Several weeks later and several letters exchanged…
Dearest Winry,
You will never believe this! I found out how I got to keep my rank as Major. Mustang wanted Al and I to be on his team but he thought it would be too confusing to have 2 "Private Elrics". So he convinced the higher ups to let me keep my rank based upon my previous service. But it is a good thing. I get paid more so I can help support you.
I am really glad to hear that your nausea has gone away. I can't believe your almost 4 months along. Have you started showing yet?
Also, I finally thought of some names. I was thinking Benjamin or Hugh or Henry. And I liked the girl names you picked but my favorite would be Lucy.
Has it snowed there? It snowed more last night, which makes patrols unbearable. It's cold and the food isn't great. They made a decent stew but nowhere near as good as yours.
Well I wish I was home more than anything. Please take care of yourself. I love you so much and I miss you.
Love,
Edward
PS. Can you send me the good oil for my leg? All they have is the cheap stuff, and I know you don't like me using that.
Edward put the letter in an envelope and headed to the letter box that was set up. He put it in, and made his way to Mustang's tent. Battle plans were drawn up and he wanted to be prepared for the worst.
Edward entered the tent and saluted Mustang. "At ease." Mustang said, and Edward relaxed. He hated military protocol, but they were necessary in war. Mustang sat at a desk looking over maps. Edward took a seat.
"What brings you here Major Elric?" Mustang asked not even looking up.
"Well, I was waiting until it was the right time. You see, Winry is pregnant," Edward said. Mustang stopped everything and looked up.
"That was fast. Congratulations," Mustang was surprised.
"Yeah, we think it happened on our honeymoon," Edward responded.
"Well that makes sense. How is Winry doing? Everything going well so far?" Mustang asked.
"Yeah, she feels it move now. It's kind of exciting," Edward replied.
"We'll have to come visit once everything is over," Mustang said.
"Well about that. I have a favor to ask. If something should happen to me, could you check on Winry and make sure she's okay? And that she receives what is due to her?" Edward asked. He didn't want to say the widow's funds because he didn't want to think of Winry being a widow.
Mustang threw his fist down on the table. He stood up and looked down on Edward angrily. "You need to do that! You need to make it home to her! Now listen here, I will do everything I can to make sure you get home but I can't help it if you get reckless. So don't do anything stupid."
Edward was taken aback but after hearing this, he knew he had to play it safe.
Mustang calmed down and continued "If something does happen though, we'll make sure she is well provided for. Besides, we have to get our dog back." Edward grinned a little bit.
Mustang came around the desk and patted Edward's back. "Edward, just do the same for me. Check on Riza for me in case something happens."
Edward stood up and held out his hand. "It's a deal." And they shook hands to seal their deal to look after their loved ones.
Author's note. I know you asked for Riza's reaction but don't worry. She'll play a big part later in this story.