A/N: This chapter has a connection with my More In Common Than They Thought Fanfic so I you haven't read it I suggest to read it in case you get confused.

James grabbed Amelia or who he called Mia by the wrist, "Amelia I need you to help me," James looked desperate.

"You stink of alcohol again," Amelia wriggled her wrist out of James's grasp, "What's wrong?"

"Ava… she's been taken ill she's at Holby City Hospital I just had Serena on the phone to me I need a lift can you give me one?" James said all at once then he stopped and took a deep breath.

"I can't just up and leave," Amelia tied her long hair up into a bun, "You'll have to ask George."

"Please Amelia," James begged her he had desperation written all over his face and in his eyes, "I beg you."

Amelia tilted her head left and right then gave in, "Alright," she held her hands up, "Fine but if I get a bollocking off John you're explaining."

"Thank you," James kissed her on the head and put on his NHS St George's grey hoddie.

"Urmm James," Amelia said and her nose wriggled, "You might want to change out of those clothes… no offence you really do stink grab some spare scrubs from the store room and take a shower whilst you're at it."

…

Serena and Sacha were scrubbing in washing their hands, "Are you OK?" Sacha asked concerned Serena looked really far away, her face looked full of thought and her eyes were readable, "Serena?"

"I'm fine," Serena flicked her hands and a scrub nurse put on her surgical apron and mask, "We can't wait much longer," Serena pushed open the theatre doors with her left hip and then walked into theatre. Sacha followed in suit, "Scalpel," she ordered him but when she took it her hand was shaking – something about cutting open Ava was making her stomach twist the same tugging feeling she always had when Eleanor was in danger.

Sacha saw her hand shaking, "Sacha's got your back," Sacha took the scalpel away from Serena's shaking hand, Serena looked at Sacha, "Even you need help sometimes Serena."

"Thank you," Serena looked down at Ava she looked the spit of her mum but with her dad's look black hair and deep blue eyes when open of course.

"Is she special to you?" Sacha asked whilst making the incision, "Ava."

"She's my goddaughter," Serena answered , Sacha looked up at Serena, "Please Sacha... I'm asking you as a colleague please let her be OK."

"She'll be fine," Sacha said reassuringly, "OK she'll be fine."

…

Edward walked into Holby and onto AAU, "Any of you seen Serena?" Edward wanted the full story he leant against the nurses station desk.

"She's just gone down to theatre with Mr Leevy," Mary-Claire answered, "Shouldn't be too long."

"Thanks," Edward decided to wait in her office he couldn't stop thinking about the shocking news, that himself and Serena received they were only talking if James and Jenna were still together and then suddenly she's gone.

…

Serena carefully observed Sacha, "I know what I'm doing Serena," Sacha felt Serena's eyes on him, "You don't need to worry."

"She's the one who helped me see that I could be maternal," Serena said to herself Sacha looked at Serena, "I wasn't very excited to be having Eleanor… so they made me babysit Ava she was two at the time and she helped me see that even I could love a little person."

"You've got it anyway Serena," Sacha said he recalled saying near enough the same words to Jac, "The more I think about it… I think you're an amazing mum."

"How do you know?" Serena asked curiously.

"When Eleanor was admitted you really showed your caring side," Sacha smiled behind the mask, "The more I think about it Serena… you paint yourself to be this hard, unbreakable iron lady… but you're not all that you're actually a lovely woman when you allow yourself to show it."

Serena looked at Sacha with warmth in her eyes she smiled behind her mask, "Thank you."

"And the more I think about you and Jac aren't that different," Sacha then removed the appendix and used Saline to wash out any bacteria that may be left, "You both paint yourselves to be unbreakable and tough but break away at the ice exterior, you actually find hearts."

"Well thank you Mr Leevy that was very nice of you to say," Serena said Sacha smiled, "Jac's very fond of you and Michael I believe… apparently you've also been sent up to Darwin to calm her down."

Sacha began to stitch up Ava, "Yes it seems us three meaning myself, Michael and you we have the magic touch… of course I've been with two pregnant women, Michael's been with one and of course you've been pregnant."

