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| Sam Deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:28 AM Post #1 |
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Sam had requested personal leave after having witnesses his mother's execution on television; hell, he hadn't even had to ask. Jhu had commed him and told him to stay home for the next few days to help see his family through this. His father had come home early from work that day and had gone immediately to his study and locked himself in; and Sam could guess, he was probably having a few drinks. Sam couldn't blame him, not after having witnessed it himself. His younger brother William Jr was at at the NRC; signing up to join the Terra Alpha Navy, when it had happened. It had made him that much more determined to join the TAN; and while he had been accepted, they'd told him to take the next week and spend with his family after what had happened. Sam could well understand what Billy; as they called young William, was feeling. He was pretty angry himself over what had happened, angry and horrified. Now; to top it all off, he was worried about his brother and wife aboard the Lexington, a ship who's command team was well known for being Tiberian Loyalists. So to say that he wasn't expecting to see either his brother or his wife is an understatement, and the shock on his face when they both walked in the door the the Deveraux family Chalet there on Terra Alpha was a huge shock. |
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Lt. Sam Deveraux Assistant Security/Tactical officer Starbase Byron "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that at all times we are ready for war."-President George Washington | |
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| benjamin deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:34 AM Post #2 |
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"Now remember Rachel, Sam doesn't know we're here." Ben cautioned her, looking down at his sister-in-law with some mirth. "So be prepared for....I dunno, shock and then maybe a bear hug." Rachel looked at Ben and just smiled, "Well I hope he doesn't squeeze to hard." she said jokingly, her hand floating down to rest over the gentle swell of her belly, where their first child rested...well children. The doctor told her it was twins, so at 3.5-4 months pregnant she was already showing. Ben nodded, "I think once he realizes that he's probably going to dance a jig." She smiled; but it was somewhat off, "Maybe." she answered, "He might not be up for it even with the news that he's going to be a father." "So are you still planning on going civillian Rachel?" "Yes," she answered, smiling a bit, "I think I'm going to follow my mother's foot steps and go into science." Ben just winked and smiled; then as they stepped onto the porch of the chalet, he pressed the chime and grinned. He couldn't wait to see his little brother's face. |
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| Sam Deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:39 AM Post #3 |
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Heaving a huge sigh as the door bell rang, Sam found himself wondering if it was more well-wishers from his father's work coming to pay their respects. Moving slowly to the front door, he called out, "I've got it dad!" The answering response, "Good!" came out gravelly and he winced. "Damn," Sam sighed out, then opened the door and stood staring at the two people on the otherside in utter shock. "Ben? Rachel?!" he said, his eyes widening, then with a smile he moved to hug Rachel to him as he closed his eyes. "How did you two get here? Come in..." he babbled on, even as he kept hold of Rachel. |
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Lt. Sam Deveraux Assistant Security/Tactical officer Starbase Byron "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that at all times we are ready for war."-President George Washington | |
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| benjamin deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:42 AM Post #4 |
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"Oof." Rachel murmured quietly as she found herself all but buried in Sam's embrace. She returned the hug gently; resting her cheek against his chest. "I've missed you Sam." she purred out. Ben just grinned and clapped a hand on his brother's shoulder. "We took the ship and kicked the loyalists off, that's how we got here...now stop hugging my sister so we can come in and sit down. Pregnant ladies should never stand on their feet for very long." |
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| Sam Deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:44 AM Post #5 |
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That made Sam pause and he pulled back a bit. "You're pregnant?" he asked in surprise, then pulled back and let his gaze run over her; finally noticing the way her belly had become so gently rounded. "Oh Rachel..." he breathed out, reaching a hand up to brush through her hair. Rachel smiled lightly and tilted her cheek into his palm. "I found out after you'd been transferred off, I'm three and a half to four months. Sam, the doctor says it's twins." she murmured softly. Somewhat misty eye'd, Sam pulled back after giving her a gentle kiss. "Well come in and sit down." he murmured, even as from behind him a timid young voice spoke. "Who's pregnant?" "I am." Rachel answered her, peering over her husbands shoulder to lock eyes with her sister-in-law, Hannah Deveraux. Hannah squealed with delight and ran to hug Rachel as Sam stepped back and ushered both Rachel and Ben in. "Ben!" Hannah exclaimed excitedly, now going to hug her older brother. Edited by Sam Deveraux, Jan 22 2012, 11:58 AM.
