Jane let out a exhausted sigh as she at long last pulled her car into the driveway of her home. Gazing up at the stars, it truly was a beautiful night but after a long day at the office she was so glad to be finally home. The whole journey from her lab all she could think about was enjoying a long well needed soak in the bath then crashing out on the sofa with a rather large glass of wine. Heading up to the porch she could see several piles of newspapers along with a handwritten note waiting for her on the she looked at the note she could see instantly it was Darcy's handwriting. She knew that child-like scrawl any were. The fact that it said "Thought you might appreciate seeing lover boy" also gave her the biggest clue that the papers were from her best friend. Picking up one, a warm smile filled her face as there on the front page were the avengers. Her heart soon swelled with love as there too was Thor's face still looking as perfect as ever gazing up at her. The avengers had been spotted in New York and all the local papers were jam packed with covering the illusive appearance of the heros. OK, she knew she should have just forgotten all about him and moved on with her life but with such deep intense feelings like she had, she just couldn't switch them off. She knew that in reality should have been angry at him for being on earth and not seeing her but deep down in her heart she understood. He was a god for goodness sake, also part of the avengers and this made him one busy guy. Letting out a sigh, she quickly picked up the papers, shoved them under her arm and headed inside.
The house may have been small but that just suited Jane Foster down to the ground. She quite liked the isolation of being in the middle of nowhere and after nearly 4 long years had gotten used to being alone now. With the nearest town several miles away, it truly was peaceful and even more tranquil at night. There was many an evening where she would sit out on her porch gazing up at the stars shining above, still wondering if Thor could feel her or even sense her thinking about him. It too had been nearly 4 years since she had last seen her Nordic god but her feelings for him had not changed as the years went by. She loved him with all her heart and longed for the day where he would take her in his arms once more.
The stars had always been part of her life. Obviously with it being due to her chosen career as an Astrophysicist, yet now the stars reminded her of something very different. Staring out the window of her office at the star covered sky, all those intense memories of her passionate night with Thor came flooding back more vivid than ever. A warm smile filled her face as she remembered how they ended up making love long into the night as the stars shone above them both. It truly was a night full of passion and never in her wildest dreams did she ever imagine giving herself to the God of thunder himself like she had that night. Closing her eyes, Jane could feel herself blush as she remembered how he made love to her, at how it felt as his hands explored every part of her body and the tremendous satisfaction he gave her as he entered her. Merging them both as one and their bodies entwining as the stars shone bright above their heads. It was the most perfect night of her life and even though deep down she always knew he'd be gone in the morning, she wouldn't have traded that night for anything.
Snapping out of her daydreams she pulled out a scrapbook from nearby and smiled at the numerous images of Thor looking up her. Looking down at the book, her heart swelled with even more pride at her love. Quickly she added the clippings from the papers Darcy left her and closed the book shut. She was just about to place it back when a photo that had obviously fallen out caught her eye. Turning it over, she could see that it was taken on that last night she had seen Thor. They were both smiling at the camera and the way Thor had his arm protectively around her Immediately showed the devotion he had of her. Smiling, Jane ran her fingers over his face as even more images of that night soon filled her head
"Hey Jane, you better be home" Snapping out of her erotic daydreams Jane quickly threw the photo to one side and brushed herself down. Seeing her blush filled face Darcy began to laugh "guess you liked those clippings I saved you then?" she teased "cant get enough of that blonde bombshell can you Janey"
"oh just shut it" Jane barged past her friend "you know why I save everything on Thor so just give it a rest...where's Toby anyhow? "
"Erik's just bringing him so don't worry..."
Moments later the door opened and in walked Erik. Not only was Erik her mentor and closest friend, he was also the only father figure she had known. Catching Erik's gaze, Jane smiled warmly and reached for the small child nestled in his arms. The little boy couldn't have been more than 3 or 4 years of age and had his head on the shoulder of his unofficial uncle fast asleep. Jane reached forward and being gentle as she could stroked his blonde locks, tucking a curl behind his ear. Kissing him on the cheek, the boy stirred and opened his eyes slowly looking up at his beloved mother. A warm smile filled his face as he reached out for her. Jane took his hand and planted a soft kiss on his fingers
"mama, do I have to go to bed?" yawned the youngster. Those piercing blue eyes he'd so inherited from his father looked pleadingly at her as he struggled to stay awake "i wanted to look up the stars with you..maybe Papa will hear us this time"
"maybe tomorrow my Darling " smiled Jane, kissing his head "remember I told you that your Papa will always hear you Toby but Its very late now. why don't you let uncle Erik tuck you into bed?"
