DISCLAIMER: Okay we own nothing except Alex, Kathy and Ruth. Nothing written here is intended to be disrespectful of the real Band of Brothers.

Okay so this is posted under my pen name, but this is actually a three-person story. My other writers in crime are; ILoveboyswhosparkle and Ber1719…we are working together to try and make something funny and a little different. Hope everyone out there enjoys our efforts…we know we are. :) Okay this story is rated "M" for not only language but sexual situations…you've been warned.

Chapter 10

Nixon shook his canteen hoping to find more Vat 69 only to come up dry. He'd never given much thought to Ruth getting pregnant, he just thought she would…oh he had no idea what he thought. However, the one thing he was sure of…no more sex, his heart couldn't take it, especially if his alcohol intake was down.

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"So then Ruth sends Nixon to find me only to have him chicken out and Dick has to do it, not that I was complaining mind you, because Dick interrupted another attempt by Dike to put his moves on me." Kathy finished the 'Ruth needs a medic' story with a very unladylike snort.

Alex smiled, Kathy had dropped into the foxhole a couple of hours ago just to avoid another Dike run in and decided to tell the story of Ruth not being pregnant because it was funny.

Kathy punched her in the arm, "oh my God, I forgot the best part. Nixon told her he wouldn't have sex with her anymore because he couldn't take it. Not the sex I mean but I think the thought of her being pregnant. He told her in very plain terms that while he might be able to explain an affair to his wife…a child along with it would not go over well."

Alex laughed, "What did he think was going to happen if he slept with her, divine intervention? Moreover, after the comment about his wife, I've got a feeling he's going to need divine help to get her back into bed. Hey wait I thought she was on that shot thing like us."

Kathy shook her head, "nope she went back on the pill for some silly reason and guess who doesn't have them with her. Huh, it would be really funny if it wasn't for the fact we'll be in the same situation very soon…you know those are only good for three months and we've been here about that long."

Shrugging Alex didn't seem too concerned, "I'm not too worried, hell it's not like I'm going to have sex with anyone any way."

"Well what about Mr. Intense, I thought he was really interested in you?"

"Yeah well, he's hot, really hot, but I can control myself." Alex knew she was lying but the last thing she wanted to do was tell Kathy she really couldn't control herself when it came to Speirs.

Kathy crawled out and turned to look at Alex with a grin on her face, "yeah well I think you're lying and if you're not, then you must be dead. Anyway I'm headed back to the boys talk to you later."

Alex shook her head, she should have known not to try to lie to Kathy, somehow she always knew.

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A few days later on Christmas as everyone had gathered for the most meager of feast, Joe's beans, Ruth sat alone eating with a silly smirk on her face. Most of the men in the company had gone out of their way to avoid her for the last week; she had taken everyone's head off to include Captain Nixon.

Luz nudged Bill, "hey what's up with Ruth, she's got that stupid grin on her face?"

Bill shook his head, "got no idea, hey there's Nixon let's ask him. Hey, Captain Nixon, can we talk to ya?"

Nixon cast a cautious look over at Ruth. She'd been so mad at him when he told her they were not going to have sex, but also not sharing a foxhole she'd thrown her helmet at him and she'd proceeded to call him names he hadn't been sure any female knew.

"What's up Bill?"

"Ya well we were just wondering what's up with your girl, she's been sitting over there for the last hour with that silly smile on her face."

Nixon finally looked at Ruth and saw what they were talking about, her eyes were glassy and the smile was almost silly looking. Turning back to Bill, "I've got no idea, and I'm not volunteering to ask, I'm afraid her aim might be better this time."

They all laughed knowing exactly what Nixon was referring too. All the men cringed when Ruth suddenly got to her feet and started walking in their direction. When she was even with the small group, the silly smile still in place, "Oh I'm just happy I'm not pregnant."

All the men busted out laughing except for Nixon who hung his head, his face redder than Winters hair. Bill still wiping tears from his eyes could only smile at Nixon, "wow sir, don't envy you, she's a live one."

