An- Last chapter everyone.

Pulling in at the office, Pride parked the car and looked across at Brody. She was still sat clutching the paper bag from the drugs store but was holding it so tight her knuckles were going white.

"You ready to do this? We can wait till we get home if it would be easier." Seeing the fact, her hands were shaking a little.

"No, we need to know. With the medication, I got for that," indicating to her leg "it's better we know." Looking between the bag in her hand and Pride.

"Whatever happens we can do this, it's not the end of the world. Babies happen, just because we haven't talked about them, doesn't mean we can't have them. If you are then it means we don't have to think about and if you're not maybe it's time we sat and talked about the future and long-term." Reaching across and taking her hand in his.

He could feel how badly her hand was now shaking as he held it in his and stroked her knuckles. He knew she was nervous and deep down so was he. The result of this could have long-term implications on not just their life as a couple but also both their careers, hers more than his. Lifting his other hand up, he leaned over a little and cupped her face. Letting his thumb skim her cheek, he saw her close her eyes as she felt the warm of his hand on her face. Running the pad of his thumb over her lips he felt her kiss it as he moved it back and forth. He knew this was not getting anything done, but it was what she need, to ground and calm her. As she opened her eyes she met his gaze and the brown met the green/brown, at that moment all words were rendered inadequate. What needed to be said was said in a look, exchanged in a gaze shared between the two people in the car, their minds and souls so intertwined no words were needed.

Bringing his hand down from her face he squeezed her hand and let go. Still holding her gaze he smiled and she returned the smile. Moving to get out the car he went around and opened her door, offering her his hand as she climbed out. Normally he would have let go but he didn't want to, didn't feel the need to. Instead of letting go he let her climb down beside him before sliding his arm around her waist and moving her to his side. He knew the others would just presume it was due to her leg and he could go with that, they didn't need to know the full ins and outs of things. Shutting the car door over and locking it they made their way slowly inside.

As they reached the big doors leading inside Brody clutched the bag in her hand a little tighter. Stepping inside they made their way slowly to her desk as Lasalle and Percy stood from their desks and made their way over to where Brody and Pride stopped at her desk. Pride let go of Brody long enough for her to reach under her desk and grab her bag, stuffing the drug store bag inside till they got the bathroom. Pride reached out and took the bag, shouldering it as he slid his arm back around Brody's waist. Lasalle and Percy looked Brody up and down and it was Percy who spoke first.

"Hey, girl, good to see you back. What's the damage?" Looking at the dressing on Brody's leg.

"A couple of stitches, lucky it skimmed me. A little sore but yet again I've been lucky." Smiling a little as she looked at her new friend and colleague.

"Good to know, glad you're not outta action. Looks like your jeans took a hit, need any help getting changed?" Percy offered her friend.

"It's okay thanks, think a certain person already has that covered." Looking at Percy then Pride.

"Sure thing. Well you go clean up and I will make coffee for you coming back, gotta get outta paperwork somehow." Laughing as she turned and headed for the kitchen.

"Glad your okay Brody, I may have a new partner now but I still need you around, " Lasalle said as he stepped forward and gave Brody a brief hug. "I better let you go get changed, can't be good having half a pair of pants on." Moving away to follow Percy into the kitchen.

"I need a bath, but guess I will have to make do with a shower. This dressing is waterproof or so they tell me. I feel a little groggy, dizzy and a little headed. They told me the pain meds could do this." Letting her head drop to Prides shoulder.

"Let's get you to the locker room and get sorted out, we have something to do first." Started to walk and lead Brody at the same time.

They walk to the locker room was a slow and careful one. Pride wasn't sure how much the drugs were affecting her so he didn't want to go to fast. When they reached the locker room Pride stopped still, he hadn't really thought this through.

"You want to go check we are the only ones here. Not going to look to good if I come in with you and there are others in there." Finally taking his arm from around Brody's waist, letting her stand on her own.

