A Response

Posted on Sun Jan 30th, 2022 @ 12:49pm by Staff Sergeant Liam "Swede" Reece [Reece] & Lieutenant Samaire MacBride-Reece [Lalor]

Mission: Season 5: Episode 3: CAPETOWN
Timeline: MD12 early
3044 words - 6.1 OF Standard Post Measure

The morning after Liams spontaneous proposal, Samaire woke before he did and slid from the bed. So many thoughts went through her head. The issues with Skylah and her schooling, the family issues, then it was the fact that they had only known each other a short while. Oh she knew her feelings well enough. Sam went into the ensuite and turned on the sonic shower and stepped under its vibrations. She still preferred water showers but she used Sonic more often than not these days.

She rested her head against the tile as she thought about the situation.

A few moments later, Liam, haven awoken shortly after Samaire's body heat was no longer next to him, knocked on the doorway softly. "Room in there for one more, or would you rather be alone right now?"

"Always room for you" she said turning and smiling at him.

Liam's smile nearly beamed in its brightness. He then entered the shower stall, closed his eyes and made a yummy sound, deep in his throat, as the sonic waves broke down the body oils that had built up on his skin. He then looked at Samaire and grinned. "How did you sleep?"

"After you finished with me? Like the proverbial Log" she said with a smile. "How did you sleep?"

Liam gave her a curious look, then grinned slightly. "I am going nowhere, my love." He reached out and gently took hold of her hips, pulling her to him. "So long as you still want me in you life, I will never be finished with you."

"Hmmm its a good thing then that I want you in my life isn't it? Last night was wonderful."

Liam was silent for a few beats, barely even breathing. He thought she had just said yes, but was afraid to celebrate just yet. His silence was deafening.

Sam moved and kissed him gently. "Yes I will marry you but we need to take it slow. Okay?"

The smile that crossed his face was beyond bright. Nodding, he kissed her, then said, "Okay, slow. So, we'll have the ceremony next week then, yeah?" He paused for a beat, then grinned broadly and stuck the tip of his tongue between his teeth, showing her that he was only kidding.

She poked him in the stomach. "oh ha ha ha" she said with a grin. "I want to keep it to ourselves for a bit, Skylah needs stability and I do not want her to think I am doing something wrong."

He giggled when she poked him. "While your happiness is very important to me, sweetheart, Skylah feeling comfortable in her home is more so. We will go as fast or as slow as you feel is right." He then pulled her to him and kissed her.

Sam slid her arms around his shoulders and kissed him gently back.

After a few moments, Liam pulled back a little, to look into her eyes. "Thank you, my love." He looked at her lovingly.

Sam smiled and stepped back. "I need to get dressed and get ready for the day darling"

Nodding, he reluctantly let go of her and leaned back into the sonic shower. "I don't need to go anywhere today, sweetheart. What should we do?"

"hmm not sure. Maybe go to deck 10?"

Liam thought about it for a second, then nodded. That sounds like it could be fun."

Sam nodded and stepped from the shower to get dressed. "After Skylah gets up, No school means no need to worry about getting her up early."

Liam chuckled softly. "Is there anything I can do to help in that arena? Or do you already have a plan with the patents of the other child? The one Skylah saved?"

"I am going to meet with them in the coming days" she said softly as she dressed in slacks and blouse.

After getting out of the sonic shower, Liam moved to the replicator and ordered up a comfortable pair of jeans, a plain green t-shirt, a flannel and a pair of lace-up boots, along with a pair of boxer-briefs and socks. As he got dressed, he reached out and pulled her to him. "I mean it, honey. If there is anything I can do, please let me know."

"Thank you Liam, I will" she rested her head on his shoulder.

He gently kissed her forehead and continued to hold her, in the silence of her bedroom. "I love you, Sam," he said quietly.

"I love you Liam, this is nice" she said softly.

Nodding slightly, Liam took in a deep breath and let out a quiet sigh of contentment. Then, after a few more moments, he asked, "Should we wake her, then make breakfast, or wake her with breakfast?"

"Let's make breakfast, she likes to make her own." Sam said with a smile. "Miss Independent."

Liam chuckled and smirked playfully. "Just like her aunt," he said with a loving glint in his eyes. Then he released Samaire and finished getting dressed. Standing back up, he asked, "Okay, what shall we have for breakfast?"

She shrugged and led the way out of the bedroom to the kitchen area. "I don't normally eat much for breakfast," she admitted.

"No?" He asked incredulously. "I love breakfast!" He grinned enthusiastically. "I make a mean western omelette!"

Sam looked at him. "What's in a Western Omelette?"

Liam smiled softly. "Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled sausage, finely chopped bell peppers and onion, topped off with salsa. Trust me, you will love it!"

"okay as long as its not too spicy Liam" She replied with a smile.

He smirked playfully. "Naw, I can make the computer gives .e mild ingredients." He reached out and pulled her to him, as he whispered hotly in her ear. "I'll be the rest of the heat for you to enjoy, my love."

"mm sounds good" she whispered back. And then she kissed him gently. "But we cannot stay here all day."

