3 Years Later…

Haven was still stationed on the Nathan James as XO under Kara while Mike was an Admiral, currently in command of one of the NAVY's new ships, the USS Michener. The Great Fleet had just done their first sail since its inception.

Haven hadn't seen Mike in four months and she had a surprise for him when they'd be reunited with each other and their friends in Florida.

"I can't believe you kept this a secret from Slattery," Kara commented as they neared the port, "You're visibly pregnant at five months and he is going to know the second he sees you."

Haven smiled, "I'm alright with that. It'll make it that much more fun to see his reaction without even having to say a word."

Kara shook her head, "Well, get ready because we're about to dock and you'll be getting that reaction soon enough," she paused before she spoke again, unsure if she wanted to open up. Haven was her best friend, though, and she needed someone to talk to, "I would love to have a second baby if Danny would ever slow down just a little bit," she revealed.

"He will," Haven tried to reassure Kara, "Danny lives for the fight. But, think of it this way, this baby will be with my parents too because neither Mike nor myself can give up the fight."

Kara smiled, "Someday you two will. And your children won't be bitter or hurt because they will know what the Nathan James and their parents have done for our world."

"Thank you," she said, "I hope you're right. But my point is, we all have our things and you're not alone."

Kara nodded as the ship docked and they prepared to allow people they hadn't seen in months, others years, on board the James, which was currently reminiscent of a museum.

Haven took a seat in the mess hall, the agreed upon meetup, to wait for Mike to walk in so she could share her news. Kara was right about not being able to hide her bump, this time around, as he uniform was barely fitting.

While Haven was lost in thought, Mike entered the space with Andrea Garnett (a woman who Haven always felt threatened by) walking by his side.

"You're not going to run into my arms?" Mike began as he grew closer, "You're gonna make me come to you?"

Haven couldn't stop the tremendous smile breaking through across her lips, "Well, it's been a long day and I'm a little tired," she lied, waiting for him to be slightly closer.

Mike nodded, "It doesn't matter as long as you're here. I've miss you so much, Jackson," he revealed, allowing himself to be vulnerable, a rarity when they were around other people.

Haven pushed up from the table to stand, "I've missed you too. Why did we decide to be on other ships again?" she asked while watching his eyes grow wider as he took in her new, fuller, figure.

"What if this little reunion had been canceled?" Slattery said shaking his head, "Would you have just told me when the baby was born?" he pulled her into his chest, close enough now to get her in his embrace as he'd wished to do for months.

When he let go, Haven gave him a curious look. She noticed Garnett had moved back out of the room to give them some privacy. "What are you talking about, Admiral?" Haven asked, playfully.

"Don't try and be cute," he replied, "I'm thrilled we're going to have another baby and I know, from that look in your eye, that you loved telling me like this. But, if we have another one, can you tell me once you know? I want to be able to worry about you for the proper amount of time," he teased at the end of his request.

Haven moved to wrap her arms around him again, nodding against his chest, "I can agree to that but I'm glad you're happy about our news."

"How could I not be?" he asked, "I love the idea of our family growing larger but I am not sure I want you on a separate ship or on a ship at all," he confessed.

Tom walked in just as Haven was going to defend her right to stay on board, so she settled for, "Let's just talk about it later."

Garnett and Kara walked in following Tom. Kara gave Haven a look of curiosity about her surprise to which Haven gave her a thumbs up in reply.

Tom made it to Haven and Mike, with the others, "Well, looks like you two have some news," he noted with a soft smile.

Haven furrowed her brow, "What are you talking about, Chandler?" She got a good laugh out of his expression until she released him, "You're right, Tom. We're pregnant again. Mike just found out too."

"You'll never change, will you?" Tom shook his head, "You just have to tell him things in person."

Mike wrapped his arm around her waist, possessive and protective, "I'll allow her quirks as long as she remains my girl."

The group began catching up, Mike urging Haven to sit down by getting the entire group to do so, until it was time for the celebration to begin.