A/N: There's nine more chapters of this fic to go. Wow. That went fast I must say. Although I did finish writing it ages ago. I hope everyone is still enjoying this fic.

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Miss Lambert settled on her sofa, ready to watch some trashy television show when she heard a faint knock on her door. Curious as to who could be calling at this late hour, she got up to open the door. Her eyes widened as she saw who her visitor was.

"Addison?"

Addison stood there with tears running down her cheeks and streaks of blood staining her top. "I'm sorry, I didn't know where else to go." Miss Lambert opened the door wider, taking Addison's hand and leading her in her house. She sat her down, and searched in the kitchen for some first aid care. Addison watched her silently as she cleaned her arms up. Miss Lambert didn't say anything as she cleaned up Addison's cuts. When she was finished, she sat next to Addison, a soft smile encouraging her to speak.

"I told my mom." She said quietly and looked down.

"I'm guessing she didn't take it well?"

"She told me that I had to have an abortion and I had no choice in the matter." More tears fell. Miss Lambert closed her eyes, feeling the pain of the young girl. She put an arm around her shoulders, squeezing them gently, not knowing the right words to say to make it all better. "I don't want to go home." Addison let her head rest against Miss Lambert's shoulder.

"You can stay here, I have pyjamas and I can always go to yours in the morning to grab some clothes?" Miss Lambert offered.

"Thanks miss." Addison gave a weak smile.

"You don't need to call me that outside of school," She smiled.

"Okay, Nicola." Addison screwed her nose up. "Sounds kind of weird not calling you miss."

"Well, get used to it." Miss Lambert smiled, hugging her closer.

"Thanks." Addison hugged her back.

"Anytime, sweetie."

"I just don't know what to do anymore." She sighed.

"Try not to think right now." She paused. "Do you want to watch a movie or something? Take your mind off things?"

"Okay." Addison nodded. "What have you got?"

"A lot, mostly all chick flicks."

"What do you suggest then?" Addison smiled slightly.

"Hmmm, something funny."

"Okay…erm, do you have a spare top, this one kind of has blood on it."

"Sure." Miss Lambert smiled slightly, going into her room, returning moments later with a clean long-sleeved top.

"Thanks." Addison pulled hers off so she was only wearing a tank top, and her cuts were visible, before she put the other top on. Miss Lambert turned her back to give the girl privacy, closing her eyes briefly at glancing her cuts. "I know it was stupid." Addison whispered as she pulled the top on, covering her arms.

"No, don't ever think that." Miss Lambert grabbed her shoulders, looking straight at her. "Don't ever think that it's stupid."

"I shouldn't have cut." Her voice was small. Miss Lambert didn't say anything, she just held Addison close, knowing that she needed someone. Slowly tears rolled down Addison's cheek and she clung to Miss Lambert. Miss Lambert rubbed her back soothingly, patiently waiting. "I just want someone to be proud of me, to support me and my decisions."

"You do have someone," Miss Lambert whispered.

"Who?"

"Me."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Thank you." Addison smiled slightly and looked up at her.

"Don't mention it." Miss Lambert smiled, lightly squeezing her shoulder.

"I've never really had anyone there for me."

"I know." Miss Lambert smiled sadly.

"Thank you, though, it means a lot." Miss Lambert smiled, not needing any words to respond. Addison jumped slightly, her hand going to her bump, her eyes wide.

"What is it?" Miss Lambert looked worried, her eyes moving to Addison's stomach

"They kicked," she whispered. "My baby kicked." A grin spread across her face. Miss Lambert's eyes widened, a smile lighting up her face. "My baby is kicking."

"Wow," she whispered, sitting Addison down on the sofa for more comfort.

"They have a strong kick."

"Do you think they'll be a boy or girl?"

"I don't know, but I'd like a girl." She smiled and rubbed her bump.

Miss Lambert smiled, "That would be cool," she agreed.

"But so long as they're healthy and happy I don't care." Miss Lambert nodded, the smile still on her face. "Do you want to feel them kick?"

"Sure." Miss Lambert's smile widened as she placed her hand gently on Addison's stomach.

"Feel the kick?" Addison grinned as the baby continued to kick.

"Yeah," Miss Lambert breathed, wonder filling her face.

"It's amazing, I have a life growing inside of me."

"That's pretty awesome."

"I just can't wait to actually get to hold my baby, to be able to be a mother to my baby." Addison smiled. Miss Lambert had a wistful smile on her face, nodding her head slightly in agreement. "Have you ever thought about having kids?"

"Yeah, I've thought about it."

"Do you want some?"

"Yeah, I'd like one or two. Jamie and I have talked quite a lot about having kids of our own."

"So why haven't you then? You'd be a brilliant mom."

"I don't know, I guess I just haven't had the signs yet."

"Oh, okay, but you will have kids in the future?"

"Hopefully."

"Good." Addison smiled. "Otherwise it would be a waste of someone who would make a brilliant mom."

"You think so?"

"I know so."

"Well, if I don't have any, you'll be brilliant enough for the both of us."

"I really won't, I know I'll somehow screw up."

"You won't, you may make some mistakes, but hey - no one's perfect."

"I just feel that I'm so screwed up that I'll somehow screw this baby up and they'll hate me for it."

"No, your life has nothing to do with the baby's - it's all in the past."

Addison just nodded and rubbed her bump. "Will you be a godmother to my baby? Just in case anything ever happens."

