DISCALIMER: I don't own CSI: Crime scene investigation and i don't make any money from it
German trouble.
Chapter 1.
East Berlin 1942
Catherine let her hand stroke over her pregnant belly, it wasn't visible yet, but inside her life was growing as she hadn't had the heart to get rid of it even if she knew her father and everyone else would judge her when she started to show and later as the father was a German solider and the child was a bastard.
"Oh how could I let this happen" she thought with a frustrated sigh.
She lived on the country side in East Berlin and as everyone else she had been warned about the Germans soldiers that were finding their way in.
Yet she had somehow managed to fall in love with one of them, the enemy and before she knew it one thing lead to another and that had lead to this.
As silent tears started to fall from her eyes she heard her fathers concerned voice ask: Catherine, princess, what is wrong?
"I messed up dad, I messed up real bad" she though , but couldn't answer his question as she didn't know what to say.
"Tell me who hurt you so badly princess" he said and sat down next to her and put an arm around her shoulder.
"No one daddy, I'm just a little messed up that's all" she said, dried her tears and smiled at him.
"You sure" he said just to be on the safe side.
"Totally sure, well I better start with dinner" she said and gave him a peck on the check before she went inside.
It was a few days later and Catherine was working at the factory only she wasn't feeling to well and for the second tome that day she run to the bathroom to throw up.
As she rested her head over the toilet seat just for a little while she started to think back on how she had meet Eddie.
He wasn't the most handsome men of them all, but he treated her with respect and was so kind and interesting that she had never experience anything like it and after a short while she had let her self fall for him.
"Catherine, you ok?" she heard her friend Sara ask.
"Yeah, just a little sick that's all, stomach flu or something like that" said Catherine with a sigh.
"So have you heard the latest news?" Sara asked.
"No, what?" Catherine replied a bit tiredly.
"Nick has asked me to marry him and he's going to join Hitler's party" said Sara.
"Oh great just what the country need more men to join that idiot" said Catherine.
"But he's only trying to make the country better" said Sara.
"I still don't think he's doing it the right way, stupid man he is" said Catherine annoyed, she didn't like how the war affected people in all it's ways.
"But wouldn't it be great if he succeeded though" said Sara.
"I dunno, have you ever seen him?" asked Catherine as she had heard of him, but not fully seen him yet.
"Nah, but Nick says he looks rather dashing and he can't look all that bad if he's the leader now can he" said Sara.
"I dunno" said Catherine thoughtfully.
"So when are you meeting Eddie the next time?" Sara asked.
"I dunno" said Catherine wondering why he hadn't called her lately.
"So are you over or what?" asked Sara.
"I dunno, just leave me alone" said Catherine and went back out to work.
It was later that day and Catherine was outside the factory throwing up again when she heard someone say: But beautiful are you sick.
"I am I feel horrible" she replied and looked at Eddie.
"I can see that, you poor thing you should be at home not working with that condition" he said and held her closely and stroke her back.
"I missed you" she let out as she let her tears sulk through his shirt since she was crying.
"I know, I'm really sorry I haven't called, but I've been a bit bizzy" he said.
"Not with another woman I hope" said Catherine.
"Nah doing some campaign work for my brother's party" said Eddie.
Catherine didn't replay to this so he said: So are you doing anything this weekend?
"Relaxing as I finally has some time of" she said with a sigh.
"You wanna come to this gala thing with me?" he asked as he really wanted to bring her.
"Dunno pends on what kind of gala and who's coming?" she said a bit curious.
"It's political, my brothers campaign, so it's dinner, than dancing" he said.
"So your family would of course be there, I dunno Eddie, it's I've never met them, what if they don't like me" she said since she was after all much younger than he was.
"Don't worry about that, I'm sure they will love you as much as I do" he said.
"I dunno" she said as she was still having doubts.
"Come on I'll buy you a really nice dress so you will be the most beautiful girl there and you will have fun I promise" he said and kissed her forehead gently.
"Well ok, but if they don't like me I don't wanna stay all that long" she said.
"Of course, so are you starting to feel any better?" he asked a bit concerned as her face looked really pale.
"No, not all and this is all your fault" she said.
"How so, I haven't been sick in ages so I couldn't have given you anything" he said confused.
"Oh you sure gave me plenty or else I wouldn't be ill like this" she said with a sigh.
"I'm sorry I'm not following" he said.
"I'm pregnant you idiot" she said a bit frustrated.
"Are you sure?" he asked surprised.
"Of course I'm sure" she said.
