Posted by Civilian Jason Reilly (Assistant Director - Colonial Intelligence) in The First Day Of Forever

Posted by Lieutenant Hannah Lori Asimina (Asst. Chief Medical Officer) in The First Day Of Forever

Posted by Civilian Jason Reilly (Assistant Director - Colonial Intelligence) in The First Day Of Forever
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The alarm Jason set went off and, just for a moment, Jason couldn’t remember why he was 1- getting up at noon, and 2- why he was asleep to begin with. But as he stirred, the movement of the woman’s body next to his reminded him of the past fifty hours of his life… and how much had changed in that short time.

He looked down at Hannah and smiled. She was a vision… even as she snored. He shook his head and slipped out from her leg and arm draped over him with all the practice he had garnered over the years leaving just such a situation… but never before had he really not wanted to.

He moved silently down the stairs… and then caught himself. Shaking his head, he went to the kitchen and made himself a drink and then a ginger and lemon tea for Hannah. He didn’t know if her stomach would be upset, but after their ‘getting to know you’ session(s) the night prior, he wasn’t going to wake her unprepared. Moving back up the stairs, he went into his - their?- bedroom and sat on the bed, tea in one hand. He reached out and gently shook Hannah, making sure she would see him as her eyes opened.

Jason

Hannah was a light sleeper. Years of being alone in her own bed made her very aware of someone else in it. Two years of Daniel sneaking out for whatever reason had made her overly aware of the slightest movements. However she slept on as Jasin got up. It could be exhaustion from their ‘discussions’ or hormones, or more truthfully the effect of what was happening between them. Despite her worry and sense of unbalance, Hannah trusted him. So she didn’t stir until he woke her.

Her blue eyes opened instantly with recognition. The memories of the last 2 days were exceptionally vivid. She called out of work for him. She had a moment of that sense of time, where she knew this was her future. Waking up to Jasin like this every morning. It was shocking, but nit frightening. She didn’t move right away, having learned her stomach didn’t appreciate sudden movement anymore. Her hand slipped across the sheet and found his. “Hi.”

Hannah

He gave her hand a squeeze and then he let go and smiled. Hello, you. How did you sleep? he signed and held the tea out to her. I didn’t know if you would need it, but here is some g-i-n-g-e-r and lemon tea.

Jason

Oh wow. Her stomach fluttered, but not from morning sickness. It was an excited and nervous feeling. She sat up against the headboard. I slept…great. You? She took the tea and sipped it. She smiled slightly as she set it down and rested it against her thigh a moment. I feel okay, actually, which was surprising, but I like the tea, so thank you. He hadn’t needed to do that. She could have made it, but it was really sweet that he had made it for her. She picked the cup up and drank it slowly.

Hannah

He smiled and said Sleeping was good. Waking up was… unusual. But not bad. Far from it. He leaned in and left a linger kiss on her lips. Now we have about two hours till your appointment. Can I get you anything? And I hope you don’t mind… and he stood up and walked to the closet and opened it.

Her clothes from the spare room were inside. And I moved your bathroom things here as well.

Jason

His kiss was wonderful, she would willingly wake up to that every day. Hannah stared at the closet; it was like he had sort od read her mind. It wasn’t like she had a lot here, just a couple outfits and a uniform. They took up no room at all. That wasn’t the point of course. It was one thing to bring a bag for a weekend, for a few days, to stay in his extra room. This was not just an offer of but claimingmore. She shook her head, set the cup on the table beside the bed and got up and walked over to him. Her head pulsed slightly and subsided before really registering. I don’t mind. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Guess this means you still want to go with me.

Hannah

Anywhere and everywhere. he said. He set his hands on her waist and pulled her too him suddenly. He held her tight to him and then signed I don’t want you to wait to move till you come back. I want you to come back here.

Jason

Hannah’s arms wrapped around his shoulders as he held her. She suddenly knew, no matter what happened, she would miss this. The feel of his hands on her waist, the warmth that spread through her from his touch, the way her heart raced. That there was not enough more to prevent the ache his loss would leave. That realization shook her more than finding out she was pregnant.

Her hands rested against his chest for a long moment, her eyes searching his face. His words surprised her. Fear was inclined to say wait. Wait till after her appointment. Wait until he decided if the reality made him want to run away or not. That was fear talking though. Hannah couldn’t figure out why she was listening to it, why she was letting fear curb her choices. She had never been that way. She would regret not agreeing, she would regret telling him to wait, especially if her words made him change his mind.

Her hands smoothed over his shoulders and her tongue darted out with nervousness. “Okay.” She looked away and then back at him, Jason…please don’t break my heart.

Hannah

He looked at her for a long time before he mouthed simply I won’t. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her, and for a long time there was nothing else but the two of them. Finally, he pulled back. Your appointment. Unless you want to go naked, we should get dressed. and he laughed.

Jason

Hannah held herself close to him as he kissed her. She kissed him back, and for those long moments she let go of the worry and apprehension. She smirked, I would prefer clothes. There wasn’t much of a choice in what to wear. There was the outfit she wore to have dinner with him, that first night…two nights ago. Oh that sounded crazy. Then the pair of jeans and sweater she wore the night before. She went for the jeans and sweater. It felt a bit awkward going into his bathroom, but she found her brush and tamed the mess, and brushed her teeth. Her head swam slightly when she stood up from rinsing her mouth. She sat on the bed to slip on her shoes and implants. Her alarm was sitting on the table next to the bed. She grabbed the larger pad and slipped it beneath the matress before she could think about it. She took the tea, drinking it as her stomach soured. “I think I should try to eat something,” she moved toward the stairs and the kitchen.