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Following the 'female medic' incident and Ruth's mood was getting sourer by the day. Nixon had refused to even sleep in the same foxhole with her, telling her he didn't trust himself around her. Letting the smirk cross her face, she'd just have to convince him otherwise.

Slipping under the tarp that covered Dick and Lew's foxhole, Ruth could just make out a figure huddled in the corner asleep. She knew it was Nixon as she'd just passed Dick who was on his way to regiment. That should give her an hour or so to convince him.

Working her way under the blanket he had covering him, Ruth slowly started to kiss around his exposed neck and nibble on his ear. If the hardness growing under her was any indication, he'd been missing her too.

With a mumble in his sleep, his arms came around her and he turned his lips to hers. Ruth let herself relax into the kiss, knowing he wasn't really awake yet, but this was a good start.

Nixon was dreaming he had to be, he had a warm soft body covering him and soft lips pressed to his, yeah this was the best dream he'd had in a while. In fact it could only get better if she would just move her hand a little south…oh yeah right there.

Ruth felt him press against her hand and smiled against his lips, she had him right where she wanted him…well almost any way.

While Nixon had enjoyed his fair share of wet dreams this one was intense, he'd have probably stayed lost in the moment if the feeling of cold air across his chest hadn't woken him, only to find it wasn't a wet dream.

"Damn it Ruth what are you doing?" He quickly grabbed both her hands and forced her to sit up, which unfortunately put her in direct contact with his lap. Groaning when she ground herself against him he had to release her hands and grab her hips.

"I'm serious, enough. What are you doing here? Where's Dick?"

"Come on Nixy, you know you want it, and well now is like the safest time and…"

Pushing Ruth off his lap, he quickly redid his shirt. "Not going to happen Vat, we need to be more careful and I promise when we get out of here, I'll pick up some condoms and we can make up for lost time. However, I need you to go somewhere else right now; you are just too much of a distraction."

Pouting Ruth sat back and stared at him, "I can't believe you're going to turn me down. Well let me tell you Mister, turn me down once and that might be the last chance you get…think about that while you and your hand become well acquainted." Jerking back the tarp she left in what she felt was the most dignified manner possible, for someone crawling out of a foxhole.

Nixon watched her go with a mix of relief and dread. If he knew anything about women, he knew this was going to require a lot of groveling.

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Ruth was currently stomping her way back to the foxhole she was sharing with Kathy. Kathy would understand her stress and make her feel better, or at least make it better for a short period.

When she got there, the noise coming from under the tarp had her pausing for a moment. Maybe she'd been wrong and Dick had decided to link up with Kathy. She stood looking at the tarp for a moment trying to decide what to do when she heard something that made the decision for her.

"Norman, please I don't think this is such a good idea."

Ruth didn't wait for a response; all she needed to hear was Dike's name. Grabbing the tarp and pulling it up she dropped down next to Kathy, "Lucy, I'm home. Hi guys, what's new?"

The look on Dike's face was priceless and after stuttering for a moment he finally found his voice, "well I just stopped by to talk to Kathy and well I'll be on my way."

Ruth watched as he climbed out of the foxhole and turned to look at Kathy. "What the hell was all that about, was that scum bag bothering you again?"

Holding out her hands Kathy tried to calm Ruth down. "There was nothing going on he just stopped by to talk and then…"

"Don't you give me that line of crap; you know good and well he's after you. Does Dick know about this?"

Kathy shook her head, "no and I don't want him to, please Dick has enough to worry about, please just let it go."

Ruth crossed her arms and thought about it for a moment. Smiling she tilted her head to the side. "Okay, but if he does that crap one more time, I'm going to shoot him."

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"Okay I'm out; damn Bill why didn't you warn me the woman was a card shark." Toye slammed down his cards after losing the fourth hand in a row.

Bill chuckled, "yeah well better she take your money than ours. Okay ladies, I've got to go check the line. Don't do nothing I wouldn't do." Laughing at his own joke Bill left the foxhole and headed back to his section of the line.

"Yeah, I think I'll be heading off too. Especially now that she's cleaned me out, see you later Buck." Toye left as well leaving Alex and Buck alone together.

"Okay Buck, here's your cut. I told you they would fall for it."

