Thank you so much for your kind reviews...you guys rock! I've decided to go off track from season 2 to 3. I wanted to be able to take the story in a different direction...I hope you like it. This chapter would be R rated...not for kiddies:)

Michelle ended up having to spend 5 days in hospital on the IV antibiotics before the infection number reduced down to 6 and she was able to move onto oral tablets. It had taken a little longer than Charlie had wanted but he wasn't taking any chances with Michelle. He stopped by her room a few times a day on his rounds and in between surgeries to see how she was doing. Tony was by her side every single time he went in. Even though they were going through such a traumatic time he hadn't seen his son so happy in such a long time. In fact he couldn't ever remember Tony behaving the way he did when he was around Michelle. He had a glow in his eyes, he was opening up and talking about his work and how he was feeling and he never hesitated to act lovingly with Michelle in front of anyone.

Michelle was going crazy being stuck in the hospital for so long. She was anxious to get out and finally have some time alone with Tony and begin rebuilding her life with him. She found that with so many visitors coming in all the time that she and Tony never really got to talk privately a lot. He had been so amazing to her. He barely left her side and when he did it was only to go home and shower and change. Just about every time he came back in he bought her flowers or chocolates. She was so surprised though that he hadn't pushed her to talk about everything more. Since she had agreed to move in with him he had calmed down. She wondered if he was waiting until it was just the 2 of them to bring it all back up again, either way she knew he wasn't going to let it all go. Sometimes he seemed a little quiet and she could tell he was deep in thought and when she asked him what was on his mind he told her 'nothing', or that he was just 'day dreaming' but she knew there was more to it than just that.

Tony wasn't ever just day dreaming, he was planning, thinking about what was going to happen next. He had gotten such a fright with the whole infection thing and felt so guilty that he had taken Michelle away before giving her time to recover that he was determined to make her recovery in hospital as calm as possible. He was almost going insane wanting to ask her more about what happened with Doug and how she was feeling but he didn't want to upset her or get her worked up at all. He knew that they had an awful lot to sort out and he spent most of the week working out the best way to get her moved over to his apartment and what he could do to help her through this. He hated that she blamed herself for what had happened, he hated that she had gone through it alone and he hated that she had to fear Douglas being released any day now.

Natalie took Michelle and Tony back to his apartment the night she was released. She only stayed a couple of minutes before leaving, she knew they were desperate for time alone.

Once the door was closed behind her Michelle turned to Tony and wrapped her arms around his waist. "I can't tell you how incredible you have been to me the last week baby. I could never have gotten through all that without you."

He kissed the top of her head. "How are you feeling sweetheart?"

"Good. I feel really good. My eye doesn't even really hurt anymore and I just feel so much better."

"I am so happy that is over. I am also so happy to finally have you all to myself again."

She kissed him gently on the lips, "I am so love with you Almeida. Do you understand how special you are?"

He just grinned. He loved hearing her say things like that. Every time she told him she loved him or anything like that he felt shivers run through his body.

"Almeida?"

"Huh? Sorry...just love hearing you say that..."

She started pushing him slowly so that she was backing him up against the wall.

He watched a cheeky little grin spread across her face as she walked him backwards. "Where are we going?" He asked playfully.

Once he was pinned against the wall she looked up at him. "No where." She ran her hands across the top of his jeans. She felt his whole body jolt at her touch.

"Chelle..."

"I've missed you Tony."

He kissed her and his breathing started to get heavier and heavier as he felt her undo his buckle. "It has been torture not being able to be with you all week sweetheart."

He went to reach for her pants but she stopped him. She took his hands in hers and pinned them up against the wall. "I want to show you a little appreciation for being so good to me all this time..."

His heart started to race and he felt like his legs were going weak. He loved that she was taking control of the situation. "Sweetheart...God I...my legs have already gone weak."

"You need to lie down?"

