Micheal's POV

It's a few days since what happened to Maria and Leanne still hasn't come out of her room and has barely spoke. I've managed to convince her to eat a little, but not much and I'm really starting to worry about her. The next few days were going to be hard for her anyway and now this has only added to all the pressure she already had. I know it's not Maria's fault and she didn't exactly have much on when and where she passed away, but with this happening so close to the anniversary of her parents and the trial. I'm really worried about Leanne and whether it not she'll be able to cope during the trail when she had to speak in detail about what happened to her.

While Leanne's alseep I go downstairs to make us both somthing to eat and my phone starts ringing.

"Hello?"

"Hey, how's it going?" Janet asks "not good" I reply opening the back door and take the call outside. "Has something happened?" She ask worriedly. "She hasn't come outnof the bedroom and just keeps breaking down crying. I've managed to get her to eat a little, but I still can't get her to even come downstairs" I explain worriedly. "Just try to to push her. She'll come out when she's ready"

"But I can't just leave her in there"

"But you can't bully her into coming out either. If you force it then she'll only back away more" she says softly "I don't know what else I'm supposed to do"

"Just try and be a little more sensitive and rember that Leanne hasn't just lost a grandmother. She's lost the last family member she has" she says softly. "What are you talking about? She has me and you and the rest of the family" I frown confused. "But we're not her blood"

"What does that have to do with anything? She's still apart of this family"

"Of course she is, but like I said we're not her blood and Leanne hasn't just lost her Grandmother and her parents. she's lost her the last member of her family and bloodline"

"Our baby will be her blood relative" I point out. "Well then why don't you try talking to her about that? Maybe talking about something good for a change might help"

"I can try, but she hasn't really wanted to talk about anything"

"As long as you trying an she knows your there for her then that's all you can really do. You can't stop her from grieving. All you can really do is be there when she needs you" she says softly.

I continue talking with Janet awhile longer then head back inside to finish off making breakfast then take it upstairs. Normally I can't stand when people eat in bed, but since Leanne is refusing to come downstairs I can't exactly starve her put of the room so I don't really have much then to let her eat in there.

When I get to the bedroom there's nobody there. "Leanne?" I call out confused and she doesn't answer me. I'm about to go downstairs and I hear the bathroom door open. "There you are" I smile as she walks out wear I nothing, but a towel. "Were you calling for me?"

"I was just wondering where you'd gone is all"

"I'm sorry. I was just taking a shower"

"You don't have to apologise" I smile. "I made you some breakfast"

"Thanks. I'll just get dressed and be down in a minute" she smiles going back into the bedroom and I smile back and head downstairs.

When Leanne came downstairs we sat and had breakfast and even though she's a little more talkative, she still seems really upset, but her just coming down the stairs is a really big step.

"I was thinking maybe we could decorate the nursary this weekend"

"Yeah. I'd really like that" she smiles looking up from her food. "Do you have any particular coulers in mind" I ask "maybe yellow?"

"Then yellow it is" I smile and we continue talking about the ideas on how to decorate the baby's room like Janet suggest and Leanne seems more open and chatty.

As we're talking get a phone call from Jeanie "it's Jeanie again" I sigh heavily and answer the phone.

"Mr Jackson some someone called Mr Jacobs has been calling about arranging a meeting with you and asked you to call him and some other people called to and..."

"Thank you" I cut her off "you know, you don't have to call and give me every message"

"But I didn't wanna forget and I don't know which ones are important because everybody that calls is saying its important"

"Well next time someone calls just write their name and number on a sticky note and leave it on my desk and I'll deal with them when I get back"

"Umm... ok" she says then goes silent and I can hear moving around. "Is everything ok?" Leanne mouths and I put my hand over the speaker to reply. "She's been calling everytime someone calls my office and..."

I hear a loud bang on the phone and quickly turn my attention back to my phone call. "Jeanie is everything ok?"

"I just tripped over the chair"

"She tripped over the chair" I mouth to Leanne and she purses her lips trying not to laugh.

"Mr Jackson. I've looked on your desk and I can't find the sticky notes" Jeanie says. "Then if you go to my brother's office he'll have some"

"Which brother?"

