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McKensie and Lara II :)
Luke actually managed a smile at that, and he shook his head. "Typical Laila." he said softly, looking up as a nurse came in with Faith. His smile brightened and he gently took her into his arms, watching as she slept. She was such a sweet little thing, and he couldn't wait for Kenna to see her. "Thank you for caring for her." he said seriously, stroking his thumb over her cheek. "I'm afraid I'm a little at loss when it comes to children."Jace chuckled softly and nodded. "It was quite the shock. I'm glad she's found a family and a home where she's well cared for." he said seriously. Then he scrunched up his face, looking sheepish. "I don't talk in my sleep." he muttered, shaking his head.
Antony laughed aloud then, his shoulders shaking in mirth. "Well I'm glad you're not psycho, but that would be pretty funny." Then his smile fell as he watched her pale to the shade of a ghost. And his face only formed into a frown when she spoke. "Ok. Hold on a minute. What's going on? Please at least tell me, love."
Grace smiled "I'd love to help you, it's really easier then what you make it out to be." She promised helping him hold her "she just needs to be fed and burped, changed and loved...I hope you don't mind but I have her a little stuffed animal she really loves to snuggle with it..."Mai frowned "speak? More like yell and thrash...nearly gave me a heart attack..." She strojs his cheek "so what was it?...what plagues my love in his sleep? I mean this isn't the first time..."
Miranda started to cry shaking her head "I never wanted you to know...I had a daughter..when I was 14....I had to sneak her out if the dojo quickly before he would kill her...I gave her to a family...to protect her...but he has her!" She showed him the video "my Nimuea...."
Luke nodded, watching as she helped him get a better position on the baby, and found it was suddenly easier to hold her. "No problem at all. I'm just happy if she is." he promised, rocking her gently. She was such a sweet little thing. He almost wished he could just sleep through everything like she could. Jace huffed out in indignation. He kissed her hair and sighed. "Sorry for waking you." he said softly, shaking his head. "Do you really wish to learn the troubles of a soldier? Surely you have had enough to deal with on your own." He said gently, looking at her.
Antony's frown immediately deepened in shock. A daughter? She had a daughter and she had never told him? That was kind of huge. But now was not the time to discuss it. He just nodded quietly and made sure his gun was in place before climbing into the jet she had shown him, and waiting for her to take the place in the front seat. If she was going, he was helping.
Kenna was taken off of life support, she could breathe again on her own and was starting to respond with her brain waves. Chris was pleased with her progress it really was amazing what the best technology could do. He watched Luke with Faith "you look like a natural Luke..." He said honestly and frowned "put Faith on Kenna's chest..." He said seriously.Mai sighed "I want to help you with your worries Jace...that's who I care about and I did counseling or else id be screaming every night too...I couldn't be around a stove flame for years...now I'm ok, it takes awhile but you do heal."
Miranda swallowed trying to face her fear as she got into the cockpit and started up the engine "Tony...im really scared right now..." She whispered honestly and took off starting the GPS to Japan.
Luke smiled lightly, tucking the blanket away from Faith's face a little. "Thank you." he said softly. He nodded then, deciding that the little girl should be able to meet her mother. He lifted her and walked over, gently laying Faith on Kenna's chest, making sure she was steady and wouldn't fall or roll. "This is your Mama, Faith." he kissed Kenna's forehead. "And this is our baby girl."Jace sighed softly, realizing that he couldn't get out of this. He folded his hands, looking away at the wall. "I was captured and put in a concentration camp for a few days." he said softly, not really wanting to go into much more detail than that. "It was a year ago, so it's ok. I'm just trying to forget."
Antony reached up and squeezed her shoulder in reassurance. "It's going to be ok. We'll make sure your daughter is ok." he promised, knowing he would do whatever he could to protect his love and her daughter.
Kenna started to stir as she felt the pressure on her chest, Chris smiled lightly as he heard about medical cases where the child's heart actually woke up the mother. She slowly, slowly lifted her hand and ran her hand over Faith's head as she started to wake up "Lu..."Mai gasped and then hugged him tightly as she kissed his chest "I love you...im so sorry, I cant imagine...im so glad you are ok...but, talking to someone does help ease the pain..." She pulled him down and kissed him "will you allow me to tell Delaney so she can get you counseling?"
Mira started to cry, she never cried so it hurt her heart terribly as she let it all go "I have to face him...don't i?...I just want to kill the bastard...he killed her parents...I don't know what I'll do..."
Luke watched as Kenna held the baby on her chest, and then he watched with amazement as she started to stir and wake up. "Hi, Kenna, love. I'm right here." he lay his hand gently on her arm so she could feel him, but he wasn't hurting her. "I'm here. You're going to be ok. This is our wonderful daughter, Faith."Jace swallowed, as he had been worried that that might be her reaction. He shook his head, twining his fingers together. "I um… I'd really rather you didn't tell anyone…" He said softly. "Especially not Delaney." he looked up at her pleadingly. "I don't need counselling. I'm getting over it, I promise."
Antony let her cry, squeezing her hand gently ever so often. "Hey… no… you don't have to face him. You don't have to do anything. You are doing this out of the good of your heart, your own choice. If you do face him, you can win, I know it." He encouraged. "And I'll be backing you up every step of the way."
Kenna felt tears fall down her face as she watched her dark haired angel sleep on her chest "I...never thought I'd get to see her..." She whispered and held her closer kissing her head carefully. She looked up at her husband tearfully and leaned her head to his arm "I thought..." She shook her head not wanting to say what she had thought. He's understand...Chris smiled and went to call Laila, he knew she'd be a nervous wreck about it as well. He smiled when he heard her voice "hey lovely wife...Kenna is awake and responding...im lettibg the family have some time but I knew you'd want to know...how's Parker?"
Grace went over to Jish's room he was making a full recovery and was practicing shooting again, she covered her ears giving him an eyebrow raise "sounds good!" She yelled and then giggled as it stopped "how you don't go deaf I'll never know!"