"I'd be honoured," Miss Lambert grinned.

"Thank you." Addison smiled. "And thanks for letting me stay here."

"You're more than welcome."

"I don't want to intrude or anything."

"You're not, and you never will be."

"What about you and Jamie though?"

"That doesn't matter, we have a spare room you can stay in, so it will be like having a daughter in the house." She smiled.

"Okay." Addison smiled as well.

"Everything will be okay."

"You think so?"

"Yeah. It may not seem like it right now, but the only way to go when you hit rock bottom is up."

"Yeah, you're right, thanks." Addison smiled.

"It's not a problem." Miss Lambert gave her a reassuring smile.

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Once they'd had dinner, Addison decided to go take a bath; she needed some time alone to think. Miss Lambert sat down on her couch again and turned on the TV. She had just settled herself to watch a programme as the doorbell rang. She pulled herself up and went to answer it.

"Derek, what are you doing here?"

"Is Addi here? Please tell me she's here, she just ran off and I can't find her anywhere…"

She quickly interrupted him. "Derek, calm down, she's here, she's fine. She's a little shook up but she's fine."

"She is?" He breathed a sigh of relief. "I want to see her."

"Addison wants to be on her own at the moment."

"Please. I need to see she's alright."

"Derek, honestly, she's fine, she just needs time, I'll get her to call you later if you want." He sighed and nodded at her. "Okay, I'll tell her to call you so you can stop worrying." Miss Lambert gave him a comforting smile.

"Okay, thanks, I just want to make sure she's alright."

"And she is, there's no need to worry. You should go and get some rest."

"Okay, night Miss." He slowly walked away from the house, glancing up at the top windows. Derek made his way back home, thinking about Addison the whole time.

Miss Lambert made her way up the stairs and knocked on the door to the guest room. She heard a small 'come in' before she pushed open the door and saw Addison sat cross legged in the middle of the double bed, wearing the sweats and long sleeve top she was lent. Addison's hands were placed on her bump and she was sat up straight. "Hey." Addison smiled at Miss Lambert as she entered.

"Hey," She sat down on the side of the bed and looked at Addison. "That was Derek at the door, he wanted to see you, to make sure you're alright. He was really worried when he didn't know where you were, he really cares about you."

Addison looked down and rubbed her bump gently. "I shouldn't have ran off like that," she whispered.

"He really cares, Ads, I told him I'd get you to ring him later and let him know that you are okay, put his mind at ease."

Addison nodded. "Okay." She reached for her cell on the night stand. "I'll ring him now."

"I'll give you some privacy." Miss Lambert stood and smiled at Addison before leaving the room and closing the door behind her.

Addison slipped open her phone and searched through her contacts for Derek's number, hitting dial when she found it. She listened to the dialling tone for a short moment before he quickly answered. "Hello? Addison?"

"Hey, it's me." She smiled at hearing his voice.

"Are you okay? I was so worried, I looked but I couldn't find you and then…"

"Derek, calm down, I'm fine, okay I'm fine." She smiled as she heard the concern in his voice.

"I was just worried." He admitted.

"I know, and I'm sorry I made you worry, but I just need time to myself tonight, you can see me tomorrow, I promise. Anyway I have something to show you."

"Really? What?"

"Well, if I tell you now it's not going to be a surprise, is it?"

"No, I suppose not. What time do you want to see me?"

"Erm, I don't know, I doubt I'll go to school, I'll just stay here."

"Do you want me to stay with you?"

"Derek, you shouldn't miss school just because of me."

"I don't care, I'd do anything for you Addi."

She beamed widely. "Okay, if you're sure."

"Of course I'm sure, and it's only sports day, it's not that important, it's near the end of the school year."

"Yeah it is." She paused, not really wanting to end the conversation, but knew she was being a little selfish. "I'll let you go, you've probably got things to be doing."

"No, no I haven't, and I'd rather talk to you anyway."

"Aww, Derek, you're so sweet." She laughed and they carried on talking.

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"Hey." Miss Lambert looked up and smiled as Jamie entered. "How was your day, babe?"

He leant down and kissed her. "I missed you so much, I just want to hold you right now." He sat next to her and pulled her close, and she instantly snuggled up to his side.

"Bad day?"

"Yeah," He sighed and placed a kiss on her hair, closing his eyes. "I don't know why I keep doing this job."

"Because you love it." She looked up at him.

"I do, but I love you more." He pecked her on the lips again. "I should spend more time here, with you, especially if we want to start a family." He smiled at her.

"You don't have to give up your job, I know how much you love it."

"I'd rather be here with you, though, I'll find something else something better, don't worry about it." He smiled at her.

She smiled back. "One of my students, Addison, she's staying here for a little while."

"Why?" He looked at her, confusion clouding his face.

"She's having a bit of a hard time and it's best if she stays here for a little while. She's a lovely girl, you'll like her, just don't push her into talking or anything."

"Oh…okay then."

"And she's pregnant."

"Pregnant? And she's one of your students?" He looked at her, shocked.

"Don't start having a go, it's not what you think okay."

"Then what is it?"

"I'm not going to tell you, it's not something she wants broadcasted to everyone."

"Oh…" Jamie just looked at his girlfriend.

"She has no one else she feels she can turn to, apart from her boyfriend."

"Okay, it's fine." He pulled her close, kissing her hair again. He loved how his girlfriend was so compassionate.