"Morning beautiful." Logan cooed as he emerged from his bedroom. The unexpected remark drew a smile from Max who took a sip of her steaming mug of hot chocolate. Wheeling next to her at the kitchen table, he planted a chaste kiss on her lips and went to cook breakfast.
Life was good for Logan. The two months since he had found out Max was pregnant with their child had been nothing short of bliss. Somehow, it seemed like every new day was better than the last. Baby gifts were pouring in from everyone except his family, who had began hating Max even more once they heard about the abortion. After much nagging from Max, he had given in and converted the guestroom into a kids-room, complete with crib and one-way intercom. Even Manticore made him happy by giving up the search for X-5's in Seattle. However, old habits die hard, and Eyes Only called in some favors to insure that all of Max's hospital records were destroyed.
"What will it be today?" He asked with a grin. "Eggs sound good?"
"No thanks." Was the monotone reply.
"Okay… how about pancakes? Better yet, blueberry pancakes."
"That's alright." Logan perked up.
"Cold cereal?"
"No, I'm really not hungry." Wheeling over to his wife, he laid a hand onto her clammy forehead.
"Are you feeling okay?" A look of concern caused his brow to furrow.
"Not really, I've got a killer headache and my stomach feels like it is full of glass."
"I'll go call doctor Gibbs." He reached for the cordless lying on the table. She waved off his concern.
"No, It's not that big a deal."
"You sure?"
"Ya. Can I ask you a question?" Logan followed her as she got up and walked to a rain soaked window. "Since it is such a beautiful day, do you want to watch a movie?" Trying his best to sneak up behind her, Logan scooped her into his arms and kissed her.
"I think I could handle an hour and a half snuggling with you on the couch." She crossed her arms, and Logan thought he saw a look of pain flash across her face.
"Who said anything about snuggling?" Was her poor attempt at jesting.
"Are you sure that you are okay? I think we should make an appointment just to be sure." He picked up the phone.
"Alright, I get to pick the movie then." Quickly raising from her seat, she ungracefully padded around the corner to the television room and rifled through their movies. Damn my stomach hurts. "Ohhh." She called loud enough to be heard in the kitchen. "How about Steel Magnolias?" Her sensitive hearing could hear her husband's voice crack as he was talking on the phone. "Or Little Women?"
"Um… could you hold on one second?" He covered the receiver with his hand and began shouting. "That's not funny you know!" She smiled despite the intense pain. Shit, maybe I'm not okay. She thought as she lost her balance and collapsed onto the hardwood floors. The pain quickly increased to the point where her vision blurred and blackness crept into her vision. With her remaining strength, she called Logan's name, pain marring her call. She watched as he quickly appeared and began yelling into the phone. Only bits and pieces reached her while the pain continued to increase. She was vaguely aware of being clutched tight to her trembling husband.
"Max I love you." Was the last thing she heard before the seizing began and blackness claimed her.