I woke up at half five, with the dire need to throw up. As I dashed to the bathroom I couldn't help but smile at the thought of the morning sickness kicking in. As settled myself on the bathroom floor next to the toilet after having thrown up a couple of times, I began to think. What if Vincent left me would I be able to cope? How bad would break up be? Would he still want to see his child? My thoughts were stopped in their tracks by my need to throw up. I walked into the kitchen a few hours later after having a shower and getting ready. I walked into find Heather sitting at the kitchen counter.
"Heather? What you doing here" I walked towards and grabbed my flask and poor the fresh coffee in. That was the great thing about having Heather around, there was always fresh coffee waiting.
"Oh you know, just chilling" There was a huge smirk on her face I eyed her suspiciously before opening a cupboard and grabbing a packet of saltines, good job I had some in I was still feeling pretty nauseous but ever so hungry. I went and sat in front of her.
"Okay, I give what's up?"
Heather beamed at me and next thing I knew, she had dived into a bag and pulled out a plain white baby grow. She held it up all proud before diving across the counter and pulling me into a mammoth hug squealing with glee.
"Congratulations sis! I am so very happy for you."
She pulled away from me and just looked at me with excitement that then turned into, a look of confusion and disappointment.
"Cat say something"
"Who told you?"
"It's not Tess's fault, I knew something was up with you and I knew you would have told her. I sort of plied her with alcohol and she can drink a lot."
I just stood there amazed I walked round and hugged her kissing the top of her head, before pulling away and picking up the tiny piece of clothing. It was softest cotton and I couldn't help but daydream, of my little family. Christmas morning all gathered round the tree watching he or she opening their presents in Vincent's lap. A sudden pang of sadness overcame me, a took a deep breath and looked at Heather.
"You're not mad that I didn't tell you first?"
"Cat I understand, you needed your friend. I would have done the same thing if I were in your own shoes. Anyway…..does the father know?" Her voice became suddenly concerned and her brows furrowed together.
"I manage to track him down….He knows, he doesn't want me to keep it though. I'm hoping he comes around to be honest. It would mean a lot to me for them to have their father around." Heather shook her head in disgust and propped her elbows up and rested her heads on her hands.

"Why can't men just step up, if I was a man I would…Mind you I would spend most of the day in front of a mirror swinging my junk, I can't help but think that would never get old." I burst out laughing, Heather joined in. I couldn't believe how ridiculous Heather could be some times, it was one of the many reasons I loved her though. I looked at the clock and grabbed my things making sure to grab a few more packets of saltines out of the cupboard I placed a quick kiss on Heathers head and said goodbye making my way down the stairs and headed towards the car.

I was greeted strangely by Vincent who was leaning on my car; I automatically stopped wondering whether or not I should turn back. Suck it up Catherine! I walked over to him and stopped a couple of steps away from him.
"I'm not happy about the situation ye….

"Then why are you here then Vincent?!" I shouted feeling a huge of nausea wash over me, note to self don't shout it doesn't help. I swallowed a mouthful of some nasty tasting saliva and took some deep breaths in and out.

"If you would have let me finish, I was going to say I will support you out….. Catherine?"

I had run over to the nearest bin and threw up; I was hoping that this wouldn't be a daily occurrence. Every other day I could cope with being struck with morning sickness, everyday would drive me up the wall. Then again I remembered an old wives tale saying that morning sickness was a sign of a good strong pregnancy. I jumped when I felt Vincent pull my hair back and rub my back; I braced myself against the bin and took a few deep breaths before I slowly stood upright. The nausea was starting to subside.
"You alright?" He said in that calm growly voice I turned around to face him and nodded my head, I looked up at him, there was a bruise on his cheek. I couldn't help but feel some sort of glee knowing I had left a mark. although I felt sorry that I had did it, but yet at the same I didn't he did deserve it. I threw my arms around and hugged him tight and buried my face in his chest, I breathed in his scent. Aftershave with the tiniest hint of sweat, it smelt so sexy. I felt his arms wrap around me I looked up at him and smiled.
"Thank you….I would kiss you but I don't think you will enjoy the taste of vomit." Vincent simply laughed and kissed the top of my head
"I do love you Cat."
"I love you too…..But I have to go. See you soon" I kissed his cheek and walked away towards my car, I turned to wave goodbye but he was already gone.

At work me and Tess spent the day arresting those who had broken parole, it was mundane but it meant that me and Tess could have a good chat. As we sat down to lunch in the Deli, it had become our new favourite place. Tess was weirdly quiet she kept glancing at my stomach, after fifteen minutes of silence and another three glances at my stomach I sighed and frowned at her.
"It's not about to jump out, and eat your sandwich Tess. So stop panicking" Tess laughed taking a sip of her drink.
"I know…..but….It's got me thinking Cat, and I realised I want a baby just not a man." I stared at Tess in shock she had gone bright red and took a huge gulp of her orange juice. Tess Vargas was feeling broody.
"Well I never…..Tess Vargas wanting to be on mommy duty. Wait till after I've had this little one and see if you want one." Tess laughed once again and fixed her eyes on my stomach. Her face suddenly became soft and her eyes shone in a way I had never seen before.
"It's amazing thinking, that you are growing an actual human."
"Your becoming far too deep for my liking now Tess." Tess glared at me as I sat there giggling.
"No but in all honesty Cat I am thrilled for you. We need to get back to work." We both got up and collected our belongings, and left a tip for the waitress. We spent the rest of the day chatting about little mundane things. As I drove home, feeling tired I realized that the conversation me and Vincent had this morning was wrong. I was thinking about what I heard as I threw up ,he said something after support I racked my brains trying to figure what it was. I pulled over in shock after I realized what he was going to say.

What was Vincent going to say?! Find out in the next chapter ^^ Muhahaha! Please keep the reviews coming. I will say this though; Evan...