He shocked the hell out of her when he said yes and picked her up in his arms and carried her over to the couch. She squealed in surprise and he laughed. He put her down and she immediately took back the control and pushed him so he was sitting. She knelt down in front of him, lifted the bottom of his shirt and began kissing his stomach.

She tugged at his jeans and he helped her pull them down. She could see how nervous he became all of a sudden. His face went blush and other than his loud breathing he had gone quiet. He closed his eyes. "Look at me Tony...are you ok?"

He opened his eyes and nodded slightly. "I can't believe how nervous I am. I still can't believe I am with you and this is happening."

"Me either, it almost doesn't feel real." She wrapped her hand around him and watched the reaction across his face as he grunted and pushed his lower body up into her. She began to lower her head when she felt his hands on her, "Wait.."

She stopped and looked up at him. He leaned over to her and pulled at her top. "Can we take this off?"

She smiled and pulled her top over her head. She was so conscious of how closely he was watching her. He made her feel sexy and gave her confidence in what she was doing just in the way he looked at her. She almost laughed as he nodded his head when she removed her bra. His eyes widened and he reached out to touch her. She let him hold her in his hands and explore her breasts for a couple of minutes before she grabbed his hands and pushed him back into the couch, "My turn..."

Tony couldn't take his eyes off her. She was making him feel things he had never felt before. She took her time with him and although his heart was racing and he had trouble controlling his breathing he was trying to make the moment last as long as possible. It still didn't feel real to be in this position with Michelle. His mind kept flashing back to images of her through the last year – little smiles she had given him, times she had laughed at his jokes or when she had been the one to calm him down when he was completely stressed out. All of those moments where he had been falling for her more and more through the year until now where they were as close as ever and she was making him feel like the luckiest man in the world.

He had seen so many new sides to her over the last 10 days. He had seen her at her most vulnerable, at her bravest, frightened, happy, nervous and every single moment had just confirmed in his mind that she was the one for him. The way her touch simply sent his whole body to a whole new place was beyond him, he never knew it was possible to feel this good. Too feel so nervous on one hand and yet so comfortable and willing to open himself to her completely. He didn't think there was anything he couldn't tell her and she made him feel safe in a way that no one had ever been able to do. She had seen him in every light and yet had only showed him love and passion back. She loved him for who he was and he felt that, knew that and that as the best feeling in the whole world.

As she bought him to a climax, he held her head, mumbled and groaned and then reached down and pulled her body up into his and wrapped his arms around her as tightly as possible. He had never felt closer to someone and it made him feel so emotional he was surprised. She was curled up on his lap with her head against his chest and he stroked the side of her head and kissed it. "You are unbelievable...that was incredible..."

"I can't get enough of you Almeida."

Tony slammed the door closed behind them. They had just gotten home from the memorial service held for their lost colleagues. Michelle had only been out of hospital for a few days and today had been a full day at the cemetery. It had been so distressing being confronted with how many people they had lost and it had made the whole thing seem so real. A part of Tony had been blocking it all out, he was sure Michelle had been doing the same but today they had to face it.

To make matters worse, Tony hated having to feel that way in public. He felt like so many people were watching him and Michelle. It felt like everyone knew by now that they were together but it still seemed of massive interest to everyone to see what they were like as a couple. He felt self-conscious every time he put his arm around her or took her hand in his. He wasn't prepared to not stay close to Michelle for work's sake – they needed each other, he just wished they could blend in like any other couple.

He hadn't cried at the service. He wasn't the type to be able to break down in front of everyone else. Watching the look of despair on Michelle's face all day had felt gut wrenching. He would have done anything in the world to make her pain go away but he just didn't know how to, all he knew how to do was be there for her and hold her. It didn't feel like enough and he felt like he was angry with himself for it.

As the door slammed behind them he looked at Michelle, "Sorry."

She shook her head and put her arms around his waist, "don't be sorry, nothing to be sorry for."

They stood holding each other for a long time. Gradually he could feel himself letting go and he knew he was going to cry. He pulled out of the hug and started to walk to the living room.