"let's go Toby, I'll read you one of those stories about your papa in that book of yours if you like?" The boy yawned and nodded excitedly in agreement before resting his head back on Erik's shoulder "now say goodnight to Aunt Darcy and your mother Torben"
"night Mama...night Aunt Darcy" The boy yawned and wrapped his arms tightly around Erik's neck in a protective embrace "love you Mama"
"night Blondie" Jane aimed an elbow into Darcy's rib "sorry night Tobes"
The 2 women headed into the kitchen and almost instantly Darcy opened the fridge and being Darcy helped herself to a small bottle of wine that Jane picked up at a conventions a few days ago that was cooling inside. Jane rolled her eyes as the younger woman unscrewed the bottle and took a long swig.
"You really are unbelievable you know that right?" sighed Jane. Snatching the bottle from her and putting it back in the fridge "I was saving that for a special occasion"
"really like that blonde bombshell of yours coming back" mocked Darcy "you know that's never going to happen right? "
"shut up Darcy" cried Jane, feeling her temper rise "how the hell do you know?.There's always that chance he might but you're right he might not come back to me. For Toby's sake I need to have Faith that that he will.. For the sake of my Son Darcy, I refuse to give up on faith that Thor will one day come back to us" she sighed "come back to me and his son"
"talking of young Torben, I'm running out of excuses to explain his strength at school Jane" interrupted Erik joining them in the kitchen "there's only so many times I can tell them the fact that he can already lift objects heavier the other kids is because he's advanced for age" he laughed "i don't think they are going to buy it for much longer Jane" he gently rubbed her shoulder "you know the truth will come out about his parentage one day"
"When it comes out, I will tell Toby everything. I'll tell him that he was born out of love between two people and that's all he needs to know" continued Jane "Toby knows already who his father is anyway and a day hasn't gone by when he hasn't asked me about him. Now I have to believe that Toby will get his wish and finally meet his father in the flesh. I know there's a chance it may never happen but for Toby I need to believe"
"Jane, he spun the roundabout so fast today 4 kids fell off it and ended up having to see the nurse" sighed Darcy "people will start asking questions.."
"Then I'll deal with that when that day happens.." she smiled "for now I want to enjoy every moment with my special little boy...he's young but Im sure he learn how to control those powers as he gets older. All I want is for him to have a normal childhood "
"I wouldn't exactly call being the Son of the god of Thunder having a normal Childhood Jane" laughed Erik
Saying her goodbyes to her friends, Jane headed up the stairs ready for bed. Taking one last look at the photo of her and Thor by her bedside, she let out a yawn before slowly climbing into bed. Her eyes were starting to feel heavier now as her slumber began to take hold and her body started to relax. She was just about to drift off to sleep when she heard her bedroom door slowly creek open. Turning over, she smiled at the little blonde haired blue eyed boy looking back at her. Gently she lifted open the duvet and ushered her son into her arms. The boy pressed himself close to his mother and clutched at his beloved teddy bear. Kissing his head, she wrapped her arm protectively around him and took his tiny hand in her own. From the moment he was Born, Jane never thought she could love anything as much as she did her son. Just as she kept a scrapbook all about Thor as a keepsake for her son, she also kept another all about Toby. This was just incase that if Thor would return, she could show him all about their child. Sharing everything on all that he had missed out on as her treasured son grew up.
When Jane first discovered she waa pregnant, she was worried that it wouldn't be the easiest of pregnancies. Thankfully everything ran smoothly and after a 9 hour labour little Torben James Foster was born. Jane knew that Thor would have wanted a traditional Asgardian name for their child and spent hours researching for hours for the perfect choice. After much discussion with Erik and Darcy they settled on Torben or Toby for short. As the years progressed little Torben began to turn more and more into a miniature version of his father, inheriting those same piercing blue eyes and blonde locks.
"mama, can I ask you something about Papa?" the boy whispered, pressing the bear to his chest "then I'll go to sleep I promise"
"you know you can ask me anything toby" yawned Jane, gently stroking his hair "what is it my darling?"
"does Papa love me?" asked Toby. Jane could feel her heartbreak at the innocence in his words as he clung onto her hand "i wish I could meet him...just one time...that's all I ever want. It would be a dream come true"
"Toby James Foster, your Papa loves you very much. I promise you" A sole tear fell down her cheek "he's with you always and is always looking over us both from above, trust me darling. Just know that wherever he is, he loves you just as much as I do...I love you Torben.."
"I love you too Mama..." The boy sat up and looked up the star covered sky beaming from the window "goodnight Papa, wherever you are...love you"