Shepard part 2

The bedroom was quiet now. At first glance it would be easy for one to assume a break in had occurred. Indeed Shepard and Liara had not been careful in their celebration but now the room had fallen silent.

Jane Shepard lay awake under the covers of the couple's bed, her arm trapped under her sleeping wife. Jane watched Liara's chest rise and fall as she slept and listened to her soft inhale of breath. Insomnia was nothing new to Shepard as a child she knew its curse and it had followed her almost her entire life. However tonight she was kept awake by something new, excitement coupled with fear.

She would be a parent soon the thought both terrified her and filled her heart with joy. She had not expected it would come so soon but there was no stopping it now and she was glad she had Liara by her side for it.

Suddenly Shepard's arm tingled and fell asleep under the weight of the Asari's body. Jane dared not wake her especially when she looked so at peace but her arm ached with pain. Shepard carefully began to wiggle out from under her partner. Finally free Shepard quietly got up from bed, tied her hair back into its usual bun and put on her clothes.

Jane tipped toed out of the bedroom and made her way back out to the patio. The rain still fell in a slow soothing drizzle. Shepard leaned her head back and let the rain kiss her face. She always found rain relaxing, the smell, the feel; everything about it gave her Goosebumps. The weather helped calm her nerves but there were still lingering doubts in her mind.

The Military had been her entire life almost since birth; by all accounts it was all she knew. She doubted if she was capable of being a good mother or father or whatever she would be called. One thing was certain in her mind, she loved Liara and she would love their daughter.

Shepard jumped when Liara's voice penetrated the silence.

"You can't sleep again?" Liara asked softly, as she joined her wife's side.

"No, I guess you could say I got a lot on my mind. I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you."

"Shepard I know you didn't plan on this happening so soon If you wanted to leave..." Liara began almost tearful but was interrupted by Shepard.

"Don't you dare finish that sentence. Liara I will never leave you. Either of you." Shepard said as she laid a hand on Liara's stomach.

Liara smiled and placed her hand over Shepard's. "It will be some time before there is anything to feel."

"So us as parents how do you think we'll do?"

"I think you will be a lovely father. As for me I'm not sure."

"You'll be amazing. Listen Liara I don't want you to ever think that I'm not here for you. I am with you one hundred percent. I'll admit I didn't expect it, but I'm going to love this kid so much." Shepard assured her and pulled Liara in for a tight hug.

"Me too…Shepard?"

"Yeah?"

"Is it…is it okay that I'm so scared?" Liara asked pulling Shepard in even closer.

"Of course it is, I'm scared too."

The couple separated from their embrace and Shepard stared into Liara's blue eyes, Shepard could see tears filling them. Jane reached up and wiped the Asari's face dry. "When did it happen? I thought you decided you make it sound like an accident."

"When we last joined I couldn't get the idea of starting a family out of my head. I tried to hide it from you when we were melded but it kept coming to me and I just took your DNA without even thinking. I was so ashamed I couldn't tell you after. My doctor confirmed it last week, Goddess I didn't know what to do."

"Everything is going to be fine Liara."

"I know, your right. It's just…I know we talked about having children but I never should of done that without telling you."

"To tell you the truth I'm glad you didn't." Liara looked somewhat surprised at Shepard's words. "I wasn't planning on it but damn if I'm not looking forward to it." Shepard admitted.

"Really?" Liara asked sounding relieved.

"Absolutely."

Liara tried to smile again but it turned into a loud yawn.

"Why don't you go back to bed." Shepard suggested.

"I can't sleep without you, you know that."

"I'll join you soon. I just need a minute alone."

"Of course. Goodnight Shepard." Liara said lovingly.

"Goodnight." Shepard replied and watched as Liara returned to their bedroom.

Shepard decided she needed to stretch her legs so she made her way to the beach behind the couple's home. Rain still fell lightly from the sky but Shepard didn't mind. She walked briskly on the wet sand before finding a spot to sit down where the tide kissed her toes. Jane slowed her breath taking deep inhales of the salty air.

As Jane felt the warm water brush up against her feet all the doubts and fears she had began to melt away. Soon all Jane felt was excitement; She was going to be a parent. She wondered about what life would be like in the coming years for her. Shepard sat in silence for several minutes just listening to the tide roll in. A smile came to the Commander's face. Shepard stood up and started back home; she was tired of being alone in fact she never wanted to be alone again.

Final Notes- Thank you for reading. It seriously means a lot. If you enjoyed this series you should check out the sequel "Shepard's Last Mission" and if you want to read about how Jack and Miranda first got together check out "Miranda and Jack's First Date" annnnd my new series "Shepard and Liara Versus the Terminus Ring" just started. All of those stories can be found on my profile and feel free to leave me a review.