Mai sighed watching his face, she wanted to respect his wishes but...counseling was what helped her "you aren't dealing...you are having nightmares and it's obvious you are pushing aside hoping it'll go away...you might have PTSD Jace...there's nothing wrong with that!" She assured kissing him "whatever you do I'll support you..."
Malibu was smiling listening in to the family talking and reuniting again. He was getting pretty sick of tea though but he stayed polite and smiled pretending to know whst was going on. He texted Laila "pip pip and cheerio sister dear! How are you?"
Mira shook her head "he won't stop unless I stop him..." She sighed deeply biting her lip and squeezing his hand tightly as she put the plane on cruise control and lay her head on his shoulder "Im sorry I didn't tell you about Nimuae..."
Luke smiled softly, near to tears he was so relieved and thankful. "Well now you can. And she's been so anxious to see her mama." he whispered, sitting by her on a chair as he caressed her hand and watched their child. "You're alive, baby. You're alright. Don't worry about a thing, ok? You just rest and get better. I love you so much." he kissed her hair, not wanting to talk about death. Laila nearly burst out into a full spew of questions when Chris finally called, but he answered her questions in a sentence and she let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Oh thank heavens. I was so worried." She shook her head slowly, sinking into a chair as she had been pacing. "Parker's just fine. She's doing a puzzle right now. Much better at it than I am…" she smiled, glancing over at their daughter.
Josh fired once more, feeling the gun ricochet, and hearing the sound of the pistol, all of it leading up to the small dot on the target on the far wall. A near miss off the center circle. He grinned and put the gun on safety, leaving it on the shelf before turning to hug Grace. "I am deaf already, love." he joked, kissing her cheek. "How'd I do?"
Jace didn't answer, he just looked down at his hands. Of course there was something wrong with having PTSD! It meant he was a coward and couldn't cope. And he could! He was sure he could! He swallowed slowly, shaking his head. "I don't want to talk about it, with anyone."
Laila got the text on her cellphone, so she could write back while still being on a call with Chris over the landline, and she immediately grinned, "That tired of England, huh?" She wrote back, laughing as she did. "I'm doing well. Kenna got into an accident. So there's stress there, but overall, I'm ok. Wbu?"
Antony nodded, not going to argue. She knew this man far more than he did. He knew nothing. He was just coming along to help in any way he could. He wrapped his arms around her when she leaned into him and he kissed her hair. "It's ok." he whispered. "It's alright, I understand."
Kenna smiled up at him weakly "I love you too..." She sighed pressing his hand against her cheek and holding it there as she started to doze off again "can you take Faith?...im so tired Luke..." She mumbled weakly already snuggled into the pillow and falling asleep exhausted from the surgery and recovery.Grace kissed him and looked over the sheet "near perfection...your getting quicker and your hand doesn't hesitate the way it used to..." She squeezed him lightly and sighed "what will I do without my favorite patient?" She mused sad he'd be leaving soon.
Mai sighed and stroke his cheek "ok...but talk to me when you can, im a good listener and it doesn't mean your weak or a coward...means your strong you survived a horrific event...your brave and bold...that's why I love you..."
Chris smiked thinking about his little girl "her mind always has to be moving...smart, smart girl..." He sighed "should I head home or stay here?" He never knew and Laila always saw both sides of the picture that he couldn't.
Malibu chuckled 'know me too well. I'm sick of tea and I miss time just to be with Ash, she's always with her parents.'
Luke scooped up Faith and cradled her against him, nodding as he watched Kenna drift off. "Sleep well love." he whispered.Josh smiled, flexing his fingers. They felt better, and he knew he owed that to her. "Couldn't have done any of this without you." he pecked her cheek. Then he sobered and the smile disappeared. "I'll visit…" he promised. "And you should stop by the agency sometime. Anytime." He insisted.
Jace nodded then, glad that she didn't press it. He didn't know how much he agreed with her statement about not being a coward, but it was a nice thought, anyways. "Thanks. I love you too." he whispered, turning to peck her lips then. "And thank you, for being here for me.'
Laila nodded slowly as she typed back again. "Yes, she's quite brilliant. She'll do well when she starts school." Then she smiled softly. "You know I'd always rather you be home here with me. And Luke might like the space. And yet at the same time, he's probably going to need a lot of explaining…"
Laila then texted Malibu, and she smiled. 'I figured you might be. You should talk to Ashley about it. I'm sure she would try to make some time for you if she knew you were feeling left out… ;) How are you feeling about the wedding?'
Grace sighed and held him close as she kissed him again "I know...but we are both so busy how will we ever find the time just to be together...sponge baths were easy to chart and no one disturbs us then...but now what?"Mai nodded caressing his cheek "it's what I'm here for..." She said honestly and moved her hand down his jaw over his neck and shoujder and into his hand pulling him back into the bedroom "just hold onto me while we sleep...that sometimes helps..." She mused kissing his nose "it's so late that it's early and we have to get up in the morning."
Chris checked up on Luke smiling down at the baby "do you need me to stay or will you be alright?" He asked softly so he wouldn't wake up Kenna and stroke Faith's littke cheek.
Malibu nodded and sighed 'nervous and yet...I don't know anxious for it to happen. I just want to be with her and sometimes I have doubts that she wants it to happen...she keeps procrastinating simple things...'
Miranda flew to the private hanger high up in the snowy mountains where the dojo lay hidden. She swallowed trying to ease her fear into fiery passion so she could defeat him once and for all. She changed into her old gear wrapping her wrists and feet and throwing Her hsir into a high bun she turned to Antony and sighed caressing his cheek "I need you to stay here until I call for you...I can't risk losing you and if you are there he'll know...that killing you would kill me..."
