, "I brought this because Cal and I figured it wouldn't take everyone very long to figure out I was pregnant."

Ria took the sonogram from Gillian and looked at it, though she had no clue what she was reading, "I take it this little blob in the center is the baby?"

Cal pointed where Ria was pointing, "Yes that right there is baby Lightman."

"Wow. How's Emily reacting to this? Or have you guys not told her yet?" asked Loker.

Gillian chuckled, "She knows. She figured it out and she doesn't have a psych degree. That's why we knew you all would."

"Why would you want to keep it a secret?" asked Ria, "I mean even if it isn't planned, isn't a baby a good thing?"

Cal bit his lip and Loker looked down, "Loker, come on we have work to do," said Cal escorting him out of Gillian's office.

Gillian went over to her desk chair and sat down, "Ria I was told I couldn't have kids. I mean, Alec and I tried naturally for years. When we couldn't do it naturally, I was inseminated but that didn't work either. The doctors said although there's nothing physically wrong with my, um, reproductive system, I just wouldn't be able to get pregnant. So Alec and I adopted a baby girl, Sophie. The birth mother had sixty days to change her mind. We made it to fifty-seven days. And when I had to give up my baby…" Tears started to run down Gillian's cheeks, "When I had to give up my baby, I lost all hope at being a mother."

Ria stood there for a few moments, "I'm so sorry Gill, I didn't mean to be so insensitive."

"You didn't know," said Gillian as she graciously took the tissue Ria had offered her, "I guess I'm just scared that something will go wrong and this baby will be taken away from me somehow, just like Sophie was."

"So that's why you didn't want to tell anybody," said Ria.

"Yeah," Gillian sniffled.

"Well did the doctor say everything was fine?" asked Ria. Gillian nodded, "then you have to continue to believe that everything will be fine. I mean Cal did something that Alec could never give you. Maybe that's God's way of saying this is the right person to have your child with."

Gillian chuckled, "That's very philosophical of you Ria. And observant"

"I know," said Ria, "So, I'm totally going to be the godmother right?" Gillian raised her eyebrows and looked at Ria, "What's it's not like I'm not your closest friend or anything. Even though you're my boss and you're engaged to my other boss."

Gillian tried to look mad but a smile kept threatening to break through her anger. She started to chuckle lightly along with Ria and pretty soon, they were both laughing like teenage girls. Gillian tried to answer but was overcome by a fit of laughter, so she resorted to nodding, "I'll. I'll have to talk to Cal about it but I'm sure some arrangements can be made."

Ria smiled triumphantly and said, "Well how about this Saturday you, Emily, and I have lunch or go out somewhere and start planning things. For both the wedding and the baby. Unless you don't feel up to it."

Gillian sighed, "Well, it's hit and miss right now. Some days I feel fine, other days I feel terrible. And then some days go from good to bad and vice versa. So I might as well not let it run my life. I'll talk to Emily and Cal and make sure it's okay."

"Cool," said Ria.

"Now Ria, I know we're friends but I also mean this in the nice boss way. Get back to work," smirked Gillian.

"Yes Dr. Foster," said Ria and left the office.

Later that Night…

Cal and Gillian entered their home after a long day at work, "See what I mean about taking it easy Gill?" asked Cal.

"I know, I know," she said, "But now that other people know it'll be easier. Oh and by the way, Torres was pretty clear that she wants to be the godmother."

"How so?" asked Cal.

"She downright asked," said Gillian.

Cal rolled his eyes but was holding back a chuckle, "Well we can't say no to that now can we?"

"Well I don't think we have a choice," laughed Gillian, "Oh and by the way, would my boss think it would be okay if Ria, Emily, and I went out to talk about wedding plans. And baby plans."

"I don't know I'll see what he thinks," smirked Cal, "But I'm pretty sure he'd be okay with it." Gillian smiled and kissed him.

"Dad! Gill!" yelled Emily coming down the stairs.

"Hey love," said Cal kissing his daughter on the cheek, "How was school?"

"Same old, same old," said Emily, "So was I right? Did Ria and Loker find out?"

Cal snickered and said, "Well it didn't help that your future step-mother had a case of morning sickness at the office."

"Nice to know my misery is the Lightman Group's entertainment," scolded Gillian and Cal knew to be quiet, "But yes they know. In fact, Ria asked if you wanted to go out with us this weekend. You know, to talk about wedding and baby plans."

"That sounds awesome! Can I Dad? Can I?" asked Emily practically begging.

"As long as Gill still feels up to it on Saturday then the answer is yes," said Cal.

"Yeah! Thanks Dad," said Emily, "I mean we have so much to do. The dresses, the flowers, the cake…"

"Not to mention the date and location," said Cal, "But we have time.

"No we don't Dad," scolded Emily, "We have six weeks before baby Lightman makes his or her presence known in Gillian's abdomen."

"Don't remind me," sighed Gillian.

"Gill, it'll be okay," said Emily.

"Easy for you to say. You won't be the one expanding," chuckled Gillian lightly.

Cal kissed her on her temple and said, "You'll be beautiful love. Just like you always are."

"Aw. No you're going to make me cry," said Gillian kissing him.

"Okay kids, behave now. Someone's got to make dinner," said Emily.

"Well if we're the kids why don't you love?" asked Cal playfully.

"Fine, if you don't mind me ordering pizza, Chinese takeout, or a good drive through," said Emily.

"Smart arse," said Cal.

"But now that she mentioned it, Chinese does sound good," said Gillian.

"Well, the pregnant woman with the cravings has voted," said Emily, "Chinese it is!"

Cal chuckled, "Okay loves, we'll just order here and do takeout like Emily said." Gillian smiled satisfied.

Cal grabbed the menu from their favorite Chinese restaurant off the refrigerator while Emily and Gillian started watching TV. After dinner, Emily went to work on homework while Cal and Gillian started trying to settle on an available wedding date within a six week time frame.

"This will clearly be more difficult than we thought," said Cal.

"Yeah, but it will be worth it," said Gillian, "And that's only the tip of the iceberg of what's to come."

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