"In the dining room?" He asked playfully. A mischievous glint in his eyes.

She poked him. "You know what i mean"

Chuckling softly, he grinned like a schoolboy. "Yes, dear." He kissed the tip of her nose. "I'll behave. For now. Why don't you get the table set, while I get breakfast going?"

Samaire nodded "Good idea. Maybe it will keep us both out of trouble."

Giving her an honest and loving look, he replied. "Too late for that, my love." He gave her a wink, then moved towards the replicator, giving her pert ass a loving squeeze as he passed her.

Sam laughed softly and started setting the table.

After getting everything he needed from the replicator, Liam moved into the small kitchenette and started to work. Soon the smells of the food he was preparing started to fill the quarters.

A short time later Skylah came out of her bedroom. The 5 year old had showered, and dressed in day clothes of shorts and tee shirt, with sandals on her feet. She had left her hair down, knowing Samaire would braide it or something for her later.

Liam saw her first as he was finishing getting the omelets ready. "Good morning, Little Miss!" He said happily. "How did you sleep?"

"Morning Liam. I slept ok. No nightmares" Skylah said as she gave her Aunt a hug hello.

"That's great, sweetie!" He replied happily, his face lighting up at that news. He then brought the two plates, each with a large omelet in the center, with a small ramekin of salsa to the table. "Now, Your Aunt said that you like to make your own breakfast. If your not feeling it today, I'll gladly whip something up for ya'?"

Skylah shook her head. "No I can get it" she said brightly and headed for the kitchen.

Liam smiled, waiting for Skylah to go past him, before sitting at the table with Samaire. "You were right," he said quietly. "She's just like you." He gave her a wink as he spoke.

"Like her mother. Skye was always independent, part of that was forced but she was vey self dependant."

Looking over at Samaire, Liam replied. "That may be the case, sweetheart, but you're the one she has now. She follows your example, even if you don't realize it."

"Well I try to give her a good example"

Reaching over. He gently took hold of her right hand. "You do! Every single day you do. You are an amazing woman, Samaire McBride. And because of that, so will she become one when she grows up."

"I hope so" Sam said and broke off as Skylah came out carrying a bowl piled high with Fruit Loops.

Liam chuckled as he looked over at Skylah. "Ah, fruit loops,my favorite when I was young."

"My Favourite" Skylah said as she sat down. And picked up a spoon.

Liam smiled. Then looked over at Samaire. "Well? Dig in, Sam. You don't want it to get cold." He picked up his fork and knife and started to eat.

Sam smiled and began to eat as she did. "It's very nice" She said after a few minutes.

"Not too spicy?" Liam worried that the flavors were off.

"no its fine" she said with smile.

Nodding, happy that she was enjoying the meal, Liam asked aloud, "So, what should we go do on deck ten today?"

"Well there is a playground there and some shops. Otherwise we can go to deck 15 where the pool is there." Samaire replied

Liam smiled and looked over at Skylah. "What do you think,title Miss? Shopping and playground, or swimming pool?"

Skylah grinned at her Aunt. "Swimming Pool" she said "There is a water splash area!"

Chuckling, Liam looked back at Samaire. "Looks like the decision has been made."

Samaire gave a mock sigh "Fine, swimming it is, again" she grinned.

Liam smiled softly as he looked at the two very important women in his life. He hoped that, when they told her, Skylah would be happy that he was going to marry Samaire.

"Well then," he said, "We should finish breakfast, then get ready for a fun day at the pool."

Skylah grinned and set about finishing her breakfast.

Samaire merely rolled her eyes and got to eating

A short while later, breakfast done, Liam was clearing away the dishes while the McBride's got their bathing suits on.

Skylah skipped out in her swim rashie and shorts. She carried a towel over her shoulder and had sandals on her feet.

Liam walked over to her and smiled. "Well now, someone looks all ready to have fun. Guess I better replicate a suit and go get changed, huh?"

Skylah nodded. "yup. Aunt Sam is probably dragging her heals"

Liam chuckled. "Well, let me see if I can hurry her along. Be right back, Little Miss." He moved over to the replicator and ordered a pair of speedo trunks, black with a green stripe up the side. He then carried it to Samaire's room. He knocked on the door, unsure of her current state of dress.

The door slid open. Sam was sitting on the bed adjusting her swim top. "I swear my bra size changed while I was in stasis." She muttered.

Entering her room, Liam waited for the door to close before he stared to undress and change into the trunks. "Bigger or smaller?" He asked innocently.

Sam shot him a look. "Slightly bigger" She muttered.

Moving over the kneel in front of her, Liam looked into Samaire's eyes and said, "If you are uncomfortable with them, then change them back to what they were. I didn't mean to imply that I preferred them one way or another. All that matters to me is that you are happy."

"It just seems that way, My uniform is not any different. It could just be the fact that I brought this suit centuries ago." Sam sighed.

Liam reached up and gently held Samaire's face. "Sweetheart, I love you, no matter how you look. You could be a troll, and I'd still love you. I feel in love with your heart, mind and spirit. Everything else is window dressing."