Michelle chased after him, "Baby, its ok. Come here."

He turned around and studied her. He wanted to be strong for her but at this moment he wasn't and she made him feel safe enough to break down in front of. "I just don't want you to see...I mean...I just..." He couldn't get his words out before his voice started to choke up and tears streamed down his face. Michelle wrapped her arms around him as tight as she could.

Michelle hated seeing Tony so sad but was glad he was finally having a cry about it all. She had been able to shed tears at the service but Tony hadn't. She pulled him down onto the sofa and had him lay with his head on her lap. She stroked his head, told him how much she loved him and how much she was there for him. She just felt grateful that Tony felt like he could be like this with her. They stayed like that for over an hour before Tony sat up and pulled her into a hug, "Thank you, thank you for holding me...for being here...I couldn't get through this without you."

"Me either baby, you have been my rock. I love you so much Tony."

He kissed her gently, "I love you too." He decided that it was time for them to start working some things out. "Sweetheart, I know you have only just gotten out of the hospital really but I want us to make a plan to get you moved in here as soon as possible."

As Michelle went to respond her cell rang. She looked to see who it was and saw that it was her lawyer, her heart sank. "Tony its Luke, my lawyer."

Tony could not believe the timing. He watched as Michelle literally went pale.

"Oh my god, I can't deal with this now. I don't want to hear it, I can't..."

Tony grabbed the phone. "Want me to speak to him?"

She nodded her head. He flipped the phone open and took the call. Michelle didn't feel strong enough to handle this. She knew Luke would be calling to say that Doug was being released. She had been dreading this day for so long. All of the fear started to set back in and she felt really anxious. Tony took her hand in his but she didn't even want to hear the conversation so she pulled her hand out of his grasp and left the room. She closed herself in his bedroom and sat on the bed.

Doug wasn't her only concern at the moment. She was days late getting her period and knew she needed to tell Tony. She knew that it could easily be late because of the stress she had been under lately but she was usually very regular and this was the first time she had been late in a long time. She had bought a pregnancy test at the drug store the night before but hadn't had the courage to take it or even discuss it with Tony yet.

It felt like her world was closing in on her again. She had been so happy with Tony, he was everything and more she could possibly ask for but how would he react if she was pregnant? How was she supposed to deal with Doug being out and this? She didn't want Tony in and danger and she was scared to death of putting him in harm's way just by being with her.

Tony was upset that Michelle had pulled out of his grip but also understood that she didn't want to hear the conversation he was having. He hated thinking about her sitting alone in his room whilst he took the call but if she didn't want to hear it, he wasn't going to force her. Doug was being released in 48 hours and Luke warned Tony that he was sure Doug had an idea of where Michelle lived. They spoke for a few minutes and Tony explained to Luke that Michelle would be moving in with him. He gave Luke his phone number and asked that he call him once Doug had been released or for any other details on the matter.

Once he was done with the call he made his way to his bedroom where he found Michelle sitting on his bed all crunched up. She looked so small and vulnerable. She was clearly crying. He sat next to her and put his arms around her.

"Is he out Tony?"

Tony rubbed her back. "He will be in 48 hours sweetheart...I am so sorry."

She shook her head. "I knew it was coming. I just wasn't ready for it."

"I don't think you could ever be ready for this baby but you are not alone anymore. I will look after you."

She raised her voice at him. "I can't do this. I can't put you in danger Tony. As soon as he finds out I am with you he is going to go crazy..."

"He won't be able to touch us baby. Don't talk like that, don't say that."

"No, I'm serious. You have been through too much Tony; I'm not going to put you through this as well."

He raised his voice as well. "So what are you saying? You want to give up on us...just because of this asshole?"

She really started crying. Even the thought of not being with Tony made her feel ill but she was scared.

When she didn't answer him he got even more frustrated. "You said you loved me Michelle!"

"I do love you Tony."

"Then how the hell could you even think about giving up on us? We agreed you would move in here, you promised me you would!"

