Chapter 5D
Kacey changed out of her blood soaked flight suit and put it into the Hanger laundry chute. She changed into a fresh set of fatigues that she kept in her office. She sat behind her desk and stared at the pictures she kept there. Their wedding picture sat between her parents and Kate and Anya's wedding pictures. Her nieces pictures sat next to their parents. She smiled as the memory chased away the dark thought she was having.
The bell rang. Kacey looked up at the monitor to see Natalia on the other side. "Come in" Kacey said and stood up. She walked round the desk as the door opened. Natalia went to the arms that opened to greet her.
"Tell me, was any of that blood yours?"
"No sweetheart. I was not injured in any way. At least not physically."
"Can you tell me about it? I saw you stop mid step. You looked shocked."
"I forgot you could see everything. I am not sure what happened, Talia. I heard the gunshots and I froze. All sorts of images flashed through my mind. Nothing concrete, just micro flashes. I knew there was something dark that I did not remember, but it really did not bother me, because I have so much good in my life right now. Until today. I can not do my job. Can not lead my people if something like a gunshot could freeze me. I have fired a gun many times and it never bothered me."
"Sweethert, there was a memory that was not brought back. You are right. It was very dark. It belongs with the lost. Trust me. Please."
"I do trust you Talia, with every fiber of my being." Kacey kissed her. "There is way too much good in my life right now and the reason is in my arms right now." Kacey told her. "Wait a minute. What happened with the doctor this morning?"
"What happened is you get bragging rights. You got me pregnant on the first try."
Kacey just stared, her mouth open. Natalia closed it which made Kacey smile.
"Are you completely sure?"
"The test was positive. The doctor ran it twice to make sure."
Kacey wrapped her arms around Natalia, picked her up and spun her around.
"Kacey stop before you make us both dizzy."
She stopped. "Oh God, I am so sorry. Are you all right? Here sit down. Can I get you anything? Water? Tea? Chocolate?"
. "Stop. I am fine. I do not need to sit down or anything to eat or drink. I just want you to hold me."
"That I can do with pleasure. Does anyone else know?"
"Liam does. He guessed when I got to the Bridge. He said my smile gave me way. But he will not say anything, because it is our news to tell."
"We can always count on dad not to jump the gun. Guess we need a family dinner so that we can tell everyone together."
"Are you done work for the day or do you have more to do?"
"We are supposed to have a meeting in an hour to discuss whether or not we stay here. Did you have lunch?"
"I did, but I will sit with you while you eat."
"Don't you need to get back to the Bridge?"
"Kate said you might need me. She sent me here."
"I will always need you Talia." Natalia stood on tip toes and kissed Kacey.
"That was n incredibly romantic and beautiful thing to say."
"It is the truth. Come on I need a sandwich or something or my stomach with drown out any discussion at the meeting. Try to control your smile or mom will know without our having to say anything."
"That goes for you also Colonel."
They laughed as they walked out of the office.