Josh smiled a little, shaking his head. "My hand is still quite stiff… maybe I should employ you on longer. You could stay at my place." he winked at her, knowing she would probably have to refuse, which was why he made it out to be something like a joke, but in all honesty, he really hoped she'd say yes. The thought of not seeing her was a sad one. Jace's smile was gentle as she spoke and he closed his eyes, just enjoying the feel of her hand on his face. She had such a gentle caring touch. He nodded and followed her back to his bedroom, climbing onto the bed. He did as she suggested, and got comfortable with his arms around her. "Goodnight." he whispered softly, smiling. "see you in the morning."
Luke looked up as Chris walked over and he smiled lightly. "I think I'm alright, now that both my girls are alright." he looked down at them again. "Thank you, for coming to my aid so quickly. I promise I won't ask questions, or talk or whatever, about all this."
Antony moved to get out of the plane the minute it had landed, and he stared at her when she stopped him. It tore him to hear her asking him to stay. He couldn't just stay and let her fight on her own. "I'm not that incapable, hon." he whispered, worry creasing his whole face. His smile was a weak one. "I can come in and rescue you…"
Grace smiled lightly caressing his cheek "I still have to work at the hospital...but I don't have a place right now...I'd love to stay with you, better than the on-call room...but is your hand really stiff or just coming up with an excuse?" Mai nodded and rested with him till they had to get up and get ready for the wedding. She showered and looked through her closet "hey Jace I need my personal stylist!" He always picked out what she should wear and she always looked great.
Chris smiled and nodded "just know its a secret agency as cheesy as that sounds that's how I knew about the limo and how we got the money for moving...but unfortunately it's also how we get so injured..." He sighed looking at Kenna "can't believe she survived..."
Mira held him close "im not saying you are the one incapable...im incapable of losing you, and I won't be able to fight my best thinking about you being harmed and in danger...I know you are strong and a lethal weapon...but I can't lose the one who holds my heart."
Josh swallowed, nodding slowly. She still had to work at the hospital. Well that was that. But then she suggested staying at his place, and he brightened up instantaneously. "That would be wonderful!" He said, and then his smile turned playful and he wiggled his fingers perfectly. "It really is stiff…." he stuck out his bottom lip. Jace walked in, towelling off his hair as he surveyed her outfits. He shrugged then. "Something nice and light. Summery, flawy, you know?" He suggested. He pointed to a dress that he liked. "Like that one." he kissed her on the cheek as he walked past. "But you know you look good in everything…" He winked and went to grab the comb.
Luke just bobbed his head slowly, his eyes a little vacant as he worked overtime to understand what all that meant. Secret Agency. Secret Agent. His friend's husband was a secret agent. Luke shook his head as if not quite able to believe it, and looked back to Kenna. "I'm forever in your debt, for saving her." He whispered.
Antony looked down right sorrowful. He sank back into his seat in the jet, every bit a wounded puppy. "Stay safe." He whispered, looking up at her. "I know you can defeat him." he reached over and squeezed her hand. A slight smile lit his features then. "And I promise you we'll celebrate when this is all over."
Grace smile pullibg him back to his bed and started massaging his fingers and up his arm "I think the on call room is open...we could go there...your well enough to give yourself your own sponge bath so that would be too suspicious a."Mai smiled over at him and changed into the dress he motioned to and blow dried her hair trying to stop it from flipping out everywhere. She tucked it under her ornate clip and turned seeing herself at every angle "what are you wearing?"
Chris gave a smile "just doing my job...just to get you home to be with your family. Do you have a nursery set up for Faith? We have a few baby things from Parker you could use."
Mira smiled and kissed him deeply as she left him and went through the paper doors, the floor was lit with candles that seemed to light as she entered, her eyes narrowed at the old man in front of her, hatred emanated from her as she stared "sensai."
Josh sat on his bed and leaned back, closing his eyes as he enjoyed her ever skilled massages. The on call room. That was where she stayed, right? He didn't like the idea of doing his own sponge baths, he liked it when she helped, but he did like the idea of visiting her 'home' "Sure." He agreed, nodding. "Thanks."Jace combed his hair back neatly, surveying his reflection before he went into the other room to change. He came back wearing a smart looking suit, and he tugged on his cuffs, smiling over at her. "What do you think, too overdressed?"
Luke nodded his understanding, watching over Kenna as she rested. "We do have a nursery set up, but it would be good if you had anything to help us out, we were just going to head back when the baby was born."
Antony watched as she left and he swallowed, silently praying she would be alright.
The ancient man lifted his head slowly, peering at Mira from behind slitted eyes. "So you've returned." His voice was aged and thick, but it was as calm and as cold as water at night.
Grace nuzzled him and kissed down his neck as she helped him up and led him to the on-call room and locked the door. She smirked over at him taking off her scrubs wearing seafoam lingerie underneath "I thought I'd give you a nice goodbye present..." She whispered sitting on his lap.Mai looked over and her cheeks flushed "I love that for once I can say how sexy you are." She pulled him to her and kissed him deeply "sexy men...not overdressed you look sharp plus you are the best man..."
Chris nodded "we aren't planning on anymore kids anytime soon so you can have whatever you want. Parker outgrew everything in the first few months. Laila made you a blanket that she was supposed to give you at the wedding."
Mira glared at him her hands going to the two swords strapped to her back ready to fight "your reign is up..." She hissed in his language her face determined "time to pay for the pain you caused..."
Josh was busy looking around the on call room when suddenly Grace moved and took off her scrubs and his eyes widened to the size of saucers, drifting down over her and back up again appreciatively. He took her into his arms and kissed her softly, smiling. "Nicest present I've ever gotten." He whispered. Jace laughed, kissing her back and then looking down at her in amusement. "Careful now, hands to yourself during the wedding or we might upset some people." He teased. He tapped her nose, "You don't look so bad yourself." He glanced at his watch then and shrugged. "Well, almost time to go, are you ready?"
Luke smiled. "Thank you. Honestly. We'd be so lost without you both." he sighed softly, scratching the back of his neck. "And I'm sorry, for how things have been this past while between us." He said sincerely. He shook his head, looking down again. "I know I haven't been that open."
