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awww that's sweet - i'll try really hard to post it tomorrow evening.

I'm still working on this chapter, cos I'm not quite happy with it yet, but I should have it perfect by tomorrow.

love Lozzy xxx

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Thanks for the reviews – as always, they make me so happy.

This chapter isn’t just Martha and Jack, like I originally wanted, but I’ve had this idea for a chapter since the very beginning so I just had to get it out. Hopefully pure Martha and Jack next time. But I’m sure you’ll forgive a little Beth and Tony interaction.

Chapter nine

Beth and Martha were rushed off their feet at Noah’s bar. Martha was now seven months pregnant, and right now everything ached, but she had no time to take a break.

In the midst of juggling three drinks orders, Beth glanced over at Martha.

“How’re you doing?” Beth asked.

Martha sighed, “Well, I think we both deserve a massive break, and a massive pay rise after all these customers,” Martha smiled as she served more customers.

Beth laughed, “I agree.”

Martha rubbed her aching back and leant on the counter wearily.

“I really think you should sit down,” Beth said concernedly.

“I’m fine! I really can’t leave you to deal with everyone alone – we’re swamped.”

Beth knew from experience that she wasn’t going to win this argument.

“Okay, but just tell me if you need to rest.”

“Fine,” Martha said dismissively as she took some money from a customer.

Beth sighed, and then smiled as she saw Tony and Jack walk into the bar.

“Hi,” she greeted Tony with a kiss.

“Hi,” Tony smiled back, before Beth was inundated with more orders.

Jack walked over to see Martha.

“Hey,” Jack leant over and kissed her.

“Hey,” Martha replied, pleasantly surprised to see him.

“You look busy,” Jack commented.

“That’s the understatement of the century,” Martha sighed as she rubbed her back again.

“You look exhausted,” Jack said worried.

“I’m fine! I’m pregnant but that doesn’t mean everyone should treat me like a special case!” Martha said angrily and then turned away to carry on working.

Jack was a bit taken aback by the abrupt end to their conversation, but he was used to Martha’s mood swings, and she was especially touchy about being treated differently at the moment.

Jack and Tony retired to a table with their drinks.

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“…and of course Luc found it hilarious,” Tony laughed.

“Errr sure,” Jack replied gazing into the distance.

“Jack. Jack. Jack!” Tony was trying to get his attention.

“What? Oh sorry, Dad.”

Tony followed Jack’s gaze to where Martha was working at the bar.

“Is everything alright? You were chatting away happily for the past half an hour and then suddenly you got all distracted.” Tony asked his son.

“I’m sorry, Dad. I’m just worried about Martha. She looks exhausted but she won’t admit she needs a rest.”

“Aaaah, the I don’t need help just because I’m pregnant phase.”

“It has a name?”

“Sure. Many men have been in your position.”

“So what do I do?” Jack asked his Dad.

“Wait.”

Jack raised his eyebrow.

Tony laughed at his son’s disbelief, “Don’t push Martha, but just make sure you’re there when she does admit that she needs help.”

Jack smiled at his Dad. “Thanks Dad. I really appreciate the advice.”

“That’s what I’m here for,” Tony replied smiling. “Another drink?”

“Sure.” Jack walked off to the bar.

The buzz around the bar had definitely died down by now, although Beth and Martha were still being kept busy enough.

“Hi!” Martha smiled at Jack, and he leant over to kiss her.

“Am I forgiven yet?” Jack asked.

“Definitely. I’m sorry I snapped. It’s just been so busy, and…” Martha trailed off.

“and…?” Jack asked, caressing Martha’s cheek.

Martha leant into his palm and sighed, “…and I’m exhausted. Everything hurts and I really need to sit down,” Martha admitted.

Beth overheard and came over.

“Sweetie, go and have a break. You’re well overdue for one, and I can handle things.”

Martha was way too tired to argue, so she came out from behind the bar and Jack led her to his table.

Martha sat down next to Jack and leant against him, as he put his arm round her shoulder.

“Hiya love,” Tony greeted her.

“Hi Tony,” Martha smiled. “I’m not interrupting your guy chat am I?”

“Not at all,” Tony replied.

The three of them talked for about 20 minutes, and then Martha started to get up.

“Whoa, where are you off to?” Jack asked.

“I’ve left Beth alone for ages,” Martha replied.

“Martha your shift’s nearly over anyway, I’m sure Beth won’t mind.”

“It’s not fair on her,” Martha started to protest.

“I’ll help her out,” Tony suggested. “I’m sure I can work out what to do. It won’t be for long anyway.”

Martha looked at Jack and then back at Tony. “Thank you, that would be great.”

“No problem,” Tony walked off.

“Come on, let’s get you home.”

“We don’t have to go just because of me,” Martha said, although she chose that moment to yawn.

Jack laughed and wrapped his arms around her, “Come on.”

He pulled her up and led her to the car.

“Bye,” they called in unison to Beth and a slightly confused looking Tony behind the bar.

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Jack and Martha lay in bed.

“Maybe I should ask Granddad for fewer shifts,” Martha admitted.

“You’ll finally admit that you need to rest more often?” Jack asked.

“Fine, I admit it.” Martha pouted.

“You’re not admitting defeat you know. It’s just you’re doing an amazing job of looking after our baby, and that just means you need to rest now and again.”

Martha looked adoringly at her husband.

“I love you, you know that?” Martha told him.

“I know,” Jack grinned, “and I’m very thankful for that.”

Martha grinned back at him and kissed him.

When they finally broke apart, Jack said, “I love you too.”

Martha snuggled up close to Jack, and promptly fell fast asleep.

I think my story might be drawing to a close, but I REALLY don’t want to stop writing it cos I love it so much. Therefore I might be tempted to keep writing several more chapters.

As always, love to you all,

Lozzy xxx

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Make it as long as you want, you won't get any complaints from this end! :P

Another fab chapter. I like how you've kept the stubborn streak in Martha's character in the fic; its great!

:wub: Jack...so sweet...yet again. You've got to love how considerate he is!

Please update soon! :)

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xsianx

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^^Lol I agree write as much as you want because I want complain :D

the I don't need help just because I'm pregnant phase
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Jack what a sweetie! :wub:

Looking foward to the next update

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