Loki could hear Amelia crying in the bathroom. When they got back to the hotel she said she needed to take a shower. He decided to let her be and give her time by herself. He knew how she felt because he had also experienced family rejection before. The soft sobs coming from the other side of the door broke Loki's heart. He hated to see her hurting but he also knew there was nothing he could do to help other than be there to hold her while she cried. He put his palm against the door wanting so badly to wrap her in his arms. He knew Amelia never shied away from his touch and that she felt better when he was around. Loki made up his mind to go to her. He took off his clothes and quietly opened the door. He could see Amelia standing under the steaming water with her eyes closed, head down and hands on her belly. He quietly slipped in behind her. Loki wrapped his arms around Amelia and kissed her on the top of the head. She slumped back against him and put her hands over his where they rested on her belly. She laced her small, soft fingers with his long, skilled fingers. Their daughter kicked against their hands and Amelia couldn't help but smile.

Loki's silent presence always calmed her. She could be a very emotional person, especially with the pregnancy, but Loki was always there to bring her back. His firm yet soft embrace had never failed to stop her tears. She looked down at their entwined hands. Loki's thumbs were gently rubbing at the stop where their baby had been kicking. She watched his expert fingers play and push against her. Amelia sighed and moved her hands to cradle her belly.

"I can't believe Liam could be so hateful."

Loki bent down and kissed her bare shoulder. "I'm sorry Amelia. I'm sure in time he will calm down."

She turned her head to look at him. "I don't know. I knew that they would not be thrilled but I never imagined it would be that bad. And I haven't even told my parents yet."

Loki removed one of his hands from her belly and stroked her cheek. "My family was able to forgive and accept me. Surely I have done worse than you."

Amelia groaned. She knew Loki was right. He was always right. It was funny how they were always each other's voice of reassurance. Loki and Amelia finished their shower and got out. Loki put on his usual black sleeping pants and Amelia put on one of the nightgowns she brought with her from Asgard. She loved how beautiful they were but she seriously missed her yoga pants. Maybe she would get a chance to buy a pair before they left. She knew Loki was fond of them too because of the way they hugged her ass. Loki and Amelia sat up in bed watching television. Boondock Saints was on and it was one of Amelia's favorites. Loki sat back against the headboard with Amelia in his arms. She caught a few looks at Loki's face and saw that he was enjoying the movie. He was very much enjoying the gratuitous violence, but then again she already knew that. The movie was almost over when there was a knock on the door. Loki and Amelia looked at each other, they were not expecting anyone. Loki got up and cautiously opened the door. There was a man and a woman standing there.

"Is Amelia here?" the man asked.

Loki stepped out of the way to let them in. "Amelia it's for you."

She stepped forward, unsure of what to expect. "Hi Mom. Hi Dad." She said.

They both stared at the very prominent bulge under her nightgown. They glanced from her to Loki and back. Loki suddenly became very aware of the fact that he was not wearing a shirt. He quickly grabbed a plain black t shirt and pulled it on. They stood in silence for a minute.

"I didn't want to believe it was true." Her mother finally said.

Her father just continues to glare at Loki. Loki's silver tongue had turned to lead in his mouth. He could see that Amelia was about to crack and he had to do something and quickly. He stepped forward and held out his hand.

"Mr. and Mrs. Mathison I'm Loki. It's nice to finally meet you." Neither of them moved to shake his hand so he dropped it at his side. "Can I get you anything?"

Her father glared. "No I think you have done quite enough."

Amelia snapped from whatever daze she was in and began to unleash. Loki just stood in shock as Amelia yelled at her parents. It seemed that she had 24 years of frustration she chose to let out right now. He had never seen her this angry before. While it impressed him it also concerned him that she would get too worked up and hurt herself. He put his hand on her back to try to calm her.

"…and you know what? I love him and I love our child. Yeah, I got knocked up and yeah, we didn't plan this but I don't care. I love Loki and Loki loves me and we are going to be a family." She ended her rant by holding up her hand with the engagement ring on it.

Amelia could feel that her face was red and that she was crying but she did not care. She was shaking but she could feel Loki's cool hand on the small of her back and it was keeping her grounded.

Her father tentatively stepped forward. "Amelia did you not remember anything we taught you?"

Amelia groaned. Clearly she had not gotten through to him at all. She knew she was close to losing it completely and she was exhausted.

"Please go." She said quietly.

"What?" her mother asked.

"Leave now. Go." Amelia said a little louder.

Her father stepped forward. "Amelia you cannot speak to us like that."

Loki stepped forward getting in between Amelia and her parents. "I believe she asked you to leave."

Her father glared at Loki but Loki was much larger than him and far more menacing. Loki moved past them to open the door. He held it open waiting for them to go through. Her parents looked back and forth from Loki to Amelia but they finally decided on the door. They stood in the doorway on the other side from Loki.

"Who do you think you are?" Her father said pinning Loki with an icy stare.

Loki gave him a devilish smirk. "I am Loki of Asgard." And he slammed the door in their faces.

Amelia was being very quiet. Loki could tell that she was drained and just wanted to be asleep. She lay on her side curled up against herself hugging her belly. Loki turned off the light and climbed into bed next to her. He scooted in so his front was pressed against her back. He put his arm over her waist and rested his hand on her belly. He lightly kissed her head.

"Are you alright?"

She pulled his arm tighter around her and snuggled into him. "If that is how they are going to be then they don't deserve to know her. She deserves better than that. Frigga and Odin will be her grandparents and that is all she needs.

Loki rubbed her belly. "Alright."

He knew what it felt like to feel hurt and betrayed by one's own family. He could not condemn her feelings or her anger. He also knew that one day she would change her mind. If he and his family had been able to patch up their differences surely Amelia and her family could too. He was positive of it. He kept rubbing her belly and stroking her hair until he felt her fall asleep in his arms.

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