The glittering black eyes betrayed no emotion. "Look what you've become." He said, eyes moving to her swords. "The brutal killer I trained you to be. Come back to murder her own master. The man who raised her from a small child." His smile was hard. He sliced through a nearby rope, and there was a soft hiss, before four arrows shot from slots in the wall, directly towards her.
Grace smiled pushing his hair back and smiling kissing him back wrapping her arms around his neck and holding him close "Mmm I wish with everything we can be together openly and not be a secret...but Brandon's rules are only for the agents...no dating for the medical workers."Mai nodded grabbing her little purse and smiling as she hooked his arm "well you'll be standing and I shall be sitting on the bride's side...good thing to or I don't think I will be able to be appropriate." She pecked his cheek getting on the back of his motorcycle and holding on as they drove to the venue.
Chris shook his head "don't worry about it...I understand you were just protecting Kenna and Laila, you are a good man and I hope we can be better friends...because it appears that this friendship is going to last to our children too."
Mira sliced away the arrows flipping out of the way and glaring at him "raise...rape humiliate...torture...it all means the same you bastard." She growled and sliced the curtain causing the candle chandeliar to crash lighting the hall on fire blocking both entrances.
Josh held her tight against him, shrugging his shirt over his head as he kissed her nose, and then her lips. "I think I could talk to Chris. He's friends with Brandon. Maybe he could get the rules change." He murmured, running his hands down her back. "It's worth a shot."Jace chuckled. "Be patient love, that can wait till after the reception." he promised, slowing the motorcycle as he parked and hopped off, helping her back to the ground again. "Look's like there's quite a few people here already…" He looked around, amazed at how beautiful the whole set up was.
Luke nodded, the worry seeming to melt from his features and disappear. "Thank you. I'm glad we're able to start again." he said, his expression serious.
Laila texted Chris then. 'In bed with migraine. Coming home soon? Parker needs someone to watch her.'
The sensai's smile was sad. "Do you not see dear," he leaped over the falling chandelier and flung two blades at her with deadly precision. "That everything I did was for your own good? Everyone gets hurt. Another man who raped you would have left you to fend for yourself. I stayed to help you heal and become stronger. Why do you think you are so resilient now?" he threw another knife at her. "I guarantee it would have happened. All men want sex. Anyone who denies it is a liar. I taught you that relationships are useless. You are a strong weapon on your own."
Grace smiled lightly "you have an inside boy...we could try, I mean I understand the reasons but I'm tired of feeling like a mistress...your secret affair." She nodded running her hands down his chest and around his back "you are getting pretty fit..."Mai blinked "looks like all the agents in HQ are here..." She said amazed and went to find Brandon. "Hey boss man, your best man is here how are you doing?" She smiled pushing Jace in "where's your bride to be?" She asked knowing she shouldn't be in the man's dressing room.
Chris blinkef "sounds like I've got to get home, call if you need anything." He insisted and headed back to Italy and kissed Parker's head as she played outside he came in the house "love you ok?"
Mira growled snagging the blades before they hit her and throwing them back nailing his robe to the floor as she held the blades to his neck "not when you are 5 years old! You are a sick man that deserves to die! You didn't care for me! You tortured me! il a lethal weapon just to watch you die..." She growled drawing blood "I want to watch the life leave your eyes..."
Josh nodded, occupied with kissing her and letting his hands roam. "If I didn't think you'd get in trouble for it, you know I'd show you to the world right?" he asked, between kisses. "I'm not trying to hide you away love." Then his smile brightened. "You like what you see?" he teased, pleased that she thought so.Brandon looked up as Jace and Mai walked in, and he smiled kindly at them both. "Good to see you two. And on time!" He pat Jace's shoulder, who merely rolled his eyes and grinned. "I believe Delany is somewhere fussing over her dress. Please make sure she's not too stressed." he said, his worry evident.
Luke merely nodded, blinking in surprise as Chris suddenly hopped up and left, but he didn't question it. He was content to sit with Kenna until she awoke.
Laila felt relief when she heard Chris return home, but she didn't sit up, her head was pounding horribly and movement hurt. "In here." She said softly, wincing at even the softest noise. "I'm alright. How is Kenna?"
The sensai could have whirled and avoided her blades, but he did not. He merely watched as she pinned him and moved to drawn blood. "You have learned well, Lotus. You have let the hate darken your heart. " He merely blinked at her. "My master died in the way that I am about to. I swore I would never become like him. And fates have a funny way of changing things. You can't escape the hate, Lotus, it is far too late for both of us."
Grace smiled and nodded kissing down his chest and pushing him down to the bed "I know...you have been so patient...and so amazing...I don't want to keep working if I can't be with you..." She admitted and sighed "we deserve better..."Mai nodded and quickly went to find the bride smiling as she did "hey Del...wow you look so beautiful...where's Lilly?" She fluffed her veil and frowned at the tears "honey what's wrong?" She looked and saw the pregnant test and gasped "oh my gosh!!!"
Chris went to her side moving her hair back "honey do you want me to call someone? Did you take anything?" He whispered so he wouldn't keep hurting her head. "Parker is playing with the pup..."
Mira felt a blade from behind go through her stomach she gasped in pain falling to the floor thrashing, no one was behind her though it was if the dead old master was still there. She looked at her sensai her eyes scared "I just wanted closer...I want my daughter..." She tapped her watch giving Antony the signal to get help.
Josh pulled her down with him, his lips finding her neck where he kissed passionately, a grin spreading across his face. "I say we just run away together." He joked, his smile soft as he held her against him, revelling in the feeling of their hearts beating together. "I love you, Grace." He whispered. Delaney looked up, staying quiet until Mai noticed the small object in her hand. "What do I do?" She asked softly, her lungs stuttering as they attempted to drawn in air. "He'll never believe that it's his…. we used protection. And it's been a while. What do I say!?" she asked, frantic.
