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A/N:I'm not english native speaker, so you might find some typos or grammar mistakes, I do apologize for that.


Chris and Evana were in the airplane. They talked about several things, including where Evana was supposed to stay.

"I asked for Jill's help to find rent a place. I don't know if she will choose a house or an apartment."

"I hope she gets an apartment."

"Really?"

"Yeah, but if you prefer a house I won't mind about it."

Chris cleared his throat. He hadn't told her the whole truth about his situation with Laureen, "I have something to tell you." He spoke after a sigh

"Okay, tell me." Evana replied noticing Chris' apprehensive expression

"We won't live together right away. I didn't tell you the whole thing because I didn't want you to reconsider the moving."

"What do you mean? Did you lie to me?"

"No, I didn't lie. I really am divorcing Laureen, but we are still living in the same house for greater reasons about her health."

"So you sleep with her."

"No I don't! We are in separate bedrooms, but last month she broke her leg, had some traumas and I had to take care of her after trying to commit suicide."

"Oh… she tried to kill herself because of the divorce?"

"Yeah, because of that too. However, the truth is that she developed a personality disorder after the trauma of Noah's death. She's more under control lately."

"More under control until she sees me, right?"

"Yeah… it's better not to take the risk of her seeing us together, but that doesn't mean I won't give you the support you need. The process is running and it's just a matter of time until I'm finally divorced."

"You should've told me that before."

"I know, but I didn't want you to change your mind."

"I wouldn't change my mind about moving in with you, but I'd definitely wait until you had your divorced concluded."

"Please, don't be mad at me. I really needed and wanted you near me. I got super scared about your pregnancy's condition and I didn't want to take the risk to lose another child again and be absent when I lost over the half of it."

Evana smiled softly and took his grip, "You didn't lose much. I found out when I was 7-8 weeks."

"What, really?"

She nodded, "when you left I just knew the positive result, but I didn't think I was that long pregnant."

"If you had told me before things would have been different."

"Maybe, maybe not. You would still be married, would have to go through divorce, I wouldn't be coming to the US with you until your divorce was finalized. Now I'll have to hide and get more concerned about your wife… at least in another country I'd feel safer."

"You are making me feel bad now…"

"I'm being honest with you. I'm pregnant, my belly makes me lose some balance sometimes and the more it grows the more care I need. I already fought for my life when I ran away from Bohma and now it feels like I will have to deal with Stan's female version."

"But you won't be alone. I won't get in missions until our baby is born. Plus you will have support from some friends of mine, one of them is Jill, the one we used to pray believing she was dead."

"Oh, you told her about us?"

"Yes, I did."

Evana didn't know what to say and just looked at Chris

"Jill's boyfriend and Claire know about you too… and Piers." Chris added after a pause

Evana chuckled, "You really can't keep a secret, can't you?!"

"You were never supposed to be my secret anyways."

The blonde smiled somehow proud of his words. She loved the consideration he always had for her, "I hope those three are not team Laureen. I really don't want to be a problem to anyone!"

"Those three?"

"Yeah, Piers doesn't count since he's dead."

Chris looked to the side clearing his throat.

Evana noticing Chris' reaction wondered if she had said something wrong, "Isn't he?" she asked

Chris swallowed. He was aware of the fling Piers and Yana had and that was one of the reasons why he didn't let Yana come along with them, yet, he couldn't lie to her; he knew it would be just a matter of time until Evana would find out Piers was still alive.

"Yes, he did survive. He was found some time later. Now he lives in the BSAA lab and goes through several tests."

"Oh… is he going to stay there forever?"

"I don't think so. If all tests come clear that he won't be a threat or infect anyone, he might be discharged to rehabilitation and then social life."

"I see."

"But don't tell Yana, I know about them and I don't want her to a trouble for Claire."

Evana nodded in agreement. She remembered of Yana's words, "I won't say anything."

"At least not for some time. I know she will come to visit you some day."

"Yeah, but don't worry about it. I don't intend to tell her any time soon. Plus, she knew about Claire and I'm sure she wouldn't want to cause her any trouble either."

"That's good to know. Actually I myself hadn't told Claire about it either. Claire and Piers were separated when he went to Bohma, so I thought it was unnecessary to tell her that, especially in a moment of grief. Now they are happy together and the past shouldn't be dragged."

"Yeah. The past should live in the past."


United States Airport, Lobby

Evana and Chris took their belongings. Chris turned on his cellphone and saw the so many calls and voice messages Laureen had done. He ignored them. He didn't let Evana notice his annoyance about the matter and both headed to the cabs area when his cellphone again.

"Hey Jill, wassup?" he answered the call after seen the screen

"I'm good, but need to know where you are."

"I'm at the airport. We just arrived. We are heading to a hotel."

"If I were you I wouldn't do that."

"Why?"

"Laureen is back in town. Leon had to intervene in her freakiness."

"What? Damn it!"

