First crack at this series. I liked it better with the original cast so that's how I've chosen to write it. Hopefully everyone enjoys.
The fairytale-like, five month stay in London had come to a close. Richard, regrettably flying back to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie. Their small, antiquated office relying on Poole's knowledge and skill more-so than England's higher tech department.
Not only was he adverse on having to return to dealing with the unbearable tropic heat, bugs and forestry growing through his flooring. There was also the little matter of confronting Camille with some news. Of which sat rather heavily in his lap.
He sighs and rubs the side of his stomach whilst looking out the plane's cramped window. The surrounding of thick, white clouds made him feel like he was living out a dream.
In some aspects, he did feel as though he were living out a figment of his imagination. How did he wind up here? Carrying Camille's child, keeping it a secret for all those months? The Detective had hoped to just remain in England for the remainder of the pregnancy. But as always, the universe had other plans.
He was already roughly a month along when he got the call to return. The unrelenting heat provided the perfect cover for his battles with morning sickness. It was simply the sun making him ill.
However, the sun would be of no help this time around. He groans, feeling the baby becoming restless and starting to kick. It wasn't enough to cause any serious pain, however, that would soon change in about two months time. He was just about to shut his eyes and drift off when the woman next to him disrupted.
"Do you know what you're having?"
She inquired, her smile eager. If there was one thing he despised more than the heat, it was people that didn't mind their own damn business. He exchanges a fake smile before looking forward and responding.
"Twins..their names are Piss 'an Off"
The look on her face alone almost made the trip back to tropical Hell worth it. He chuckles quietly before slipping on a pair of headphones and dozing off.
He informed the team, Camille included, to stay put. He'd be taking a cab to the station. Mulling over exactly how he was going to break it to the fellow Detective she was going to be a mother.
"You likin' the island, sir?"
The cabbie's Jamaican laden accent breaking through, also breaking Richard from his thoughts.
"Yes, lovely"
He counters in short. He was too preoccupied with what was going on currently to focus on anything else. They finally arrive at the station. The Detective making sure his suit jacket covered his midsection enough until he was ready to make the announcement.
"Good 'tah have ya back, chief"
Dwayne grinned and patted him on the back. He tried to not make it glaringly obvious that he hated the whole touchy-feely business. From the corner of his eye he see's Fidel coming towards him. Arms outstretched as if ready for a hug. He throws up the palms of his hands.
"Nice to see you, Fidel. No hugs though, please"
He stops in his tracks and chuckles a bit. "Yes sir". He readjusts his suit before asking the men "have either one of you seen Camille?" He notices Fidel chuckle again and states.
"She's actually behind you, sir"
He whips around to notice her standing there. A broad smile, donning a floral pattern top and white capris.
"You wanted to see me, sir?"
Her inquiry sounding almost innocent. "Ah yes, right", he muttered in haste. Excusing himself from the two men and having him and Camille step outside. She brushes a strand of wavy black hair behind her ear. He sighs and looks out towards the ocean. Any sort of distraction was welcoming to keep him from having to admit the truth, but it had to be done.
"Do you recall that night we were together shortly before I was to leave for London?"
He notices her smile once again, "yes, of course" she replies, but appearing lost as to how this was relevant to anything. He sighs once more before parting his suit jacket. Hearing her let out, what sounded like a gasp upon seeing his stomach in full view.
"I brought you out here to tell you..you're going to be a mother"