Laila kept her eyes closed, but she was comforted by the tenderness in Chris's touch. "No it's ok." She whispered. "I'm not dying or anything. My brain just hurts. Do we have any Excedrin handy? I haven't taken anything yet." She was relieved to hear that Parker was alright, as she felt exceedingly guilty for leaving her alone.
Antony was up the second his watch beeped in distress, and he tore through the entrance of the building, ignoring the flames. Burns were the least of the problems on his mind as he raced towards Mira and caught her in his arms, easing her to the ground. "You're going to be ok. You're going to be alright now." he promised, pulling out the med drone and getting it to work on her wound. Then he went to the sensai, shaking him. "Where is her daughter!?"
The old man just garbled unintelligibly, and slacked in Antony's arms, blood leaking from his mouth.
Grace smiled and kissed him softly as she ran her fingers through his hair "why don't we?...let's just go...get away from all this, change our names and live civilian lives?" She pulled the sheets around them "im not kidding...let's do it!"Mai blibked looking at her friend "is it his?...I thought you'd be happy? You had the surgery to make this possible right?" She offered not understanding the hysterical bride "Del breathe!"
Chris frowned and for her the pill and a glass of water helping her sit up to take it as he tucked her back in "I'll watch her and make sure she gets some dinner you just sleep honey..."
Dozens of little Asian girls looked from the room to the right of the main hall staring at the flames not afraid not glad...numb and abused just like Mira was at that age. They were abused and in black large shirts their feet bare.
Josh sighed softly, wishing he hadn't mentioned it. More than anything he wished they could just run from everything and live a life together. But that wasn't the right thing to do. "they still need us here, Grace." he whispered, his eyes full of sorrow. "As much as I'd love to run with you, they still need us here."Delaney started to pace, wringing her hands and shaking her head. Her cheeks were blotchy from crying. "Yes? No? I don't know! We haven't done it since the surgery!" She sobbed and sat down in the chair again, shaking her head. "Maybe it's wrong… maybe I'm not pregnant… oh dear God please let it be wrong! What is wrong with me?"
Laila sat up, taking the pill and thanking him for it, downing it all in a gulp as she slid back under the covers again and got tucked in. "thank you." She whispered, meaning it. She just felt really lousy for some reason. And it wasn't an exhaustion sick, like the last time she had been under the weather. It was like her body was protesting against something.
Antony looked up, trying to find her daughter, and instead met the gaze of maybe a dozen little girls. He felt sick to his stomach as he immediately went to them opening up the doors and ushering them out. "Come on." He said softly. "You're free. Your master is dead. You have to get out of the building. It's burning." He insisted, herding them out the doors as he returned to Mira and watched the drone work again.
Grace sighed "it's a nice dream though...I know I couldn't leave my patients like that, and you've got your team..." She kissed him as they snuggled together "I don't want to be a secret anymore...let's figure something out...or I'll quit and work at another hodpital."Mai got her to stop pacing and faced her "Delaney have you had sex with any other guy?" She had to pin it down to know how to help her. She was considering just taking her to have an exam so she could calm down!
Chris nodded kissing her head as he called his sister, he hadn't talked to Kris forever and he missed her. Plus Parker wanted to talk to her.
Mira kept zoning in and out of consciousness, as they got back into the tiny jet too small to take them all back home "the baby..." She moaned trying to get the drones to check on her baby.
Josh nodded in agreement. "I'll talk to Chris as soon as I get the chance." he promised, playing with her hair. "And then hopefully we can get the rule changed and we can be together." he kissed her gently, his smile soft. "I promise I'll make it work." He vowed. Delaney nearly crumpled into a heap right then and there. "Yes! I'm so sorry…" She wailed, putting her face in her hands. "It was after the surgery… I was still pretty drugged, one of the nurses must have been… too friendly… oh I'm so sorry. I can't get married today. I can't."
Kriss picked up after a couple rings, the smile evident in her voice as she spoke. "Y'ello, it's Kriss. This is my lovely brother, isn't it? To what do I owe the pleasure?" She smirked.
Antony put the jet on auto pilot back to their place, making sure that the drones tended to Mira's wounds. He also made sure that there were a couple left to survey the girls, and make sure none of them were injured. "Everything is ok." he soothed. "All the girls are fine."
Grace smiled and nuzzled his chest "just stay right here..." Shd whispered and sighed kissing him "I just want to be held, you'll be on your mission tomorrow and then when will I see you?..."Mai was shocked to the core and was going to comfort her friend but she had to first cancel the wedding. She swallowed and went to Brandon's dressing room "Delaney says to cancel the wedding you two need to talk..." She couldn't be more confused, why would Delaney cheat?
Chris chuckled "hi bubbly sister, are you drunk?" He teased and smiled feelng better bring able to talk to her "how's wedding shopping going?" He asked not knowing really what was going on with her.
Mira looked over at him and felt sick coughing up blood "find nemuae..." She whispered going comatose as she was bleeding out internally.
Josh nodded, wrapping an arm around her waist as he held her tucked against him. "I should be done by tomorrow evening. But if I'm not I'll be back by friday." He promised, kissing her hair. "I won't be gone long."Brandon looked up, his expression one of complete shock. "Well I certainly wasn't expecting that." he murmured. "What happened? Is she ok?" he asked, instantly worried about her. "Where is she?" he asked, wanting to know what had happened.
Krissy laughed easily. "No way! Not yet!" She shook her head. "Danny and I have finished up shopping. Now we're just planning last minute stuff. With the wedding coming up soon and all. You are coming, right? You know I'll hunt you down if you don't…"
Antony nodded, searching through the girls. "Which one of you is Nemuae?" he asked. A young girl stepped forwards and he scooped her up, putting her beside Mira in the cockpit. "We're almost home, love, hang in there." he said, as the bots worked furiously on her wounds.