"That's great, I always wanted a kid" he said excited.
"No, it's not, cause firstly this kid will be born outside of marriage and dad will get furious if he finds out I slept with a solider and an old one to" she said.
"Don't care about him we can handle this together" he said still excited so she couldn't help but smile.
"Easy for you to say, you haven't been there half the time, I'm just so tired Ed" she said with another sigh.
"I can see that my poor baby" he said and kissed her gently.
"So are you in town for long?" she asked.
"Until the gala I though I could stay with you at your place" he said and smiled at her.
Catherine bit her lower lip a little and said: Sure that's a good idea.
"I don't see why not if you don't want me to that is" he said.
"I do, just uhm never mind, but I have to get home since I need to rest" she said.
"Of course" he said and put an arm around her waist as they started to walk.
It was a few days later and Catherine had take a day of from work since she wasn't feeling to good and now Eddie was watching as she was sleeping, her red hair was surrounding her face and her right hand was gently resting on her belly where there unborn child was slowly growing inside.
Eddie had newer really expected to be a father at least not as this age as he was forty seven, so he had never really given it that much thought, but now that the thought was slowly settling he couldn't say it was a bad one.
He had been seeing her for about four months now and he loved her dearly, yet he to figure out what she saw in him, but he was only glad she did love him as much as she did, but he was wondering would she do the same when she found out who his family was.
He had spoken warmly of her to both his older sister and brother and they were very anxious to meet the young lady that had made him become a softie as his big brother had told him.
Eddie sighed went over to the window and looked out, it was raining outside to a change, he sighed when he heard Catherine groan a little in her sleep and smiled to him self.
"Eddie, why are you over there instead of in bed to keep me warm" she suddenly said tiredly looking at him with sleepy eyes, he looked somewhat troubled for some reason.
"I couldn't sleep" he replied.
"Something wrong?" she asked a bit concerned.
"No, just thoughts" he said, walked over and sat down on the bed next to her and stroked her hair.
"So when does that gala start on Saturday?" she asked.
"Four pm" he replied and gave her a soft kiss.
"Eddie you would tell me if there was something wrong right" she said.
"Of course" he said.
"Cause it feels like it is something, I didn't do anything wrong did I?" she asked.
"No, no, it's not you it's the family" he said.
"What about them?" she asked.
"They are saying I'm a softie cause I'm so much in love with you" he said.
"Hurt male ego" she though and said: You are not a softie, you're my big strong solider.
He let out a huff and looked away which mage Catherine shake her head a little before she sat up and gently put her hand on his and said: Just ignore them Ed, they are just being mean.
"I know but still hurts a bit thought" said Eddie with a sigh.
"I know, wanna prove how much of a man you are" she said and nibbled a bit on his neck.
"Maybe later, I have to got out and fix something if you don't mind" he said.
"Ok, but don't be gone to long" she said and looked at him with pleading eyes.
"I won't, see you later baby and you to little one" he said and kissed her belly gently before he left.
"Oh Eddie it's beautiful" said Catherine she was looking at a forest green dress he had just given her, it was long with wide straps.
"You really like it" he said and smiled at her.
"I love it, you are just so wonderful" she said, put the dress down and kissed him thankfully.
"Easy Catherine" he said as he tried to get her to calm down just a little.
"Why, we are not in a hurry to get anywhere yet" she said and gave him a long deep kiss.
He let out a growl and said: Because I wanted to take you out for lunch.
"Why are you so generous all of a sudden" she said a bit on guard.
"So I can't spoil my girl for no reason now" he said and smiled at her.
"You can, but I have a feeling it's something more to it" she said.
"Why do you have to be so smart" he said with a sigh.
"So there is, you didn't cheat did you" she said hoping he hadn't.
"Of course not, why do you always fear the worst" he said a bit frustrated that she had jumped to that conclusion for the second time.
"Because I dunno, so what is it then?" she asked feeling a bit badly thinking the way she did.
"I have been stationed at this camp and since I have to work there, I won't be able to see you for a while" he said waiting for her reaction.
"What kinda camp?" she asked.
"Dunno exactly, my bro says it's to make the country better" he said.
"For how long?" she asked.
"Four or five months then I get a short leave" he said.
"But then" she stopped and turned away before she added: Stupid war.
"Meine scön mädchen" he said before he walked over, put his arms around her waist and held her closely while his head rested on her shoulder. (Meine scön mädchen = My beautiful girl.)
"Umf" she said with a sigh.
"I don't wanna leave you behind you know" he said.
