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2008-04-17

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A Father's Joy

Part 51 Relief PG-13

Soval followed Amanda into their rooms. He was wary. The day had been most trying and he felt a need to meditate. He slipped his formal robe off. Before he could slip into his meditation robes he felt arms wrap around his waist.

"I was so afraid for you Soval." Amanda said softly.

His meditation would have to wait. Soval turned into Amanda's arms. He pulled her close and held her. His bond-mate was clearly disturbed by the events.

"There is no need to worry. Everything is as it should be. This event may actually create stronger bonds between our people."

Amanda sighed and said. "I really do not care about that right now. I almost lost you. Soval I can not lose you." She began to cry in his arms shaking with fear.

It was then that Soval knew how much emotion his beloved had invested in him. She was almost sick from the way she was shaking. Her fear for his safety buffed him. "Thyla I am safe and sound. No harm came to me."

"You could have died. Soval I would never have survived without you." Amanda said. She cryed her fear overwhelming her controls.

Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

T'Pol and Jonathan entered their home. He tossed his coat down and was shocked as strong arms suddenly dragged him close. T'Pol's fingers flew to his face. Jonathan Archer was stunned as his mate was suddenly there in his mind.

Jonathan I was afraid for you.

Jonathan was shocked at this emotional display. He felt T'Pol's emotions rise and fall. The overwhelming love and fear was a shock.

I could not bear to lose you. How could I have gone on? Our child needs it's father.

Suddenly he knew it was the baby that had stripped his unflappable Vulcan of her controls. He pulled her close and wrapped his arms around her. "I am alright T'Pol. We are all safe. I was safe T'Pol I tried not to take any chances."

He felt her shutter in his mind. He then felt her terror and there was suddenly an other mind there. It was small and scared. He knew then that the baby to had been aware of the danger. Jonathan was stunned at this. "T'Pol the baby knew?"

"Vulcan children bond early with their parents." She broke contact with his mind and stepped back clearly now worried.

"I guess I thought that did not happen until they were born. Wow, I guess I had best be on my best behavior then." Jonathan said with a smile. "I mean I knew you would bond with our little one but never expected I could until he was here."

"We were afraid Jonathan. That is not an emotion I enjoy."

"I am sorry Thyla. I truly did not wish to have you afraid or our little one. I want to keep you both safe and sound." Jonathan said. "I never thought I would have a family again and you are the most important thing in my life."

T'Pol held him and they were one.

Vvvvvvvvvvvv

Soval picked up Amanda and carried her to the bed. He had learned early on that in these situation a reaffirmation of life was what humans needed most. Humans needed to connect with their loved ones and sex was the way that they did this. The concept seemed strange to Soval who was a Vulcan but it was most effective so he went with the idea. He was still embarrassed by the first time it had happed. Amanda had all but ripped his clothing off in the lift on Enterprise. He had been rather shocked at her aggression and had borne several marks from her passion. Marks that had been noted by Dr. Phlox. As a rule he did not lose control but the good doctors inquires had him flushing a deep shade of green likes some raw youth. Passion was allowed in the bond and Soval learned to embrace it. The fact it made his mate happy and feel safe and secure was simply an added bonus. It saved having to use emotional forms of communication.

Soval I was so afraid. Amanda Cole Clung to her bond-mate. Damn it Soval was a diplomat it was supposed to be a boring profession!

Soval was amused but he hid that emotional reaction knowing his mate would not understand it. Boring has never been an emotion I have felt while dealing with your people.

Vvvvvvvvvvvvvv

Jonathan?

T'Pol was shocked to feel her mate pick her up and carry her to the bathroom. He carried her to the hot tub. "Let's take a soak. We could both use it. I will light some meditation candles."

Jonathan's consideration made T'Pol feel cared for. She nodded and quickly started the water. He was right it would be a good way to relax and become closer. Of course she would have soon want more then a simple bath.

Jonathan grinned at her and she swallowed hard. It seemed he had more on his mind then a relaxing soak.

TBC...