A/N: Hey everyone this is my first fanfic ever! I appologize in advance if there are any missing words, typos, grammar problems, etc. I will try to catch them as I go. I wrote this because currently there aren't that many FemShep and Jack romance fanfics out there and the ones out there don't really show the soft and fluffy side of Jack after the romance scene. So please read and review, they're very welcome. So with out ferther ado, here it is.

Thanks! Losa136

The Commander and her Convict

Happy Birthday Jack!

Commander Lenn Shepard was planning a party for Jack. Jack had never had one before; so Shepard had to be careful and not set the temperamental biotic off. She and Jack had been seeing each other since the mission to the Teltin Lab on Pragia; of which still gave Jack the most terrible nightmares, but not as often as they use to. She would always have Shepard walking on eggshells, but Lenn loved Jack so she didn't care. Lenn was on her terminal in her cabin when suddenly she heard the swish of the door leading to her cabin.

When she turned she saw Miranda standing there, remembering that she had asked her to come up to help her plan the party. She invited the people on her squad and their dates if they wanted, as well as Dr. Chakwas as a precaution. "Have you told Gardner the flavor of the cake yet?" Miranda asked.

"Yep, I just sent him the message. Is everything else set up and ready to go?"

"Yes, Lenn. All that is needed now is the Birthday Girl."

Miranda had become to be like a sister to Lenn, and was fast becoming to be best friends with Jack despite their rocky start. Lenn thanked her XO once again and returned to the terminal after she left. She soon decided to get a book of poems written by Tennyson. As a personal favorite, after hearing it so often from Chief Williams it kinda grew on her. In addition to that she also got Jack a blank book remembering the file she had seen a Liara's base. And last but not least a souped-up customized shotgun. Lenn would give her the gun at the party and give her the books later that night when they got back to their cabin.

Having the books sent to Kasumi so she didn't get caught by Jack, then she turned off her terminal and got into the shower and got ready for the party. She had told Jack that there would be a party in Kasumi's room/ bar with the whole squad, but didn't tell her what it was for. She came out of the shower, got dressed, and waited for Jack to come back up so they could go down together. Everyone knew that Jack and Lenn were together and it wasn't a secret that Jack was living in the captain's quarters instead of 'the pit' down on the engineering deck. Jack soon came through the door and even now Lenn's breath was taken away after so many months. Jack had changed so much since the day they first met.

Her dark brown hair was now long enough to cover half of her neck and instead of the straps she always wore, she had a new leather vest, a black low cut tank top, a pair of Lenn's old jeans (since it was like pulling teeth to go clothes shopping for her), and of course she had her combat boots on. She knew Lenn loved those boots. Then it was Jack's turn to be blown away. She noticed that Lenn had put on the dress that Kasumi had given her, and instead of having her lighter mouse brown hair up in the usual ponytail she wore, it was down and flowing around her shoulders. Jack was the first to speak. "Hot damn, Lenn you look fucking amazing."

"Thank you, Jack" she said quietly trying to hide the reddening of her cheeks, "you look great as well."

"So, are you ready to head down Lenn?"

"Yes, just let me get my shoes." She said.

They then left hand-in-hand for the elevator that would take them to the 3rd deck. They soon arrived at Kasumi's door when all of a sudden Lenn stopped Jack, stepped behind her and placed her hands over Jack's eyes, and said in a sultry voice "Don't get angry, but I have a surprise for you, and if you behave yourself I will reward you graciously. Ok?"

Jack nodded and replied "Promise?"

"I promise!"

Then Lenn guided her into the room and said "No peeking!" and walked over to Miranda who was standing next to the cake. Not knowing what flavor to get she had Gardner make a vanilla cake with white frosting which had a shotgun and a pistol depicted on it as well as in big black letters it said "HAPPY BRITHDAY JACK!" on it. She then said "Ok, you can open your eyes now." Jack opens them and everyone says 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK!' the look on Jack's face was one of shock and then a reddening of her cheeks to show her embarrassment as she stumbled over her words.

"What the FUCK is going on?" as she turned to look at everyone and then at Shepard. Shepard just grinned, walked over to her and gave her a kiss to calm her down and said.

"I knew you never had a birthday before, and that didn't sit right with me so, with a little help from everyone I set this up just for you." then in a whisper "Don't get too drunk or you won't be able to get your reward." As she pulled away she gave Jack a wink and Jack smiled. Soon the party was in full tilt. Then it was time for her to open her presents. Jack had asked Shepard if she could turn her old room into a tattooing parlor. Lenn knew it would keep Jack busy when she wasn't helping around the Normandy, or out in the field with her, so she had agreed. So, some of her presents were items necessary to start up her parlor. She said her thanks and on to Lenn's gift it was in a box and when she lifted the lid she had the biggest grin on her face when she pulled that shotgun out of it. After eyeing it for a few minutes she placed back into the box. Set it to the side, and literally knocked her lover over when she jumped Lenn and placed a bruising kiss on her lips.

Everyone was shocked at the way Jack had acted and then there was a fresh round laughter all around the room. And soon Jack said in a husky voice. "Thanks for the new gun, I love you."

"You're welcome and I love you too."

Then after everyone sang happy birthday to Jack and ate their slices of cake, they all drank a little more, soon they all went back to their rooms. Now back in theirs, Lenn and Jack were laying on their bed with Jack curled up in Shepard's arms and she was drawing random designs on them. Lenn then realized she hadn't given Jack the books yet. "Oh, I almost forgot I have two more gifts for you." So she got up and reached under the bed for the box that Kasumi had placed there. Kasumi had cloaked out of the room to sneak up their cabin to hide it. Lenn soon found the box and said, "Now before I give these to you let me explain why I got them. A while back after we defeated the Shadow Broker, Liara had set up some terminals that she thought might be useful. I came across one that had happened to have a file on everyone on the squad and a few others as well. I was curious as to see what he had on you, so I looked and I noticed the poem you had tried to publish. It's a shame they didn't accept it. I thought it was quite good actually." At this Jack gave her a confused look, so she continued.

"So I got you this…" as she hands Jack the empty book, "This is so you can write down anything to your heart's desire." Then she grabbed the other book. "And this one has poetry written by Tennyson, he is a pretty good poet, he actually is Ash's favorite poet. Back on the original Normandy while we were fixing and cleaning our guns to pass the time she was always reciting it. Eventually it grew on me too so I thought you might like him too." Not knowing what to say because she was busy looking at the empty book. It was leather bound that was black her favorite color. Then she noticed that on the front and spine of the book in gold letters it read, 'The Works of Jack.' She then turned to her lover and threw her arms around her and gave her the most passionate kiss she had ever given to anyone.

But soon the need for air arose and as they parted she said, "Thank you for setting this up, and showing me the true meaning of love."

"You're welcome Jack and until we find out what day is your actual birthday, every year we will celebrate it on this day."

"Ok, but next year can we celebrate it between the two of us."

"Of course Jack whatever you want it's your birthday after all."

Soon they were about to fall asleep when Jack asked "Lenn could you read one of Tennyson's poems to me?"

"Sure." As she grabbed the book, Jack snuggled as close as she could. She opened the book to Ulyllese. "This is my favorite." She began to read and when she done Jack was out cold. So gently Lenn moved her to her pillow so she could grab the other book and place both on Jack's nightstand then she gathered up the sleeping ex-convict into her arms. Placing her right leg over Jack's left, kissed the top of her head, and fell asleep.