"Which ever one you wanna go to" I roll my eyes and smirk looking over at Leanne who's trying her hardest not to laugh. "I don't have a pen to write any notes"

"Ok, then you need to get a pen"

"Where's the pen?" She asks and move the phone away from ky mouth and burst out laughing not being able to hold it any more. "Mr Jackson? Are you still there?"

"I'll you back" I chuckle hanging up the phone.

"Maybe we should go down there" Leanne suggests. "I'm sure she'll fine a pen" I chuckle then go back to eating. "I don't mind of you wanna go to your office" Leanne shrugs. "I not gonna leave you here alone while your upset"

"If Jeanie's left alone any longer you may not have an office to go back to" she chuckles "that's true, will you come with me? I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone"

"Sure" she shrugs.

When we get to my office, Jeanie is rushing around and looks completely lost. "Is everything ok?" I ask walking into my office "I lost the pen!" She says stressed. "That's fine. I'll find it. Why don't you take the rest of the day off and get some rest" I smile and she starts getting her stuff together to leave.

Once she's gone I go over to my desk and Leanne comes over and sits on my lap and I wrap my arms around her while I check my emails. And she looks through the files on my desk and sorts them properly like Jeanie is supposed to do.

"This is gonna take for ever to sort out" I sigh heavily. "Why did you leave Jeanie in charge in the first place?" Leanne asked confused. "Because she's been my assistant for like two years now and I thought I'd try and give her a chance a little more responsibility that just getting me my mail and bringing me coffee, but apparently just answering a phone and writing down a note was too difficult for her" I roll my eyes "so why do you still keep her around if she does such a bad job?"

"Because I feel bad firing someone for not doing anything wrong"

"But if she can't do the job you ask her to then it's more work for you. The whole point of an assistant is to help you"

"I know" I mumble. "Why don't you give TJ a try? He was really good when he was helping Tito"

"You think I should?" I bite my lower lip, unsure. "Jeanie's a sweet girl and all, but as an assistant she's terrible. She's always late. Constantly messes up and needs guided step by step everytime you give her a simple task. You need someone you can rely on"

"That's true. I guess I could speak to TJ and give him a chance" I sigh heavily and turn my attention back to my work, still trying to figure out what the he'll Jeanie has done and where she's put things "I'm just gonna have to make a few calls calls real quick"

"I'll go get you some coffee, while your on the phone" she smiles "thanks" I smile back and peck her lips. I'm about to break away, but she leans forward kissing me slightly deeper.

We start making out and I moan slightly into her mouth when I feel her hand softly rubbing on my crotch and I softly move my hand from her thigh up to her ass. We stay like this for an moments and as much as I want to take this further, I break away from our kiss before things get anymore heated. "I love you" I smile and peck her lips "I love you too" she smiles back and kisses me the same way. "I should go and get those coffees" Leanne says about to get up and the door open.

"Again?" Randy smirks, folding his arms playfully. "I'll see you in a minute" Leanne chuckles and leaves to go and get the coffee.

"Have you two no control?" Randy chuckles coming over and sits on the edge of my desk. "We were just kissing"

"Mhm. Sure you were" he looks at me questionably. "I'm serious. I already told you we were waiting until she's 18"

"Why?" He shrugs "I already explained why"

"But you've countless times and you already got her pregnant. Not exactly waiting" he chuckles "those times were different. And we haven't had sex since we came back from the hostpital"

"And when TJ caught you both"

"How the fuck did you know about that?" I frown confused "everybody heard about your little umm... fall" he chuckles under his breath "Well that doesn't count as having sex" I say feel if a little embarrassed the whole office knows about it. "And have you forgotten what to to me happened on your birthday?"

"We didn't have sex. I told you what happened"

"I'm pretty sure her sucking your dick counts"

"I was sleeping when she started so that wasn't my fault. I can't help what happens when I'm unconscious"

"But you didn't stop her when you woke up" he raises an eyebrow. "It would have been rude to interrupt her" I shrug. "And you were awake when you ate her out" he points out. "Because it would have been rude of me not to return the favour" I shrug again. "Sounds to me like you guys are just making pointless rules for each other. You both clearly want to and probably will before her birthday"

"It's not pointless. We just don't want our relationship to be just about one thing" I say a little defensively.

