�More or less� he smiled � Only you are not meant to be in your dressing gown, it doesn�t quite go with the situation, why don�t you go and slip into something sexy�
�Ok� she lent forward and kissed him �I wont be long.�
He took her hand and looked into her eyes, took a deep breath �June, you�ve made me so happy and I can�t imagine my life without you in it,� his hands began to tremble as he got down on one knee. �Marry me, I love you so much, you complete me.�
She looked at him, noticing the seriousness on his face �yes of course I will...�
He noticed the change in the tone of her voice �But?� he sounded rejected
�I love you so much and getting married would make life perfect, but I have to tell you something first� she inhaled loudly �you know I haven�t been feeling right for a while now and that I went to the doctors today�
He looked concerned, �what�s wrong June?�
�Absolutely nothing� it was her turn to have shaking hands �I�m pregnant�
He looked at her in amazement �the other week when you were sick, you told me you had an upset stomach, did you know then?�
�I�ve known for a while but I didn�t do a test till last week, I was scared that I was going through the menopause, I wasn�t sick regularly, I didn�t want to say anything until I had confirmation from the doctor, You still want to marry me?�
Tears rolled down his face, �This doesn�t change anything, I want to marry you, having a baby would just make everything perfect, oh I can�t believe this is happening.........I almost forgot.� He took a ring box from his pocket, opened it and showed her the diamond ring. �I hope it fits, I took the ring you wear on your other hand to get a size.� He slipped it onto her finger.
�Perfect fit.� She said as she looked at her hand and they kissed passionately.
�This is the best day of my life.� He said as he sat down on the sofa next to her. �So what are these tests tomorrow then?�
�It�s just a scan to see how pregnant I am, not to sure of my dates, I�d missed a few periods and not thought anything of it as I have missed some in the past, but the longer it went on for I became concerned.�
� So how pregnant could you be?�
� 4 months possibly.�
� This is fantastic.�
They got out of the car �So how are we going to play this then?� she said
�Just see what happens, yeah?�
�Yeah I would love to stand on the table in the canteen and tell everyone that we are getting married.�
�Do it then.�
�You serious.� She nodded and smiled at him �ok then, I will do it at lunchtime before we go to the hospital.�
�Then once we know that everything is going well with the baby you can tell them in any which way you want to.�
�Now that is the bit I will get the most pleasure out of... I love you so much.�
�I know and I love you too.�
They kissed, she went to pull away but he pulled her back, the kiss became deeper, more searching and passionate.
Nick, Gary and Tony walked towards them � Don�t they ever stop.� Gary said.
�Leave them alone.� Tony said.
�Oi!� Shouted Gary �Don�t you two get enough of that at home?�
Tony hit him �Gary behave.� Jim and June turned round � Sorry you two, you know what this pair are like if they have too many e-numbers.�
They laughed �It�s ok mate.� Jim said, as Nick and Gary went.
�Actually, I�m glad we�ve caught you, we wanted to tell you first, before everyone else knew, June and I are getting married.�
�That�s fantastic, congratulations.� He hugged June and shook Jim�s hand. I�m so happy for you.�
June stood photocopying when Cathy came in. �Sarge I�ve got those lists for you.� June put out her left hand to take the papers from her. �Oh my god, Sarge does that diamond mean what I think it does?�
�Yep, afraid so.�
�Congratulations.� Jim came in �I believe congratulations are in order
Jim.
�Oh yeah, thanks Cathy.�
�That is a lovely ring, who chose it?�
�I did, she didn�t.� He sat at his desk and Cathy at hers. �Know a thing about it till last night, did you Sarge?�
She came over to him, stood behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck. �No didn�t have a clue until he pulled the ring from his pocket, then again I should have known that something was going on when I saw the romantic dinner he cooked.�
�You had no inkling.�
�None what so ever Cathy.� She kissed his head �He can be quite a romantic when he wants to be, you should hear how he wants to announce it to the rest of the station.�
� How�s that then Jim?� Cathy asked curiously
� Well bearing in mind how June announced our relationship to the whole of the station, I intend to go one better and actually stand on a table in the canteen and tell everyone.�
� He is mad.� June said as she went to her desk to answer her ringing phone.
�Well,� said Jim �they all thought our relationship was a joke at the beginning, so I will take great pleasure to tell them we are getting married.�
� Well you enjoy it.�
Jim, June and Cathy walked into the canteen �Go on then Jim.� Cathy said. �You�ve got a prime audience here.�
� Why not, you ok with it June?�
� Yeah, go one then.�
Jim stood on the table, wolf whistled and everyone looked at him. �Sorry to interrupt your break, but I got an announcement to make, June and I are getting married.�
Cheers broke out across the room
�Nice one Jim.� said Gary �Congratulations Sarge.�
�Thanks Gary.�
Polly and Kerry came over to June �Congratulations,� they said in unison.
Jim gripped June�s hand tightly as the image of the baby appeared on the screen, both hand tears in their eyes.
�By the look of the scan,� said the obstetrician. �I would say that you are about 18 weeks pregnant, 4 � months, we can carry out an amniocentesis if you want but I have to warn you that there is risk of miscarriage with it.�
�No it�s fine, want to go ahead with the pregnancy without knowing about any abnormalities.� She said.
�Ok, I�ll leave you two alone for a few minutes.�
�Thank you.� He left the room and June looked at Jim. �You ok?�
� Yeah I just can�t believe it.�
�Can I have a word ma�am?� June said as she shut Gina�s office door.
�Sit down, has this anything to do with Jim�s announcement yesterday, congratulations by the way. Cathy Bradford was harping on about the diamond on your finger all afternoon.�
�Thanks, but this wasn�t what I came to see you about, I would appreciate it if this went no further.�
�Certainly, what�s up?�
�I�m 4 � months pregnant.�
�Blimey, congratulations.�
�I know it doesn�t really affect much of my day to day work but I thought I would inform you.�
�No I understand, your secret is safe with me, how�s Jim with the prospect of being a dad?�
�Getting used to it, I only told him two days ago.�
June was trying to work at her computer, she took her glasses off and stretched out �You ok?� Jim asked as he walked over to her �You look tired.� He looked around to check no one was watching them and he put his hand on her stomach. �Take it easy, you�ve been warned to take it easy by the doctor.�
She smiled, put her hand on top of his. � I�m fine, I�m just doing paperwork. Promise I will go home if I become over tired.�
�Good, I�m only worrying as you are doubly precious to me now and I love you very much.�
�I know, I love you too, look I�ve told Gina Gold about the baby, I had to but she promised to keep it quiet.�
�Can I have a word mate?�
�Yeah sure.� Tony walked over to where Jim was sat, �what�s up?�
�Nothing, June and I have decided to have a quiet wedding without telling anyone about it, I, well, we would love it if you would be best man.�
�I would be honoured mate.�
�You and Polly are going to be the only guests, 10th October
11o�clock.�
�Ok I will book it off.�
�There is something else too June�s pregnant.