"I know, it's just hard, I wish this war would be over soon" she said with another sigh and turned to give him a light kiss before she walked over to the window and looked outside.
"So do I, when German wins" he started when she quickly interrupted: What makes you so sure of that.
"Because we are the best" he said and walked over to her.
"But loverboy what if you are wrong what if you don't win, I need air, I'll be back in not to long" she said and headed for the door leaving him confused behind.
Catherine walked down to the harbour, but it wasn't pleasant anymore like it used to be, it was full of army ships.
"Käse" she let out in frustration not noticing the sailor that walked up to her. (Käse = Crap)
"Excuse me miss, but this isn't a place for you to be" he said.
Catherine startled and said: I live her I can be wherever I please.
"But the harbour ain't safe something might happen to you down here, it's after all war time" he said.
"Leave me alone you stupid man" she snapped at him.
"I'm sorry" he said and started to look away.
"No, no, I didn't mean to be so harsh, I just have a lot on mind right now" she excused her self.
"That's ok" he said.
"You don't sound like you are from around here" she said.
"I'm not" he admitted and smiled at her.
"Rank and country" she said.
"I don't have to tell ya that" he said.
"Nah, but couldn't you still" she said and smiled at him.
"Norway and Captain" he said.
"What are you doing here then?" she asked.
"Just looking at enemies ship and also getting some change" he said looked at her again.
She looked curiously at him, she bet he was in his early thirties, his blue eyes sparkled like sapphires and she could she his muscles under the T-shirt he was wearing and for some reason let out a sigh.
The sailor found it a bit amusing that she was looking at him like that and said: Wanna have some fun.
Catherine quickly snapped out of it and said: Nah I think I'll pass and really I should get back, I have a gala to get to.
"Oh I see, well if you ever feel like looking at my boat ask for Captain Grissom" he said before he went onboard in his ship and she left.
When Catherine came back Eddie was gone, but she knew he would get back in time to pick her up for the gala, so she quickly got changed and looked in the mirror.
The green dress fit perfectly, she let her hand stroke over the flowers on one of the straps as she looked at the flowers and pearls that were spread tastefully on it, her hair was held back with green hear cliffs that mached her dress and around her neck was a golden neck ledge and she also had matching earrings.
At that moment Eddie came back, he took one look at her and said: You are really breath taking you know that.
"Why thank you, and you look very handsome in that uniform" she said and smiled at him.
"Thank you, so are you ready to go?" he asked.
"As ready as I can ever be, but Eddie promise me something though" she said.
"Anything liebchen" he said as he put his arm around her waist. (liebchen = darling)
"That if I don't like it there at all we'll leave really soon" she said.
"Of course liebchen" he said and gave her a peck on the check before they left.
Eddie slowly showed Catherine into a great mansion, as they continued to walk inside to the place where Catherine heard the voices were coming from she looked curiously around.
"Nervous" he whispered.
"A little" she said.
"You'll do fine" he said as they walked into the room.
"Eddie, so there you are, we were starting to think you wouldn't show" said a man that looked a bit older than Eddie.
"Of course, but you know how ladies are, she had to get dressed and such, Catherine Braun, meet my big brother Adolf Hitler" said Eddie.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Catherine" said Adolf and shook her hand.
"Likewise" she said and smiled at him thinking so that was Adolf Hitler, he was not at all as she imagined he would be. He was a lot shorter and that moustache was kind of funny looking she though.
"Is Paula here yet?" asked Eddie.
"Yeah she's over there, but first I want to introduce Catherine to the love of my life, funny you to share the same last name.
"We do" said Catherine surprised.
"Yes, Eva, darling would you join us" he said to a blonde lady not far away so she quickly joined them.
"Eva meet Catherine Braun" said Adolf.
"It's a pleasure, so Catherine, what do you do?" she asked.
"Work at a factory when I'm not goofing of with this silly lad" said Catherine joyfully.
"I see, so where did you even meet?" Eva asked.
"Eddie would you?" Catherine asked.
"So I was late for a meeting, don't remember what kind, but either way I decided as I was already late I drop by the store to get something to drink and I literary run into this one so we both fell to the ground, and the rest you can guess" he said.
"Will you two excuse us for a second" said Catherine polite.
"Of course, but don't take to long" said Adolf.
"We won't" Catherine promised and dragged Eddie out in the hall where she said: Why didn't you tell me before who your family is?
"Because I know you don't like them at all, but I though maybe if you meet them you would change your mind" he said.