Grace sighed kissing his lips and chest as she pondered "any minute your gone I miss you..." She admitted and sighed "im just worried you got stabbed your last mission...I don't want to keep taking care of you, not that I don't love it."Mai pulled him into the room, Delaney was sitting in her dress tulle spilled around her as she cried. She couldnt stand the worried look on Brandon's face she certainly didn't deserve it,..she motioned for Mai to leave the room.
Mai went to Jace and plopped in his lap and just held him.
Chris chuckled "you know I will be...you werent at my wedding but that doesn't mean I'll miss out on yours. Have you bought your dress yet?"
Mira grasped into the small girl's hand and caressed her cheek, she wished she could show more love she still didn't know what she was going to do, give her up for adoption again or keep her...she was 9 years old...
Josh immediately felt badly. It was true, wasn't it? Last mission he had failed, and gotten hurt. And now she was worrying it would happen again. He sighed, closing his eyes. "I can't guarantee that I won't get hurt, but I'll try my best not to." he promised. Brandon's worry only increased when he saw Delaney sobbing on the floor and he immediately knelt beside her, reaching out to take her hand in his and squeeze it gently. "Love… what's wrong? You know it hurts me to see you so sad… did something happen?" he asked, his forehead creased.
Jace looked up as Mai returned from the change room, and he noticed something was wrong, so he wrapped his arms around her, frowning. "Everything ok?"
Krissy sighed heavily. "Not fair, not fair! I didn't even know you were getting married in time to be there!" She complained, shaking her head. "But thank you. You know I couldn't do this without you. I want you to walk me down the isle."
Antony watched the interaction, his smile soft as it was so sweet. "I don't mind you know." He whispered, as he helped people off the ship and into the apartment. They would have to take care of the girls until the agency could find homes for them. "If you want to keep her." he lifted Mira into his arms, making sure the girl was following as he carried his girl into bed.
Grace sighed and nodded nuzzling his stomach and relaxing "I know...so what's the mission going to be about did they say?" She inquired watching his face.Delaney shook her head just wanting to hug him but knew he'd let go the minute she told him "Brand im so sorry I was on drugs and I don't remember most of it..." She tried to explain but just started crying harder pulling her knees up to his chest.
Mai shook her head inhaling his scent and just letting him hold her awhile before she spoke "Delaney's pregnant with a kid that isn't Brandon's..."
Chris smiled softly "I want that too squirt...how's Danny holding up? Not getting cold feet is he?" He wondered wishing he lived next to his sister again "how's applying for schools?"
Mira was unconscious at this point she was struggling her vitals dropping rapidly.
Josh nodded, still feeling rather downhearted. She thought he couldn't handle himself. He hid his hurt, however, and shrugged. "Something about a con thief, I think. It's just one guy we're looking into."Brandon was growing more and more worried by the minute. He hated that she was crying, hating to see her so pained, and yet a small part of him was nagging in the back of his mind. What had happened? "You're not making sense, honey, what's happened? You can tell me. I only want to help you…" He said softly.
Jace rubbed her arms gently as he waited for her to speak up, and when she did, he startled. "Wow… that was… unexpected…" He whispered. "Poor Brand. Poor Delaney. Will they be over after this?"
Krissy laughed. "I'm trying to reassure him, but weddings are big things. He paces at night, when he thinks I'm asleep." Then she sighed heavily. "An absolute nightmare. I don't want to go anywhere for all the work this is turning out to be."
Antony flipped Mira onto her stomach and made sure she was comfortable before he undressed her to give the drones more access. He helped by stanching the blood and getting her hooked up to an IV. In the end, the drones were her best hope, as he knew little to nothing about medicine.
Grace watched his facial features and frowned "I don't want you to think I don't believe in you, I do...Im just worried, I've seen too many deaths with agents...I would die if you died." She said seriously holding onto him "and if that Bailee shows up...you don't know what I'll do."Delaney shook her head "stop being so nice! I'm pregnant and it's not your baby! I don't remember much of it but it was a nurse after my surgery...I was telling him no...but then I don't remember im so sorry..."
Mai sighed "they have a daughter I don't know...Delaney is heart broken she obviously doesn't want to end it...it's just awful you have surgery to be able to be pregnant...and you get pregnant accidentally with another man..."
Chris smirked "well did I tell you Brand thinks you might be a good addition to the team, it pays well and you have freedom with your time...just a thought, we'll give the guy a break marriage is huge though honestly your already living together what's the big difference?"
Josh huffed out slowly, wondering what to say to that. She worried about him. And really, that was sweet, but he worried too. "I think I'll be alright." He promised. Then he smirked. "Bailee isn't all that bad, and she certainly doesn't deserve to die, so don't go crazy, ok?"Brandon rocked back as if he had been hit by a physical blow. His insides twisted up as he felt like he was slowly dying, drowning, suffocating. Where was all the air? His mind was numb, he wasn't seeing clearly. All he registered was 'I'm pregnant and it's not your baby… pregnant… baby… not yours…' He seemed to crumple into himself, and it was then that he realized he was shaking.
Jace shook his head slowly, in shock. What a horrible scenario. "I hope that all works out alright. She could always give the child up for adoption, if Brandon really doesn't want it, right?"
Krissy nodded, mulling over that possibility. "I might take him up on it. I just don't really like the hours. It's a long time to be away from home." She said honestly, shrugging. "And don't worry, Im not bothering him about it or anything. It really isn't that big of a step. Just a name change…" She rolled her eyes. "But anyways. I think it will go fine."
Grace shook her head and kissed his neck "she's had sex with you...that's reason enough..." She mumbled but nodded "I'll be good...I've just never had a serious relationship before I don't want anyone taking you away..."Delaney was in tears watching him, she took his hand and he immediately let go her heart shattered "Brandon im sorry! I didn't know what I was doing..." She pleaded knowing there was no use she was in the wrong she did something she never in her wildest dreams thought she would do.