He watched her just in case she felt wobbly but was pleased to see she looked okay. Standing with her bag still on his shoulder he waited until she had checked the locker room over, coming back out and taking his hand. Stepping inside the locker room behind Brody Pride took the bag off his shoulder and placed it on the bench along the wall. Looking around he watched as Brody sat down and rested her back against the wall. Coming to stand in front of her he dropped to his knees and started to undo the laces of her shoes. He was surprised she had gone for flats and left her boots at home. When they were both off he pulled her socks off and put them with her shoes. Standing up he reached out and took her hands in his, pulling her to standing.

"Clothes off and then shower." Taking a hold of the hem of her top and pulling it up her body.

Soon she was stood in just her underwear as he stood and looked at her. Moving to her bag he opened it and reached inside to get her towel and clean clothes out. He pulled out the first thing his fingers touched which happens to be the bag from the drug store. Looking at it, he looked across at Brody and saw her hold her hand out for it. Passing it to her he stopped and watched her take the box out the bag, dropping the bag to the bench as she looked at the box. Reading the instructions, she looked at Pride and then across at the toilet stalls. Neither said a word as she walked away with the box in her hand, disappearing into one of the stalls.

Pride watched her shut the door and turned back to her bag. Pulling out her clean clothes he laid them on the bench, gathering up the dirty ones and putting them in the bag. Picking her towel up he hung it on one of the hooks just as he heard the door open behind him. Spinning around he saw he walk towards him carrying a small pencil-shaped object in her hand. Looking at her hand he waited till she came and stood beside him before he spoke.

"Let's sit down, how long we got to wait before we know?" Sitting down and waiting for her to sit down next to him.

"Five minutes maximum, could be less if it's positive." Gripping the test tight in her hand.

"Guess there's nothing to do but wait now." Wrapping his arm around her shoulder and bring her as close as he could to him.

"Now we wait." Was all she could think of to reply as she snuggled into his side and closed her eyes.

They sat in silence as the waited the five minutes for the test to run its time. The whole time he kept a hold of her, taking her free hand in his as he kissed her head. They both kept glancing at his wristwatch which he had somehow managed to place so they could both see it. Watching as the seconds ticked away it felt more like hours than minutes, time seemed to be standing still. They both saw as the pointer on the watch finally hit the time need to indicate the five minutes were up. Brody sat up and looked at her hand, seeing the ends of the test stick sticking out the sides. Pride saw her looking at her hand and wasn't sure what to say so he did the first thing that came to his mind.

Standing up he pulled her to her feet, using both her hands to get her to stand in front of him. Keeping his hand wrapped over here's with the test in, he used his other hand to slid into her hair as he bent and kissed her. He continued to kiss her until they needed to break for air, then rested his head against hers.

"We're going to look together right, whatever it says is fine with me. As long as you're okay with it then I am too. Ready?" Kissing her temple and moving back enough to bring their still joined hands up in front of them both.

Counting aloud to three Pride opened his hand which released her hand as she opened it to reveal the test stick sitting in her palm. Their eyes stayed locked till her hand was fully open and they both looked down together. They both saw the words on the tiny screen at the same time, but it was Pride who looked away first. He looked quickly at the screen then back up at Brody to see her reaction. He watched as she stared at the tiny screen and a smile slowly broke out on her face. By the time she looked up at him, she had a huge ear to ear grin on her face.

"Not pregnant, I take it by the smile on your face you're happy about that?" Watching as she looked back at the test then at Pride.

"Yes, I guess I just don't feel ready for the whole babies and sleepless nights thing. One day maybe but not yet. How do you feel? We have never really sat and discussed the whole babies and family thing have we." Stepping back and sitting down on the bench.

He waited till he was sitting down next to her with her hand in his before he answered.