"You should bring Evana to my house. Leon and I don't mind about her presence and in fact is the safer option for her and the baby."

"Yeah, I agree, but did you manage to see what I asked?"

"Yes I did. I didn't close any rent contract, you know it takes some time for their bureaucracy and paperwork, so I got some options to make the visits and Evana can make her choice of preference."

"Yeah, sounds great. I'll tell her that."

"Alright, now I'm going to arrange the guest room and wait for you."

Evana listened to the conversation apprehensively. Chris explained to her the change in plans, but assured everything was going to be all right. In fact, he felt more relieved with her staying with two of his best friends.

Evana didn't have any other option but to agree with it and hope that everything would work for them.

(**)

Jill's Apartment

Evana was nervously curling her fingers around Chris' arm as they walked down the corridor to Jill's apartment. After all, she had heard about Jill and how important she seemed to Chris, she wanted to cause a good first impression to her. When they arrived at the door, Chris gave her a reassuring smile and rang the bell.

"Wipe that worried look off that pretty face," he said. "Jill will love you as much as I do."

Evana smiled shyly and took a deep breath as she heard footsteps approach the door. One second later, the door opened and a brunette woman appeared. She smiled at Chris, then at the blonde.

"You're finally here. Come in," she said granting them access to her apartment.

Chris smiled widely, "I'm glad to finally introduce you to each other. Eva, Jill; Jill, this is my beautiful Eva." He laid his arm around the blonde, who took a step forward and stretched her hand out.

"It's nice to finally meet you, Jill." She smiled. "Chris has told me a lot about you."

Jill gave Evana a warm look and walked towards her, pulling her into a soft hug, carefully not to press her too tight.

"It's good to have you here with us," she said and looked over to Chris. "To know you're close to Chris now."

The blonde was surprised. After all Chris had told her about his friend, she hadn't expected her to receive her so openly. The peace Chris felt as he watched the scene left him speechless. A part of him had given up on being as happy as he was ever again.

"But, please, take a seat. Leave your luggage right here on the floor, we'll keep it later." Jill gave them a playful wink. "Do you want some water, a juice, or even a snack?"

Evana nodded.

"Some water would be nice." Chris put his hand on her shoulder.

"I'll get that." After receiving Jill's affirming nod, he walked into the kitchen to get his woman a glass of water.

Jill and Evana stayed behind.

"So, how was your flight?" The brunette asked

"Good. Very long and exhausting. But good." Evana giggled

Jill moved a chair from the table and offered it to the blonde.

"Come on, take a seat. I want to show you something." Evana sat down curiously as she saw Jill flip open a notebook on the table. "I was going to show you some pictures of the apartment I have chosen for you." She clicked through a web page where a small, but very lightened spot was shown.

"Jill, this looks so nice," Evana observed. The brunette nodded.

"Unfortunately, it won't be available until the end of the month."

"Oh, what a pity." Evana said worried. "Is there any other options?" She had a look at the screen.

"Yes," the brunette nodded. "You stay here until you choose one."

"What?" Evana looked stunned at her. "But, Chris told me your boyfriend just moved in with you. I don't want to disturb." She laid her hand on hers.

Jill laughed aloud. Boyfriend? It was really weird to hear someone call Leon her boyfriend. Nick had never given up on calling her sister-in-law, but that still was bearable. She smirked. It really seemed that their weird relationship had got to such a level.

"Don't worry," she said. "My boyfriend",she said remarking the word with air quotes, "is a workaholic." She laughed. "He won't be home very often anyway. I'd love to have some female company, and he will enjoy that, too."

Chris came back from the kitchen and placed the cup of water on the table in front of Evana.

"Here's the water for my lady."

Evana smiled happily at him.

"Have you heard that, handsome? Jill wants me to stay for a longer period you told me. What am I supposed to say now?"

He smiled surprised.

"I think Jill knows what she does. And rejecting her offer would probably offend her." He looked at his friend. "Thank you. I don't know how I will ever reward you for this."

Jill just shook her head and waved him shut.

"What kind of friend would I be if I didn't offer my home?" She laughed. "By the way? What took you so long in the kitchen?"

"I got a phone call," he said regretfully and turned to Evana. "I'm sorry, but I have to go." He added with a frustrated tone

Evana and Jill could guess the real reason, Laureen.

"It's okay." She said and closed her eyes as he leaned over to kiss her.

"Take good care of mommy," he said caressing her belly. Jill watched him smiling. It had been a while since she had seen her friend that happy.

Chris walked over to the door and left the two women alone.

"Are you tired?" the brunette asked her new roommate. At Evana's shy nod, she stood up. "Come, I'll show you your bed."

The guest room was simple, but clean. The walls were white, there were two paintings hung on the wall. There was a desk, a small closet and a single bed.

"Jill," Evana said. "I don't know how to thank you."

"You don't have to," the other woman replied. "You took care of Chris. This is all we can ask for."

