Note : I'm so sorry I've still not got an update for Home. I'm really struggling to write it!
'Carla, we're ready for your scan now... We can wait a few minutes for Nick to get here if you'd like?' Caroline, the nurse who's been dealing with Carla, asks making her way into the hospital room with a clipboard and pulling the ultrasound machine behind her.
'No, he can't make it.' Carla replies and Caroline nods her head.
'Okay. Let's take a look at this baby then.' Caroline says smiling. She begins to set up the ultrasound machine and Carla rolls up her pyjama top that Nick went home to collect for her last night.
'So is this your first pregnancy?' Caroline asks turning the machine on and squirting some gel onto Carla's stomach.
'It's not. I had a miscarriage in June 2014.' Carla replies.
'Oh I'm so sorry... That must've been so difficult for you and Nick.' Caroline says and Carla shakes her head.
'The baby wasn't Nick's... We only got together last year.' Carla replies staring up at the celling as Caroline begins the scan.
'Oh well I am sorry... Now if you would like to have a look at the screen, there is your baby.' Caroline says turning the screen round to face her.
'Oh my gosh...' Carla mumbles covering her mouth with her hand, her engagement ring sparkling in the light.
'See that flickering? That's your baby's nice strong heartbeat.' Caroline says pointing to a flickering on the screen.
'Does everything look okay?' Carla asks smiling up at the screen.
'Everything looks perfect, Carla. I'd say you're just over 25 weeks so over half way there. We will do a more in depth scan later on but as far as I can see baby looks healthy.' Caroline replies hitting some buttons.
'I can't believe I didn't know.' Carla mumbles, a single tear streaming down her cheek.
'If you didn't have any symptoms then I can see why you didn't realise. You're still pretty tiny so it's not like you seem to have any noticeable weight gain.' Caroline replies tapping the screen and turning it off.
'I'll go get some pictures for you.' Caroline adds smiling at the brunette.
'I'm glad you're home but I think I'm going to sleep at my flat tonight.' Nick says as he watches Carla sit down on the sofa.
'I've arranged for Kate to stay the night.' He adds and she glances up at him.
'What? Why?' She asks, tears filling her eyes as she subconsciously places her hand on her stomach.
'I just think we need some space, babe... This won't be forever, just a few days. Time to clear our heads.' He explains.
'You promised we'd try.' She whispers biting her bottom lip.
'Carla, I-' He begins getting interrupted by a knock at the door.
'I'll get that.' He says placing his hand on her shoulder only for her to move away. He makes his way over to the front door and opens it to reveal Kate with an overnight bag.
'Hi, Kate... Thanks for staying tonight.' He says smiling at her.
'No problem... Where is she?' Kate asks and he gestures to the sofa
'I'm going to go.' He says making his way over to Carla. She glances up at him, a tear falling down her cheek as she turns away from him.
'I love you, Carla.' He whispers running his fingers through her hair. Turning he grabs his bag, thanks Kate once more and leave the flat.
'Hey, you.' Kate says making her way over to her big sister.
'I knew he'd leave eventually.' Carla replies as Kate sits down next to her.
'He's not leaving, Carla... I think the last few days have just been very overwhelming for him and he just needs a break. Why didn't you tell him about the baby, ey? Everything is okay, isn't it?' Kate asks grabbing hold of Carla's hand.
'I didn't get a chance. We just got back and he announced he wasn't staying here. The baby is fine, perfect even... I'm over 25 weeks.' Carla replies.
'I would say congratulations but somehow I don't think just now is the right time. Is there anything you need?' Kate asks.
'A hug would be good.' Carla replies.
'Come here you.' Kate says instantly pulling the older Connor into her arms. Carla instantly breaks down in tears, clinging onto Kate's t-shirt as she sobs.
'You're going to be okay... Nick loves you.' Kate whispers smiling as Carla's hand settles flat against her stomach.
'I hope so.' Carla mumbles.
'How is she?' Michelle asks as Kate lets her into the flat.
'Asleep, devastated...' Kate admits glancing over at the sofa where Carla is curled up, fast asleep with a blanket draped over her body.
'Did she say anything about the baby?' Michelle asks closing the door behind her.
'Everything is fine. She's a little over 25 weeks I think. This whole thing with Nick has just knocked her for six.' Kate replies and Michelle sighs.
'I think she had prepared herself for him to leave as soon as she told him.' Michelle says as Kate begins to make coffee.
'She totally blanked him when he left. She didn't even get to tell him she was pregnant.' Kate replies.
'So what has Nick said? Are they over?' Michelle asks leaning on the worktop.
'I don't know. He said he needs space.' Kate replies.
'Poor Carla." Michelle says quietly.