"I know and do understand. You know I'm only messing with you right?" He says in a more serious tone and I nod. "I know and to be honest I do wanna take things further and I think she does too, but I wouldn't feel right about it" I tell him honestly. "How come?"

"Because she's grieving and with the trial and her parents annerversey coming up, I'd feel like I was taking advantage of her. She's ok right now, but it's been really up and down with her lately"

"Do you think she'll be ok during the trial?"

"I hope so, but when Leanne gets overwhelmed she shuts down and tries to block things out and Janet thinks it'll be worst now that her Grandmother died"

"Well she was the last of her bloodline. So it will be harder"

"Why does everybody keep saying that?" I frown confused. "Because she doesn't have a single blood relative left... other than Mary" he mumbles that last part. "But there's no family tree anymore for her and no family to turn to" he adds. "She has this family and our baby will be her blood relative" I point out. "And she'll always have us to turn to and your baby may be her blood, but it'll also be a Jackson, not a Mason"

"I never really thought about it like that" I mutter.

Randy and I continue talking for awhile and Leanne comes back. "Hey, what took you so long?" I smile as she walks over and hands me some coffee. "I had really bad morning sickness and then I was on the phone with Emma" she smiles though pursed lips. "Is everything OK at the hotel?" I ask, ignoring the first part of what she said. "Everything's fine, but I told her I'd go down the hotel and see her"

"Sure. I'll just have make a few calls and i'll drive you over"

"It's ok. I'll be fine by myself"

"I'd prefer you weren't by yourself right now" I say unsure if I should let her go. "I'll be fine. And i'll be with Emma remeber?"

"I know but..."

"I'll call you when I get there. I promise" she smiles and I nod. As much as I don't really want Leanne going anywhere by herself right now, maybe her talking with Emma might actually help. They were both in that brothel together and I know they were always close and told each other everything and hopefully Leanne will talk to Emma about things she won't talk to me about.

"She seems ok now" Randy says when Leanne leaves. "She's ok now, but her mood quickly changes. Kinda like mine with my depression" I explain and he nods. "It could just be hormones too. I heard women can go a little crazy when their pregnant"

"Well she's ok right now so that's the main thing" I smile.

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Leanne's POV

When I get to the hotel I see Emma standing by the desk and she smiles at me through pursed lips and comes over to me. "Hey, I've not seen you for a fews days"

"I've just had alot going on is all. How've you been?" I ask "can we talk in private?" She asks and I nod and we go over to my office.

"What's happened?" I ask closing the door. "I know you've just come back, but we really need to talk about Mary and this trial. It's only a few days away and your not prepared for anything and..."

"I'm fully prepared I promise" I smile at her through pursed lips. "Are you sure?"

"Mhm. I've been going through everything with Micheal. That why I haven't been around the last few days" I lie "and what about the tape? Have you given it to the police yet?" She asks "mhm. I gave it them a few days ago" I lie "oh thank God" she sighs in relief. "I was really starting to worry you weren't gonna be prepared or hand it over"

"Well I'm fine and you should try and relax too" I smile slightly. "My breaks coming up soon. Do you wanna go for lunch with me? Seems like forever since we talked outside of this place"

"I can't I already told Micheal I'd meet him for lunch, but we can do it tomorrow?"

"Sure. I'll talk to you later then" she smiles and leaves the room and once she's gone I call Micheal.

"Hey, just letting you know I got here"

"You only just got there? What took so long?" He asks "sorry I was talking to Emma"

"Ok, well I'm gonna be here another hour or so and then i'll come and meet you and we'll go for lunch or something"

"Actually. I kinda promised Emma I'd go for coffee with her. We haven't really hung out much lately. I'll meet you back at home once we're done though. Would that be ok?"

"Sure. You don't have to ask my permission to hang out with your friends" he chuckles slightly.

I continue talking with Micheal for awhile then once I've hung up the phone I go and find Emma.

"Your leaving already?" She frowns confused. "I just have some errands to run before I meet Micheal. I'll see you tomorrow" I smile and make my way out the door and leave.

