Waiting

Charlie sighed as she gazed out the window of her home, seeing rain fall outside. She would admit, she was not fond of rain, at least, not heavy rain.

Mostly because she was worried William might catch a cold after all he had been through. She brought a hand to the bump on her abdomen, feeling a small kick.

"I know, you miss Daddy. He'll be home soon."

Please, come home so I can stop worrying.

It was a little bit later that William soon returned, the man's suit completely soaked.

"Charlie, I'm home." He said, shedding off his coat.

Charlie looked at him, giving a small gasp.

"Oh goodness!" She grabbed some towels, hurrying as best as she could, throwing one right over his head. "You're completely soaked!"

"WAH!"

William was a bit frazzled at Charlie's reaction but did his best not to overreact, using the towel to dry of part off his head before pulling it off.

"C-Charlie, I'm fine, it's just water." He gave a sheepish look. "Wilson and I got caught off guard so we didn't really have rain gear on to protect ourselves."

Charlie shook her head, wrapping another towel around his shoulders.

"Water is cold and cold is bad for your asthma. I don't want you getting sick."

"I promise, I'll be fine."

She gave him a bit of a pout.

"Charlie, I'm okay, really." He gave a gentle smile. "Little cold and wet but I'm okay."

Charlie sighed before she smiled, hugging him a little.

"Alright, you win. BUT you're putting some clean clothes on. I mean it!"

"Yes dear… and maybe a hot cup of tea?"

Charlie perked up, nodding before heading off to do so.

She's been so protective lately.

William headed for the bedroom, quickly slipping off his wet attire in exchange for dry clothes. He sighed in relief, feeling warmth starting to come back to him. He made his way to the kitchen, finding Charlie already quick at work. He chuckled, seeing her trying to reach a high shelf for something. He hurried over, getting the thing she needed with ease.

"Here you go, Charlie."

Charlie giggled, kissing his cheek quickly.

"Thank you dear. It's almost ready." She gave a sheepish look before getting back to work. "Hope Earl Grey is alright. We're out of green."

"Anything warm is good and you know I'm not picky."

"Still."

He shook his head, bringing his arms around her from behind, resting his chin atop her head.

"Charlie, why are you being so protective?"

"Because I love you. A lot." She mumbled.

William chuckled, kissing her cheek.

"And I love you too, my dear."

Charlie kissed his cheek in return.

"Now, go wait in the living room."

"Alright, alright."

William pulled away, heading for the living room, sitting down on the couch, doing what he could to relax.

She's usually more relaxed than this… but I really shouldn't question a woman's motives when she's pregnant. That's what mother always said… as did Jack when Diana was expecting the twins.

In a few minutes, Charlie came into the room, carrying a couple of teacups on a tray along with a few pieces of dragon pie. She set them on the table in front of them before cuddling up to William's side.

"Here you go. Hope you like it."

He smiled, kissing her head.

"Thank you." He took a sip, sighing in content feeling warmth spread through him. This was just what he needed on a cold chilly day.

Charlie smiled, keeping close to him, closing her eyes.

"... I just get so tired of waiting." She finally said after a few minutes. "I've checked the calendar ten times, I've made six different pairs of mittens and socks, I've taken countless naps… I can't wait anymore!"

William frowned a little, setting down his cup before bringing both his arms around her, resting his hands on her bump.

"I know my dear but sadly these things take time." He nuzzled her a little. "It's hard and stressful but… it's just how it is."

Charlie sighed bringing her hands up to rest over his, gazing up at him.

"I know. But it's just hard sometimes. I get so excited and then I remember… Oh… Another four months. I just want to meet them."

"I know love I know. But in time we'll have our little one. Hopefully as healthy as they can be."

And take after you.

Charlie nodded, huddling closer, cringing a big as she felt a kick from their unborn child.

"I bet they will be healthy with all the moving they keep doing in there."

William smiled gently.

"I think they're just eager too."

There was another kick as they both laughed a little.

"Very eager. And they clearly love you already. They kick like this every time you come home."

"I guess I'm in a sense glad for that." William's smile faded a little. "I admit… I'm worried they might not like me."

Charlie gave him a gentle look, nuzzling her husband a bit.

"Will, they'll love you. What is there not to love?"

"I'm not exactly ideal…"

"No one is." Charlie kissed his cheek.

"Still… I've made a lot of choices I'm not proud of and… I don't know. Doesn't sound like someone who be fit to be a father."

Charlie gave him a fierce look before turning around and hugging him tightly.

"Don't you DARE say that about yourself! You made mistakes yes, but that doesn't mean you'll make those same ones."

"Charlie I-"

"Tell me this. If things had gone according to plan back on Earth and we were having this same exact baby but funds were tight would you make that same choice? That very same choice?"

"I…" William lowered his head. "I… I would just… do everything I could to make sure everything would be alright."

She tilted his chin up, kissing him quickly.

"And that is the man I fell in love with. I know you dear. When this little one comes everything's going to change but in a wonderful way."

"It'll be quite the experience but I'm willing to go through with it."

Charlie smiled warmly, touching her forehead to his.

"And I'll be there to help too. We're in this as a team. Just like we've always been."

"That's right."

William smiled warmly, keeping his wife close.

Charlie ran her hand through his hair, nuzzling him.

"But I might still get overprotective."

"I'm okay with that. Though no more surprise attacks with the towel?"

"Ha! Good one Will."

"Charlie…"

She giggled, kissing his cheek.

"I just love my husband, okay?"

"... Fair enough."

He held her close as she leaned against him, William stroking her back

"Though let me take care of you too. If we're working together that means we take turns."

"Fair enough."

"Then it's a deal, my love."