Part 2 of my 3 part one-shot, A Breath Taken. Enjoy!
All respects to Bioware.
Stephany Shepard had now been in the hospital for two months now, needless to say during the passing of those two months, Garrus had not left her side. Since Stephany had her own private room in the hospital they even rolled in a spare hospital bed for Garrus to sleep in since they knew he wasn't leaving until she was completely clear. Stephany very often got visitors, from her crew back in the Normandy and even from civilians who were passing by and wanted to share how thankful they were of her and wish her to get well soon. Her mother even came to visit and Garrus finally got the chance to meet her. It went well, Stephany had spoken a lot about Garrus in her letters to her mother so it saved for a lot of awkwardness had she not, and they both received her blessings. It was now morning and Shepard was woken up by someone placing a warm tray on her lap.
"Hmph" mumbled Shepard, rubbing her eyes.
"Did I wake you? I'm sorry love just setting down your breakfast. You can go back to sleep now", Said Garrus before planting a kiss on her forehead.
Stephany smiled "No, babe. Its fine, I'm up. Good morning". She ran her smoothening hand down the turian's scarred side of his face. He smiled at her and sat on the edge of her bed, turning on the television to the morning news. There were reports on the rebuilding what was lost during the war, most of the mass relays were repaired already and scientist managed to get most synthetic health devices working again. This explained how Shepard was recovering so well and quickly, however she did permanently lose 70% of hearing in her left ear. There was also a report on when the council dubbed the creation of any synthetic life form a crime against the galaxy.
Garrus munched on whatever dextro food the nurse had brought him, he seemed extra happy today.
"Whatchu so up about this morning?" asked Stephany with a smirk and a mouthful of cereal.
"Just wait." He replied not taking his eyes from the screen, so Stephany did just that. About 10 minutes later Al-Jalani appeared to be outside the hospital with a grin on the news channel.
"Good morning, Khalisah Al-Jalani outside the Isley Jennings hospital in the south of London, where THE commander Shepard is recovering from saving the galaxy from the repear threat!"
"Oh god." Laughed Shepard as she heard the cheering from outside and within the hospital
"We are here today on the request of her boyfriend, Garrus Vakarian, one of the original crew members of the Normandy, one of the many saviors of the galaxy!"
Another burst of cheers erupted. "Okay she's overdoing it now" proclaimed Garrus covering his face in embarrassment.
"Garrus?" asked Shepard cautiously with a smile, "Why is Al-Jalani and her crew on their way up to our room?"
"Just wait" replied Garrus fixing himself up and in the process smoothening out Stephany's curls and moving the tray of food out of the way
"WE ARE HERE LIVE WITH COMMANDER SHEPARD AND GARRUS VAKARIAN!" excitedly announced Al-Jalani with a huge smile. She came over and shook both of their hands "Before we continue I'd like to speak on behalf of the galaxy and thank you both for your services in stopping the repears"
"It was all in a day's work" laughed Shepard a little nervous from what was going to happen. Garrus winked at her.
"Well, let us get down to business. Garrus is there something you'd like to ask the Commander?" cooed Al-Jalani. You could hear wolf calls from down the hall and even outside.
"Why yes, there is." Garrus moved to the side of the bed where Shepard sat in and kneeled on one knee. He then removed a crimson velvet box from his pocket.
"Stephany Shepard, you are the best thing that's ever happened to me. You bring true happiness into my life like no other and I love you immensely for it. I've never felt so undeniably in love for anyone in my life. Stephany there is no Vakarian without Shepard, Will you marry me?"
Shepard had tears covering her cheeks and both her hands pressed against her heart, she was in a loss for words. There was so much she wanted to say and express but the fast beating in her chest couldn't allow it. So all she managed to get out was "Yes Yes Yes!" before wrapping her arms around his neck crying in happiness.
Garrus slipped on the ring finally after the many kisses and embraces while the galaxy watched on and cheered. It was truly what they both deserved.