Shortly afterwards, Nick and Catherine were married. It was a sunny June day. The only people in attendance were Catherine, Nick, and Catherine's mom.

They stood before the Justice of the Peace and exchanged their vows.

Since no one at the lab knew about their relationship, they didn't have a typical honeymoon. They simply spent the night at her fathers hotel. They were both back at work the next night.

***Flashback Ends***

That's how Catherine found herself standing in front of the mirror that morning. She noticed a glow in her cheeks that she hand't ever seen before. Nick snuck up behind her and kissed her neck softly. She smiled and let herself relax on his chest. She always felt safe in his arms.

Nick had confided in one person. His and Catherine's best friend. Warrick. He was the only one that knew about their marriage and that Nick was the father of Catherine's baby. He'd smiled and said, "I knew it."

Nick had laughed and said, "Let's keep this between us. Okay Rick?"

Warrick nodded and said, "Your a lucky man. Catherine's a special woman. Take good care of her Nicky."

"I intend to Warrick, I intend to."

Catherine was nearly six months pregnant and cooking dinner. She'd been placed on the day shift and was relegated to desk duty. Due to a few complications in her pregnancy. It was Nick's day off and she came into the kitchen after waking up and showering.

Catherine smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and planted a kiss on her neck. His hands coming to rest on her gently swollen stomach. She watched as he turned her around and knelt on the floor and talked to their daughter, "Hello there baby girl."

They'd found out they were having a little girl during their last doctor's appointment. They had both been incredibly happy at the news.

Catherine laughed and said, "You know. We really should decide on a name for her. I don't think she's going to like being called baby girl."

Nick laughed and said, "Well, how about Jasmine?"

Catherine scrunched her nose and said, "You seriously want to name our daughter after a flower?"

"Why not?"

"No offense, but I don't like the name."

"Well, we have plenty of time to decide on a name for her."

Nick watched her as she cooked. He loved watching her move around the kitchen. Around the house and around the lab. Sometimes, he found himself staring at her with a wide eyed curosity. He couldn't believe that she was carrying his baby.

That night, nick climbed into bed bedside her and rubbed her back. She smiled and said, "How about Lindsay?"

Nick thought for a few minutes and finally smiled and said, "I love it."

"Really? You really like the name?"

Nick nodded and said, "I think it's perfect."

He positioned himself so that he could talk to Catherine's stomach and put his hands on either side of it. He kissed it softly and whispered, "Hello there. Baby Lindsay. Your mommy and I can't wait to meet you." It was then that their daughter decided to let her presence be known. She gave Catherine a strong kick.

Nick smiled and whispered, "That's my baby girl."

Catherine felt the tears prick her eyes. She ran her hands through Nick's hair and smiled. He looked up at her and smiled. Then he ran his hands over her soft skin and whispered, "I love you Cath. So very, very much."

Catherine whispered, "Make love to me Nicky."

"Are you sure it's okay?"

Catherine nodded and said, "It's fine."

Nick smiled as he kissed his way up her body. Paying special attention to her breasts. He kissed each one of them softly and let one of her nipples slip inside her mouth. She gasped from the pleasure and threw her head back. She whispered, "Oh Nicky...."

They had found that the most comfortable position for lovemaking, was when Catherine was on her hands and knees. So, Catherine turned over so that her ass was facing Nick and she whispered, "Fuck me Nick."

Nick smiled as he rubbed her ass softly. She'd always been very vocal and candid durning sex. The pregnancy had brought this out even more. He got onto his knees and ran his cock along her opening. Teasing her with it. Until finally, she whispered hoarsely, "I'm going to kill you Nicky! Fuck me! Now!"

Nick smiled as he let his cock slip inside her. She threw her head back and moaned loudly. Nick leaned forward to kiss her softly. It was a clash of tongues and teeth. A battle that only stopped when they needed to come up for air.

They made love long into the night. Until both collapsed onto the bed. Catherine nesteled into his arms and Nick breathed in the scent of her. They fell asleep in each others arms.

Soon, it was time for their baby to be born. Catherine was nearly nine months pregnant and her doctor had placed her on maternity leave. She hated it and would much rather being doing something at the lab. Anything, but sitting here staring at the television.

Nick had went to work earlier in the night. She'd finally managed to fall asleep when the labor pains started. Her eyes flew open as she tried to figure out if she'd felt what she thought she had. Sure enough, a few minutes later, another pain hit her. More intense than the last one.

After about twenty minutes, she knew that she needed to call Nick. So, she picked up her cell phone and hit her speed dial. Nick answered on the second ring, "Stokes!"

"Nicky. It's time."

"Are you sure?"

It was then that another labor pain hit her. She moaned in pain and said, "Yes! Hurry Nicky! Please?"

Nick nodded and told Warrick, "I've got to go. Catherine's in labor."

Warrick looked at his friend and whispered, "Go to her man. I'll cover for you."

"Thanks Warrick! I owe you one and..."

"Man, would you just go! Before your wife has both of our heads on a platter!"

Nick nodded and ran towards the Denali. Warrick smiled as he watched him drive off. He was truly happy for his friends. They both deserved the kind of happiness that this baby would bring them. Although, how they were going to keep it a secret was anyone's guess.

Nick arrived home just as Catherine ran to the door. She gripped the door knob and looked into his eyes. Nick could tell that she was scared. He was also, but knew that he needed to be strong for her. So, he put his arm around her waist and let her out to the Denali. Once she was settled in, he started the car and headed towards the hospital.....