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A/N: Thank you all for the reviews and kind words thus far. It was never intended to go past the first chapter, but between the comments and a good writing flow, I now have 3 chapters...and possibly another to come in the near future.
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It had been roughly a month since Wendy and David spoke with Catherine about their relationship and the pregnancy, and three months since conception. Things were going rather well for the couple, and especially during work hours. Neither of them spoke of Wendy's condition when they felt they were being watched or if someone could easily overhear their conversations. Only when they were safely in the confines of one or the others lab, was there any signs of them being involved and even then it was only subtle.
The best part about it was the fact that they were already known to flirt with one another, so knowing they could get away with a few things made it a little easier. The smallest of touches, the second longer glance at one another, the witty banter. And even though it seemed as if they were the only two that were completely oblivious to the mutual attraction between one another, both tech's knew what they were doing. They even knew of the ongoing bet amongst some of the others that they worked with, in regards to their "odd" relationship. Would they or wouldn't they eventually manage to hook up. Would Hodges screw things over one to many times and ruin his chances with the DNA tech. Would Wendy be willing to wait for the stubborn trace tech, or just move on. Boy were they all in for a world of surprise, when the time comes for them to bring everything out into the open. David could already see the look of shock on Greg Sanders face.
But until that day came, only Catherine knew the real deal.
They both discussed when they were going to share the news with their parents. They were all mature adults, so there was no cause for concern when dealing with the aftermath of the news. It wasn't like they were two careless teens who were barely old enough to take on the extra responsibilities of a child. They both had well established careers and the income to manage comfortably.
Now David had no concerns over telling his mother that she was going to be a grandmother. In actual fact, for years, she had hounded him to settle down with someone so she could spoil her grandchildren rotten. And at one point, David even got embarrassed whenever he had to take her somewhere, because she used to try and scope out all the single women.
He had been content enough to just call his mother up and tell her the news. But saying that aloud one morning, lying next to Wendy in bed, resulted in the biggest shot to the ribs, from her elbow, that he'd ever experienced. She had even left a bruise! But it wasn't to long after that he changed his way of thinking. A couple of days later, they were standing on the doorstep of his mothers house.
As he had expected, his mother was over the moon and then some, from the news, and instantly fell in love with Wendy, wanting to do whatever she could for her. The young lady had managed to bring out all the good qualities her son had tucked away for way to long. Probably as far back as when his father decided to leave them when David was eleven. And when his mother began to tell Wendy stories of David as a child and his quirky habits, he quickly took that as his cue for them to conveniently leave.
A couple of mornings later, David answered Wendy's phone after she had asked him to, only to hear his mothers voice on the other end asking for the brunette. How they managed to exchange telephone numbers without him knowing, was beyond him. His response? He gave Wendy an evil look and simply shook his head in defeat, handing her the phone in favor of getting out of bed for a leak. Women! So much for being a man of mystery, Wendy was about to get the full scoop on David Hodges. Well at least it would be from his mother and not someone that knew him from his horrid days in LA.
A week later was his birthday. Thinking he would be able to avoid another year without anyone besides his mother making a fuss, only proved him wrong. And who did he have to thank for that? His mother of course! But somehow, Wendy had managed to get them both a scheduled day off, and what that woman did to him, made him repeatedly thank the heavens above for his mother's gift to gab. He couldn't remember the last time a woman made him feel what he experienced with Wendy that night...other then their first sexual encounter. There was nothing better then a horny pregnant lady.
To cap off the day, Wendy gave him his own key to her apartment and a spot in the bedroom closet to put his clothing. She had asked him to move in with her and that he did. She had initially beat him to the punch, for he had thought about asking her, but it worked out for the best in the end. Wendy had the bigger of the two apartments. A two bedroom, very spacious living quarters, whereas he only had a one bedroom place.
For an outsider looking in, it seemed as though they had rushed into things, but it was anything but. They knew each other for 5 years, expressed interest in each other for the past 4, and spent much of a 24 hour day working side by side. If they didn't know each other by then, then they would never know.
The next couple of days were spent working and moving. David didn't have a whole lot that needed moving, so during their free time, both worked to get him settled in. And of all the years he had himself convinced that he needed no one in his life other then himself, he was surely glad to have Wendy in his. He needed her, she completed him and he was positive she knew that too.
When all was done and both were comfortably settled together, David brought up the idea of taking a weekend trip to Raleigh, North Carolina to visit her parents. You know, before she got to pregnant to travel. The idea seemed to trouble her a bit so the trace tech dropped the subject. But she knew it had to be done. After all the grief an pain she caused David after he suggesting a simple phone call, she knew she would have to make the trip....eventually.
Wendy toyed with the idea for over two weeks, surpassing the 4 month mark of her pregnancy. Her belly was beginning to show the signs of her carrying twins. It was only a matter of time before all was out in the open. She finally caved in one evening as she laid on the couch, her head in David's lap, stating that she'd call in the morning to book them a flight. Them? Well she sure as hell wasn't going to go alone, plus she had wanted David to meet her mom and dad.
