DISCLAIMER: I own nothing. All characters are the property of others and no money or disrespect is meant in this tale. I do own the character of Rebekah Riker.
A/N: This is part three of the stories that started with Changing the Status Quo and Elementary, My Dear Rebekah. Rebekah is the sister of Will Riker, Enterprise first officer. She is recently divorced from Wesley Crusher and was sent to Deep Space 9 to help with a computer virus launched from the station to Cardassia Prime. She fell in love with Julian Bashir. After solving the mystery, which led her to be kidnapped by Gul Dukat, she was forced to choose between her life on the Enterprise and the chance to be happy with Julian. Rebekah let Julian return to DS9 while keeping a secret from him. Now, she's recently returned to DS9 to claim her man, tell him about her surprise and, hopefully, spend her life with Julian. What happens when her father arrives on the Station unexpectedly? Does this spell trouble for Rebekah and Julian? Or will Julian canvass the entire galaxy searching for her?
This is also an AU since I made certain things never happen. The Dominion War doesn't happen, Jadzia isn't dead, so there's no Ezri and Worf is on his sabbatical to the Klingon Home World. It follows the events I set forth in the first two stories, mentioned above. Happy Reading.
Julian nearly collapsed on the floor. He made his way to his sofa and fell onto it.
He looked at Rebekah. She stood in front of him, her striking blue eyes looking at him with concern and...love. Julian blinked. The face that met him held the same feelings he'd tried to bury for nearly two months.
"You're pregnant," Julian asked.
Rebekah sat next to him on the couch. She smiled at him and nodded.
"Who...What..." Julian stammered.
Rebekah took his hand. "You and I don't think I have to explain anything else. YOU ARE a doctor, Julian," Rebekah said.
"Why didn't you say something," he asked, unable to fathom that his Rebekah was actually in his quarters and she was pregnant.
"I was scared. I didn't know how I was going to handle everything. I found out before you disembarked for the station. I didn't know how to tell you, so I decided to keep it to myself and tell you when I'd figured everything out. Took a little longer than I thought," she said.
Julian looked at Rebekah. Suddenly, the anger that she'd known about her condition before he'd left the Enterprise and hadn't told him, overcame him in a wave. He jumped off the couch, startling Rebekah.
"You knew before I left and didn't know how you were going to handle it? When were you going to tell me," he asked, anger lacing his tone.
"Julian, I know I should have told you as soon as I knew, but it's not a conversation you expect to have, especially with someone you'd broken up with a few hours before. I needed to make sure I could leave the Enterprise and come here. As much as I love the Enterprise, I love you more and I want my child to have a father around. I want to be with you," Rebekah said.
Julian turned his back to her. He'd often thought about what he would say to Rebekah if she ever came back into his life, but finding out she was pregnant with his child, was not something he'd expected.
"And I'm supposed to just believe you," Julian said.
Rebekah stood up quickly. Well, as quickly as someone who was pregnant could stand. "Whether you believe me or not is your decision. This child is yours and you know in your heart that it is. If you decide you want to be a part of it's life, fine. If not, then I'll finish out my temporary assignment here and head back to the Enterprise. I'll go on maternity leave and then serve as the Enterprise's first officer," Rebekah said, turning toward the door.
Julian watched her walk to the door and he called to her. He reached for her and grabbed her arm.
"Rebekah, I'm sorry," he said. Rebekah stopped, but didn't turn around to face him.
"I wasn't expecting you to come back and I certainly wasn't expecting you to be pregnant. I'm just a little overwhelmed by the situation. I'm sorry," he said. He slowly turned Rebekah around and found her blue eyes with his brown ones.
"I've missed you so much," Julian said before taking her face and cupping her chin and kissing her. He led her back to the couch and held her in his arms, closing his eyes as he inhaled the scent that he had been missing since he'd left her side.
"I'm sorry. I should have told you that day, but I was a bit overwhelmed. Then I decided I had to figure out how to come here and stay for a while. I wanted to be with you during the pregnancy. I've arranged a science position with Starfleet and the Enterprise for a year. At the end of the year, I'm supposed to go back to the Enterprise. You could come with me," Rebekah said.
"Come to the Enterprise? That's a tempting offer," Julian said.
"We don't have to make a decision for a few months. Why don't we just get used to being together again," Rebekah said.
"I like the sound of that. Do you have quarters here on the station," Julian asked.
"Yes, but Ben said I could change if I so desired," she said.
"Who knows about your condition," Julian asked.
"Besides Beverly and Captain Picard, Will and Deanna know and, obviously, Ben knows. I haven't told anyone and didn't see anyone when I came aboard. I thought we'd figure out when to tell everyone," Rebekah said.
"Have you seen a doctor," Julian said, immediately slipping into the role of physician.
"Beverly is a doctor. She said everything looks good. I haven't had a scan, though, because I wanted you to be with me when that happens," Rebekah said.
"What are we waiting for," Julian said, pulling Rebekah off the couch.
They headed toward the Infirmary, Julian loving the way her delicate hand fit into his. He was positively giddy with anticipation. Not only did he have his love with him but she was also carrying his child. A child he was going to get the first glimpse of in a few minutes.
