 In August 2011, Amy discovers she is pregnant and is left in a state of shock. With the storyline Halfpenny received her busiest filming schedules since she started filming. Halfpenny told What's on TV that "it couldn't have come at a worse time" because Amy is on her final chance with Val and Eric. Cain is unsympathetic, angry - while Amy is scared. Hordley said Cain wants to keep it "low-key - to get rid and then move on." He attempts to force her to abort the baby. Amy agrees because she isn 't "very bright" and thinks it will be the "easier option." When she sees her ultrasound scan, Amy cannot go ahead with the abortion due to her own upbringing. Amy's left in a terrified frame of mind when Victoria tells her about Cain's violent past.
