Chapter 1

Ava strolled into Sara's quarters on the Waverider, discovering the captain immersed in a book on her bed. "Getting caught up for book club, I see."

Sara giggled, "You could say that. What's up, babe?" She gently marked her place and set the book aside.

Ava sat across from her, stretching a hand out to her lover's knee. "Well, I've been doing a lot of thinking."

"Oh God…"

Ava shot her a look of annoyance. "I-I think we've been together for a while and. And… Well I'm getting a little case of… Baby fever."

Sara's mouth dropped open with a glimmer of confusion on her face, "B-Baby fever?" she questioned.

"Yes…"

Sara let the words process for a moment before responding once more, "Are you sure? I mean I'm not exactly a stay-at-home mom type of person. And I wouldn't want you to have to give up your career."

"I know that. And I'm not saying I want to give up my life to raise children. But I really wish I could come home to the pitter patter of little feet. I wouldn't have suggested it if I wasn't sure we could work something out. Babe, I really want kids. I want kids with you."

"What about while you're at work? The Waverider is enough of a circus with adults. Do you really think adding kids to the mix would be any better?"

"We can hire a babysitter or a daycare. Are you just going to pick apart my idea or are you going to give me an answer?"

Sara leaned back against the headboard with a sigh. "Let me think on it, okay? This is a big decision."

Ava stood up, straightening herself. "Alright. We can talk about it more when you come home. Love you." Sara leaned forward to peck Ava's cheek.

"Love you," Sara called as Ava portalled back to her office. Sara slumped back into her pillows. "Well fuck."

"Captain Lance, if I may?" Gideon piped up.

"What, Gideon?"

"There is a situation in the brig that may require your intervention."

"Damnit. One day. Can't even have one day."

Sara was greeted by Ray beating on the inside of the cell door with Mick standing on the other side.

"Shut it, Haircut!" he yelled.

"What is going on?!" Sara questioned.

"Mick locked me in here for trying to conduct an experiment."

"On my heat gun!"

"Boys! I have bigger things to worry about than you two. Mick, let him out. Ray, ask permission before you take things. God! If she wants kids so bad, she can babysit you two."

"Hey now! This was in the name of science, and- Wait, what?" Ray was baffled by what he heard. Mick released Ray from the cell and Ray rushed over to Sara. "What are you talking about?"

"Ava came to see me just now. She wants kids and I don't know what to tell her."

"Well, do you want a bunch of rats running around?" Mick piped up.

"I do but I don't know that I-" Sara stopped herself with a sigh.

"That you what?"

"Ray, I'm a time travelling assassin. I'm not a stay-at-home, soccer mom with the ability to dedicate every minute to her kids."

"You don't have to, Sara. My parents both had full time jobs, and I turned out just fine." Ray gave her a toothy grin.

Sara gave him a look of disbelief. "And who says I want them to turn out like you?"

His smile faded. "Jax only had one parent growing up."

"Not helping, Ray."

"My point being. You don't have to be present every minute to still be a good parent. Plus, I know you can rise to the occasion. Look at how you adapted to being our captain. I have faith in you, Sara."

Sara sat in the library, surrounded by parenting books. She released a sigh, struggling not to ask Gideon. It was never good to know too much about one's future, but she wanted to know she was making the right decision.

"Gideon."

"Yes, Captain Lance?"

"Do Ava and I have kids in the future?"

"I'm not at liberty to disclose that information."

"Why the hell not?"

"That holds potential for you to change your own future. I cannot allow you tamper with the natural timeline."

"Really? Jax slipped a note to the younger Grey and you didn't say a word."

"I cannot control Mr. Jackson's actions, nor yours. However, I do have my own protocall."

Sara sighed. "I'm not going to change my future. Just figure out if I need to say yes or no. That's all I need, is an answer sheet."

"Captain, I suggest that you follow your heart. It seems to have guided you fairly well thus far."