"I just don't think you know what you are getting into here Tony. I am offering you an out..."

"I don't want a fucking out!"

"What the hell do you want from me? You want me to pretend that we are going to be fine?"

They were shouting now. "I want you to stop fucking running from this prick. I want you to face this with me."

"It's not just Doug..." It fell out of her mouth before she could stop it. She knew she had to tell Tony that she was late getting her period but she was so scared of his reaction.

"What the fuck? What the hell does that mean?"

Michelle started pacing the room. "I've been wanting to tell you the last couple days but I just haven't known how to..."

Tony's heart was racing. What the hell was going on? He thought they had been going so well. "Tell me what?"

She stared at the floor, unable to say it.

He raised his voice again and walked over to her. "Tell me what? Have you changed your feelings for me? Is that what this is about?"

"NO! God no!" She lowered her eyes and her voice, "but it might make you change the way you feel..."

He grabbed her and pushed them up against the wall so there was barely an inch between them. "Look at me."

She raised her head and looked him in the eyes. "I'm late Tony ok. I'm late."

He was totally confused. "Late for what?"

Tears streamed down her face, he wiped them away with his thumbs and held her cheeks.

"I'm late getting my period."

This stopped him dead in his tracks. It was the last thing in the world he had expected to hear her say. He stayed staring at her.

When Michelle realised Tony had no idea what to say she became extremely nervous and started babbling. "I'm on the pill. I told you that. It could just be from the stress of everything...that sometimes happens, it could be nothing, I'm sorry..."

"Hey, hey, what are you apologizing for?"

"I don't know, you look completely freaked out. Oh my god I don't want you to be mad..."

He pushed his body even tighter against hers. He had butterflies in his stomach. Good ones. "How could I be mad at you?" As more tears made their way down her cheeks he kissed them. "You actually think this would change how I feel about you for the worse?"

"I don't know! What am I meant to think? We have just gotten together, it's not like we have even talked about kids or..."

"You are meant to know how much I love you. How much I want a life with you." He kissed her on the lips passionately. "I've got butterflies Chelle, good butterflies."

Their lips were still basically touching and she could feel his breath on her face. She was so taken aback by his response. "Really?"

His voice was strong and assertive. "Don't you get it yet? You are everything to me. I need you. I've dreamed about having kids with you. You scare the hell out of me Chelle...I don't want to keep feeling like I might lose you..."

"Don't you think I'm scared of losing you? I've been scared to death of even bringing it up in case I upset you."

He ran his hands up and down her body. "Do you want a baby? My baby?"

She nodded her head.

"No tell me. Say it. If you are...if we are...is that something you would have ever have wanted with me?"

"Of course it is Tony. Having your child would be the most incredible thing I could ever dream of."

He kissed her passionately and she returned his strength. He was a little caught off guard but within moments he taken control of the moment. She was panting for breath but he couldn't stop himself so he kissed her neck and shoulders as his hands continued to run all over her body. Within seconds everything had become so heated neither one of them could believe it but this was how things had been between them since the day they got together. They could never seem to just stop at one kiss, it always became fuelled with passion and quickly lead to more. Michelle was anxious though, she needed to know what was going on, so she pulled back. "You know I want you but I need to know...I need to find out..."

He groped her breasts for a second longer before pulling his hand down and putting it in hers, "ok, ok...let's go to the drug store."

"We don't need to. I've already bought a test. I got it last night when we were at the store."

He took her hand and dragged her into the bathroom. "Where is it? What do we do? How does this work?"

Michelle grabbed the box from her toiletries bag. "I pee on the stick and then we wait for a few minutes!"

He lovingly pushed her towards the toilet. "Then pee woman."

She closed the door behind her and Tony stood on the other side, unable to move. Thinking about how much things might be about to change. Tony's heart was racing. He knew to everyone else it might seem so sudden if Michelle was pregnant but to him he couldn't think of anything more amazing or perfect. Just in the short time that the topic had been on the table he had become so excited that he had to keep telling himself to calm down, that it might be negative and he didn't want to be disappointed.

