Home to our joys, home to our sorrows 8.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.
Author's note: Even though I am a major I/M er, I am considering writing a Susan/ John romance story, if there is any interest. Let me know what you think.
They brought Brumby to Earth. They were going to put him before a military court, for both the rape and the death of Susan's baby. The day Susan told John everything, he had taken her back and taken her to bed to recover from her ordeal. He, with Susan's permission told his mother. While Susan slept he contacted her Uncle Yossel who upon hearing the story agreed to come immediately to visit her.
The next day Yossel was there before Susan was up. John was explaining he had to leave for the day to find Susan compatent legal consule. He had a few lawyers recommended and he was going to see them. He explained he hadn't told Susan yet. " Okay," John said, "that's everything. I am just going to say good bye to Susan and head out. "
Susan came downstairs just then. She was freshly showered and dressed in a loose cotton print skirt and a light blouse. She wore sandles. " Head out where?" she asked sharply before noticing Uncle Yossel. She fell silent. He walked over to her and took her into his arms. She fell against him, letting her sorrow run it's course. When she regained herself, John had left.
***** John tried several Jag lawyer. He was unable to find one suitable until he met a Lieutenant Commander Richard Anderson. When he walked in and began to introduce himself, he was cut off by Anderson's brisk salute. It took him a minute to call an at ease but even then Anderson projected a great deal of respect.
After he was seated John began," Have you heard of Michael Brumby?" not able to bring himself to use the man's rank.
" Yes sir, he raped Commander Susan Ivanova, second in command of the independant station Babylon 5, and of the Army of Light, as well as the Vice President of the Intersteller alliance, when he was he Xo at the Io. Recently he delivered a punch to her stomach causing her to loose her un born child."
" What do you believe in this matter and what do you think should happen?"
" I believe that Brumby indeed commited these crimes and should be punished accordingly, sir."
" How good of a lawyer are you?"
" Fairly well I hope sir."
" How would you like to be the Commander's legal consule when we take him to court. "
" I would be honored to be asked sir, and to be able to help justice."
" Good, you are coming with me. you can contact who ever you will need to and prepare where we are. I will speak to your commanding officer now. The trial is in three days. You have one hour to pack what you will need."
" Aye sir." shouted Anderson, saluting John one last time and leaving.
True to his word, when Anderson returned, John had cleared it with Anderson's Co. It was mid afternoon and John was more than ready to head back. He was tired of sticking out and being recongized, his Alliance unifrom not helping matters.
They arrived home just before dinner. Uncle Yossel had returned home by shuttle service. Susan and Trish were working to get food on the table with Trish protesting that Susan should be resting.
Susan seemed better since she had finally told John everything the day before. However she was still withdrawn. When they heard John enter the house, both women rushed to him. When Anderson saw Susan he jumped to attention, with an " Good evening ma'am. "
Susan softly called him to ease and added an " Good evening soldier."
At the dinner table John explained that he was to be Susan's lawyer. Susan took it in stride calmly. After dinner Anderson spent hours questioning her. He was overwhelmed by the quiet dignity she projected. He questioned John as well. He was awed by the honesty, friendship and loyalty he felt from them both.