"Like I said before, I am happy as long as you're happy. If you were pregnant I am not going to lie, the thought of a mini us is kinda cool. Something we created together, a baby we made does sound like something I could definitely live with. I know how you feel about family and commitment, but I would like to think that in the future there was a mini you on the cards, maybe even a wedding." Flashing her that smile of his that she normally melted at.

"Was that a backhanded proposal Dwayne Pride? If it was its the worst and you should really work on it. I have no problems with a wedding one day, as long as it's for keeps. I could even go with a baby or two when the time is right. Now though I still need a shower and some clean clothes, it's not that warm sitting in my underwear." Shivering a little as the cold air around her gave her goosebumps.

Reaching above her head he unhooked the towel and after letting go of her hand he wrapped it around her shoulders. He was pleased to see it was one of the huge bath sheets and covered her really well.

"Go shower and I will be here when you get out." Letting go off the towel edges and moving back.

Watching as Brody made her way over to the shower cubicle, he sat back and rested against the wall. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, letting the stress and tension of the day slowly slip away. He had been on a roller coaster of emotions and was now taking stock of the day. He could hear the water running at the edge of his subconscious mind so he knew she was now getting washed and would be out soon. He was just starting to wonder where she was when he heard the shower switch off. Moving to sit forward he opened his eyes and looked at the closed shower cubicle door. Finally, it opened and out stepped a still dripping wet Brody. Standing up he waited till she walked up to him and stepped within arms reach.

"You feeling better? You look a lot better and cleaner." Closing the small gap between them as he reached up and took the corner of the towel in his hand.

Gently rubbing the edge of the towel across her face, he dried the water droplets off before letting the towel drop again. Placing his hands around her back he rubbed them up and down, using the motion to dry her whilst getting to be close to her at the same time. As he dried her back he locked eyes with her and he couldn't help the smile that started on his lips.

"What are you grinning about? For someone who started the day thinking they were pregnant, then getting shot am I not sure what you can find to grin about." Moving his hands around to where her arms were under the towel.

She continued to grin at him as he dried her arms through the towel. By the time he stopped and let his hand fall away, she was standing with an ear-splitting smile on her face. He watched her take the towel and move it away from her body. He stood still as she bend and gave her legs a quick run over before standing back up, throwing the towel onto the bench behind him.

"The whole reason I am grinning as you put it is because of everything I have been through today. I started out thinking I was pregnant and panicking like hell only to find out I am not, which is a reason to smile. I also got shot today which again was not a great experience, but I walked away with a few stitches. Today seems to be my lucky day, I am not pregnant, I am not dead and I also have you to kiss." Reaching up and capturing his lips as she moved to wrap her arms around his neck and push her body flush against his.

He returned the kiss with as much passion and enthusiasm as she was putting into it, only to find her hands moving from his neck down his back and under his shirt. Breaking the kiss, he looked down at her as she tried to nibble on his lip. Seeing the mischief on her face he knew where this was heading and after the day he had he was not going to argue.

"We both know where this headed, you got anything with you to make sure we don't have a repeat of today in a month's time?" Moving his head so he could nip and kiss along her jaw.

"You should know I don't start something I can't finish. I would have expected you to have some as well, after what we have done in the past you should be a better Boy Scout and be prepared." Using her hands to skim over his chest under his shirt before moving to make a start on the buttons.

As she undid his shirt buttons he let his hands wander over the naked skin of her back. He worked his hands up and down as he made his way to her ass, making sure both hands reached their destination at the same time. Cupping her ass, he pulled her groin flush with his, letting her feel how much he wanted her. When she felt him grind against her she pushed back, causing even more contact between them. As he kissed her ear he bit down and groaned at the same time, she knew just how much to push him. Kissing her neck and across her chest he felt her undo his belt and slide it off, throwing it on the floor when she was done. The next thing he knew his pants were around his ankles as he tried to kick his shoes off.