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"I was starting to think you didn't wanna see me anymore" Mary says waiting for me at the table and gets up to give me a hug "I've been a little busy lately"

"So I've noticed" she chuckles slightly pointing at my small baby bump. "Well your here now" she smiles and sits back down and I smile back joining her at the table.

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Micheal's POV

After I've finished off what work I needed to do. I'm about to go home and I stop surprised when see Lisa standing beside my car. "What are you do in here?" I frown walking over to her. "I um... I just wanted to see if you were ok. I wanted to talk to you guys after my trial, but you'd already left"

"I'm fine" I shrug and she doesn't say anything for a moment. "And how's Leanne doing?"

"She's fine" I mutter "Is that all you wanted?" I shrug. "I wanted to apologise for everything I put you both through and see of you were ok?" She mutters and I'm about to speak when I noticed Lisa looks alot bigger than the last time I saw her. "Are you um..." I say akwardly unsure whether to ask incase I'm wrong. "Mhm.. six months now" she smiles placing her hand on her stomach. "Congratulations" I smile slightly. "I'm actually gonna parent myself soon"

"Leanne's pregnant?" She widens her eyes and I nod. "4 months"

"I'm glad it all worked out for you" she smiles at me through pursed lips. "Thanks for what you said about me in court"

"It was the least I could after everything I put you both through" she shrugs and I'm about to speak when it starts raining. "I should probably get going before I miss the bus" she says and I look at her confused. "You came on the bus?"

"Mhm.. it's kinda hard to find someone to hire you once you've been arrested for attempted murder and and prostitution" she shrugs awkardly. "Can't your boyfriend help you out?"

"I don't have a boyfriend. Or anybody for that matter"

"Then how can you be.. "

"It happened when I was... You know...at that place and the condom must have broke on somebody so I don't actually know who he the father is" she sighs and looks at the ground. "Lisa I appreciate the apology, but if you came here to ask me for help then I'm sorry but I..."

"I understand" she cuts me off. "After what I did last time you tried to help me I dont blame you" she nods understandably and I don't say anything. "I um.. I should get going before the rain gets any worst" she mumbles and turns and starts walking away.

I'm about to get into my car and I sigh heavily and close the door. "Lisa!" I call back and she stops and turns as I go over to her. "I don't carry much cash on me but..."

"You don't have to" she shakes her head. "I'd rather you did and took and take a cab home" I say handing her some money. "You shouldn't be standing around in the cold and the rain in your condition"

"Thank you" she smiles at me through pursed lips "I really am sorry for what I did" she says then turns and leaves and I watch her walk away and wait until I see her get in a cab then make my way back to my car and go home.

When I get back Leanne isn't home and I try to call her, but just like last time. Her phone is switched off and she isn't answering her office phone and I quickly get worried and I'm about to go to the hotel and look for her when she walks through the door.

"Hey. I was just about to come looking for you" I sigh in relief. "Sorry. Emma and I got talking and I didn't realise the time"

"I tried to call you, but your phone was off"

"I hadn't noticed" she says taking her phone from her pocket. "I'm gonna have to buy you a new one. This one must be broken if it keeps going off" I smile and peck her lips.

I didn't tell Leanne about seeing Lisa today because I don't wanna make her anymore overwhelmed than she's been already so we just spent the rest of the afternoon cuddling on the sofa, watching movies.

It's getting late and I realise neither of us have had anything to eat since this morning. "I'm gonna make us some food" I smile getting up from the sofa.

I go in the kitchen to find something quick me for to cook for us and I feel Leanne wrap her arms around me. "You miss me already?" I chuckle turning to face her and wrap my arms around her and she nods and pecks my lips. "I was thinking of making pasta or something" I say breaking away slightly, but still hold her close to me and "I'm not really hungry" she says then leads forward and kisses me softly and I kiss her back the same way. "I wanna be you" she whispers onto my lips and just that one sentance quickly gets me worked up

"I wanna be with you too. more than anything, but it wouldn't be right for me to..."

