I thought about this after I read SabreDae's latest chappie of Fighting For You (which if you haven't read SHAME ON YOU because it's awesome XD ) so it's sort of based on that but if you haven't read her fic then basically just imagine Rax are back at Leopards Den and Rosie's preggers and Max is being rather overprotective, its just another raxy moment ...thanks to SabreDae for letting me write this! x

Rosie was busying herself in the kitchen one morning, Nomsa having gone to visit her daughter in the city meant that odd jobs had to now be done by members of the family! Rosie had already been doing her rounds down at the hospital since breakfast but she didn't mind, the work came with the job. They were lucky as well, now living back under her father and Dup's roof they only had to make a small contribution for bills and other maintenance costs so compared to her and Max's life in Cape Town it was relatively cheaper.

Rosie bent down to a cupboard catching sight of the neat bump that was beginning to appear on her stomach. It made her smile, seeing actual evidence of what was growing inside of her. They had been to their first scan and heard their baby's heart beat which had been one of the most amazing experiences for both of them, but to now notice the changes in Rosie's body filled her with even more warmth and joy.

Max turned into the room as she thought about him. He planted a quick kiss on her cheek and quickly took the pile of plates out of her outstretched hand and put them onto the high shelf of which she was reaching for.

Rosie smiled at him and took the next lot of bowls of the draining rack.

"Na-ah" Max shook his head and again pulled them out of her hand and onto the shelf, returning to the sink to complete the job for her.

"Max" she sighed impatiently

"Yes?"

"I'm perfectly capable of placing things on shelves thank you"

"I know, well I just want you to be careful okay?"

"I am careful! Whether I lift a plate or not won't affect the baby!" She widened her eyes trying to get her point across.

Though Max had been incredibly sweet and caring towards her since she got pregnant, it was starting to get too much for her. He barely let her lift a finger, fearing that anything could hurt either her or the baby. He even occasionally made sure with Danny that she wasn't straining herself when she was out in the bush, Rosie couldn't help but feel her independence slipping away from her.

"You never know" he muttered

"Don't you trust me Max?" she questioned him as he made his way round the kitchen

"Of course I do!"

"I just want you to love me for me, not for the baby"

"You know I love you Rosie!" He exclaimed

"Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. It's just, it seems like everything you do around me is to do with the baby, like all the protectiveness and care, I just want you to treat me as Rosie. Not the carrier of your baby. I'm a grown woman, I can look after myself" She pined

"Rosie I'm just trying to look out for you!" Max raised his voice

"I know, but it just gets too much sometimes"

"Okay, I'll back off a bit. You just gotta watch yourself" he finished

"Max, you're not listening to me!" she tried,

"I am!"

"Can't we just forget about the baby for a bit-"

"What?" He seemed taken aback

"No, like not in a bad way." Rosie closed her eyes in despair

"Why?" He frowned "what's wrong about the baby?"

"No, please, don't get me wrong. I'm so happy, I just miss us. Y'know just you and me" she lowered her tone passing her arms either side of his waist

"Okay..." Max wasn't quite sure what she was saying

"I just think we need some time just us two again like we used to be, without thinking about anything else, not even the baby"

"Rosie, I'm sorry" he deflated running a hand through his hair.

Rosie smiled "it's alright, I know it's only because you're so happy and-"

Max grinned as he kissed her lightly

"Yeah, I am. But what my girl wants, my girl gets." he winked

"Thanks" she whispered,

"I'll take you out for dinner tomorrow okay? Just us,"

Rosie beamed in delight

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A/N Just added for bit of fun!

"Alice!" Liv rushed into the hospital

"Blimey Liv, what's the rush?" Alice looked at her, slightly startled

"I just overheard Rosie and Max arguing" She exclaimed catching her breath

Alice looked at her a 'so what?' expression on her face.

"Something about the baby and over protectiveness" she continued

"Where are you going with this Liv?" Alice questioned walking past her

"Well, what if they like fall apart again, you know, like before?"

Alice laughed

"I'm serious!" Liv widened her eyes

"Firstly Liv, I'm sure if you went back and found them now they'd probably be eating the faces off each other, you know what those two are like! They're fine, all couples argue Liv it's what they've got to do to be honest with each other, come on you must know that by now!"

"I guess" she muttered

"I'm sure it's just a case of them setting their paths straight. There's no need for you of all people to be worried about it"

"Yeah" Liv sighed, gazing out towards the house.

"Was there anything else you wanted to get off your chest?"

"Nope, that was it." Liv smiled making a swift exist.

Alice laughed to herself. What was her family like?

A/N I do worry that I seem to get really stuck into Rax arguing scenes and i find them really easy to write :S..anyways yeah :) x