Mai was deep in thought "you know law right?...what does it say about rape cases?..." Something was off, Delaney didn't remember she was on drugs...
Chris chuckled "I understand, just a thought...I know he's just as thrilled as you. Just have fun Parker wants to talk to you if that's ok?"
Josh ran his fingers through her hair slowly, hoping to ease some of the tension. "I'm all yours now, Grace. You know that." he whispered gently. "I promise no one can take me from you." he kissed her forehead. "Rest now, alright?"Brandon had never felt more hurt nor betrayed in his entire life. His love, his only love, had gone and had her first child with another man… leaving him to be oblivious and happy right up until their wedding day. It had been months since her surgery, she could have told him. He looked up, his eyes hard, and his expression hurt. "When were you…" His voice cracked. "When were you planning on telling me?" He whispered.
Jace node slowly. "Well… her rapist doesn't have any parental rights to the child… if it is rape. And she has the right to abort. But you said she wouldn't claim that." he shrugged. "Usually the state provides a compensation to help her recover, and take care of the child if she keeps it."
Kriss nodded. "Thanks. I'll try my best." She said seriously. Then she lit up. "Yeah. I'd love to talk to Parker." She agreed, waiting expectantly back on the phone.
Laila was still sleeping in bed, but her skin was looking paler, her dark hair standing out against it. And she was shifting restlessly in her sleep.
Grace nodded and smiled softly as her eyes closed she shifted to be more comfortable and fell into a blissful sleep. Her hair falling over her eyes.Malibu smiled and pulled Ash to her as they finally got away from the awful tea "darling I can't drink one more sip of tea I may go insane...I just want time with you we are getting married and I haven't spent one moment...without your parents."
Delaney looked at his hard eyes and winced crumbling more to the ground, she dried her eyes and swallowed "I didn't remember until I saw the positive on the pregnancy test...I don't remember any of it I just remember him touching me and I was too drugged to do anything..." She whispered meekly her lip quivering.
Mai frowned "would this be considered rape though? She doesn't remember it, she was taken advantage of...right? I mean if you meant to you'd remrnbef it..."
Parker giggled taking the phone "hi auntie Krissy!" She said excited her pigtails bouncing as she sat on the porch swing.
Chris called the doctor worried sick about his girl, he paced until the doctor came "she's in the bedroom."
Ashley looked up in surprise as Malibu pulled her into his arms and she melted there, resting her head on his shoulder. "Oh Mali, I'm sorry I've been torturing you with tea… maybe we could go out for lunch, and have wine, or coffee, or whatever you desire. Just us, ok? I haven't meant to neglect you. I'm so sorry."Brandon's eyes didn't leave hers, but his slowly lined with silver as they filled with tears. "I… I don't know what to think… Our wedding…." he looked around at the mess of the room, and the mess she was in, heck, the mess he was in too. Their wedding was ruined. "Our relationship…" that was pretty much ruined too. He closed his eyes, his shoulders shaking as he drew in a shuddering breath. He was dangerously close to crying.
Jace nodded, kissing her hair. "Well… it depends on how drugged she was…. People have drunk sex and get pregnant all the time, and that is not considered rape, even though they don't remember it the next day. It's unfortunate, really. But a nurse should never have done that."
Krissy grinned when she heard the bubbly voice of her niece come on the phone. "Hi baby girl! How are you liking Italy? How is my favourite niece?"
Laila didn't wake as the doctor arrived, as he was careful to examine her gently and try not to disturb her too much. When he was finished taking her vitals, he looked to Chris. "Her vitals seem normal. But I have one suspicion. Could you wake her? I'd like to take some blood." he said softly.
Malibu smiled and kissed her "I know you are excited to have both of your parents home...it is wonderful but I miss spending time with you. Let us go for a picnic...we could reminisce and drink wine maybe have public sex who knows what the day will end up as."Delaney winced at every word "y-you don't have to stay...I know you are upset...and have every right to be..." She whispered and dried her tears "Lilly can bounce back and forth between us..." She couldn't believe her perfect day was ending the only relationship she ever had.
Mai sighed and squeezed him tightly "if you cheat on me...I'll take your testicals." She promised and kissd him "let's go tell the guests to go home..."
Krissy giggled "im your only niece! It's great Munchy and I like to play in the grape groves and I make grape juice by squishing grapes with my toes! Are you going to come visit I miss you!"
Chris slowly shook her shoulder "Laila honey...the doctor is here he wants to draw some blood..."
Ashley smiled, leaning her forehead against his. "I miss you too, Malibu. I've just realized how much right this minute. Let's take the day off." She giggled. "Public sex, hm?" She teased, shaking her head. "My what lofty ideas of an outing you have, mister Mali."The tears spilled then, and Brandon had to lean against the wall to keep himself upright. He loved her, even though it was killing him, even though it ached, he still loved her. But… "I… this is too much right now… I love you, Delaney… but I need some time to wrap my head around this… can… can you give me a minute?" he asked, his voice hoarse.
Jace raised his hands in surrender, his eyes wide. "I won't I promise! Please please don't do that!" he said, smiling after a moment. He helped her up and walked out to the guests. "Well this was an eventful day…" he murmured to her.
Kriss laughed easily. "Yes, but you're still my favourite." She said, smiling lightly as Parker talked about Europe. "I want to come visit soon!" She insisted. "But I think you're going to come see me soon, did you know that? You're going to fly down here again!"
Laila moaned, wincing as her world came into focus, and so did the nails pounding into her brain. "Blood?" She murmured, not entirely sure what was going on yet. The doctor took that as an ok, and wrapped her arm, before drawing some blood. Laila merely groaned, closing her eyes again. "What is going on?" She whispered, shaking her head.
The doctor analyzed the blood and frowned lightly.