Hannah

“Go sit. I’ll get you something.” and he slid past her like water past fingers and went tot he kitchen.

Hannah paused on the stairs and watched him as he slipped passed her. She supposed it would do no good to insist she could do it herself. She went into the living room, that was all straightened and neat again. She took a seat and watched him over the back of the couch.

He thought for a moment and then snapped his fingers. He made her another cup of tea and then plated some of the ginger cookies from the restaurant last night. He brought them out to her and set them down and said “Here. After your appointment, we’ll go get something more substantial and then go get your clothes. Ok?”

Jason

“Thank you.” He really didn’t have to do that, but it was very sweet, and Hannah would admit it felt nice. Hannah grabbed a cookie and took a bite. She followed it by sipping the tea, until she had eaten the whole cookie. No longer empty her stomach felt normal. “Okay.”

They were going to do that now? Well today? She took another cookie and bit into it. Why not? Didn’t Alexis tell Hannah that even she knew where Hannah should be? Wasn’t that telling. “Don’t forget we’re cooking. Unless you want to wait till tomorrow.” She looked at the time. “We should probably go.” The penthouse was closer to the hospital than the complex, but it was still a few blocks away.

Hannah

Jason nodded and then cleaned up. He made sure they had everything and then he said Ground car or walk? Up to you.

Jason

Hannah was used to walking most everywhere. We can walk. It’s not too far. Hannah looked around and grabbed her combadge from the coffee table and affixed it to her shirt and then they took the elevator to the floor.

Most of the lunch traffic had thinned out around the building, but as they neared the hospital it got busier. The hospital was one of the largest buildings, area wise that abutted the square. It was short compared to others but took up several blocks in its own. People in scrubs and uniforms hurried about, but they all wore the purple lab coats with the Sacred Heart symbol over it. Hannah had only been in the hospital to work one day but she really liked it.

She led them through the main lobby and down the left hand corridor to the lifts and up to the second floor and a nurses station where she checked in for her appointment. There were several other couples waiting, running the spectrum of shocked to exstatic. Hannah led them over to take a seat away from everyone else. Hannah didn’t talk or sign much at all. Her silence wasn’t a reflection of Jason being with her, but more her own uncertainty about how she felt about…well, being pregnant.

Hannah

Jason didn’t push or make small talk. He let her be, and simply kept her hand in his at all times… sometimes giving it a reassuring squeeze. They sat for a few minutes and then the nurse came out and said “Hannah Asimina?” Jason patted her hand and then signed Want me to come with you or stay here? Its your call and I won’t be hurt if you need this one to be on your own.

Jason

Hannah looked up at the old Klingon woman, Ok’jiv, who called her name. Hannah turned to him as he patted her hand. Hannah squeezed his hand, No, I want you to come. She stood, holding onto his hand and followed the nurse into the back. The rooms here were much more comfortable than other exam rooms. It was all very surreal. Hannah had been here her first day on Oed because she’d had to be cleared by obstetrics before she was allowed to work. She had been too in shock to notice much. Yesterday’s meetings were filled with details and people. She lifted herself onto the biobed, leaving the chair for Jason. Ok’jiv raised the head so she didn’t have to lay flat. She gave what was supposed to be a reassuring smile to Jason but spoke to Hannah because she looked like she might be sick from nerves. “You are here because of nausea? Have you taken anything for it?”

“Ummm…the last time I took something was when I was here yesterday. Unless you count ginger tea.” She had access to a whole medkit she should have taken something, but she really hadn’t been sick when she called out. The Klingon gave a nod, “Some of the best medicine doesn’t come from a hypo. Just lay back and let the bed take it’s scans.” She turned to Jason offering her hand, “I am Ok’jiv. I am the head midwife. I met Dr Asimina yesterday. It is nice to meet you. You are the father?” In her experience most human women didn’t bring men to their appointments unless they were the father, but she could be wrong. If he was there was medical history they would need to collect.

Hannah

Reilly grinned and said “Non-biological paternal figure. We’ll see what happens over the next couple months.” and he winked at midwife. He looked at Hannah and smiled.

Jason

“DNA does not make a family, choice does,” she gave a nod and began pepping a phlebotomy hypo.

Hannah sat up and reached for the PaDD they had brought with them. “I have the medical info you were going to ask for.” Hannah pulled up a file and handed the PaDD to the woman. It was extensive and as complete as Hannah could make it, considering the gaps. Ok’jiv looked over it, “Thank you,” and then paused. She looked at Jason, “If you could wait outside a moment.”

“He can stay,” Hannah shook her head and smiled slightly at the nurse and then looked at Jason. “She just noticed the last entry in the medical file is 2 and a half months ago, and I’m here with someone else. She’s going to ask me if I feel safe at home and if I’m scared of the father. Standard questions when there are interesting circumstances and asking in private ensures the mother can speak freely if they aren’t safe. Standard procedure.” Hannah took his hand and looked at Ok’jiv, “Yes and no.” Ok’jiv grinned and patted her knee. “Good. Now what is not good is these readings. No wonder you are sick. You are very dehydrated, Hannah. I’m surprised you do not have a headache.”

“Oh…actually…” Hannah sighed. She knew this. She should have increased her water intake. Dehydration could have serious side effects on a baby. The old midwife nodded knowingly and while Hannah was lost in thought, went on to explain that Hannah needed to be drinking more than 2 liters of water a day. Which was hard when she couldn’t keep her meals down, and the risks of dehydration on her and the baby from headaches to birth defects. “I’ll be more careful.”

“Well I will go get an infusion unit and we’ll take care of it right now. So when you leave here you don’t have to worry about rehydrating, just maintaining.” She stepped quietly out of the room.

Hannah