Chapter 4 – Unexpected Occurrences.

I'm sorry for the long wait on this fic guys! I've noticed that I've been concentrating more on my other fic "Friends With Benefits." I don't know why, but I seem to be struggling to write this fic or should I say finding it harder to write this fic than the other one. Maybe because the other fic is a happy Carter one and this one isn't. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy this chapter and I hope that this chapter isn't a disappointment! :-) xx

Carla sat alone in her flat the morning of her second scan. She had a cup of coffee in her hand and she was sat on her sofa in her dressing gown. She was scared. She was really scared. Scared that there was something going to go wrong with her pregnancy, scared that she was doing something wrong and most of all, scared in case the baby wasn't OK. Suddenly. She remembered. She had forgotten to tell him the other night that her scan was today. She hated to think this but a small part of her deep down wanted her to forgive Peter and for them to carry on with their lives together and to bring their baby into this world with parents who were together. Although, a very big part of her didn't want that. She even started to think why was she even giving him a chance to be a part of their baby's life. When he knew about their first scan, he was sat in a hotel with Tina and getting himself bladdered. He'd rather drink himself to death than see his baby for the very first time. Even though all of these thoughts were going around and around Carla's head, she still wanted Peter to be a part of their baby's life despite what he had done. Deep down, she didn't believe for a second that Peter had killed Tina. Peter was well and truly a big softie and she knew that he would never hurt a fly. What if he went down for murder? Carla couldn't even think about that. The truth was, she still loved him and she hoped that in time, she would be able to forgive him. She could forgive him in time for the affair but if he had really killed Tina, then she would never be able to forgive him. She decided to get up and to stop feeling so sorry for herself. She decided to get ready and to head off to work. Her scan wasn't until 5.00pm at Weatherfield General so she had plenty of time..

An hour or so later, Carla was walking down the cobbles towards the factory. She stopped when she was opposite number she better off phoning Peter regarding the scan or was it better to tell him face to face? She decided to go and tell him. She crossed the road and she knocked on number one. She felt nervous. Like a nervous teenager would feel in front of her crush at school. Why did she feel like this? She didn't have a chance to think about that answer because the door of number one opened..

"Oh hey.." Peter said with a small smile not knowing how Carla would be with him after their previous encounter the night before. "Come in." he said and with this, Peter opened the door a bit wider so that Carla could enter. Carla walked past Peter and they both walked into the living room.

"Look.." Carla said turning around to look at Peter. "I came here to tell you that I have my 20 week scan this afternoon. I know it's a bit short notice but I thought you'd want to be there."

"Of course I want to be there." Peter said with a smile.

"So you're going to turn up this time then?." Carla said sounding a lot more harsh than she had intended. Peter didn't answer back to this. He just looked down in shame.

"Sorry." Carla said also looking down slightly. "I didn't come here to start another argument."

"It's alright and look.. I'm sorry about what happened the other night."

"Yeah. Me too." Carla said giving him a small smile.

They both stood there in silence for a couple of seconds before Peter started "Look do you want a cuppa?."

"No thanks, I better get going. I'm late opening the factory as it is." Carla said as she swung her hand bag over her shoulder.

"Yeah of course."

"My appointment is at 5pm so.." Carla said.

"Look do you want a lift? I mean there is no point in taking two cars is there."

"Alright then. Thanks." Carla replied. "I'll come round about 4pm. Is that OK?."

"Yeah that's fine."

"'I'll see 'ya then." Carla said with a small smile walking towards the front door.

"Yeah. See 'ya." Peter said as he stood in the doorway of number one, watching Carla cross the road towards the factory..

4pm soon came around and Carla made her way out of the factory and towards number one, where she had agreed to meet Peter so that they could go to their 20 week scan together. As she was crossing the road towards number one, Peter appeared at the door, putting his coat on and closing the door behind him.

"Oh.. hey." he said as he fixed the collar of his coat not noticing Carla standing there until this moment.

"We should get going.." Carla said looking at him, before making her way towards his car. Peter stood there for a few seconds looking at her as she got into his car. He missed her. He really really missed her..