Buck shoved the money into his pocket and grinned. "Yeah, they just keep on forgetting how good you are. You going to be okay here, I need to check on the men."

"Sure, I'll be fine. Pass me that blanket you won't be using and I'll keep it warm for you."

Throwing the blanket at her Buck crawled out to go check the men, "you know Alex, did anyone ever tell you you're a heartless woman."

Peaking over the top of the blanket, Alex grinned at him, "yep all the time. See you soon." Little did she know that would be the last time they were all together.

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Dick looked at Nixon, "you know there is nothing I can do about him, besides who would I replace him with? Shames, he's seen too many war movies, thinks he has to yell all the time. Peacock, Lord knows on one tries harder, but he's just not a strong leader."

Nixon thought for a moment, "well what about Buck?"

"Yeah, Compton would be the best choice, but I need to have one experienced platoon leader in Easy, which leads me back to my point, I can't get rid of him."

Nixon laughed, "you really don't like him do you? Not that I blame you, the guy sits in his foxhole all day and when he isn't, he's flirting up your girl."

Dick rubbed his face. "You know I'm not sure why we're having this conversation. I can't get rid of him and being reminded of the fact that he's after Kathy…well gee Lew I thought I was your friend. Not to mention should I remind you that you were the one who threatened to kill him?"

"Oh I am buddy, cheer up; maybe something will happen to him."

As if saying it could make it happen the artillery, barrage began and no one would be laughing when it ended.

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"Hey Alex, you okay?"

Crawling out from under the blankets, Alex met the concerned eyes of Lipton. "Yeah, I'm just peachy. How's Kathy and Ruth?"

"Oh they're fine, Kathy's a little busy helping Doc and well Captain Nixon is checking on Ruth. I've not heard any yelling so she must not have thrown her helmet at him."

Both of them smiled at the joke. However, Lipton's smile faded quickly, "actually I'm here to tell you they are pulling Lieutenant Compton off the line. Bill and Joe were injured and well he just couldn't …"

"He couldn't what Lip?"

Lipton shook his head not sure, how to say what he needed to say. "He couldn't handle seeing them wounded, it was just too much. They evac'd him with Bill and Joe, so maybe we can get you into town tomorrow."

Alex nodded her head afraid to speak. She couldn't remember the last time she'd even had the desire to cry, but at this moment she was sure that was exactly what she wanted. Buck was leaving and she might or might not get to see him again and for the first time in years, she had no idea what she was supposed to do now.

The only thing that seemed logical was to crawl back down into the dirt hole that had been home for the last few weeks and try to regroup. She had no idea how long she'd been there when she felt someone sit down beside her.

Kathy sat beside Alex for a moment saying nothing. She could see how tightly she had her hands clenched. Slowly Kathy laid her hand over Alex's hands. "It's okay to be upset, I know you don't want to be but you know I'd really think something was wrong with you if you weren't."

Alex turned her head to look at Kathy. Kathy was shocked to see the red-rimmed blue eyes. She'd never seen Alex cry and while she wasn't sobbing she'd been sitting here alone silently weeping.

Without speaking, Alex let, her head drop to Kathy's shoulder and cried.

Lipton had been true to his word and two days later Alex went in with Malarkey to say good-bye to Buck. Alex stood off to the side letting Buck and Malarkey have time trying to figure out exactly what to say. Finally, Malarkey waved her over and he left her alone with Buck.

Buck was the first to move and he grabbed her hands. "I'm sorry kid, I hate the fact I'm leaving you, but…"

"It's okay, I understand and I'll be fine, don't you worry about me and when this is over, I promise to come see you. Hell what else will I have to do with my time?"

The driver starting the jeep reminded them that time was almost up. Doing something so out of character, Alex jumped into Buck's arms and held him close. Kissing his cheek, she stepped back and smiled. "You know I've never had a male friend before, but you've been that to me and I'm going to miss you so much."

Buck smiled and kissed her on the forehead, "I'll miss you too, stay out of trouble and give Mr. Intense a chance, who knows you might like it."

Buck got into the jeep and pulled off before Alex could recover enough to ask him how he knew about Mr. Intense.