Liz was sitting on the bed in their room waiting for Rorke to come back with the medical stuff to help patch her up. Her wrists stung and were crusted with blood. She did feel better knowing everything was fine with the twins. They were staying at one of the compounds for the next 12 hours.

She wanted nothing more than to rest. Hoping Rorke would hurry up and patch her wounds. Her wish was quickly answered when Rorke walked through the door a moment later. "About time. I thought you forgot about me."

Rorke gave her an apologetic smile and sat down in front of her on the bed. He took out some gauze and set it down beside him. Liz watched him momentarily get up and grab a rag, wetting it under the faucet. He rang out the rang and sat back down. He gently took her hand and started cleaning her wrists. Liz hissed a little in pain, making Rorke falter briefly. "Sorry. And You know I would never forget about you. You're my wife."

"I know. You were just taking a long time."

"I didn't mean too. You know how it is."

"Yeah."

He went back to cleaning her wrists. It stung like hell and Liz was trying her best not to yank her hand away. She finally let the tension go once he started wrapping that gauze around them. Rorke tapped them secure and smiled at her. "There, all done."

Rorke smile dies down when Liz didn't return it. Something was wrong, she's been rather quiet the past few hours and that wasn't like her. He put the gauze away and set the medical supplies on the floor. "Are you alright?"

When Liz looked up he saw the tears in her eyes. "I could've lost you...and I hate being weak, I couldn't even get lose from the damn restraints."

"You are not weak. You're the strongest person I know Liz. And you didn't, I'm here. I will always be here." He moved closer to Liz and wrapped his arm around her.

"When that hatch opened, anything could've happened. And I couldn't do anything."

"I'm happy you couldn't, you are the only reason I wake up every morning. If I lost you...my life would be meaningless...I couldn't survive in this world without you."

Liz looked up at him with glistening eyes and a smile. "I didn't know that."

"Now you do. How are the kiddos doing?" He rested his hand on her stomach. Liz stared up at him, she couldn't believe this was the man she fell for.

"They're good. Heart beats are nice and strong."

"Oh thank god. What else did I miss?"

"That I should take it easy and rest a lot more. There's a lot more risks with twin pregnancies."

His content look on his face quickly turned into worry after she said that. "What do you mean by that?"

"Preterm labor and birth, gestational hypertension, anemia, birth defects, miscarriage, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, which was already ruled out since that only occurs with identical twins. We're have fraternal. Abnormal amounts of amniotic fluids, cord entanglement, cesarean delivery and postpartum hemorrhage are all complication that come with carrying twins."

Rorke eyes widened in shock. He didn't know there were so many complication with being pregnant with more than one child. A sudden fear flooded him and he wanted nothing more than to make sure she was never in harm's way again.

"I feel I was denied...critical...need to know...information."

"I didn't know any of this either until I saw the doctor."

"Well that settles it then. We're going home and staying there until the children are born."

"I love when you get all protective. It's quite the turn on." Liz gave him wink.

Rorke chuckled "Then you must be in a constant state of horniness...I like it."

Liz laughed and lightly shoved at his chest. "Of course you would..." She was caught off guard by a yawn. She suddenly felt very tired.

"Tired?"

"A little. Sleeping on that bench wasn't the best and I'm sure you are too. You didn't sleep at all."

"Sleep sounds good."

Liz took off her pants and got under the covers and waited for Rorke. He was kicking off his boots and pants also. Seconds later he got into bed behind her. Liz sighed in content as Rorke wrapped his arm around her waist. A small smile formed as his hand rested on her stomach again.

"I love you." said Liz

"I love you too."

xXx

Liz was starting to regret telling Rorke about the complications she could have. It's only been three days and he was becoming very annoying. Making sure Liz wasn't on her feet too much, making sure she sat down, ate, kept hydrated and the likes. She knows he means well and just wants to keep his family safe but Liz just couldn't stay seated for a long duration of time.

She needed some time away from him. So she snuck away to their room for some alone time. Getting comfy on the bed, she cracked opened a book and started to read. 'What to expect when you are expecting' Liz giggled to herself, a few years ago she wouldn't have pictured her life like this. Married...to the enemy nonetheless and expecting twins. But the heart wants what the heart wants. And it wanted Gabriel Rorke.

As much as she loved being a Fed and spending her life with Rorke, she did miss Logan. A lot sometimes. It was only an amount of time before they crossed paths with the Ghosts again. She hoped he would join, but deep down she knew he wouldn't. Shaking the thought from her mind she put her attention back on her book.

It was a gift from one of the other soldiers. She didn't know how he got it but she was thanking the stars. Liz didn't know what to expect and she wasn't one to just wait and find out, especially in their lifestyle. A little time passed and she was about 30 pages into the book until she was interrupted. She glared up from her book to realize it was Rorke.

"Sorry to barge in hun but we have to go. Looks like the Ghosts paid a visit to the outpost in the Andes Mountains."

Liz tossed her book to the side and huffed. "How the hell did they get in?"

"Looks like they used are uniforms. We have a lot wounded and killed and we need to find out what info they took."

Liz nodded and started to tie her boots. Just when she was getting comfortable, something had to happen. Rorke was packing their stuff since they most likely wouldn't be coming back. Once she was done, she sighed and stood up. "Alright. I'm ready."

On the way to the chopper Liz could tell Rorke was glancing at her. She ignored it at first until he almost walked into the door. Liz stopped in her tracks and laughed. "Okay what is it? You keep glancing at me."

"I have been by your side everyday for the past two years. I know your body like the back of my hand. I think you're starting to have a little bump."

He smile and walked over to her, leaning down and giving her a chaste kiss.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but I won't be showing for another month or so, it's bloating."

"Either way it's still cute."

"Not from my perspective. But your sweet."

Liz leaned up and kissed him again before walking through the door. The chopper finally came into view, it was going to be a long flight and Liz wasn't too keen on it. Liz got in while Rorke secured their bags. After he was done he joined Liz, sitting right next to her. Once everyone was seated, they were off. Now it was time to find out what the Ghosts took and hope it wouldn't fuck up their plans.