She couldn't believe this was happening. Was this real? She was overwhelmed by Tony's apparent enthusiasm. Her mind was racing faster than she could keep up. When she was done she opened the door and placed the test on the counter. Tony stood staring at it. He put his arm around her, "How long? What am I looking for?"

"2 lines..."

She hadn't even finished the sentence when 2 lines began to form on the test. She was pregnant. She stared at it in shock. Tony looked at her, down at the test and then back at her, "You are?"

She nodded her head.

They stared at one another for a minute then Tony pulled another test out of the bag. "Do it again, another one...just to make sure."

She didn't say a word, just took the test and went back into the toilet. She could hear him breathing heavily on the other side of the door. When she re-appeared he pulled her into his arms again. She placed the 2nd test down on the counter and again they both stared at it.

Again within a minute 2 lines appeared. Michelle turned to Tony. "I'm pregnant Tony."

The biggest smile Michelle had ever seen on Tony's face appeared. "You are going to have my baby?"

She nodded her head, "Yes."

"Oh my god, I love you. Come here." He started kissing her roughly on the mouth.

Michelle was in a blur. She couldn't believe this was happening. She had never felt so drawn to a person in all her life as she did to Tony right now. She kissed him even harder and ran her hands all over his chest and up through his hair. She barely let her lips part from his as she asked him, "you really happy? You sure?"

He picked her up in his arms and carried her over to the bed. "I'm so happy. Are you happy? Is this what you want?"

"Yes...I can't believe it. I can't believe it but yes. Yes."

They both laughed before falling back into the passionate kiss. He started kissing her neck and ran his hand down her over her breasts. She mumbled into his ear, "don't we need to talk or..."

He took her hand and pinned it above her head. "Talk later...I need you."

She needed him just as much. She fumbled with the buckle on his pants but before she could get his pants off he had slipped his hand under her skirt and panties. She gasped as his hand began to explore her. He was watching her face, mesmerized by her reaction to his touch. As she withered underneath him he was getting more and more turned on. He loved this more than anything and he loved that she was allowing him to lead the way. He went to withdraw his hand so that he could remove her clothes, she clamped her hand down on his, "don't stop...don't..."

That literally made him feel like he could lose it right then and there. "I'm not baby, just want you out of these clothes."

Her head slammed back against the pillow and she closed her eyes and he slid down her body taking her underwear and skirt with him. She felt his hands push her legs apart and then land on her waist. She groaned, "Oh my God Almeida..."

She could feel him growl at her as he used his mouth on her. He got her so worked up that he had a hard time keeping her still. "Almeida, I want you inside me."

Tony looked up at her. As much as he had wanted to make her climax before, he was so riled up he couldn't wait any longer to be so close to her. He gave her a cheeky grin as he slid off the bed and removed his pants. He lay back on top of her and she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in as close as possible. As they found their rhythm Michelle ran her fingernails up and down his back making him arch his head back and groan her name loudly.

They finally climaxed together. It took them both a long time to catch their breaths and calm down. Tony was sweating and as Michelle looked up into his eyes she was sure she fell even deeper in love with him, if that was possible. Her eyes watered. "I love you, I am so in love with you Tony." She kissed his sweaty forehead and ran her hands through his damp hair.

"I can't believe you are mine sweetheart. I love you with all my heart." He propped himself up on his elbows. "I can't believe I am going to be a father."

"You know, I would think it was from the very first time we were together..."

His eyes lit up and a huge smile spread across his face. "Wow...I knew it was the most perfect time for us, how special is that?"

"You are going to be an amazing Dad Tony."

"You my love are going to be the most incredible mum in this world. The most sexy, amazing mum...so so perfect."

Once again, thanks for reading. I hope you liked this chapter. Please let me know what you think and if I should keep continuing with the story. Thanks!