"Well I am still glad I am no troll" Sam replied with a smile. "But thank you." She finished adjusting her blue two piece.

Liam smiled and said, "At the risk of sounding like a pig, I think you look very hot in that tight suit." He winked at her. "I'm also looking forward to peeling it off of you later."

Sam smiled. "Well lets go before Skylah goes on her own"

He grinned and stood. Offering his hand to Sam, he helped her stand, then grabbed his shirt and pulled it on. "Let's go have some fun."

The 'family' left the cabin and headed to DECK 15, where they spent the day playing in the water with Skylah.

After a few fun hours had gone by, Liam took a break and lounged in the pool, while keeping a watchful eye on Skylah, who seemed to have an unending reserve of energy.

Sam swum over and stopped beside him. "Wore you out huh?" she asked teasingly.

Liam chuckled softly. "Wore out? Me? Heh, sweetheart, you are talking to a Marine. We don't get wore out. We more to the rear and recover until we are ready to fight again!" He tried to keep the smirk off of his face, but could tell, by the look in Samaire's beautiful eyes, he was failing.

"uh huh" she replied with a smirk. Sam turned and looked out at the pool watching Skylah.

Slowly, Liam reached out and pulled Samaire closer, her back to him, as he gently interlocked his fingers below her belly, but behaving. "She really is something, Sam. Thank you for letting me be a part of both of your lives."

"She is resilient" Sam said softly. "And you are welcome."

While Samaire was floating in his embrace, Liam gently kissed the right side of her neck. "I love you," he whispered.

She smiled over her shoulder at him. "Love you too"

He gently placed his forehead against her right temple. This was the happiest he had ever been. Sometimes, he still thought that he was dreaming. "What would you like to do tonight?" He asked innocently.

"Hmm not sure, Stay in and just spend time with you and Skylah sounds good."

"I love that idea, sweetheart," he whispered to her as they continued to watch Skylah. "I am so looking forward to the day that I never have to leave your side."

Samaire nodded and rested her head on his shoulder once more.

For the next hour, the loving couple floated there, watching Skylah enjoying herself in the pool. "We should probably get her home soon."

Samaire nodded. "She is wearing down."

"Do you want to get her, or should I?" Liam ask as he gently squeezed Samaire.

"I will get her. You grab the towels." She brushed her lips across his.

Sighing happily, Liam kissed Samaire back, then released her. As she moved to gather Skylah, he climbed out of the pool and quickly towered himself off, then got both of their towels ready, holding Skylah's open for her as she got out next.

Skylah scrambled from the pool and walked up to him. "Thank you, Liam" She said as she took the towel.

Samaire followed her and smiled as her niece wrapped herself up in the towel.

"You're welcome, Little Miss," he smiled softly down at her, before his eyes moved up, to take in Aphrodite herself as she climbed out of the water. Grabbing the larger towel, he moved over and, while facing Samaire, wrapped the large towel around her, a soft smile on his face and a glint in his eyes.

Samaire rolled her eyes at his look. "Behave love" she whispered in his ear.

Chuckling softly, Liam's lips lightly grazed her neck in response to her words. Then, he stepped back slightly, reaching down and scooping Skylah up into his arms. "Shall we go home, Little Miss?"

Skylah nodded "Yeah." She yawned slightly.

Smiling warmly, Liam gently positioned Skylah so she could rest her head on his right shoulder. He then looked over at Samaire and quietly said, "Ready, sweetheart?"

Sam gathered the rest of their things and nodded. "Lets go"

Together, the happy trio made their way back to Samaire's and Skylah's quarters. After they entered, Liam rubbed Skylah's back. "Little Miss?" He said softly, waking her up gently. "Why don't you go and get ready for your bath. You don't want to go to bed with that chlorine from the pool in hair."

Skylah nodded and slid from his arms and headed off to get her shower.

Samaire, moved into the living area and sat down on the couch.

Liam moved over to her and sat down next to her, putting his left arm around her. "What a great day!" He said with a happy smile.

Sam nodded and rested her head against his shoulder. "Hmmm."

Looking over at Samaire, Liam said, "Have I told you just how beautiful I think you are lately?"

"hmm yes you say that a lot" She replied with a smile.

"Well, you best get used to hearing me say it. Because we are going to have a long and happy life together, my love."

"okay" she said softly. "I should make dinner"

"Anything I can do to help?" He asked happily.

"no, its all good. I will get it started." Samaire said softly.

"Okay, Sweetheart. I'll jump in the sonics real quick. Should I give Skylah any help?"

"No she should be good." Sam said as she stood and headed to the kitchen area.

Liam nodded. "I'll be quick in the shower," he stood, started to head to her bathroom, then paused, turning t9 face her, a playful smirk on his face. "Unless, you'd care to join me?"

"Go" she laughed and pointed. "And behave"

Placing his right hand against his chest, he made a mockingly shocked face. "Moi? My good woman, I am a Marine. We always behave." He then smirked and gave her a wink as he turned and made his way to her bathroom.

~OFF~