"All you do is give her a hug and give her shortbread," Serena advised Sacha for the next time.

"No with me I do impressions of members of staff," Serena finished stitching and placed a dressing on the wound, "Want to hear me do a good one of you?"

"Go on then," Serena couldn't say no Sacha was one of those people, you couldn't say no too.

Sacha grinned and then cleared his throat, "Shut up, shut up, how dare you come to my place of work and under mind me!" Sacha watched as Serena tried not to laugh, "She enjoyed that one."

"I'm not going to be able to live that one down," Serena walked out of theatre with Sacha she threw her surgical gown, gloves and mask in the bin and took off her giraffe print cap.

"Don't worry there's been worse things to not be able to live down," Sacha said reassuringly, "Is her dad coming in?"

"He'll be about two hours so I'll wait with her," Serena walked out, Sacha couldn't help but feel worried he had never seen her like that before.

…

"James for heaven's sakes hurry up," Amelia said from outside the staffroom door, "How long does it take to get ready?"

"Sorry," James walked out his black hair was wet thankfully he smelt a bit better, "Let's go… oh god knows what Ava thinks of me."

"She'll think you're being a numpty," Amelia said jokingly, "She's just worried about you… we all are."

"You don't need to be," James said to his fellow colleague, "It's Ava I've got worry about."

Amelia unlocked her car and herself and James got in, "Any idea how to get there?" Amelia asked only just realizing she didn't have directions.

"Yeah I'll guide you," James answered and Amelia started up the engine, then his phone went off, "It's Serena," he tapped the answer button and placed the phone to his ear, "Hello."

"Ava's just come out of theatre… before you overreact she had to have an emergency Appendectomy she's going to be fine," Serena twiddled with her necklace, "OK she'll be fine."

"Thank you I can't thank you enough," James said near tears.

"Not me you've got to thank," Serena walked into her office and closed the door, "It's Mr Leevy I couldn't do it… Sacha had to take over."

"Why couldn't you do it?" James asked curiously.

"I looked at Ava and saw the little girl asleep on me at two years old," Serena answered she sounded ashamed, "That's why," she felt Edward's presence behind her, he wrapped his hands around her waist, "So when you get here thank Mr Leevy."

"OK well I've got Amelia dropping me off," James said, "So if she decides to do her Lewis Hamilton impression we'll be there soon."

"I do not drive like Lewis Hamilton," Amelia argued, "I'm just a fast careful driver," Amelia pulled out of St George's carpark.

"Well we'll be there as soon as we can," James said down the phone to Serena, "See you soon," he cut the call off.

Serena sighed heavily, "Why do I have a feeling I should've made the effort and phoned him?" Serena asked, "How long she must've been suffering for."

"Hey listen…" Edward said gently, "None of this is your fault we all know the outcomes of Cancer it's either positive or negative."

"Then why do I feel like I should've supported them all?" Serena asked she was still in shock from hearing about Jenna, "Why?" Serena turned to face Edward.

"Because only I get to see the Iron Lady become warm and bend," Edward said, "No one else gets to see that."

Serena wrapped herself around Edward, "I had no idea… what if she died alone? What if James wasn't there, what if…" Serena crumbled, "I should've done something."

"Shh," Edward tried to calm her, "James obviously had his reasons to not tell us," Edward wiped away a tear, "OK I'm sure James was there, I'm sure she had her loved ones around her."

"All those times they were there for me," Serena sighed heavily she had her head resting near Edward's neck, "And I couldn't be there for them… what kind of person does that make me?" Serena pulled away again and looked Edward straight in the face.

"You didn't know," Edward led them to the sofa, "James didn't tell you for reasons I don't know."

"That poor girl," Serena then thought of Ava, "What she must've gone through."

"Stop Serena," Edward held her hands in his, "James obviously had his reasons to not tell you… and Ava's told you now," Edward rested his forehead on Serena's, "So just stop thinking of what ifs and whys… because there's a worried goddaughter out there and she'll want your support."

"OK," Serena composed herself, "I'll go sit with her now."

