AN: Finally here is the next chapter. Sorry for the wait. Please enjoy and review! Thank you!

"I want you to make sure all these files get over to Dr. Sasaki." Dr. Uchiha dropped the said pile into Yuka's arms and turned away to return to her desk. "I've already contacted him and gave him the details, so all you need to do is drop them off." Yuka bit her bottom lip and gave a slow nod. Something wasn't right with the doctor; she's been acting strange all morning. She watched as the doctor leaned over her desk thoroughly reading the paper in front of her. Something has to be wrong. She was sure of it. Plus Yuka was pretty confident in saying that the doctor had cried the night before and from the dark circles under her eyes, she probably didn't sleep either.

But why? What was bothering her? Things hadn't really been the same since Mr. Uchiha was here yesterday. Her body stilled as realization hit. Was Dr. Uchiha mad because her husband had flirted with her? She remembered how he grazed his fingers down her arm. The memory sent a chill through her body, the truth was he seems like a really scary person to her. And besides it was her mentor/boss's husband, there was just no way she could be attracted to him.

She shook the thought from her mind. The doctor couldn't be upset over that, plus she was pretty sure the doctor didn't even see the little scene. Suddenly another realization hit. That man yesterday had yelled and then kissed the doctor. What was his name? She racked her brain trying to remember. His face she remembered perfectly and the doctors face after he kissed her. She remembered that as well. Was that the reason she hasn't smiled all day? Should she really ask though? Wasn't that a personal matter? One she shouldn't concern herself with. Still she couldn't help but worry.

"um…Dr. Uchi…."

"Yuka I need you to deliver this for me as well." The doctor quickly signed the letter and stuffed it into an envelope. She turned back towards her and Yuka didn't have to guess that the doctor saw the look on her face, because for the first time all day Dr. Uchiha gave her a small smile. "I'm sorry to ask you to do all this for me."

Yuka was stunned by the unnecessary apology. "No no" She shook her head. "It's quite alright." She then bowed her head. "It's why I'm here." Her head came up and met the doctor's gaze. Her chest gave a little pang, her mouth was smiling but her eyes looked sad. "Is everything ok Dr. Uchiha?" The question just came out on its own and a small streak of panic hit her when the smile on her mentors face faded and turned into a shocked yet saddened expression. "I….I'm sorry" Yuka bowed her head again. "I didn't mean to over step my boundaries."

She closed her eyes lowering her head and inwardly scolded herself for being nosy. It was none of her business. But she couldn't help it, she was worried. Dr. Uchiha just hasn't been the same since yesterday. Her eyes flew open and panic struck again. Maybe she was really mad because her husband had flirted with me? If that was the reason then she needed to apologize right away. She honestly didn't flirt back; he had made her feel quite uncomfortable actually, his cold eyes staring at her. She bit her bottom lip again, but she couldn't tell her that either. It might upset her.

"Yuka" Sakura set her hand on her shoulder and gave a small squeeze that made her finally lift her head. Sakura met her with a gentle smile. "Thank you for your concern but everything's fine. There are just some things that I need to take care of outside of work." Yuka gave a small smile and a short nod. She could tell that there was more to the story, but she wasn't going to pry. Her hand slipped away and she returned to her desk. "Once you're done delivering those you can go home." Yuka's eyes went wide and she opened her mouth to protest but the doctor spoke first. "I'm taking a few days off and I won't be back till Monday." Sakura smiled over her shoulder. "Take advantage of it, you won't get three days off very often, especially on a weekend."

Kotetsu took a deep breath as he practically charged through the hospital doors. He weaved his way around nurses and patients with only one focus in mind. To find Sakura, which he would have done sooner if he hadn't stopped and bought the Hokage her dumplings at a different shop and delivered them. He was sure he was going to get yelled at since they aren't the ones she wanted and he didn't stay long enough for her to notice either. But he was pretty sure that was going to be less brutal than if he had not brought them at all. If she had been at home where he first looked he would have found her right away. But of course she wasn't there. He couldn't believe that idiot would actually come to work now. What was she thinking?

Shaking off the bout of anger he hurried down the corridor to Sakura's office, his heart beating against his ribcage. Is she really ok? Is she crying? A lump formed in his throat. Is she smiling? The last thought sent a chill through him; she would be the person to smile through something like this. And if she is smiling she's foolish. But then again she was foolish enough to come to work. He frowned at the thought. He couldn't imagine the emotional and mental pain it must be to learn that your husband had gotten another woman pregnant, especially after the loss of her own child and the failure to conceive again.