Evana had a look around. The place seemed quiet and nice, and Jill had taken her in like a sister. She thought of Yana and her recent discoveries. Her heart ached as she remembered how she had to leave her soul sister behind in her condition. Jill noticed her absent look.

"Is everything alright?"

Evana turned around and smiled at her.

"Yes, I'm sorry. I guess I'm just tired."

"I'll leave you alone then." Jill nodded smiling. "By the way, Chris gave me a list of food you used to eat back in Bohma, so I could get it for you." She smiled. "What would you like for dinner? Is there anything you can't eat…", she pointed at the blonde's belly, "because of the pregnancy?"

"There's plenty of stuff I can't eat." Evana laughed heartfully. "I'll check that list later if you want. Thank you, Jill."

"If you need anything, just let me know, okay?" Jill smiled. "I'm not really into pregnancy stuff so I don't know much about this." She smiled regretfully. "I don't know if Chris has told you about what happened to me."

The blonde's gaze adopted a sad touch.

"Well, he had nightmares about that incident." She hesitated. "When you saved his life."

"The Spencer Estate." Jill looked down.

"He only remembered your death, but not your recovery." Evana remembered how broken Chris had been after his nightmare. "When he told me, we sat down together and prayed for your soul. That seemed to help him, too."

"You did?" Tears shot into Jill's eyes before she lowered her head. "Evana, I don't know what to say. Thank you. I think nobody has ever prayed for me."

The blonde smiled at her new friend and took her hand.

"I wouldn't be so sure about that. I'm sure that many people missed you when you were gone. Not just Chris."

The brunette looked at the woman her friend had chosen to be his wife. She understood how her kindness and open mind had made him fall in love with her. Deep in her heart she knew Chris Redfield deserved a woman who truly loved and cared for him. And he finally seemed to have found her. They heard a lock open.

"That must be Leon," Jill said. "Come, I want him to meet you. It won't be long, I promise. He's not the kind of man who does long talks."

The blonde smiled widely. No long talks. So he was more a man of action. She couldn't hold back a giggle and followed Jill to the hall. A tall, blonde man was putting a leather jacket on the coat rack. He leaned forward to kiss Jill as soon as he turned around.

"Hey," he said. "I almost thought you weren't home."

"I was showing Evana her place to sleep." Leon looked up and saw the blonde woman standing in the hallway. He stretched his hand out.

"Oh, right. The woman who saved Chris' ass." He smiled widely at her.

"Don't be rude. You'll scare her." Jill hissed and turned back to Evana. "Sorry, he's actually a nice guy. In addition, if he ever tries to flirt with you, don't worry. He can't help it. Just ignore him." She fondled his hair, making him frown.

"I will keep that in mind, thanks." She finally shook Leon's hand. "Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too."

"Excuse me, I know I'm in your place and don't want to seem rude, but I'm really tired from the trip."

"Nah, it's okay." He replied in understanding, "We will have plenty of time to get to know each other." He added

Afterwards, Evana went back to the bedroom to finally get some rest.


Chris faced his house, taking a deep breath before heading to the front door. Somehow, he felt like preparing himself to a war.

The man turned the key and opened the door. He looked to the side of the living room and saw Laureen rushing to meet him with a very pissed face expression.

"Where the hell were you? I called you several times and you didn't answer me!"

"Welcome home for you too." he said closing the door

"Fuck the welcome, where were you?"

"I was paying a visit to Barry."

"Oh really?"

"Yeah."

"Was it that good that you had to keep your cellphone turned off?"

"It wasn't turned off, it was out of reach."

"Liar! I know your cellphone works in other countries!"

"Not always depending on the region." He shrugged walking to the stairs

"Bullshit! Admit it Chris, you were with your lover!" the brunette shouted following him

"Laureen, I won't discuss with you. Think whatever you want!"

"YOU ARE STILL MY HUSBAND!"

"Not for long!" the man shouted back turning to face her with an angered expression

"If you think I'm going to make it easy for you, you'll be wasting your time! I will be your wife until the judge gives the sentence!"

"Whatever Laureen. Just don't forget you are my wife just in the paper. In reality, we are separated and I don't owe you any explanation of what I do of my life. You should yourself get a life, you know! Get to meet a richer man or any other man and LEAVE ME THE FUCK alone!" he spoke shutting the door of his bedroom on her face, locking it

"In your dreams Chris Redfield! In your dreams!" Laureen replied yelling from the hallway with a furious expression


Thank you HerpDerp and silver scropion for the reviews. :D

Special thanks to Xaori who helped me with the chapter, you really did a great job! :D

Okay, okay, Eva is finally in the US, let's hope Laureen takes long enough and don't have time to do any harm to her and the baby. Thank God there's a big troop to protect them xD

A/N: I must tell you from now the updates will be twice a week, we have just 8 chapters remaining to end this journey! I'll need a longer time to write them better, important events and chapters are on the way. I'm planning to update every Monday and Friday, but I'll let you know anything.

Stay Tuned!