"And lying to me is the best way" she snapped at him feeling betrayed in a way.
"I'm really sorry, so do you want to leave now that you know?" he asked.
"No, that would be rude, and oh no, not now" she said as she suddenly felt sick.
"What?" he asked.
"Need to throw up" she said.
"It's a bathroom upstairs" he said.
"Can't wait that long" she said trying to hold it back.
"Go outside then" he said.
"I can't" she said and turned not to puke on him, but unfortunately for her she instead ended up puking on Adolf who was on his way out.
"Eddie" said Adolf annoyed.
"I'm sorry, she wasn't feeling as well as we thought" he said.
"I'm terribly sorry" she said honestly feeling very badly.
"It's ok, you feeling better" he said and looked down at his suit.
"A little, I'll pay for" she started when he said: No, no, just get someone to clean, I need to change.
He run upstairs as Catherine said: Don't I feel like a fool.
"It's not your fault, ready to go inside again" he said.
"Just need to freshen up first, can you show me to the bathroom" she said.
"Oh now you need the bathroom" he said with a chuckle.
"Very funny" she said as she followed him upstairs.
Later that night Eva, Adolf, Eddie and Catherine were sitting in front of the fireplace talking when Eva asked: So when are you getting the little one?
"Who says we are getting on at all" said Catherine surprised that she knew.
"Al told me you threw up on him, so I just assumed" said Eva and smiled at her.
"In a little over eight months" said Catherine.
"So what would you rather have then boy or girl?" asked Eva curiously.
"Boy" said Eddie.
"Girl" said Catherine thoughtfully.
"To bad you two are not getting twins then" said Adolf.
"Nah one is more than enough" said Catherine.
"So have Edward told you he's leaving to work in one of my camps" said Adolf.
"He has, can't say I am to pleased with that thought" said Catherine.
"I can understand that, but his country needs him" said Adolf.
"What about his pregnant girl I need him to" said Catherine a bit annoyed.
"But you must agree on that the county's future is important to" said Adolf.
"No because if you hadn't decided to improve the country he could stay home with me" she said.
Eddie and Eva gasped had Catherine really said against Adolf, they wondered what his next move would be as they knew it was a bad idea to go against him.
"So you wouldn't like this country to be the best one there is" he said.
"Oh come on, you know as well as I that that will never work" she said and rolled her eyes.
"And exactly is that" he said wanting to hear her view.
"It's because not only do you want to improve the country, you want to rule the whole world and that can't happen because people don't like that you just come in and try to take their country and rule them, that has been tried before and it got nowhere, what makes you so sure you can do it and succeed" she said with a triumphant smile.
"Cath enough" said Eddie in a warning tone fearing hell would break loose if she went any further.
"I am stronger and smarter than the ones before me and I have the support of the people that is how I will succeed" he said calmly.
Catherine didn't replay, she was just thinking "You can't and you won't".
"We better leave since you need your rest" said Eddie and looked at Catherine.
"Yeah, thanks for a lovely time you to" said Catherine.
"Yes likewise" said Eva and showed them out.
Once outside Eddie said: Did you really have to take it that far.
"I only said what I thought about the war" she said.
"Next time keep your mouth shut" said Eddie annoyed.
"So you agree with him and his ways" Catherine said.
"Not all, but I know better than to speak up about it" he said with a sigh.
"Well you must support him since you are leaving me" she snapped.
"I have to, it's for the country" he snapped back.
"The hell it ain't and you know it, what he does is wrong" she said.
"How would you know he's doing something wrong" he said.
"He started a war, that camp you go to it can't be good, I dunno how I know I just do" she said.
"It's a work camp nothing more" he said as it was what he had been told.
"That's what you think, I'm sure it has an ulterior motive behind it" she said.
"Why are you so against it" he said with a heavy sigh.
"Because what he does is wrong and you know it is" said Catherine more frustrated than ever.
"Well I don't feel that way" he said.
"Then you are stupid" she said.
"Sorry what?" he said a bit shocked.
"You're really stupid just like him and I don't wanna be with you anymore, I manage fine without you stupid men, all you do is messing everything up" she said.
"You can not be serious you are in no condition to be alone right now" he said.
"What does it matter you are leaving for you stupid camp in a couple of days so I won't see you either way so just leave me alone" she said as her tears were falling.
"Catherine would you come to your senses and just listen" he said calmly.
"No, tired of talking, I just wanna go home and sleep and you can do what you like because I don't care" she said and started to walk towards her place as he stood confused and shocked just looking after her.