He let out a weighted breath and jogged the last twenty feet to her office door. Without knocking or even knowing what he would say he turned the handle and swung the door open. "Sakura" He called out into a dark and empty room. His heart began to panic. Her office looked deserted. Had he pegged her wrong? He stepped in the room and took notice of her barren desk top. Had she not come to work today at all? He placed his hand gently on the desk that he didn't realize was trembling till now. If that was the case than she definitely wasn't ok and he had to find her quickly before….He quickly shook the horrible thoughts from his head. Surely Sakura wouldn't do anything stupid. Would she?

The possibility was there in the pit of his stomach. And now he could only imagine the worst. He withdrew his hand only to form a fist and slam it back onto her desk. "Damn it" He hissed through clenched teeth. The feeling of being helpless to the woman he loved grew even larger. "Where the hell did she go?"

A sound from the doorway drew his attention and spun on his heel with short lived enthusiasm that it was Sakura. Instead her new nurse was standing in the doorway with a file clutched to her chest and surprised look on her face. What the hell was her name again? Kotestu thought as he decided to integrate her for answers. "Was Sakura here? Where did she go?" He practically ground out the words.

"ah…um…" Yuka took a small step back.

He cursed inwardly when he realized he had frightened the young woman. "Sorry for my rudeness." He softened the tone of his voice. "But it is very important that I find her." He walked closer to her. "Do you know where she went?"

The young woman met his gaze, her fear lessened but her eyes held questions. But finally she shook her head. "I don't know where she went."

"She was here though? How long ago did she leave?" His hope rising for a recent departure.

"Over and hour ago." She answered in a small worried laced voice.

"Shit" Kotetsu ran a hand through his hair. He was too late to try and catch up with her. Maybe she went home? It was unlikely but it was worth another try.

"Did something happen to Dr. Uchiha?" The young woman asked softly concern evident in her voice.

But the sound of that last name made Kotetsu freeze momentarily and this time instead of that sick feeling, anger built up towards that bastard Uchiha. He quickly pushed back the anger knowing that now wasn't the time to be angry. And it also wasn't his place to tell others Sakura's personal business. "No" He answered and brushed past her. However, he didn't make it far because a hand had taken hold of his sleeve and he looked back to see her with her head lowered.

"Please" A tiny voice called out. "Tell me. I know something's wrong with the Doctor." She met his gaze with worry in her eyes. "She wasn't herself today and hasn't been herself since yesterday. Did something happen?" Her grip tightened. "Did you do something to her?"

He had no intention of answering her questioning but he was taken aback by her last question. "That's absurd." He pulled from her reach. "I would never hurt Sakura." Purposely anyways, but he felt that part was better left out. He turned away and started down the hallway. But hurried footsteps soon followed.

"But you yelled at her yesterday and you…..you kissed her?"

Kotetsu came to a sliding halt and glanced over his shoulder. "How the hell do you….." He didn't have to finish the question because he soon remembered that she was there in the hallway with them when he first kissed her. He turned away, a slight tint to his cheek and his frustration growing even more. "It's none of your concern. Just forget you saw anything." He picked up pace when he couldn't hear her following him. "And from now on mind your own business." He threw over his shoulder before disappearing around the corner.

Sakura had kept her composure all morning. Though it wasn't without great effort. Especially after Yuka saw right through her and questioned her. Was her skill of concealing her feelings beginning to falter? They must be if someone who is practically a stranger could see through ruse. Or maybe it was because today she wasn't really trying that hard to be happy.

She spent hours crying last night and then after a while her tears turned to anger. Then at some point she sat, helplessly in the dark not able to push forth any particular emotion. She just felt lost. It was no different now as she sat at the small kitchen table in a dark and quiet house that she didn't even want to call home anymore.

She thought she had it all planned out. Take leave from work, pack her things and clear out, disappear for a while, have divorce papers waiting for Sasuke when he came home. It was the perfect plan except she didn't have anywhere to go or the strength which she hadn't noticed had left her until she got home and her legs trembled beneath her.

Pathetic. That was the word she has been silently calling herself. The truth is she's realized that she was shocked something like this hadn't happened before. Sasuke has bedded numerous women in the past surely it was only a matter of time before he knocked one of them up. A child she couldn't give him. The reality of it hurt and it wasn't till now that she realized she really had lied to herself all those years when she coaxed herself into believing it was only a matter time and they would have another child.

Pain ripped through her chest at the memory of their only child. She closed her eyes brimming with tears and forced the memories back. She wasn't ready for them yet; they would surely put her over the edge and make her lose the little sanity she had left. Barely able to snap the latch shut on the memory she pushed to her feet and stumbled towards the door till she found some strength in her tired body. The urge to drown her sorrows in a bottle sake beckoned to her. She managed to slip on her shoes and forced her numbing body out the door. Drinking wasn't going to solve her problems, but at least they would disappear for a few hours.

AN: So how was it? Sorry it took so long. You will ba happy to know though that the next chapter is halfway done already and it's about to get intersting. :-) Please review! Thank you! Luv ya!