"I'll keep an eye out for the dulcet tones of James and Amelia arguing," Edward joked Serena laughed lightly and the pair walked out of her office, "Oh I told Ellie I'd keep her updated."

"Yes well she shouldn't really know anything… it's patient confidentiality," Serena reminded Edward.

"Come on Ava's always been close with Eleanor," Edward tried to get Serena too agree, "And besides it's not like she'll tell the world."

"I'll keep her updated because I know what and what not to tell her," Serena walked over to Ava who was still asleep from Anaesthetic, Serena sat down on one of the high back chairs and watched over Ava protectively.

…

"Something's not right," Sacha said to Edward who was sat at the staff room table, Sacha handed him a tea and Sacha made himself a coffee, "She was out of character in theatre."

"Ava's pretty special to her that's all," Edward ran his thumb up and down the mug the heat of the tea slightly burning his thumb.

"I don't usually pry into people's lives but… I can't help but think she's going to get too close," Sacha sat down and let the heat from the mug warm his hands.

"If I see any signs I'll get Michael on the case," Edward sat back the news about Jenna had both hit them hard. Jenna was a lovely woman, kind hearted, brilliant doctor and something as cruel as Cancer had ripped her away from the world, "I can't help but think the same though," Edward sipped at the tea.

"Do you think she'll be able to hold her medical judgement?" Sacha asked, "And tell me the truth."

"In all honesty I don't," Edward felt bad for saying it, "And I think if we leave her to get too close we'll be in for trouble."

"Get Michael on the case?" Sacha asked.

"Agreed," Edward drained the tea and then put the sink in the cup, "Now if you excuse me I have an ex misses to unintentionally insult… if you hear any screaming and shouting it's just me being torn apart."

"I'll keep Psych and security on hold," Sacha joked.

…

Edward bravely walked over to Serena, "I want Michael to take over the case."

Serena tensed up and turned stiffly to Edward, "What?" she asked her voice icy cold.

"Serena," Edward scolded her gently, "You're too close… you should not have been allowed to operate on her."

"Why do you think Mr Leevy took over the case?" Serena asked she looked insulted and hurt.

"Exactly what if that happens again when you need to treat her?" Edward put his hands on her shoulders and shook her, "Hand her over to Michael."

"She doesn't know Michael," Serena said protectively, "She trusts me… and what does she need right now?"

"Oh yeah and if you slip up who will she trust then?" Edward hadn't meant for that to come out like that, "Serena I know you…you got too close last time."

"That was not my fault you know it," Serena said angrily or was it a defence barrier? "It happened because no one could take the case."

"You still slipped up," Edward raised his voice a bit, "You put her at risk because you couldn't handle it."

"If I hadn't took it then who would've done?" Serena asked her voice slightly raised as well. Unfortunately it was attracting unwanted attention.

"What you should've done in the first place and took her up to Peads," Edward answered, "I'm putting Michael on the case whether you're happy with it or not."

"You are not!" Serena finally snapped her chest heaving, "Put Michael on the case I'll make sure Hanssen does not give you a job here."

"Idle threats as always," Edward laughed from frustration, "It's a sign you know I'm right."

Serena unfortunately for her frustration knew Edward was right. She only made threats like that, when she didn't want her barriers to come down or didn't want to be proved wrong.

"Put Michael on the case," Serena agreed finally, "If anyone wants me I'll be… well I'll be somewhere."

"Don't you walk away from me Serena," Edward went to follow her but she wasn't stopping he saw no other choice. He knew she would hate it but it was the only way to get her to do anything, "Serena Imogen McKinnie you turn back and listen to me right now."

No one had ever heard Edward shout like that, Serena went red as her middle name was used. She turned around and walked back over, "Thank you," Edward said, "Full name always worked."

All their colleagues found it strange how the use of her full name could make her do as Edward commanded, "What?" Serena folded her arms and asked.

"Just because you can't treat her doesn't mean you can't be with her," Edward had to fight his urge to grab her hand, "She'll want you."

