"You should have told me that you were pregnant," he finally spoke after what felt like an eternity.

I nodded, my eyes shifting to the ground.

"I know. I-"

"It was stupid and dangerous for you to continue working knowing about your pregnancy. If I had known, I would have pulled you from that post," he said, shaking his head. "Did you know that you were pregnant when you were caught up in that explosion?"

I knew he already knew the answer, so lying would be pointless and possibly dangerous.

"Yes," I whispered, tears filling my eyes before I could stop them.

These stupid hormones were out of control.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

him; there was a hint of hurt and vulnerability behind his tone that made my

admitted. "I just got here, and I didn't want to disappoint anyone. I had something to prove.... I thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. I'm so

quiet as he processed my words; he leaned back in his

you were capable of resuming your duties. You have been here for a short while, but you are an exceptional addition to the force. You've proved

I was going to tell you... But

you have told me before going on patrol with your team?" He asked. "After my meeting... would you have come to me and told me the

my tongue. I think we both knew the true answer to that, as did Lucy, which was why she told him

sighed and ran his fingers through

my silence as an answer. I've gotten your medical reports from Dr. Jasper. You're about 2 months pregnant. I'm

lie to

trust you, Judy?" He asked, suddenly.

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