UPDATE: 10-5-2014 (See the end for A/N)

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It was quiet and calm inside the waiting room. Through the small window the artificial sun light was slowly dimming into night. In the corner sat two women, well actually one woman and one Asari.

Both were silent, and both were fidgeting. The women, dressed in black slacks and a grey turtleneck sweater, was drumming her fingers nervously against her leg and shifting her gaze around the room. To her left, the young asari was crossing and uncrossing her legs in an attempt to be more comfortable. Both of them knew It was important for them to be here, together, but neither were completely comfortable in a doctor's office. Let alone a shrink's office.

It had been 5 years since the defeat of the Reapers. 5 years since the wave of energy destroyed the monsters that had darkened the skies all throughout the know galaxy. Life was slowly rebuilding, worlds that had seen nothing but death and destruction were starting to see signs of hope and rebirth. The Geth had been a huge part of the rebuilding efforts, sending their fleets to all the major worlds.

After almost 6 months in a medically induced coma, and two years of intensive physical and mental therapy, Commander Ryan Shepard was ready to get started on all those "little blue children" she had promised her bondmate 8 years ago. Liara was also ready, but both agreed the had some personal issues to deal with first. All the fighting, all the killing and all the friends they had lost, they wanted to be sure they were both mentally and emotionally ready to start a famlly.

But none of this made the idea of baring their souls to a stranger any easier to swallow.

Finally Liara reached her hand over to still the drumming fingers of her partner, interlacing the pale digits with her own.

"Calm my love. I have seen you face down Krogan battle masters and rogue Specters and yet I have never seen you this nervous."

Shepard let out a sigh and her green eyes met her lover's gaze, "I'm sorry Liara, but shrinks have always rubbed me the wrong way. I don't like the idea of someone trying to get in my head, that's all."

"You did not seem to mind last night... or this morning as I recall," said Liara with a small chuckle, earning her a grin from the Commander.

"You know what I mean Dr. T'Soni, I never mind letting you in. But opening myself up to someone I have never met...maybe it's the Marine in me, but I just don't like the Idea of getting all touchy feely with someone I don't know."

"I know my love. Do not think I find the idea any more enjoyable than you, but we both agreed this is a step we must take before we start expanding our family. And this is a step we will take together, just as we have always have, we will face this challenge side by side," Liara kept her voice soft, and slowly rubbed her thumb along the knuckles of the hand she held.

The two resumed their silence until the inner office door opened and a petite grey haired human Woman greeted them,"Good evening. Commander Shepard, Dr. T'Soni, won't you please come in?"

The office was painted in rich browns and warm reds giving it an intimate feel. Two large leather chairs sat side by side in the center of the room facing a large desk. The woman motioned for the pair to be seated before taking her own seat behind the desk. Shepard took the seat to the right, Liara to the left. Once seated the two immediately reached for the other's hand in a show of support.

After briefly scanning an file the woman regarded the couple for a moment before speaking. She could tell they were both feeling a bit uneasy, something she commonly noticed in new clients, but neither seemed afraid to meet her gaze. Not that she expected anything less from the saviors of the known galaxy. To be honest when her assistant told her of her new clients she was a bit surprised, but intrigued, to find the most famous couple in Citadel space seeking her services. If anything she knew these sessions would be far from boring.

"Let me start by introducing myself, I am Dr. Diana Cooper and I have been a practicing psychologist for 22 years and my specialty is inter-species relationships. All of which I am sure you were aware of before you made this appointment. Now, which of you spoke to my assistant?"

"That would be me Doctor Cooper," Said Liara confidently. "Commander Shepard...Ryan... and I are considering starting a family, but we have both agreed some therapy would be helpful given the events of the past ten years before we make that sort of decision." She felt a small squeeze of her hand as she spoke. The unspoken love flowing from her bondmate.

"Wonderful," Dr. Cooper responded warmly. "I'm always pleased to see couples taking a proactive approach to their mental health. Now, I obviously know a bit of your history given your status, but I would like to hear it from you both. Why don't we start with how you met."

Shepard sighed and looked at wife, knowing this was going to be the start of a long session...

A/N: Hey I'm back! Check out my profile if you want details, or PM me. I'm re writing all these chapters, not changing much of the story just tweaking a bit to fit where I want this to go. I plan on having all the chapters redone tonight, and maybe even a new chapter up! Comments and Concerns are always welcome! Tut