I had originally intended for this to be a oneshot but then realized that Meredith deserved her pov. :) Thanks as always for the reviews and alerts.
Title: Rarity
author: Cindy Ryan
category: future fic, AU
pairings: Brody/LaSalle
June, 2018
"Not tired are you?"
Meredith LaSalle smiled at her husband's soft words as she leaned against the nursery doorway. Watching Chris with their daughter never got old. Especially when he was trying to get the six month old to sleep like he was tonight. When she had first transferred to New Orleans Meredith hadn't expected to stay. Figured it would be a nice career stepping stone and she'd move on. Never in a million years did Meredith think that four years later she'd be happily married and a new mom.
Chris LaSalle had become an instant friend when she first arrived. He was a good NCIS agent if a bit overprotective. They'd worked well together. She had a long standing rule about dating coworkers. She'd learned the hard way that it just didn't mix or end well. It'd taken Chris over a year to wear down her defenses. Meredith couldn't believe the perennial bachelor was serious about a commited relationship; especially one with her. After a few dates and some long talks Chris had suggested leaving NCIS and going back to the sheriff's department. Meredith had been stunned. She knew how much he loved being an NCIS agent. This was how Chris had showed her how dead serious he was about them. How much he believed they had a future; that they could make it work. It hadn't been smooth sailing after that. There'd been a few rough patches as their were in every relationship. However, with each fight they always found their way back to each other.
"Can't get her to sleep?"Meredith asked from the doorway causing Chris to turn.
"She's avoiding my charms."Chris replied with a grin as Meredith joined him.
"Don't think that's possible. She's had you wrapped around her finger since day one."Meredith stated with a smile.
"That is true."Chris commented as he looked back at Nicole who's eyes had now drifted shut.
Even before day one, Meredith corrected herself silently. She'd never forget the huge smile on Chris's face when she'd told him she was pregnant. He'd been with her every step of the way through the pregnancy. Classes, shopping, even decorating the nursery.
"What were you thinking about? You looked miles away."Meredith inquired.
Chris stood and turned towards Meredith wrapping her in his arms. This was something she never got tired of and never would.
"Us and how lucky we are."Chris replied as he kissed her.
Meredith smiled as they broke apart. She rested her head on his chest as they watched their sleeping daughter.
"Some days I still can't believe this is our life. "Meredith stated softly. "Never in a million years would I have picdtured this as my future when I first got to New Orleans."
"Hey,"Chris said in mock protest. "I wasn't that bad a catch."
"No but you broke my golden rule."Meredith responded with a laugh.
"Worked out for the best didn't it?"Chris replied.
"Yes it did."Meredith acknowledged. "I love you."
"Love you too."Chris stated tenderly.
It had worked out for the best, Meredith reflected after they left the nursery. She'd never been happier and she was looking forward to the next chapters of their lives.
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