Disclaimer: All recognized characters are not mine, recognized characters are all my own idea.

Unbeta-ed therefore all mistakes are my own

This is my first fic so any reviews would be greatly appreciated.

Baby's first presence

Lindsay knew something was wrong when she paid homage to the toilet bowl for the third day in a row, she was lethargic and barely able to contain a meal and her mood was all over the place.

She was three weeks late for her cycle before she dared to see reason and took the pregnancy test; she was hoping for a stomach virus, the pink plus sign terrified her.

She'd just gotten Danny back in her life and she had no idea what his response would be, would he take flight and leave her to raise their baby alone? Would he stay out of responsibility? Did he even want a family? They'd never discussed it, she didn't even know if she was a long term thing.

So instead of telling him she'd begun looking into her options, asking him questions when he came round, no matter what she asked she was still no clearer on the outcome. Lindsay had already decided that she was having the baby; the question remained as to whether or not she would be having it alone.

Danny was growing concerned about her, on nights he'd stayed over she'd wake hours before him and stay in the bathroom for an hour or more, she stopped eating her favorite foods and had begun falling asleep early, he was sure that on the nights he didn't stay over then she'd spend the night on the sofa.

Then there were the mood swings and the crazy questions. One minute she wanted him to hold her while they watched a movie and the next there was a great canyon between them on the sofa.

When she started being secretive he was in two minds as to whether to shake some sense out of her or to throw in the towel, when she'd avoided him at the clinic he knew something was wrong, up until seeing her there he'd mirrored her actions with his own when he'd slept with Rikki, he was secretive and he avoided her just like she was with him.

She knew he had seen her; she'd hidden in the café across the street waiting for them both to leave, luckily she had the afternoon to make up some excuse, she hoped he'd just forget he'd seen her or at least pull her up at home, she'd never expected the confrontation at work, his concerns seeped to her heart, with the urge to throw up she ran for the bathroom with him and his questions following her, she barely wanted to leave the stall, but then again she knew he had the right to know and at least this way she'd know where she stood with him and if she was going to be a single mom then this gave her more time to prepare for that.

The petrified look on her face made him want to close the distance and hold her "I'm pregnant" stopped him in his tracks, a fleeting glance from her face to her midriff and back again, how could he have not noticed, the small bump concealed by her clothing was clearly visible and he'd had her naked the night before too.

"You sure?" the moment he'd asked he knew it was a stupid question, this was Lindsay off course she was sure, she wouldn't look and sound so terrified if she wasn't.

The black and white grainy picture froze all conversation in his mind, he opened his mouth to speak but the lab tech disturbed the moment, a reminder that they were at work and they had jobs to do.

Her hand touching the back of his was her silent way of asking if they were going to be OK, when he didn't pull away she had her answer, the good luck graces and the sight of the Harris's uniting with their grandson, the last living link to their daughter gave him the courage he needed. He could do this, there wasn't much Danny Messer couldn't do and he wanted to do this, he wanted to be the daddy to Lindsay's baby.

He wanted to teach his little man to play baseball, his little princess to ice skate, he had to admit that since Lindsay had entered his life she'd made it seem more worthwhile; placing an arm around her waist he led her from the precinct and into the waiting cab.

"I'm sorry" she whispered as she laid her head on the arm that was using the window ledge as an arm rest "I didn't mean for this to happen" he didn't respond, he had no words yet, instead he shuffled over and laid his hand over her small bump, his lips softly kissed her cheek, he could see the tears in her eyes, the panic of not knowing whether or not he was going to flee at his earliest opportunity.

"I want this" he assured her "I want to be a daddy Linds, to your baby" the tears of relief kissed her cheek as she rested her head on his shoulder, her hand moving from the handle rest on the door to rest atop his on her stomach, his thumb moved to stroke her, fingers lightly intertwining, a soft touch but a big gesture. It might not be easy but the end result would definitely be worth it, now he just needed to convince her he was in this for the long haul.

"You look beat" he commented once the dishwasher was loaded and set on it's cycle, she was slumped on the sofa, her head resting on the arm, eyes fixed on the TV, he couldn't believe how tired she looked and he'd not even picked up on it, he wasn't sure whether or not to feel guilty, even her blinking looked tired "You should sleep Linds" he stated.

"We have to talk about this Danny" she yawned, her voice soft and clearly showed the extent of her exhaustion.

"I'll be here when you wake up" he assured her, a kiss on her cheek before he gently took her hands in his and eased her onto her feet before ushering her through to the bedroom.

She was asleep before the blankets had fully settled around her. Lying down beside her he ached to touch her stomach, where their child lay developing; instead he took out the sonogram and fingered the white blob surrounded by the dark mass, a result of the water she'd no doubt have been told she needed to drink. Now he knew why things with them hadn't been the same, he vowed never to give her cause to doubt his intentions towards her again. Taking the risk he rolled over onto his side and hesitantly laid his hand tenderly over the slight bump beneath the bedclothes. This was his chance to turn his life around, his chance to prove that he had changed from the man who had broken her heart and tossed her away like last nights left over soup.

So let me know what you think. Anyone with any ideas in pregnancy milestones, i'm thinking maybe if i get enough hits i'll do to the baby's first birthday... also if anyone has any idea on baby names, i'd be greatful.