Four weeks after Danny spoiled Becca with a romantic evening without having to quickly hide because of Lindsey, Danny was beginning to feel like Becca was a distraction from everything. She wasn't anything to do with work or family. The only thing that she was was Mac's niece but that didn't bother either of them. He loved spending time with her but he also loved spending time with Lindsey. He was starting to feel just a little confused.
Meanwhile, Becca was beginning to be her old self again after everything that had happened to her recently. Now she was beginning to love her life again. As she walked to her Uncle's office at his work, she began to feel really unwell. She did have bad sugar levels and finally decided her health was more important than seeing her Uncle, but as soon as she turned to go to the snack machines she collapsed. Stella being the first to see her and reach her was concerned about whether Mac was about.
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At Angel of Mercy Hospital
Mac at her side, holding her hand and as she lay sleeping. He was clearly upset about what the doctor had told him. He couldn't believe it, he wouldn't believe it. Why would she be so stupid? He thought she was too clever to do something like this. She was 17 and pregnant. He couldn't believe. He didn't even know she was having sex but he didn't notice much things about her and her actions. How was he going to tell her? Was he going to supportive? That is the question which is racking his brain. She began to stir when he came to his senses. "Becca?"
Feeling very groggy as she sat up to adjust to her surroundings. "What happened? Where am I?"
Moving closer to his niece. "Hospital sweetie. You collapsed when you came to see me. Becca..."
"I collapsed?" Cutting across his sentence. "How?"
"That's what I'm trying to tell you." Trying not to lose his cool. "Becca. You're pregnant." Not looking at her as he's too ashamed of her.
"Pregnant? No..." Laughing it off. "No. I can't be."
Standing up and moving away from her. "Yes you are. The doctor told me."
"But... We've been careful." Talking more to herself than Mac.
"Rebecca. I've gotta go back to work for a few hours. Will you be able to get home?" Still unable to look at her.
"Mac? You alright? Mac. Look at me." He now has his back to her. "Since when did you start calling me "Rebecca"?"
"I've gotta go." Within a moment he was gone, leaving Becca trying to digest the things that had just been said. "Oh my God. Danny. It's his!" More to herself than anything.
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Finally out of hospital after a tedious amount of paperwork, instead of going home she goes straight to Danny's. Knowing he has a day off today she knows she has to tell him. How does she tell him? Their relationship is basically an affair, how can they raise a baby in this situation and do they tell Mac about their liasons? Without realising her feet have taken her to Danny's. The knocking and the waiting seemed to be forever until he answered. "Hey."
"Hey. I heard about what happened. Are you alright?" Moving aside to let her past. "Do you need anything?"
"No thanks. Can we just sit down for a sec?"
"Sure." Feeling rather confused.
"Right. First things first, after what I am about to say it's up to me what I do. Ok?" Danny nodding slowly and confused. "Ok. I'm... I'm.... How do I say this?"
"Say it quickly if that'll help." Holding her hand to comfort her.
"Thanks." Squeezing his hand. "I'm pregnant and you're the father."
"What?" Chuckling and pulling his hand away. "You're serious?"
"Yeah. That's why I've been ill."
"No! We've been careful. Hold on." Stopping his speech to think. "Oops! Valentine's day."
"Oh yeah!" Remembering also. "You can be involved as much as you want but I don't want to tell Mac that you're the father. He won't be best pleased."
"Yeah sure." Looking a bit shell shocked.
"Danny? Are you alright?" Standing up and moving closer to him.
Stepping back from her. "Yeah. Yeah of course I am."
"Danny. Do you want me to get rid of it?"
"Yes." Looking at her with sad eyes. "I'm sorry. I don't want to be a dad."
"Fine." She said angrily. "I'll do it on my own." Storming out of the apartment.
"Becca!" Shouting down the hall after her. "Damn!" Shutting the door in his temper.
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One of my BIG revelations! There's a few more to come. Hold on to your hats!