When he had finally managed to free himself of his shoes and pants he spun them both around and walked forwards causing her to walk backwards. As the back of her legs hit the bench she felt him continue to push till she was moving down to a sitting position. As she sat down on the bench he let go of her enough to move the towel so it was under her head as he lay her down. Stepping back a little he stood upright and pushed his boxer shorts off. Letting them pool at his feet he stepped out of them and bent down to grab his pants. Picking up his pants he pulled his wallet out and flipped it open.

Lying on the bench she watched as he pulled his wallet out his pants pocket and opened it. After digging around in it, he pulled out a small square packet. Seeing the small packet see smiled, he had learnt how spontaneous she could be and was indeed prepared. She contoured to eye him up as he opens the packet and rolled the condom down over his erection. Dis-guarding the wrapper he moved over to her and covered her body with his. Neither was now in the mood for slow and gently as he thrust forward and joined them together. Feeling her move her legs around his waist he shifted slightly, giving him deeper thrust power as he slid in and out faster and harder with each thrust.

Sex was normally something they both took slowly but not today's. The emotions of the day's events had taken their toll on both of them and she meet him thrust for thrust. It was frantic and heated and involved a lotto of swear words as his strokes became shorter and more out of rhythm. He felt her clench tight around him as she came, gripping him tight as he thrust once more, reaching his climax just after hers. Holding still above her he felt the muscles in his arms straining to keep him up, but as he went to move he felt her pull him down to her as she over them both to a side by side position. Now they were lying facing each other he could pull her close to him, before moving them both and lying with his back on the bench and her draped over him like a blanket.

He was not exactly comfortable, but it would do, as long as she was okay then so was he. He could feel her cuddle into his chest as she slid an arm up his chest and another around his waist. He didn't want to let go, but he knew he had to, it was getting late and he was sure there had been a mention of coffee before they came down. Shifting a little, he felt her move with him as he kissed her hair.

"Hey you, we got to move. Yes, that was fun, a little fast and furious but we can't stay here. This is the women's locker room and we did have people waiting on us." Hearing her whimper a protest as he moved again.

"Fine I will get up but I need to say something first." Moving to sit up but straddling him. "Thank you for today, I know I sprang the might be pregnant thing on you but you stepped up and I love you for that I didn't love you before but anyway. As for the shot thing, I would do that again any day, to save you. I know you have held back from making a comment, but it will come when we fill the reports in. If you feel the need to place a reprimand in my jacket I understand, I do probably deserve it. Anyway, may be we should move as this is yet again cold and, as you have said, we do have people, waiting on us." Dropping to brush her lips across his before using her hands on the bench to support herself, before swinging her legs over him and standing up.

Once she was stood up she reached out and took his hands, pulling him to first sitting then standing. As he stood he pulled her to him and kissed her. He kissed her till neither could breath and they were both seeing stars, or at least he was. When he stepped back he held her loosely around the waist, kissing her forehead and cheek. Reaching over he picked her clothes up, a piece at a time and helped her dress. Only when she was dressed did he bend down and gathered up his clothes to get ready.

Finally, they were both ready and standing hand in hand with her bag back over his shoulder. He looked at her and smiled before reaching for the door lock and turning so they could exit the room. As they exited the room they stayed hand in hand till they neared the doors leading back through to the office. Stopping her before they went through the he looked at there joined before bringing them to his lips and kissing the back of her hand.

"I love you, Merri, you know that right?" Seeing her look at him.

"I love you too, Dwayne. Now let's go do what we do best." Seeing him faulted as she went to step away.

"One last thing before we go as it will not be in the reports. Today you threw yourself in front of me to save me being shot. At the time, you did it you didn't even know if your were pregnant or not. If we ever decided to have a family and you pull a stunt like that I swear I will have not only your ass but your badge and weapon, got that?" Fixing her with his best glare.

"Got it, it won't happen again boss." Seeing her trying not to smirk as she called him boss.

"Move now." Smacking her ass with one hand and opening the door with the other.

They had both said their piece on the day's events and we're now done with talking. Things could now settle back down.