So, it's been a while. I do apologize for that, but I am having some issues with how I am trying to get the story from point A to point B without losing everyone in the middle. I am going to be skipping ahead a month because let's face it, towards the last month of pregnancy, you get cranky and uncomfortable and in this setting that is just plain funny and gives me some ideas to play with.
Charlie felt like she couldn't get any bigger. She was tired and sore all the time and that made her cranky. Jason had kept his watchful distance but did stay close like he was ordered. Charlie knew that this was hard on him. They had once talked about babies and marriage, but that had been a long time ago. She rested in a chair in the library reading about the Roman Empire. They had managed a lot without electricity.
"My lady, your bath is ready," Greta, Charlie's new servant smiled sweetly.
Charlie slowly sat down in the water. It was nice and hot. It was so relaxing and Charlie was ready to go to sleep.
"You know, you shouldn't fall asleep," Bass smiled from the doorway.
"Well, when I'm as big as a whale, I'm allowed to relax," Charlie kept her eyes closed.
"Here, I'll help you," Bass helped Charlie wash and rinse.
Bass watched his wife as he helped her out of the tub. She was mainly belly, and she had that glow about her. In his eyes, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
"It's late, let's lay down," Charlie yawned.
"I have to take care of some things before bed," Bass helped Charlie into the bed.
"Well, those can wait until tomorrow. I need you to hold me tonight," Charlie gave Bass a stern look.
Bass tried to resist her look. He knew it was pointless to fight her on this. He caved and got ready for bed. Laying down next to Charlie and holding her in his arms made the world seem that much better and all the issues with it melt away. Resting his hand on her belly and feeling their baby moving around inside her made it all come into focus for him. He was rebuilding everything for them. He wanted a better and safer future for them. Even if that meant having to annihilate every Patriot in the process. He felt when Charlie went to sleep and kissed her cheek.
"Bass? You up?" Miles always knew how to ruin a moment.
"Shh, Charlie's asleep," Bass got out of bed without disturbing Charlie.
"Well come out into the hall, we have to talk," Miles was still trying to get used to the idea of Bass and Charlie married and having a baby to top it all off.
"What's going on?" Bass gently closed the door behind him.
"We have a problem. A one thousand man strong problem," Miles didn't like to always be the one to give out bad news.
"What's going on Miles?" Bass didn't like the sound of what was going on, he had a pretty good idea, but he didn't like it.
"The ranch leading up here was attacked last night, two of our scouts saw it. Tyson and his wife were executed. Bass, they made them kneel and were shot in the back of the head. They are on the way here Bass. We have to get Charlie out of here and to somewhere safe," Miles knew that this was going to be a hard choice for Bass but it was one that Miles didn't have to think twice about.
"Miles, the baby is due any day. Charlie shouldn't be traveling. We are in the mountains and she would need to be at full strength to make the trip to the other side," Bass couldn't believe his ears.
The Patriots were coming and there was nothing that they could do about it. What were they going to do? Charlie was going to give birth soon. Bass didn't want another repeat of Shelly and their baby. He couldn't handle it if anything happened to Charlie and their baby. He would be gone for good.
"I can take her through the passage that leads to the California border. There are few people there that can watch over her and the baby. I can leave first thing in the morning. We can put her on a wagon. The passage is big enough that a wagon can get through," Jason had overheard everything.
Even though he wasn't going to get the one he loved, he was going to protect her with his life if it came down to it. Jason knew that he would always love her and be there for her and protect her no matter what happened.
"Jason, you guys may not make it through the passage before the baby is born," Miles liked the idea, but he knew that Bass wouldn't go for it.
"She shouldn't be moved. What happens if something goes wrong?" Bass hated this idea.
Bass felt that it was duty to be there for the birth of his child. He had been denied the joy of holding his son for the first time with Connor and then with everything that happened with Shelly and the baby. He didn't want to miss this time.
"Sir, what if this is the only way to keep her and the heir to your kingdom safe?" Jason couldn't believe what was coming out of his own mouth.
"He's right Bass," Miles hated to side with the kid when it came to the whole "kingdom" idea.
"Fine, but get rest. You leave at dawn. I shouldn't have to remind you that if anything happens to Charlie and the baby, you will not live to see another day," Bass narrowed his eyes at Jason.
So my fearless readers, what do you think of the show so far? I just want yall to know that I appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for all your feedback and reviews.