He helped Rebekah onto the exam table, grateful that his staff was occupied and wouldn't disturb him as he headed to the back room. He pulled out the tricorder and hooked it up to the monitor relay. He watched in amazement as he saw not one, but two distinct heads and heartbeats.
"Julian, is that..." Rebekah started to say.
"Twins," Julian said in one breath. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.
"Do you want to know the sex," Julian asked.
"Do you," Rebekah asked.
"Maybe we should be surprised," Julian said.
"You haven't had enough of that already," she asked him, a smile on her face.
"I want to wait until they're born," Julian said.
"I'm all for that, doctor," Rebekah said.
He helped her sit up on the exam table, both in shock that they weren't not only having a child, but they were having two.
They headed toward the Promenade when Julian stopped her.
"We should get married," he said.
Bekah looked at Julian in shock.
"Marriage? We don't have to get married because of the baby...babies, Julian," she said.
"If you remember, I asked you to marry me before either of us knew you were pregnant. Before I left the Enterprise," he said.
Bekah couldn't argue with him because he had proposed and she hadn't agreed because the trauma of her divorce was still fresh. She loved Julian and she was scared they'd lose what they had if they were married. However, having children made Bekah yearn for the family unit.
"OK, Julian. I'll marry you," she said.
Julian picked her up and spun her around, all the while kissing her. He put her back on the ground and pulled her closer to him.
"When do you want to do it," he asked.
Before she could say anything, several of the DS9 crew had found them on the Promenade and were hugging and shaking hands.
"Bekah, you've been keeping something from me," Miles asked as he shared a hug with his friend.
Bekah gave a light laugh. "I'm pregnant," she said.
"We're getting married," Julian blurted out.
They were met with a chorus of congratulations from the assembled masses.
"Will you two get married on the Enterprise," Ben asked.
She looked at her friend and immediately said, "No. We'll get married here on DS9. Maybe on the observation deck," she said.
"Why not get married on the Enterprise," Julian asked.
"Because I've already been married on the Enterprise. This station means so much to our relationship that if we're going to be married we might as well get married somewhere that means something to the both of us," Rebekah replied.
"When is the Enterprise coming back," Miles asked.
"In a few weeks when Will and Deanna get married. The Titan is taking a little longer in the ship yard than originally planned. Starfleet is adding some extra sensors and such because of the mission Will will be leading when he takes command. Maybe we can get married before Will and Deanna. We can arrange a ceremony when the Enterprise docks to pick me up for the wedding and then we can spend a few days with the crew while they take Will and Deanna to Betazed," Rebekah said.
"That sounds like a wonderful idea. Especially since it means everyone will be able to attend the ceremony," Julian said.
"Ben, I hope you don't mind if I ask Captain Picard to officiate. He's like a father to me and I can't imagine him not performing the ceremony," Rebekah said.
"Bekah, I wouldn't mind one bit. Just as long as I get an invitation," he said.
Rebekah smiled at her friend. She knew he wouldn't be offended by her suggestion that Captain Picard marry her and Julian.
"Will you both help me with finding something to wear," Rebekah asked Kira and Dax.
"Of course. Who's going to stand up there with you," Dax asked.
"That's a tough one. Geordi has meant so much to me but Deanna is like my sister. I'll have to think about that one," Rebekah said.
She found herself being pulled away by Kira and Dax, leaving Julian with Odo, Ben and Miles.
Julian turned to his friend. "You stand up for me," he asked Miles.
Miles looked at Julian, shocked at the invitation. "Of course. I'd be honored," Miles said, hugging his best friend.
Julian turned and saw Rebekah being hustled off by Kira and Dax and smiled. Then the reality hit him. Not only was he going to get married, but he was also going to be a father. To twins.
Julian looked at Miles who immediately took him into Quarks to sit down.
Ben caught the Ferengi's eye and soon there were four drinks in front of them.
"Try this. Trust me, you need it," Miles said.
Ben nodded in agreement.
"I couldn't believe it when I found out Jennifer was pregnant with Jake. Shocked me to the core. I needed a few drinks before the idea settled on me. Course it's the best thing that ever happened to me," he said, picking up his glass.
"I was the same way both with the wedding and with the arrival of Molly. You never lose the fear, you just enjoy your time with them and hope you don't screw it up too terribly," Miles said.
"Never having a family I can't speak to that, but being in a relationship with the Major sends me to a quiet corner a time or two," Odo said.
The four held up their glasses and took their drinks.
"Whoa! You're right. I needed that. Better bring me another one. Rebekah's having twins," Julian said.
Quark set the drink in front of Julian and he finished that one while the men in his company stared at him in shock.
"Twins," Miles choked.
"Yes. Now, any advice on how to handle Rebekah's brother," Julian asked.
No one said a word. Miles put his hand on his friends shoulder. "I'll wish you luck with that one. You have a tall order ahead of you. You have Will, Deanna, Beverly and Captain Picard to win over. Not to mention her best friend, Geordi," Miles said.
"Thanks for the advice," Julian said, feeling intimidated by the situation that was going to befall him. He only hoped Rebekah didn't get cold feet at the last minute, especially since the entire thing had happened kind of fast.