Operations had made sure that Elana was kept in Section while Nikita was being examined.

Why Madeline hadn't used Elana for this situation was something that Operations didn't want to think about. It was times like this that he thought he should just allow all of the personnel to be the doctors they were trained to be. Elana was a fertility specialist, who just happened to create one two many babies for gangsters.

Operations moved to the glass window and saw Madeline checking in with Birkoff. She looked good in the muted brown outfit that clung to her body in just the right way. Operations then forces himself to push those feelings and thoughts away.

He had a plan started, and this was only part of it. Operations was going to force Madeline to work hand in hand with him like they once did. The outcome of this exam would plan the future. Operations continued to pray in his own way that it was only stress hanging up Nikita and Michael on their path to parenthood.

Madeline entered and closed the door. She instantly tinted the windows and frowned as she sat down.

"That bad?" Operations asks and Madeline turns towards the dark windows.

"Elana is continue to look at it, but it doesn't look good." Madeline says and she starts to twirl her fingers around.

"Has Elana been working with the Loving2000 factor?" Operations asks.

"It doesn't look good before the the Loving2000 factor is placed in." Madeline says firmly. She stands and moves to the window. Operations looks at Madeline and can tell that she is more upset than she has been in ages.

"You are upset." Operations says firmly as he moves towards Madeline.

"If I recall correctly, Nikita always believed the only way she could leave a positive mark on the world is by having a baby.... Like it was the only good thing she could do." Madeline says as she lets her fingers spread out on the window.

"How do you tell such a young woman she won't have that chance?" Madeline asks as she moves to look at Operations.

"How do you tell your own daughter?" Operations says as he drops his head and moves back to his desk. Both of the beings are quiet as Madeline goes back to the seat. Both trying to think of the best way, but knowing there is no good way.

"Get the tapes... everything that we have about Nikita and her feelings of having a child. We must be ready." Operations says and Madeline shakes her head.

"It's going to kill her world. I just hope Michael can hold onto her tightly enough." Madeline says as she stands and leaves.

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The acid in Nikita's stomache had been churning since her examination. All of the technology used around her was too much. Her body sensed that something was up.

The acid churned more when she enters Operations office and found Madeline and Elana sitting in the office. Nikita closed the door and took her place in the empty chair.

"We want to discuss some of the test results." Madeline says and Nikita looks at her harshly.

"What is going on?" Nikita demands to Operations. She is only met by his face turning away.

"We had some concerns about an old injury of yours." Madeline says slowly and Nikita pulls her legs up underneath her.

"Which one?" Nikita asks with wide open blue eyes.

"The gun shot you sustained when you saved my life." Operations clarifies from his chair. Nikita nods her head and then looks to the floor.

"I almost lost my leg." Nikita says and she licks her lips. She looks to Elana and looks back to Operations. "What does that have to do with Elana?" Nikita asks and the room quiets.

"Nikita, your right ovary was severely damaged..." Elana says slowly and she stops as Nikita turns to her. Nikita shrugs her shoulders.

"So, I still have the left." Nikita says with a smile. "So what if one is damaged!" Nikita says wiht a laugh.

"Nikita..." Madeline says and Nikita's face drains off all blood. The tone indicated everything Nikita feared that would happen.

"The hormones are off and there is some scar tissue we are worried about." Elana says and Nikita starts to shake her head.

"So what are you saying?" Nikita finally demands as she glares at Elana.

"Had earlier treatment been given, you would still be able to have a child." Elana says and looks down to her chest.

"And now I can't?" Nikita asks firmly.

"There is a slim possibility.. but those options are not in my control." Elana says and Nikita turns to Madeline and Operations.

"First... we want you to discuss this with Michael. The treatments can be extremely difficult and could hamper you in the field..." Madeline starts and Nikita stands up.

"YOU KNEW!" Nikita yells and Madeline closes her eyes.

"We both knew." Operations informs softly and Nikita moves towards him.

"AND YOU WAITED! WHY DIDN'T YOU HAVE ME CHECKED SOONER!" Nikita cries out in anger and Operations establishes eye contact with Madeline.

"You have me checked everyday for the Loving2000 content in my blood.. because Section did that to me.. Well.. I saved your life so I can't GIVE LIFE!" Nikita screams and throws her body back into her chair.

"Nikita, would you like us to call Michael up so we can discuss your options?" Madeline asks. A few minutes pass as Nikita drops her last tears and wipes her eyes.

"No." Nikita says as she sits up straight.

"Nikita, I think if Michael hears this from us, we can control his anger." Operations says, not liking the reaction from Nikita.

"There won't be a reaction." Nikita says as she stands up and looks out the window. Elana walks out of the room, knowing she is no longer part of the conversation.

"How can you be sure there won't be a reaction?" Madeline asks, but she already knows what Nikita is planning on doing.

"I'm not going to tell him." Nikita says and she moves towards the door.

"I ADVISE AGAINST THAT!" Madeline calls out to Nikita.

"I want to think it was only one of you who did this... but I know it was you two together... Next time... don't beat around the bush. I don't like it." Nikita says and exits with a soft slam of the door.

************

Birkoff was holding a little broom in his hand as he carefully cleaned off the computers from the rain of glass that had fallen just a few minutes ago.

It had been some time since the last time an object gone thrown through the office's windows. Birkoff had gotton so use to the inactivity, that this shocked him. He jumped from his computer and then just shrugged his shoulders.

Madeline had stomped out of the office, with her face more red that Birkoff could remember seeing it, but it made Birkoff happy. Of course, this conflicted with his feelings that Walter should be here with Madeline, but something was up.

A couple times in the past few days Birkoff could feel something was starting between Madeline and Operations again. This rain of glass almost confirmed it.

"The window?" Michael asks as he walks to Birkoff. Birkoff shrugs his shoulders and continues sweeping up after the mess.

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"So, how was the meeting?" Michael asks as he enters the office which was brought back.

"I need to tell you of some decisions." Nikita says as she continues to look at the computer screen.

"We have to stop eating out.. I know." Michael says with a smile.

"I'm going back on the birth control." Nikita says almost matter of factly. Michael almost falls out of his chair.

"NIKITA!" Michael finally says.

"It was a group decision." Nikita says continue to focus on the screen.

"I wasn't part of the group!" Michael screams from his chair.

"Michael, we aren't emotionally ready for a child." Nikita says as she turns to him, but does not look into his green eyes.

"Nikita.. We have discuss this!" Michael says as it feels like Nikita is ripping out his heart.

"I want time with you, Michael! We haven't even been married a year!" Nikita says passionately.

"We have been together longer than that." Michael chillingly reminds Nikita.

"Michael.. I could go out tomorrow and get killed.. or so can you... I don't want to waste our time worring about getting pregnant." Nikita says firmly and looks away.

"Then I don't know you." Michael says and walks out of the office.

Nikita feels the stress of the day beating in at her temples and she picks up the metal tool left by the Meblab and throws it at the door's window.

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"Oh, no... Like father, like daughter." Birkoff mutters as he sees the glass explode from the office.

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Madeline shuts her eyes and hates to admit the part of this mess she has played in. Nikita has just taken the responsibility for the situation that herself and Operations should be.

Madeline shudders at the thought that Nikita is the most emotional ready woman she knows to be a mother. Madeline dives back into the data about the possibilities for Nikita.

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