"I just need some fresh air," Serena turned to walk away leaving Edward to sigh and sit down next to Ava.

…

Two hours later James and Amelia were finally approaching Holby City, "Turn left," James directed Amelia turned and they were near the car park entrance, "This is it," James said.

"Go and pay the parking fee," Amelia said to James she gave him a pound, "And make it for a few hours."

"Will do," James got out but he was stopped in his tracks when he saw Serena sat on the bench, "Looking thoughtful Rena," James tapped her on the shoulder blade, "How's Ava?"

"Recovering but she's going to be fine," Serena answered, "I've been taken off the case."

"Let me guess," James sat forward, "Edward's worried about you getting too close?"

"Correct," Serena sighed ashamed of her weakness, "I'm sorry… you don't seem drunk."

"That's because I brought him about five coffees on the way, you owe me a pound for parking fee," Amelia walked up behind she was spinning her car keys round and round, "Where's Ava then?"

"Down on AAU I'll take you to her," Serena signalled for them to follow.

…

"You're awake," Edward said to Ava who's eyes were fluttering.

"Where's Serena?" Ava asked.

"Right here," Serena walked up behind Edward, "And your dad has finally arrived."

James ran over to Ava, "Oh my darling."

"Dad I'm fine," Ava said she felt a little sore from the operation, "I'm fine," she clung onto him feeling wounded and weak she then found herself crying, "I'm fine," she managed to squeeze out before crying into her dad.

"Oh Ava," James rubbed his daughter's back, "You should've told me you were feeling pain."

"I tried," Ava admitted, "But you weren't answering your phone."

"I'm sorry," James said, "I'm so sorry."

"We're just going to leave you too it," Amelia went to walk away with Serena and Edward but they were stopped.

"No don't go," Ava broke away, "Stay… please."

"Ava they have jobs to do," James said.

"I've cancelled all my elective patients," Serena said to Edward, "I felt it was the best thing to do."

Edward gave her a soft look, "You didn't have to do that."

"Oh believe me I did," Serena folded her arms, "I never seem to get my priorities straight."

"Course you do," Edward sat down, "You just don't know how to get them right."

"Same thing," Serena looked down.

"You handed Ava over to Michael that's getting a priority straight… you've thought about her safety," Edward reminded her.

"Ah," Serena grabbed her side.

"Serena?" Amelia asked concerned then her and James exchanged looks they knew what it was.

"I'm fine," Serena leant back and breathed out, "It's gone."

"It's 'that' again isn't it?" James used the word they invented for her condition.

"Yes," Serena answered, "It is 'that'."

Michael walked over, "Alright Ava Vincent I'm Michael Spence I'm your doctor."

"You can trust him," Serena said to Ava.

"How are you feeling?" Michael asked Ava, "I'm hoping a lot better."

"I should be fine," Ava said smiling, "I've got my dad here now," she had her hand in James's.

"Not to sound nosey but you don't happen to me James Vincent do you?" Sacha asked walking in, "Sorry it's just…I worked with you once years ago."

"Did we?" James asked trying to figure out who Sacha was, "Wait were you the doctor who was at SG's for a year before John took over?"

"I left after Mr Harrowman joined… I didn't agree with his views," Sacha said, "Stayed on then?"

"Course wouldn't leave St George's unless a really good offer came up somewhere else," James patted Ava's head, "Besides it's where Ava was born and where I met my best friend."

"You make me cry," Edward said joking.

"So it's true," Michael said looking up, "We are babysitting robots."

"Ha ha," Amelia sarcastically said and folded her arms, "Honestly just because John Harrowman believes in the get them in get them out process doesn't make us all like that."

"What was that you said they called you Ms Campbell?" Michael asked grinning.

Serena felt another cramp coming on, "Tell you… what... you lot have a nice chat," Serena had pain in her voice, "I'll get us some coffees," everyone saw get painkillers out of her pocket.

"What's going on with her?" Michael asked concerned, "Is she alright?" Michael asked Edward.

"Course she is… she's Serena she's always fine," Edward said trying to sound positive but his lie didn't go unnoticed.

