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Post by Col. Charybdis on Jan 17, 2006 12:34:20 GMT -6
I arrived at the Med Lab and checked in with the duty officer. "Can I see her?" I asked.
The med tech looked up, "Who, Colonel?" she asked.
"Captain Amy. Can she take any visitors?"
She didn't even have to look for the information. "As a matter of fact, Colonel, her mother just lifted all restrictions on the Captain's visitors. She's in that room right over there."
"Thank you," I responded as I neared the door, not really knowing what to expect...
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Post by Amy81 on Jan 18, 2006 12:28:08 GMT -6
Amy was still in the chair, trying to recover from the walk down the hall, when she heard a noise at the door. She began to turn, saying "Mom, could you see about getting..."
She stopped, mouth hanging open when she saw who was there. "Charybdis..." she whispered, starting to smile and tear up at the same time...
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Post by Col. Charybdis on Jan 18, 2006 13:29:23 GMT -6
I eased into the room and smiled at her. She looked pretty gaunt, pale and a bit thinner, but the same old Amy...
"Welcome back," I said as I stepped into the room. I brushed aside her hair and stared into her eyes. "I never thought I would see you again..."
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Post by Amy81 on Jan 18, 2006 15:51:40 GMT -6
Amy took Charybdis's hand and struggled to get to her feet. She used his support to steady herself as she wrapped her arms around him. "I was sure I'd seen the last of you too" she replied. It felt good to hold him again. During her time away she was sure it wouldn't happen again.
She grew heavier in his arms. "I'm sorry" she said. "I have to sit." She slipped away and sat back down, but didn't let go of his hand. "I thought about you a lot. It gave me strength..." She shook her head to clear the memories of the mission. The cylons, Deke...
"How have you been?" she asked. "I can't believe so much time has gone by."
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Post by Col. Charybdis on Jan 20, 2006 11:27:39 GMT -6
I sat next to her. She kept her hand in mine. "Well, you know, what every Colonal does around the fleet...fly vipers, fight Cylons, escort ensigns around and meet people who have come back to life."
Amy probably remembered that this was not the first time this particular situation has occured in my life. It happened before with my long lost sister. It has now happened again with Amy, and for an instant, I thought about the fact that it had just happened for a third time with Astraea!
"But none of that matters," I said. "The important thing is that you're here safe and sound. That's the only thing right now," I pulled her close and hugged her tight, something I thought I would never do again...
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Post by Amy81 on Jan 20, 2006 19:29:12 GMT -6
"Well, there is something else that's important" Amy replied. "I'm glad I'm the one to break the news to you. It seems very little that we do stays private for long..."
"You heard about the tribunal...?" Charybdis asked.
Amy nodded. "It's okay. You had to tell. It's just a shame that we seem to be unable to live our lives in peace. But anyway, the doctors have told me that this is a very high risk thing, due to the cylons and all. And until they run a test, it might not have anything at all to do with you..."
"What, Amy?" Charybdis asked. "Tell me."
It should have been happy news, but with the uncertainty surrounding it Amy just felt weighed down. "Charybdis" Amy said with a sigh, "I'm pregnant."
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Post by Col. Charybdis on Jan 23, 2006 12:53:36 GMT -6
Her words seemed to get stuck in my mind. What did she just say? It sank in. I turned to take it all in. "Pregnant?" I stammered. I didn't know what to say. "You mean, from the last time that you and I?..." my voice trailed off.
Amy looked disturbed. "That's just it, Charybdis. They don't...I don't know for sure."
Then it hit me again, her time in Cylon captivity. Lords, could they have done something like that to her?
"Oh Amy. I'm so sorry it had to be like this. What should be the happiest moment of a couple's life. When will we find out?"
"Soon. They will be running some more tests."
I swallowed hard. But deep down, I was happy. I mean, if it was my baby she was carrying, then that was splendid news, given the circumstances.
"Amy, listen to me. I'm going to be here for you, no matter what. If it's our baby, then you have my full support. I love you and this will only make me love you more." I held her in my arms.
"But what if it's not yours?" she asked.
I looked at her. "Then we'll handle that as it comes. I'm not going anywhere."
She dropped her head to my shoulder as we sat in silence...
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Post by Amy81 on Jan 27, 2006 6:27:22 GMT -6
"I'm afraid" Amy said. "I'm afraid that it's not our baby. And I'm even more afraid that it is."
Charybdis held her tightly as she went on.
"I mean, look at me. If it's ours, I should be near the end of the second trimester. I don't look like I'm through the first..." She shook her head slowly. "If it's ours, the cylons must have done something to disrupt the natural cycle. The doctors said this was going to be high risk..."
She took a deep breath and let it out slow, wiping a watery eye. She wrapped her arms tighter around Charybdis, enjoying the feel of him close to her. "I thought I'd escaped them, Charybdis. I thought I was free when I woke up. But maybe I haven't escaped at all..." She looked up into his eyes, a little of the old spark returning. "But anyway, thanks."
"For what?" Charybdis wondered.
"For staying right here. This might be the first time we've faced a crisis between us that hasn't had us fighting..." She laughed. "I don't know if it's a sign of maturity, or just the fact that if we did argue, for once I'm too weak to kick your a$$..." She grew serious again. "So don't take advantage of that fact when I mention her name."
She studied his face closely. "I know she's back" Amy said. "That she helped me get back. Astraea..."
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Post by Col. Charybdis on Jan 27, 2006 11:19:07 GMT -6
I stiffened a bit when I heard Amy say Astraea's name. "Amy, don't go there. Not right now. You don' t need this. Astraea has been through a lot as well. She needs some time to readjust from her yahrens in captivity... Frack, how did all of this happen?" I looked away.
Amy just flat out said it, "You love her don't you?"
I turned back to face her. "Yes, of course I do. I was almost going to ask her to take the seal when...she went missing. But Amy, it's different now. I really dont' know what to think where she is concerned. I mean, you can't just pick up after 5 yahrens right where you left off, huh? But that won't change anything with you and I. I"m here for you like I said before."
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Post by Amy81 on Jan 29, 2006 8:16:13 GMT -6
"Well maybe we are going to fight after all" Amy said. "What exactly is it that I don't need in talking about Astraea? You say it's not going to affect you and me, but I wonder..."
"You asked me something before I left, and I said I had to get back before I could possibly answer. If you need more time to think now at least I'll know where I stand, but I have to know. Is the question still being asked or not?"
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