Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Adam Jensen & Demitra Callaway – "Thanks for Caring"

Location: Private Wards, Limb Clinic
April 5th
12:39am

When Demitra Callaway forced open her eyes, she realized that she was in a private room of her local Limb Clinic. The ceiling lights almost blinded her, but it brought her comfort knowing that she was somewhere familiar, which also meant she was safe.

The last few hours were a little fuzzy for her, but she recalled getting kidnapped by her former colleague, Jack Henning and Adam coming to the rescue. She remembered holding a gun and quite possibly, firing it. After that, everything else was a blur. But she could clearly recall a rich and husky comforting voice telling her that she was going to be okay.

Sighing, she leaned against the pillow, trying to embrace the softness, and wait patiently for Adam to walk in.

"Demitra?"

But she did not have to wait. For some odd reason, she didn't notice that he was already in the room with her. Adam got to her side, and quickly clasped her augmented hand with both of his hands. "Hey there," He greeted with a big, relieved grin on his face. "How are you feeling?" He said, then using one hand to stroke her forehead.

"Been better. My jaw hurts though." She said. "Do we have augments for that?"

Adam could not help but chuckle at that. "Silly… But no, we don't. And don't worry, you're still beautiful."

"That's good to hear…" She said, locking her saddened eyes with him.

And he knew why. "Dem, it's okay. Sarif talked to Dr. Markovic. The baby's fine."

She immediately had tears in her eyes at that. "Oh, thank God," She let go of a deep sigh. "Adam, I'm so sorry. I know I should have told you."

He raised an 'obviously' eyebrow at her. "Yeah, you should have. But don't worry, I'm not mad. I know you were scared, but you didn't have to be. It's me, Dem. You've known me for so long. You really think I'd reject my own child?"

"I should've known better," She said, leaning her head against the pillow. "God knows how wonderful you are," She used her non-augmented left hand to caress his cheek lovingly. "So I should know what a great dad you'd make."

He smirked at her. "Thanks, Dem."

She smiled back. "You know…" She cleared her throat and prepared to make a confession. "I need to tell you something."

"What is it, doc?" He asked, sitting on the bed with her.

"My kidnapper," She caught his eyes. "His name is Jack Henning."

"You know that jackass?"

"My former colleague from Los Angeles. He was involved in the same accident as I was. He lost both of his arms and had to get augmented but… he became… obsessed with getting augmentations," She said. "He even got addicted to Neurophrozyne. Then one day, he never showed up to work and disappeared. Well… now we know where he went."

He smiled sympathetically at her, knowing that she was dejected about what her former colleague had become, and clasped her hand tighter.

"But kidnapped by him and being interrogated by him… made me realize that Jack was gone. Completely. Consumed by the power he had with augmentations," She glanced at him. "When this discovery goes to public, I hope that no one goes through what he went through. I don't want anyone to be blinded by the successes of what augmentations can do and get obsessed by them. I think this city and the world's suffered enough…"

"It's alright, Dem. Remember, there are limits are to how augmented you can get. If they don't need it, they don't get it," He said. "I think the world will be fine."

"Nice of you to think so…" She then titled her head to the side, avoiding eye contact.

Adam knew that there was something else on his beloved girlfriend's mind. "Hey," He called for her gently. When she turned her head back to him, he saw new tears in her eyes. 'Is there something else you want to tell me? Or is it still about Henning?"

She shook her head, glanced down at their clasped hands. "I also realized something else during my capture… I didn't tell him anything because I knew, the Illuminati would twist it for their own gain. I also realized that I would have to reveal that the discovery came from you, and that would give him a reason not to kill you," A tear streamed down her cheek. "And then, he wouldn't kill me because of our kid and how he or she may be carrying your unique DNA. When I realized all of that… I just wanted to die."

"Dem, come on!" He held her hands tighter.

"The Illuminati wouldn't know about you, and you'd be safe. Don't tell me I'm wrong for thinking that way." She said.

He stroked her forehead once more. "No, you're not. But I refuse to let you go. And as long as you're mine, no one is ever going to hurt you again. You or our kid." Reaching out, he touched her stomach.

Her heart almost melted at those words and the way he delivered them. She reached up to caress his cheek once more. "Hey. If it's a girl, can we name her Michelle?"

"So specific. Why?" He questioned causally.

"Can't I honor the woman who saved your life when you were a baby?"

It then hit him. "Michelle Walthers?"

"She's the reason you're here now, Adam. With me," Demitra said. "It's only right."

Adam smiled at her brighter than the Sun ever will. "You got it."

Adam then leaned forward and they touched foreheads. Closing his eyes, he whispered, "I love you."

"Back at you, Chief of Security," Demitra let go of another deep breath. "Right back at you."

A/N: So here it is! :D I hope you guys enjoyed the new chapters so far. I'll be sure to update when I can with new chapters :) Thanks for reading!