Around 30 minutes later, Peter and Carla arrived at the hospital. The drive to the hospital had been fairly quiet. Peter had been asking some questions, mainly trying to break the awkward silence that was between the estranged couple. Carla had answered all of his questions though. She didn't have the heart to ignore him and she didn't want to ignore him. The reason Carla didn't make any conversation with him was because she was fighting her inner self. Fighting her self to stop herself from forgiving Peter that easily. Deep down, all she wanted was him and their baby. She thought to herself.. If she didn't make conversation with him then she wouldn't become putty in his hands again like she always did. They both sat in the waiting room of Weatherfield General again in a very tense and awkward silence. This atmosphere was soon broken though by the nurse opening one of the doors in the hospital and saying "Carla Connor?."

"Yeah.. That's me." Carla replied standing up from the chair and walking to the direction the nurse was. Peter walked behind her and closed the door behind all of them.

"Now Mrs Connor, would you lie on the bed for me please?." the nurse asked as she set up the scan ready.

Carla knew now what she needed to do. She rolled her top up so it was rolled up under her bust. She also opened her jeans and zipper so that the nurse could get proper access to the bottom of her tummy. As the nurse squirted a bit of the gel on Carla's stomach, Carla jumped just a little just remembering how cold the gel was. Even though she had had a scan before, she didn't remember how cold the gel was before.

"Are we ready?." the nurse asked, looking at both Carla and Peter. Both of them nodded at the same time and the nurse began the scan. Carla had one hand by her side also by Peter and the other hand rested on the very top of her stomach.

"There we are." The nurse said as she rested the transducer on a certain part on Carla's stomach. "A very healthy baby with a strong heart beat." The nurse said with a smile looking at Peter and Carla. Carla looked in total amazement. The baby had grown a lot since her last scan. Well she thought so anyway. Peter on the other hand began to feel emotional. "There's the little hand by it's face.."As the nurse said this, she turned the sound up on the scan and Peter and Carla were now able to hear the baby's heart beat loud and clear. "That's what I like to hear.. a nice, healthy and strong heartbeat." The nurse said again with a smile. This started Peter off. He began to cry. Carla heard Peter begin to cry and she turned her face to face him. He had his face in his hands as he started bawling his eyes out. Carla's heart melted as she saw this scene right in front of her. She couldn't take it any longer. She couldn't be so cold hearted. She reached her closest hand to Peter and grabbed his wrist obviously trying to get him to look at her.

"I'm sorry.." Peter said as Carla took his hand in hers and he used his other hand to wipe away his tears.

"Don't be silly.. It's only natural." The nurse said automatically thinking that Peter was apologising to her but in fact, Peter was apologizing to Carla. Apologizing for the way that he had treated Carla over the past few months. Apologizing for having an affair with Tina. Apologizing for not being there for her for the first scan and also apologizing for landing himself in trouble with the police because he was looking like the main suspect for Tina's murder.

Carla didn't say anything. She just squeezed his hand tightly and turned her head so she was again looking at the monitor.

"I have good news for both of you.." The nurse said. "The baby is in the perfect position for you to find out what you're having.. Would you like to know?." The nurse asked.

Carla looked at Peter and Peter just said.. "It's totally up to you Carla. It's your call." Carla then turned to look at the nurse and said.. "Yes please."

The nurse moved the transducer just a bit and smiled, her eyes still on the screen. "Well, you are due on December the 12th and it looks like you'll be having a little girl. Congratulations!." and with this the nurse turned to look at both of them.

"A girl.." Peter whispered. "Were having a girl." Peter said as he leaned in towards Carla, with one of his hands still gripping Carla's tightly and the other hand now resting on the back of Carla's head.

"I love you.." Peter whispered into her ear. The nurse was now busy taking pictures from the scan for both of them. Carla turned her face to face him. All she wanted to do at that moment was kiss him.. But he would have to wait.. For a while longer anyway...

Well that's the chapter done for you guys and I really hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for all of the reviews that you have left me so far! Means a hell of a lot and keep them coming as I love reading them! Also, If you want to give me ideas, they are more than welcome. Thanks again for reading guys and I must say a lot more drama to come so keep reading ;-) xx