Author's Note: This chapter is a bit different than the others in a few ways: the way I start the story, how it reads, and what it actually contains. Yes, that's right, folks. I've included a bit of fluff to give us a tiny little break. I wanted to make it longer, but then it wouldn't be as fluffy, so I do apologize. I hope you enjoy and thank you all for the reviews and positive feedback so far!

Disclaimer: Not mine…so not mine. Sad day.

"I'm pregnant."

Rick's fork stopped in midair. His eyes flicked up to meet hers, mouth slightly open, and shock evident on his face. He obviously hadn't expected such a statement, especially in the middle of a restaurant. "You…wh…" He put his fork down. "Did I just hear you correctly?"

Kate nodded, a slight smirk on her face.

"Oh my…Kate, that's great…why are you telling me this now?" He said before realizing his faux pas and recovering quickly. "Not that it's not the best news I've heard since you agreed to marry me, but…"

Her smirk grew into a smile as she deliberately broke eye contact to take a sip of water.

"No, really. I didn't mean that how it sounded, I just…" he continued, sounding flustered.

"Digging a deeper hole, Ricky," she commented, the expression on her face now a teasing grin.

"Um…I…" He looked down at his food. "Sorry."

She laughed a bit at the slightly sheepish look on his face. "No, it's all right. I should have warned you. It just… I've been wanting to tell you all day." She found she couldn't stop smiling, and when he looked back up to meet her eyes, he immediately returned the gesture.

"Well, it's amazing you held out this long then, isn't it?"

She chuckled. "I guess so."

They just gazed at each other for a while. He broke the silence, his hand coming to rest over hers on the table. "We're having a baby," he said in wonder.

"Yes, we are," she replied with a smile.

"I love you."

"And I love you." She twined her fingers with his, and then leaned in. She raised a brow and said very seductively, "Now, finish your dinner so I can show you just how much."

The hungry look she received in response told her exactly what he thought about that comment. In ten minutes flat, he had gotten a to-go box and paid for their meal. As they casually left the restaurant, she noticed how possessively his arm rested around her waist despite his outwardly calm appearance.

They somehow managed to make it back to the loft without too much distraction, but the moment they got out of his car, it began, especially once he'd tugged her into the elevator and the doors had closed. Their bodies pressed together, she found herself intoxicated by the mere smell of him and she crushed her lips to his before he could take the opportunity himself.

It took conscious effort to move when the elevator dinged, and by the time they'd made it to the apartment door, their lips had locked once again. He pushed her against the door, fumbled with his keys, and pushed the door open. "God, I love you so much." He murmured against her mouth.

She moaned in response. "Shut up and close the door."

He did so before pushing her into the apartment and toward the stairs, tugging at her dress urgently. They never made it to the bedroom.

Nice break? Well, be prepared for next chapter...you might have already guessed but it's a bit of a doozy. Please review and I'll love you for it!