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In the living room no one knew what to say or do. Isabel was usually so mild mannered no one would have thought she had it in her to stand up to a very angry Wesker. They definitely hadn't expected her to turn on them after he left.
"Do you think he'll leave?" Claire asked breaking the silence.
"It's a good possibility." Chris answered.
"Should someone talk to him?" Leon asked.
"Why Wesker's got a good point. It was stupid of her." Carlos chimed in.
"Yeah, well Isabel did it to save your sorry ass." Chris snapped at him.
"No more arguments tonight. I think we've had enough." Jill spoke up before Carlos could open his mouth again.
"Leon's right someone should talk to him." She added after a moment.
At that everyone in the room just looked at each other. No one really wanting to be the one to confront Wesker especially with the mood he was in. Chris did feel that Wesker had a valid point though. He couldn't imagine hurting Jill in any way especially if she were pregnant. Chris wasn't quite sure who he was angrier at Carlos for starting the whole damn thing, Wesker for losing his temper, or Isabel for trying to stop what was going to happen.
"I'll go." Chris said knowing it had to be done.
"Maybe that wouldn't be the best thing. I don't think he'd listen to you. I'll go." Jill said stopping him in his tracts.
"Are you sure?" Chris asked looking at her.
"Yeah, why not?" She answered shrugging her shoulders. "You guys go clean up the kitchen."
As she walked out the door Jill had no idea what she was going to say to her former captain. She knew he'd tell her it was none of her business. After the display in the kitchen Jill knew Wesker loved Isabel and was kicking himself. First she had to find him because with his speed she knew Wesker could be miles away by now.
"I'm right here Valentine." Wesker said from behind her on the porch.
When she turned around to go back up the steps Jill saw Wesker tucked away in the far corner sitting with his backed propped against the house, his knees slightly bent with his feet flat on the floor.
"To answer your question I'm not leaving. You can go back and tell everyone." He said never looking at her.
"Do you want to talk?" Jill asked walking towards him.
"No."
Knowing that saying anything else would be a waste of words Jill turned and went back inside to help the others with the clean up. Upon entering the kitchen she was met with four pairs of eyes on her.
"Well?" Chris said after a moment.
"He isn't leaving, that's all he would say." Jill answered.
Everyone except Claire seemed happy enough with Jill's answer that they all went back to putting the food away. Claire decided Wesker needed to hear a few things whether he wanted too or not. Walking past everyone, through the living room and out the front door, she found Wesker exactly were Jill had left him.
"I already told Valentine, I'm not leaving her, you can go back inside." He stated before she could say a word.
"Fine I'm happy, but I still have something to say." When Wesker didn't say anything she continued. "You need to tell Isabel that."
As Claire finished her statement Wesker finally looked up at her.
"Why she knows?"
"Because, yes you physically hurt Isabel on accident, but your anger and threat hurt her more."
"What? I don't have a right to be angry that she put herself and MY child in danger."
"You have every right to that, but you have to realize Isabel isn't like you. She'll put someone else's well being before hers every time." Claire said sitting down cross legged in front of him.
"Don't get me wrong I still don't like you, but I agree what she did was stupid. I just don't think you should have said what you did. Isabel already admitted she was wrong."
"Thank you for your advice Redfield I'll take it under consideration." Wesker said once again staring out into the night.
"Fine, whatever, just tell her." Claire said lifting herself off the ground and brushing off the back of her pants.
Taking a final glance at Wesker before she went back inside Claire just shook her head and opened the front door.
Isabel still very angry decided a long hot shower was the best thing. After a few moments she realized it wasn't helping so she turned off the water, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her. Looking into the mirror above the sink she saw a nice bruise forming where Albert had made contact. It was then a wave of dizziness washed over Isabel. She automatically grabbed the sink for support, it didn't last long and she figured she'd made the shower too hot.
After changing into her night gown Isabel lay down on the bed, but still too angry to rest she started talking to her child.
"Who the hell does your father think he is ordering me around like that?"
As if answering the baby began to kick.
"You think so too huh?" she said stroking her stomach, continuing her one sided conversation.
"Your father can definitely be an ass, it's a good thing I love him or might have hit him back."
Again as if answering the baby gave one final kick and settled down. At that moment there was a knock on the door.
"I'm fine. I just want to be left alone right now." Isabel said as she heard the door open.
Lying on her side, Isabel didn't bother to turn over to see who it was when she repeated.
"I just want to be left in peace."
"Are you sure?" Hearing Wesker's voice Isabel rolled over and sat on the edge of the bed. Albert was the last person she expected to be standing in her doorway.
After Claire had gone back inside Wesker sat there trying to figure out what he was going to say to Isabel. He knew before Claire had come out that he shouldn't have threatened Isabel like that, but she'd scared him. Wesker had never been scared before not even in the mansion with all the creatures loose. All he could think about was what if he'd lost Isabel? What if she hadn't woken up? Yes Wesker worried about the baby, but not as much as Isabel. In the scheme of things she was much more important to him.