But it wasn't two hours after the decision was made, that there was a knock on the door. David got up to answer it, figuring it was their landlord coming to collect the rent. When he opened up the door though, he came face to face with a petit woman and a man who must've stood at least, 6 foot 3 inches tall. Definitely not their landlord.
David eyed them both over momentarily before asking if he could help them with anything. The moment Wendy heard the man reply with a "Who the hell are you?" she sat up. Her parents! And her father didn't sound the least bit pleased to be greeted by a strange male at his daughters door. But before she could get herself to the door and to David, he had delivered a rather flippant response in classic David Hodges form. He didn't know that the couple standing on their doorstep were Wendy's parents.
Before the retired military man could respond to David's sudden attitude, Wendy managed to step in between them. She placed a hand upon the trace tech's chest and gave him a worried look before turning to face her parents. "Mom! Dad!"
Two words that were now etched in the brain of the older tech. So much for first impressions. He couldn't take back what he'd just said, but now he sure as hell wished he could. What was it about the Simms family that continuously begged for him to make a total ass of himself? But you know what? Her father had instigated this whole mess. Things could very well have been different if the older man didn't cop an attitude first.
David took several steps back, allowing Wendy space to invite her parents in. And in they came with suitcases in hand. This was so not good.
Once they were in, Wendy proceeded with the introductions. David knew, just by the look he had received from her father, that he was not going to be liked...but what a surprise. It wasn't like David wasn't used to that type of reaction.
He shook her fathers hand, and forced a smile, knowing they were not going to get along well. Her mother on the other hand, was much more tolerable. That was until she came back from the spare room.
"Wendy dear, why is there all these boxes of baby items in the spare room? I could hardly get in to put our belongings down." Guess they could now scratch the flight to Raleigh.
Wendy looked at David as he looked at her knowing her father was along side, glaring at him. The secret was out. So much for the whole discussing this as mature adults, David felt like a teenager about to be devoured by GI Joe after knocking his daughter up.
But somehow, Wendy managed to find the right words to calm the situation. She offered the couch for her parents to sit, as she slipped her arm around David's waist and pulled him close announcing her pregnancy to them. For good measure, she also played the, if you do not approve of this, then you are not welcomed in OUR home, card. Seemed a little harsh, even to David, but she meant business and he wasn't about to get in her way.
Neither her mother or father spoke. David half expected them to just get up and leave given their initial reaction, but they didn't, and he couldn't quite figure out if he was surprised by it or not. All in all, they just wanted their daughter to be happy, and if it meant being with someone her father didn't particularly approve of, then it was a bitter pill that he would have to swallow. Perhaps the scientist would eventually grow on him over time.
With that, both stood as Wendy's mother smiled and went over to gather her baby up into a big hug. Her father reluctantly made his way over to David and extended a hand once again to the trace tech, pulling him in to a manly hug and a solid pat on the back. But it couldn't end at that. Of course not. He quietly whispered into David's ear that if he dared tired to take off, leaving Wendy alone with the babies, that he would hunt him down, find him and castrate him. Wonderful, her father was already threatening him. And he hadn't even done anything yet...well, apart from having sex with and impregnating his only daughter.
As they laid in bed later that evening, her parents in the next room, all Wendy could do was giggle to herself as she got comfortable in David's arms. David tried to resist the urge to question the giggling, but he finally gave in and asked.
"Admit it, he had you scared!"
David looked down at her and huffed. "No he didn't."
"You are such a liar!" She laughed as she got up on one elbow to look at him.
"I am not." The trace tech turned his head to one side and closed his eyes.
"Well then you are only lying to yourself, cause had you of seen the look on your face after you learned that, that was my parents at the door, you would have seen one shit baked David Hodges." She continued to giggle as David opened his eyes and looked back up at her.
"Fine! I will admit that I was a little nervous after finding out that they were your parents, but it was nothing I couldn't handle." He admitted nonchalantly which made her laugh even more.
"If believing that helps you sleep a little better Hodges, then fine." She paused to lean down to pepper his neck with several kisses. "But just a little inside information. Your vulnerability earlier on kinda turned me on."
"Oh yeah?" He grinned as he closed his eyes once again to enjoy her closeness and sweet fragrance.
"Yeah!" She whispered into the crook of his neck as she worked herself up on top of him. "But let's just see how well you handle this." She said with an evil grin.
His suddenly flicked his eyes open and raised a brow with concern when he felt her hands venture below his waistline. This was not going to be good. Well, it was always good, but not when her parents were just on the other side of the wall from them. No! This was going to be trouble and she knew damn well what she was trying to start. If her father didn't like him before, he sure as hell wouldn't after hearing this.
David Hodges was now faced with a tough decision. Stop before he dug himself deeper with her father or deny the pregnant brunette of a little pleasure she so desperately sought? Weighing the two options he finally gave in, knowing she was the one he had to live with...not her father. And if her father hated him? Well, he would just be another one David would have to add to the list because he sure as hell didn't want to upset a pregnant Wendy Simms!