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Lt. Sam Deveraux Assistant Security/Tactical officer Starbase Byron "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that at all times we are ready for war."-President George Washington | |
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| benjamin deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 11:59 AM Post #6 |
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"It's really good to see you again to Hannah," Ben said quietly, returning her bear hug with one of his own. "How's dad handling things?" Hannah sighed, "He's not, he's sitting in his den and drinking himself to oblivion." |
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| Sam Deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 12:01 PM Post #7 |
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Sam sighed and looked over at Hannah as they all moved to the living room. "If I were in dad's shoes, I'd probably be doing the same thing. He just needs something to help him cope right now Hannah, don't judge him to harshly for it." Hannah looked at her brother with a frown. "But you of all people hate alcohol..." "Yes I do," Sam said quietly, "But dad's hurting right now Hannah, in a way none of us can fathome, so we'll let dad stew for awhile before we jump in and intercede. He needs to come to grips with this on his own if he can." "But he's our father!" |
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Lt. Sam Deveraux Assistant Security/Tactical officer Starbase Byron "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that at all times we are ready for war."-President George Washington | |
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| benjamin deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 12:03 PM Post #8 |
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"And he's a grown man Hannah," BJ reminded her quietly, "I'm afraid I'm going to have to back Sam up on this one, just give dad some time to come to terms with what's happened." Hannah just glared, "How would you know what's happened?" she finally demanded. Rachel put her hand on the girls shoulder, "BJ saw it on the ship; Captain Matthews allowed it to be viewed on the main bridge." "Oh geeze." Hannah murmured, shaking her head. "He paid for it." Ben growled out, his voice deep and raspy. "I think I'll go let the old man know I'm here." BJ said, then headed off to his father's study. |
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| Sam Deveraux | Jan 22 2012, 12:28 PM Post #9 |
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Sam watched Ben go and then shook his head and looked towards Hannah. "Go let your sister and Billy know that BJ and Rachel are here." he said in a quiet voice. Hannah started to argue, but seeing the look on her brother's face, she decided to just do as he'd asked and she ran off to let the other's know. With Hannah gone, Sam reached out to pull Rachel against him tenderly, closing his eyes. "I was so worried about you; especially after the executions..." he whispered, placing a tender kiss against her temple. "I know Sam." Rachel answered, slipping her arms around him to return the hug and leaning into him. "But I'm here now...and we're going to have a family...I'm going civilian Sam, I don't want to raise our children on a Starship or a base." Sam nodded, "I have my own house here on Alpha, you won't have to live on the base sweetheart." She smiled a bit in relief. "I bet it needs my touch." she said with a grin. "Oh it does," Sam agreed, pulling back lightly to smile down at his wife. "It definitely needs that; but it will need to wait a few days. We're needed here right now." Rachel just smiled, "Dad's in bad shape huh?" "Yeah," Sam sighed out, shaking his head. "But he'll be alright, it will just take a lot of time." As he spoke, they sat down on the sofa together and Sam pulled Rachel against him, allowing his hand to rest lightly over her belly. "I love you Rachel Deveraux." She smiled and leaned back into Sam. "I love you too Sammy Deveraux." He winced at that and gave her a look, causing her to giggle just a bit. Sam hated being called Sammy. |
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Lt. Sam Deveraux Assistant Security/Tactical officer Starbase Byron "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that at all times we are ready for war."-President George Washington | |
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