Chapter 38
So I'm going away this weekend coming so I don't think I will be able to post anything on Sunday or Monday :( Sorry for the inconvience!
Also I do not Own With Arms Wide Open, Creed does!
Nick's POV
"Hello ." Nathan says nervously.
I give him a smile.
"You don't need to worry about being nervous around me." I tell him.
He relaxes a bit but he is still tense.
"Now listen here Nathan, I might not be in the country right at the moment, but I can easily get there. If you as so much as hit my daughter, I will be on the first chopper home ." I tell him.
"Are you serious?" He asks sound nervous.
"I don't kid around in my profession. The easiest way for me to say this is, break her, I'll break you. I have the training and the tools to do it." I tell him honestly.
He gives me a deer in headlights kind of look.
"Well now that I have scared you out of your wits, it's time for me to tell you that I am honored to let you be dating my daughter. Also I hope you grow to love her just as much as I do. Make sure you protect her and care for her and make sure she is home by 10 unless Miley says otherwise. Don't try to change her ways of doing things, she is stubborn just like her Mom and her Dad. Also, always do the gentlemanly stuff like opening the door, paying for her meal, open her car door before yours you know things like that. Always listen to what she has to say even if you don't want to hear it. The nodding and say muhum trick usually works. So anyway, I better let you get back to spending time with her. Oh! And under No circumstance can you do any funny business! Or you will suffer consequences. Believe me! I got a gun that I have shot people with before, don't you think I'm scared to use it." I tell him. "Alright ." He says as he starts to moves with the laptop. "Oh and all that we talked about is kept between us alright and lastly, don't call me , it makes me feel old. Call me Nick alright." I tell him.
He nods and he moves into the kitchen.
"Did you want to talk to someone in particular?" Nathan asks.
"No. Just hand it to Kevin. Private Jonas! Private Henry! Come on back in!" I yell.
They come back in with a big tub of yogurt and 3 bowls.
"They managed to keep it frozen for us. They gave it to us for calcium." David says.
"Hey Kevin, how are you?" Joe asks as I scoop out the yogurt.
"Alright. Hanging in. Christmas was lonely obviously. The kids wanted to come see you for the long weekend in May." Kevin says.
" I can't believe it's May. They can't do that, and neither can we. We just got into some major information. We got basic coordinates on one of the leaders. They plan to be killing or capturing him soon." I tell Kevin.
"Are you three going to be there trying to get him?" Kevin asks.
"Nope. The three of us were assured that we won't be. It's not a suicide mission, but it could get ugly so if Miley hears about it on the news, tell her not to freak out. How is she? I know she won't give me an honest answer." I tell him.
"Well she is doing ok. She has been a lot quieter then normal. Nancy said there is nothing wrong with her or the baby so I haven't really worried about it. Before you ask Joe, Demi is about the same. Destiny has been a lot better after she first told us about Nathan. You won't need to worry about him. I find that they act just like you and Miley did." Kevin explains.
"That's what is making nervous. Remember what happened to us. It was a blessing but a curse at the same time. I just don't want to force them to go through what Miley and I went through." I tell him.
"I know Nick, but she knows you wouldn't abandon her." Kevin says.
"Yeah. I'm still unsure with this." I state.
"I'll be around them ok. Does that make you feel better?" Kevin asks.
"Yeah. A little bit. So did Frankie ask yet?" Joe asks.
"Well no. He is waiting for the right moment. He said he has to make it romantic." Kevin says.
"Ok. Can you give the laptop to Miley and Demi?" I ask him.
"Yeah, they were just helping Noah and Frankie with the dishes." Kevin says as he go into the kitchen and gives the girls the laptop.
"Hello my beautiful." I tell Miley.
She gives me a huge smile and Demi and her go up to our room.
"So, what have you 3 been up to?" Demi asks.
"Well knitting and making fabric, teaching and eating rice." Joe says.
"Wow. That sounds like pretty uneventful stuff. How have you not gone stir crazy?" Miley asks.
"Because we at least have each other to talk to. How has your stress levels been?" Miley asks.
I honestly never heard her ask about it.
"Not too bad since David became my partner. Before he was here, I could honestly say I was a lot more stressed with Walsh." I tell her.
"Guys, you have to start winding it down. We have to start the invasion. You can have 10 more minutes then start walking back." The commander says.
"Sir yes sir." We state.
"See baby, that's Daddy at work. " Miley says to her stomach.
We all get a good giggle out of that.
"Destiny says Love you." Demi says.
"Love you too Des." I yell.
"Nicky, you know that song you used to sing to me a bit after Destiny was born?" Miley asks.
"Yeah. I do. Why?" I ask.
"Could you sing it before you go?" She asks as she gives me the puppy dog face.
"Well alright." I tell her.
She gives me an air kiss
With Arms Wide Open- Creed
A couple lyrics edited for story plot reasons. (I don't own this song no matter how much I love it and listen to it.)
Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I close my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of fear stream down my face
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
With arms wide open..wide open
If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope she's not like me
I hope she understands
That she can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And she can greet the world
With arms wide open...
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything..oh yeah
With arms wide open...wide open
"Thanks Nicky. That was really comforting." Miley says.
"I loved your harmonies in it Joe. You 2 both make good singers." Demi says.
"Well we have to go. Send our Love to everyone." David says.
"Bye." They both says as they send us air kisses.
We close the computer and I take out the X-ray picture and shut my eyes.
"Ready to get going Nick?" Joe asks.
I wipe the tear away from my face and take a deep breath.
"Yes." I tell him as I put it back in my pocket and we all start walking.
We get back to the safe house. Joe comes in our door.
(Just realized that Walsh was Joe's roommate, not Nick's...Sorry for any past confusion.)
"Help!" Walsh screams!
We rip off my cover clothes We rush down the hole.
"I will kill her if you don't run!" He yells in Afghan.
Oh god! I grab my gun.
"Shoot her and I will kill you! I'm not scared!" I yell in English pointing my gun at him.
"You filthy American! You shouldn't show badness to innocent kids" He yells in Afghan.
Oh that's it!
"Drop her or I will be forced to shoot you!" I yell in Afghan.
David and Joe draw their guns.
"Do it! I dare you." He hisses.
I grab the trigger but he shoots first at us. I know I can't look to assess the damage. I immediately shot 3 shots. He drops Walsh and goes to run out the door. Walsh riuns faster and guards the door. I know we have to kill him or he will tell everyone where we are hiding. Wait, he could be useful.
"Move I dare you." I say as I get the cuffs out of my pocket.
"You are being so cruel to these innocent kids." He states.
"General Johnson, can you radio head quarters." I ask Joe giving Walsh a look.
"Certainly General Nathanson." He says as he quickly as he goes into the bathroom.
"Are you hurt Private?" I ask David.
"Priavate!" I yell as I go over to David.
"J! Call an army hospital!" I yell desperately.