Malibu chuckled and kissed her lovingly as he tugged her to the kitchen to get the basket packed up for them "I can't help it...it's been weeks on end, im randy in every sense of the word." He nipped her neck teasingly and chuckled taking her hand "I love you."Delaney swallowed "I can stay at my dads tonight...and you can think on it ok?" She whispered taking off her dress and hanging it up as she just felt the tears fall on the beautiful fabric. She pulled her hoody on and shook her head at how everything turned out. "Lilly will want to stay with you...she's a daddy's girl."
Mai explained it briefly to the guests as she sighed and nodded at Jace as she sat looking at the decorations "I just don't know...if they are going to be ok..."
Parker gasped "I get to see you?! Yay! I can't wait I can show you the new puzzle daddy got me it's over a 100 pieces!"
Chris frowned watching the doctor "well? What's going on?" He inquired worried about his girl.
Ashley laughed then, helping him with the lunch. "I promise not to make you wait another night." she vowed, closing her eyes as he nipped at her. "I don't think I would be able to anyways." she smiled at him as they walked out the door. "I missed you too you know."Brandon nodded slowly, not able to look at her as the tears continued to fall. He was just overwhelmed. "It won't be longer than a night." he whispered. "Please keep Lilly until tomorrow. I promise I'll come in the morning." he whispered. He just really wanted time alone.
Jace sighed softly, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "There are always bumps in the road, love, you just have to learn to get up when you fall. They'll be alright in the end." he promised, kissing her cheek. "Do you want to stay longer, or head home now?"
Kriss laughed, shaking hear head. "You brilliant girl! You'll have to show me right away." She insisted, her smile bright. "I can't wait to see it! Was it hard?"
The doctor sighed, pocketing the blood sample. "I don't know." he said honestly. "Her immune system seems to be working on overdrive to fight off something… but it's not something I've ever seen before. It might be a new strain of virus." he said honestly.
Malibu chuckled and nodded as they headed out passed the townhouse and up closer to the woods behind their place. He lay out the blanket and set up everything "it's been hard...but kind of worth it watching your parents...I mean the love never left...kind of miraculous..."Delaney nodded and swallowed "she's with my mom now so..." She watched him and sighed "I'll see you in the morning then..." She whispered and left the place not being able to take one more minute staring at broken dreams of a wedding.
Mai nodded and sighed "too depressing here...let's go home and make love till I forget this heinous morning." She said seriously and pulled him to the bike and wrapped her arms around him.
Parker giggled "yeah kind of, but I'm good at puzzles daddy calls me a genius!" She praised and smiled "what have you been doing fun?"
Chris watched him scared "is it cancer?..."
Ashley sat on the blanket with him, smiling and patting the spot beside her. "I know, isn't it great? I love that they haven't grown apart after all these years." She kissed his cheek as she pulled out their lunch and lay it down. "But what about us? Are we going to get over this little separation?" She smiled.Brandon nodded numbly, glad that Lilly would be in good hands while they worked this out. He still loved his girl, both his girls. "Yeah... See you." He whispered, his voice cracking. He broke down crying the moment she left.
Jace nodded his agreement, revving up the cycle as he drove her back to their place. "Sounds like a plan." He parked in the garage and opened up the house.
Kriss nodded, her smile genuine. "Good for you!" She praised. "I can't wait to see it. Well honey, I got to get going for now, but I'll see you soon, ok?"
The doctor soghed, shaking his head. "No, there's no tumour, it's nothing like I've ever seen before. I suggest that you allow me to take her to the hospital and into quarantine until we find out what it is, she might be contagious."
Malibu smirked and sat by her as he leaned in kissing her deeply lacing his fingers in her hair and laying her down on the blanket "oh I think we can bounce back...afterall im going to be a married man tomorrow." He kissed down her neck slowly nipping on her shirt.Delaney was getting such a headache from crying so much, she gripped the steering wheel tightly as she drove home the world spinning her body felt numb as she pulled over to the side of the road and vomitted up blood passing out in the front seat.
Mai sighed in relief pulling him to her on the couch and kissing him deeply her legs automatically wrapping around his waist and pulling him down with her flush.
Parker smiled and nodded "I love you auntie Krissy!" She pulled the phone away from her face her skin on her cheek coming off with the phone but she didn't notice as she ran back and played with Munchy coughing as she moaned feeling tired and collapsing in the middle of the grove.
Chris swallowed "she doesn't like hospitals...but if I can be with her...I think it'll be ok...but my daughter..."
Ashley smiled, closing her eyes as his hands played with her hair. "Yes, that's right. How are you feeling, handsome man? This is the last while we'll get to see each other before we're wed." She whispered, a soft moan escaping her. He knew how to make her feel good. Brandon stayed crumpled against the wall for nearly two hours, hardly able to understand what had happened. And when he finally got up again, he changed back into his everyday clothes and went out to his car, revving the engine.
Jace smiled playfully, kissing her back with matched passion. He loved that they could be friends and lovers all at once, a deeper relationship than most had. He had to break the kiss early as he was feeling out of breath, but immediately got to work on her shirt.
Munchkin the second whined when she suddenly stopped playing with him, and he nudged her gently. When she didn't move, he sat down and promptly began to howl sorrowfully, mourning the loss of his playmate. He thought she was dead.
The doctor nodded, writing down the information. "It would be good to get her in as soon as possible. It was lucky you discovered this so soon. Young children should be kept far from her, as they contract diseases much more easily than adults. I want to say you could stay with her, but just know, it's at your own risk." he warned.
Mai nodded "good, that's good! That little Lilly is so sweet! She's almost 5 can you believe it? I remember when Delaney said she was adopting her and everyone's jaws just dropped!" She sipped her juice and leaned into his side "how's my Jace doing...heard those nightmares again...you ever want to talk about it?"
Miranda nodded "her skin is far too perfect to not become my canvas, if I was psycho I'd kidnap her just to ink her." She said seriously and got dressed. Her face dropped as she got a text she was pale white her heart beating quickly as she watched the video "Nimuea..." She whispered and then winced "I need to go...I need...I have...don't tell HQ!"