"Yeah I've heard that one far too many times… so Ava we'll going to keep you in overnight just a precaution and then you should be fit and ready to go tomorrow," Michael filled in her obs sheet, "Nurse Carter will be looking after you."

"If you want anything just ask," Mary-Claire said.

"You from Belfast?" James asked.

"Just outside," Mary-Claire answered, "So this is the St George's team then?"

"Well it's just us two left," James pointed to himself and Amelia, "He left in ninety-six and she left last year…oh sorry," James saw the look Serena's face, "Of course we don't mention about 'She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named'."

"Oh Eleanor and I used to have some much fun calling her that," Ava said laughing, "Then when we watched a Harry Potter together we were in stitches."

"Well you'll be pleased to know we're divorced," Edward said rubbing the back of his head.

"Blimey again?!" Amelia looked ready to laugh, "Careful don't wanna get a number three."

"No but we all know what's going to happen," Michael said grinning, "We're all predicting it."

"Yeah there's been bets and everything," Mary-Claire said to Michael, "Harry's betted another week… I said two, Gemma's said three."

"Sacha and I have said a week as well," Michael avoided looking at Serena and Edward, "Winner buys everyone a round… let's hope it's not you I don't fancy breaking my back drunk Irish dancing."

"Oh come you danced Ceili drunk," Mary-Claire said one hand on her hip, "Anyway Irish dancing is easy."

"Easy for you to say," Michael said, "You've probably danced it since a child."

"And what's yours? Country dancing?" Mary-Claire mocked.

"Anyway like I said winners buys the round," Michael said, "I'll check back on you soon."

"Not so fast," Edward said to the Irish nurse, "What's these bets about?" though she had a slight idea.

"Oh urmm… they're urmm," Mary-Claire rushed away.

"I've got a slight idea," Edward said to James.

"So do I,"James folded his arms and sat back.

…

Nightshifts approached and it seemed that both Serena and Edward were going to be in for a long night. Edward had been put on shift since Will had been sent home ill, "Can I borrow some ibuprofen?" Edward asked Serena.

"Here," Serena popped two out of the packet, "You sure you're OK to work?"

"I'll be fine," Edward washed them down with water, "Sure you're OK…your Endo was playing up."

"It'll be fine," Serena then had to sit down she let out a groan of pain, "Do you think James and Ava will be OK?"

"Course they'll make it through," Edward rubbed Serena's arm, "Serena."

"Yes?" Serena asked.

"I love you," Edward said, "Please be careful with your health."

"You've got nothing to worry about," Serena reassured well tried to reassure Edward, she knew why he was acting like this the news about Jenna had both shocked them, "I'll be fine… look after your health though."

"As long as you take whatever treatment Mr T wants to give you," Edward shut her office door to ensure no one saw, "Because I don't like you in pain," he said and placed a kiss on her neck, "As much as you're soft and cuddly when in pain and unwell… I do like that icy exterior," he tickled her sides.

"Stop," Serena said laughing quietly, "We can't draw attention to ourselves… what icy exterior?"

"That icy exterior," he pointed out her sudden cold tone, "So… shall we get on with our shifts? And then in the morning go home and cuddle on the sofa?"

Serena smiled at the idea, "Why are you so charming?"

"Nothing wrong with turning on the charm," Edward tapped his nose knowingly, "You of all people should know that."

Serena took an ibuprofen, "Even when the person you're with has issues with her womb falling out?" Serena asked.

"Even when the person I'm with has issues with her womb falling out," Edward said gently, "I love you Serena..." Edward tapped her stomach.

"Love you too," Serena softened and fell into his embrace, "We best get back to work… before they suspect something."

"Let them suspect," Edward said planting a kiss on her lips, "We know the truth."

"And the truth always comes out in the end," Serena kissed him back, "But like I said let's have fun keeping them guessing… just let we did with James."

"And it'll be even better since he's here," Edward said sneakily, "So back to work?"

"Back to work."

A/N: So I couldn't keep you guys waiting for days haha so here's the latest instalment let me know what you think xx