She presses her lips softly against mine cutting me off and I kiss her back the same way. "I don't wanna wait anymore"

"Are you sure?" I ask shakily onto her lips and she nods and I don't say anything for a moment unsure if I should.

"Ok" I whisper and kiss her once more only deeper then break away. "But not here" I say softly and take her hand and lead her upstairs.

Once we get to our room we slowly removed each others clothes and I lead her over towards the bed and position my self on top of her, between her legs. "Are you sure this is what you want?" I ask resting myself against her entrance, still unsure whether I should be doing this and she nods wrapping her arms around my neck.

Leanne moans softly onto my lips as I slowly and gently push myself deep inside of her and begin thrusting slowly and kiss her tenderly as I make love to her.

I keep going slowly and gently and I start getting close and try to hold it. My whole body begins to tremble as I get closer and closer to the edge and I slow down a little realising my thrusts are getting harder and faster. As much as I want to go faster. I slow down for her not wanting to hurt her.

"You don't have to slow down" she whispers onto my lips. "Are you sure?" I whisper shakily and she nods. "I want all of you"

"Ok" I say shakily and kiss her deeply as I begin thrusting harder and faster inside of her and she moans my name onto my lips pulling me closer and I feel her body tremble as I pick up my speed pushing myself harder inside of her.

We both try and hold it for as long as we can and when neither of us can take anymore we moan loudly into each others mouth allowing our orgasms to rush through our entire body's.

We stay in the same position for a moment then I lay on my side and pull her close to me. "I love you" Leanne whispers, resting her head on my chest. "I love you too" I pant, still trying to catch my breath.

After a few minutes Leanne falls asleep and I go downstairs into the kitchen filled with guilt from what I've just done. I knew Leanne is in a bad way right now and instead of just being there for her, I just took advantage of her just the same way I did when I took away her innocence. I know I asked her over and over and she said yes, but she also said yes the first time when she really meant no and what's even worst is that not only did I take advantage of her. I got so much pleasure from making love to her and only part of me feels guilty.

As I'm standing in the kitchen, I hear footsteps on the stairs and Leanne go into the living room, looking for me. "I'm in here" I say softly and she smiles at me through pursed lips as she walks over to me. "Are you ok?" She asks and I nod "mhm"

"Did I do it wrong?" She asks sensing something and I shake my head. "You were perfect. I just came down to get some water" I smile at her through pursed lips and she nods unsure about my answer. "I'll go back to bed" she says and I nod as she turns to leave.

"Leanne?" I call her back and she comes back into the room. "What we just did. Did you really want to?" I ask and she nods. "Is that why your upset?" She asks coming closer to me. "When you said yes. Did you really mean it or was it because your upset about what's going on with the your grandma and Mary and the trial and..."

She presses her lips softly against mine then breaks away and wraps her arms around my waist. "I swear. The only reason I said yes is because I love you and I wanted to be with you. You don't have to feel guilty" she says soflty. "It had nothing to do with Mary's trial. Or anything else"

"You really mean that?"

"I swear. You didn't take advantage of me, which I'm guessing is what you think you just did" she says and I nod, not saying anything "Well don't. You don't need to feel guilty everytime you do something" she smiles and I dont say anything for a moment.

"Are you really ok?" I ask and she nods "mhm"

"And about the trial? You've barley mentioned it"

"Because it's gonna be hard enough for me on the day and I just wanna say those things once and once only. and once I've dealt with Mary I can start moving on with my life" she says then pulls me in for a hug then breaks away slightly. "You need to get some rest"

"I'm ok. I'm more concerned about you"

"You need to take care of yourself too" she says softly, stroking the curls on the side of my face. "You have nothing to feel guilty about and what you need right now is to get some sleep" she says, gently taking my hand, leading me upstairs.

We get back into bed and I feel a little relieved hearing what Leanne just said. I know she told me not to and that I didn't take advantage of her, but apart of me still feels like I did and I can't help but feeling guilty. Not just about what just happened, but about everything I've done to her.

"I'm really trying not to" mutter to Leanne and she smiles at me through pursed lips. "Come here" she says softly and wraps her arms around me, pulling me close to her and gently plays with the curls and I soon fall asleep in her arms.