Emma sat in her office at her desk reviewing a case file that never seemed to end, she was taking to court in a couple of days and so she was brushing up on the case so that she would be on top from when it came to trial. She was confident that she was going to win this case but even so, she wanted to go over everything so it was fresh in her mind and so the defense wouldn't try to surprise her with something she may have missed. Desk deep in paperwork Emma was distracted when there was a knock on her door, looking up from her file she saw that it was her friend and occasional opponent Cecile and so she motioned for her to come in. The door opened and in walked Cecile carrying a clear vase that held white tulips who promptly handed them over to Emma.

"These were on their way to you Deputy Prosecutor when I arrived, I was on my way so I figured I'd bring them to you." Cecile began.

"Thank you very much." Emma replied as she took the vase and placed it on a free space on her desk.

"You're not going to see who they're from? You may have a secret admirer" Cecile questioned as she sat herself down on the couch in Emma's office and moments later Emma sat down and joined her friends, she figured it was about time she took a break and what better way to spend her break than to have a catch up with Cecile.

"Oh I know who sent them and trust me it's no secret admirer; it's Steve and I know this without looking at the card because he sent me those roses over there at the start of the day. For some reason he thinks that sending me flowers is going to convince me into talking to him about what happened and forgiving him for it all but he's got another thing coming…" Emma wearily noted.

"Still haven't spoken to him, huh?" Cecile asked.

Emma shook his head. "What is there for me to really say? You push me away and ignore me for the past week claiming that your trying to protect me and won't even explain what you're trying to protect me from? I don't like secrets Cecile and I thought Steve knew that as I have told him pretty much everything; there has no been one thing that I have kept from here."

"I doubt this will give you much reassurance given that I can't tell you anything because of the whole attorney client privilege but let me word in as best I can. I know it's hard for you not knowing but given what I know, Steve was only doing what he thought was best for you and Harry. It wasn't because he was being stubborn and didn't want you to help him because of some male pride. Now don't' take this the wrong way but as your friend I believe he was doing what he thought was the right thing to do." Cecile said and Emma just sighed, Cecile was right. It didn't make her feel much better.

"Those are beautiful flowers, that much Steve knows about me." Emma noted. "He came over to the house, tried to speak to me but he ran into my sister in law before I decided to talk to him momentarily…"

"And what happened?" Cecile asked.

"Cliff notes version? I lectured him for a couple of minutes, slammed the door in his face and then called the cops when he didn't leave."

"You called the cops on him and he's still trying to get your attention? You got to give it to Steve, he does not give up." Cecile chuckled and Emma couldn't help but lazily roll her eyes, only Cecile would be encouraged and amused by Steve's behaviour. But she did have a point Steve certainly was relentless.

"Hmm…" Emma murmured in agreement.

"If you don't want him, you can certainly send Steve my way."

"He told me he loved me. The day that he escaped from prison and the charges were dropped as Danny found the evidence that proved Steve's innocence. I was brought to where Steve had been hiding out and once him and Danny explained that the charges had been dropped, he said it. Steve told me he loved me, as if it was the easiest thing for him to say and not like he was telling me for the first time." Emma revealed and she was surprised by the lack of surprise on Cecile's face. Normally news like this would have sent her friend in a tailspin.

"I could have told you that Emma as it was pretty damn obvious the way that he feels about you Emma, I know he messed things up but he is a great guy…" Cecile firmly stated.

"I know he's a great guy Cecile and it's not just because of how he looks… He's not put off by the baggage I have, you know most guys wouldn't want to date a woman who has a four year old kid but for some reasons Steve is here even with the dead husband and best friend and my insane family but–"

"But what? He made a mistake Emma, you stick him in the doghouse and make sure Steve learns not to be so stupid next time."

"What if I were to tell you that I thought I was pregnant?" Emma announced and she could see Cecile processing this tidbit of information in her head. It was a lot to process so Emma waited patiently for Cecile to get over the initial shock, which took less time then she expected.

"You thought you were pregnant?" Cecile asked as she eyes wondered down briefly to Emma's stomach.

"Yeah as my period was very late and by that I mean four very long days later and the idea that I was pregnant was there in the back of my mind up until yesterday afternoon, when I eventually started. I realize now that it was all the stress of what was going on with Steve and work that most likely made me late. However at the time I was thinking how the hell could I have another child when their father is ignoring me for the confines of jail and I already have a four year old."

"Emma…"

"Before I met Steve I was content with how my life was, well I had just lost my best friend but everything in my life was okay. There was Harry who is the centre of my world and the best thing that has ever happened to me, I had my job in New York and I had my insane but loveable family. I never thought about falling in love again after George or having another child and the idea of raising two children by myself was something that scares me. Don't get me wrong Cecile, I love being a mom and I love Steve but this ordeal made me realize that I am not ready to have another child especially with Steve as he is the kind of guy who leaps without looking and that worries me. I did that once with George and it was hard and whilst it wasn't fair to me, it's certainly not fair to Harry. We've both lost so many people and as much as I'm mad with Steve, I really don't want to lose him…" Emma wearily said.

"Then you tell him how you feel, be mad with him all you like Emma as you certainly have the right to be after what you've gone through this last week but promise me you'll talk to him."

"I promise."