Home to our joys, Home to our sorrows 10.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and a few made up people.
The next day Susan sat back as John testified. As well as the ladies in the room when Susan had the miscarriage, the crew who could testify to Brumby's treatment to her when she served at the IO. The three men were found within twenty four hours and they too were brought to trial. At the end of the second day, the hearing was adjourned when the Judge asked Brumby and his council to stand and the jury reported their findings. Captain Michael Brumby was guilty of all charges, he was to be court marshalled and received two life terms in prison. His three friends were court marshalled as well and received lesser sentences of twenty years. As soon as it was over John took Susan in his arms and hugged her tightly before shaking Anderson's hand and thanking him throughly as did Susan. John looked at her straight in the eye and saw the relief in her face as if she could put it behind her now. They headed back home where they retired early as the next day they would have to address the next item on their agenda, the wedding.
Both Susan and John were up early. Today they had to go shopping. Both dressed quickly. Susan wore a beige silky sleaveless, knee length dress with matching sandles. John wore light trousers and a light shirt. They drove to town quietly and boarded a shuttle to Paris, the fashion Capital. They sat quietly in their seats. The take off was rough and Susan muttered a gruff," civilains," They both started laughing.
They spent the day in Paris, Rome and few other places, shopping, talking eating and laughing. They did get recognized and even had to sneak out a restaurant which made the day a bit more exciting. John could see that Susan was better now. They needed to head back to the Io for the weddding.
They returned late that night and went straight to bed. In the morning they packed their belongings and after a long farewell to Patricia they headed back.
When they arrived at the Io the changes were amazing. The crew was relaxed, less fearful and more productive under the command of the Xo, who retained power.
The wedding went on as planned. There were many functions and celebrations before Susan and John returned to Babylon 5. Everyone there had heard what had happened. They stepped off and Marcus took her into his arms. Seeing them together John knew they would be all right.
**** One year later. Medlab was quiet. It was night, John stalked through quietly being directed by the nurses who knew where he needed to be. He knocked slightly on the door before entering. The woman in the bed smiled at him and beconed him closer. He complied stopping only at the bed side before take the new born child from her arms, holding it a moment, before turning to Susan and taking her in his arms, thankful that that moment was one of Joy instead of Sorrow it had been not so long ago.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and a few made up people.
The next day Susan sat back as John testified. As well as the ladies in the room when Susan had the miscarriage, the crew who could testify to Brumby's treatment to her when she served at the IO. The three men were found within twenty four hours and they too were brought to trial. At the end of the second day, the hearing was adjourned when the Judge asked Brumby and his council to stand and the jury reported their findings. Captain Michael Brumby was guilty of all charges, he was to be court marshalled and received two life terms in prison. His three friends were court marshalled as well and received lesser sentences of twenty years. As soon as it was over John took Susan in his arms and hugged her tightly before shaking Anderson's hand and thanking him throughly as did Susan. John looked at her straight in the eye and saw the relief in her face as if she could put it behind her now. They headed back home where they retired early as the next day they would have to address the next item on their agenda, the wedding.
Both Susan and John were up early. Today they had to go shopping. Both dressed quickly. Susan wore a beige silky sleaveless, knee length dress with matching sandles. John wore light trousers and a light shirt. They drove to town quietly and boarded a shuttle to Paris, the fashion Capital. They sat quietly in their seats. The take off was rough and Susan muttered a gruff," civilains," They both started laughing.
They spent the day in Paris, Rome and few other places, shopping, talking eating and laughing. They did get recognized and even had to sneak out a restaurant which made the day a bit more exciting. John could see that Susan was better now. They needed to head back to the Io for the weddding.
They returned late that night and went straight to bed. In the morning they packed their belongings and after a long farewell to Patricia they headed back.
When they arrived at the Io the changes were amazing. The crew was relaxed, less fearful and more productive under the command of the Xo, who retained power.
The wedding went on as planned. There were many functions and celebrations before Susan and John returned to Babylon 5. Everyone there had heard what had happened. They stepped off and Marcus took her into his arms. Seeing them together John knew they would be all right.
**** One year later. Medlab was quiet. It was night, John stalked through quietly being directed by the nurses who knew where he needed to be. He knocked slightly on the door before entering. The woman in the bed smiled at him and beconed him closer. He complied stopping only at the bed side before take the new born child from her arms, holding it a moment, before turning to Susan and taking her in his arms, thankful that that moment was one of Joy instead of Sorrow it had been not so long ago.