They had settled into a comfortable homely life. Jason would go off to work and Carla would stay at home finishing off her paperwork. She wasn’t allowed back to work due to being on the doctor’s note but she had been given a mountain of paperwork to complete, including her last case with Joanie Oldham as a client. Then Jason would come home in the evening and Carla would cook dinner before they curled up to watch a movie. Carla didn’t get tired of it.
Joanie and Richard had both been charged with money laundering and obstructing an investigation, Richard’s charges included kidnapping and attempted murder. Luke had told Carla that Joanie was trying to plead to a lesser charge in exchange for giving them Richard but the prosecution had everything and Joanie’s testimony would be redundant.
Joanie had also asked for Jason to go and visit her so she could explain to him why she did what she did. But Jason refused to go. He had washed his hands of her, as he had with Richard. Carla knew that hurt him the most to lose his best friend and had to get him out of a dark mood.
Maybe this news would cheer him up. Or not. Carla didn’t know.
She stepped into the hall as Jason exited the bedroom. He smiled and reached for her.
“Hey, honey.”
Carla went gladly into his arms, hugging him tightly. Jason pressed a kiss to her head and drew back, frowning at her.
“What’s the matter? You look like you’re about to faint.”
“I’m fine.”
“Are you sure? You’re not coming down with something, are you? The doctors said you would have a weakened immune system for a while.”
“I promise you I’m fine.” Carla managed a smile. “I’m pregnant.”
Jason stared. For a moment Carla thought he hadn’t heard her.
“You’re pregnant?”
“Yes.” Carla bit her lip. This wasn’t the reaction she had wanted. “I’ve been feeling queasy for about a week now. And I’m overdue to start my period. So I popped out to get a pregnancy test, just to rule it out.” She swallowed. “I’m pregnant, Jason.”
Jason was still staring. Then a slow smile spread across his face.
“I’m going to be a dad.”
Carla squealed as Jason suddenly picked her up and spun her around.
“I’m going to be a dad!”
“Steady!” Carla clutched onto his shoulders. “You’re making it worse.”
“Sorry.” Jason stopped spinning and lowered her to the ground, giving her a kiss. “I just can’t believe it.”
Carla laughed and looped her arms around his neck.
“I take it you’re happy.”
“Of course I am. Why wouldn’t I be?”
“Well, we haven’t talked about having children. It’s still really early. And we had unprotected s*x.” Carla sighed. “I forget about the consequences when I’m around you.”
“Same here. But I’m glad.” Jason cupped the back of her head and kissed her again, this time more slowly. “Marry me, Carla.”
Carla blinked up at him. Did he just propose?
“Are you proposing because I’m pregnant?” She demanded.
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“I’m proposing because I’ve wanted to ask you for the last two weeks but the right moment never seemed to arise.” Jason smiled. “It seemed like the right time.”
Carla smiled back. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. Jason bent and swept Carla up into his arms. He grinned and nodded towards the bedroom.
“Let’s celebrate. I think the doctors can understand if your stitches get ripped this time.”
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Carla laughed and pulled him down.
The end.