An early lunch

Posted on Fri Aug 3rd, 2018 @ 11:37am by Lieutenant Commander Ariana Monroe-Wayne & Cadet Senior Grade Marcus Mattson

1,172 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Episode 95 - Helping Old Friends
Location: Counsellor's Office
Timeline: Day 10 1100 hrs

Ariana had got stuck straight back into her duties since she'd gotten off the Falcon she'd done nothing but catch up on requests for counseling appointments as well as read through personnel files and organize reviews for new arrivals on the station, it had been non stop. She turned to look as the doors opened and Marcus walked in, "Hey. ." She looked at the time, "is it that time already? I didn't realize I haven't stopped since I got back."

"Well, the life of a councilor is never ending work." Marcus was wearing a white dress shirt with the top button undone, black cotton dress trousers, a belt with the UFP logo on the buckle and dress shoes. Some might have said he was overdressed, but he liked wearing dress shirts and the cotton trousers where like standard. He felt comfortable in it. "I think the lady should take some time to rest, working to much isn't good for the little ones." he gestured towards where the general area of her stomach would be.

"Good point" Ariana smiled, "Nothing wrong with an early lunch break. You're looking very smart & handsome if you don't mind me saying so" she walked across to the cupboard and placed her PADDs away for later. "Looks like I'm going to be kept busy but at least I can look forward to seeing you afterwards. I wanted to make sure you were comfortable being seen with me? What I mean is being romantic off duty, holding hands & things like that? I wasn't sure if you'd be comfortable with kissing me in front of others."

He looked a little strangely at her. "And why would I be bothered by that? You make it sound like I would be ashamed of being with you."

"I just wanted to be sure" she walked over to him and gently placed a kiss on his lips, "I didn't want to embarrass you that's all."

"You are very thoughtful. But what would the rest of the people say when you are dating a cadet?"

"It doesn't matter, we're not that far apart in age & besides you can't help who you fall in love with" she smiled warmly, "I will have to assign you a different Counselor if you should ever need one though it wouldn't be professional otherwise not that I'm expecting you to ever need a counselor. Are you happy to be seen dating a Lieutenant?"

"No I am not happy dating a Lieutenant. I am happy dating you." he said, not bothering with an answer for her statement, it wasn't his place to tell her how she does her job.

Ariana smiled "then that's all I wanted to know, can we stop by my quarters on the way to wherever it is we're going I'd like to change out of this uniform it's getting a little snug in places looks like I'll be needing a maternity uniform sooner than I thought!"

"What ever you like." he stood at ease, to him it was the most comfortable way to stand and wait. "We can go and buy you new clothes if you want. I don't mind being there to give you my opinion."

"Seriously?" she smiled as she looked at him in surprise, "I guess I could do with buying some maternity clothing, I might just replicate a new uniform to save buying one but your opinion would be very welcome on what I'm getting. I'd appreciate it if you'd help me choose the babies things nearer the time as well."

"Yes seriously and yes I would help if I can." he waited for her to finish up.

"Okay let's go" she looked around making sure everything was tidy before heading out with him. The beauty of lunch was she could take the time without worrying she wasn't bunking off her work.

"So, where should we go first. You hungry or do you want to go and do some shopping?" he asked as he offer her his arched arm to put her arm through.

"How's about we eat first then take a quick trip to the shops on the promenade?" she smiled, "I am getting hungry I swear if my appetite keeps increasing like this I'll be the size of a giant balloon by the time I give birth!! I just hope that weight will drop off easily afterwards."

"Then we shall eat. I wouldn't worry about your weight after. I will help you lose it if you want. I don't mind it but since you clearly don't want it, I will help you as much as I can." he guided her out of her office towards the closest turbo-lift. "So what does the lady want to eat? I'll add some stuff to what ever you want to give you a balanced diet."

"Hmmm good question I have a craving for something chocolate but I know that's not food so that'll suffice for dessert, how's about you choose?" she rubbed her lower back which was starting to ache.

He rubbed his chin. "You know. There is something I need to get you first." they entered the lift. "You want to do the honors?" he reached his hand behind her and tried to give her some lower back massage so the muscles got increaed blood flow.

"Sure" she requested their deck and waited for the lift to stop and let them out, it felt good him rubbing her back for her. As the lift stopped she stepped out and waited for him to step out. "So what is it you need to get me?"

"Well, I do have a water shower, so maybe you would like to use that? I will make sure you have it when you are done."

Ariana nodded enthusiastically, "Only if you join me!" she grinned, "Safety and all that incase I slip in the shower."

"Maybe I can join you when I am ready." he was a little nervous about the idea.

"Okay" she smiled as they reached Marcus' quarters & headed into the bathroom, she was busy undressing when the sharpest pain she'd ever experienced suddenly stopped her in her tracks. She paused hoping it would go away but instead it got gradually more & more painful, she lowered herself to the floor before calling Marcus for help.

Marcus headed to the replicator to make her a pregnancy back brace when she called for him. He hurried over to her, worry on his face. "Whats wrong?"

Ariana looked up from where she was sitting on the bathroom floor, tears were streaming down her face. "It hurts..." she was holding her stomach, "it hurts so much!!" she looked at him in horror as she saw blood on the bathroom floor, "help me!"

He was now very worried, grabbed the closest towel to wrap it around her as he helpted her to her feet. "Computer, two to beam to sickbay, medical emergency." he held her in his arms as they were transported to the med bay.

-- To be continued --

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