Still not sure what to say Wesker had gotten up and gone to Isabel's room. Nearing the door he heard her speaking to someone. Thinking Isabel wasn't alone Wesker almost turned to leave, until he realized she was talking to the baby. Listening to Isabel through the door Wesker couldn't help but smile to himself.
Walking further into the room Wesker closed the door behind him. For some reason he recalled the first time he'd come into this room. Isabel had been surprised to see him then also. Wesker almost smiled again at the memory until he saw the look on Isabel face.
"Are you here to threaten me again?" she asked standing up as if readying herself for another fight.
"No." He answered taking off his sunglasses.
Isabel seemed to relax a little bit. She just stood there not saying anything, just waiting for what she assumed Albert was going to say next. When he was silent she spoke up.
"Are you going to leave tonight or wait until morning?"
"I'm not leaving tonight or tomorrow." Wesker said walking towards her.
Isabel looked perplexed. Wesker knew now that she fully expected him to leave her. Did Isabel really doubt his love that much? Yes he'd been angry with her, but Wesker was angrier with himself and he would never leave her over a fight.
"Isabel I'm sorry I should have never said those things. You have to realize I have never been afraid in my life, but I was terrified tonight. I was terrified I might loose you or the baby or even worse both."
At Wesker's explanation Isabel relaxed totally. As she closed the distance between them he knew their argument was over. When Isabel was close enough Wesker put his arms around her and drew her close to him.
"I would never do anything to purposely hurt you and that includes taking you back to HCF."
"I know you wouldn't, but you have to realize I'm going to do what I feel is right... and I'll remember to duck next time I get in between you and someone." Isabel said smiling up at him.
"There won't be a next time I promise." He replied releasing her.
Isabel swayed slightly as another wave of dizziness came over her. She quickly grabbed Albert's arm to steady herself. Looking into his eyes Isabel saw a worried expression pass over his face before Albert could mask it.
"I'll be okay I was just a little dizzy. It happened before too when I got out of the shower, but it went away." She said trying not to sound as worried as she was.
Not saying a word Wesker picked Isabel up and carried her to the bed. Laying her down gently, he turned and walked briskly to the living room.
"Chambers get down here now!" He yelled his voice filled with more panic than he would have liked.
Hearing Wesker's voice filled with such fear Rebecca knew there was something wrong with Isabel. Rushing down stairs Rebecca knew she was correct when she saw the look on his face. Not asking questions she walked past him and headed directly to Isabel's bedroom. Rebecca had been so upset earlier she hadn't bothered to find out what the commotion was about, but now she had a good idea that it somehow involved Isabel.
Isabel was frightened by the way Albert was acting. She knew he thought there was something seriously wrong she could tell.
Rebecca came through the door with a forced smile on her face.
"What's going on in..." Rebecca stopped mid-sentence seeing the bruise on Isabel's jaw.
"What happened?" Rebecca asked rushing to the side of the bed.
"I got in between Albert and Carlos and was accidentally nailed." Isabel replied trying to give her a reassuring smile. She didn't quite pull it off.
"Who hit you?"
"Does it really matter?" Isabel answered Rebecca's question with one of her own.
Rebecca knew immediately that she'd been on the receiving end of one of Wesker's punches. At the time she'd been caught up with her own problems, now Rebecca knew she should have been there when she heard the commotion. Sitting next to Isabel on the bed she started asking questions.
"How do you feel now?"
"I feel fine, but I was dizzy twice earlier."
"Okay, any nausea, headache, double vision?"
"No, other than the dizziness I feel fine."
"Are you sure, no cramping or bleeding?"
"No." Isabel answered her eyes widening. "Do you really think it could be that serious?"
"I'm not sure. To be truthful we are in uncharted territory right now. Wesker isn't exactly normal. I'm sure that carrying his child would probably take more out of you than a normal pregnancy. It could be just that combined with the stress from tonight." Rebecca said standing. "I'll be right back to examine you. I'm going to get some things."
With that Rebecca walked past Wesker who'd been standing in the door the whole time listening silently. As she left the room he moved closer to the bed. What ever Wesker said was lost to Rebecca as she shut the door.
Isabel could tell that Albert was more relaxed, which in turn helped relax her. She finally noticed that he had been in such a hurry to get Rebecca down here that he hadn't even put his sunglasses back on.
"See everything is fine. I think I know what caused it. I haven't eaten anything since lunch. I bet my blood sugar just dropped." Isabel said succeeding this time in giving him a reassuring smile.
Going around to the opposite side of the bed from where Rebecca had sat Wesker joined Isabel on the bed. Putting his arm around her and pulling her close so that her head rested on his shoulder he spoke.
"Damn it Isabel."
His words weren't angry, there was no fight in them, they were simply tired.
"Albert I'm sorry, you know I seem to be saying that a lot to you tonight." She said snuggling into his warm body.
They almost forgot that Rebecca would be back to examine Isabel until she walked in with her equipment. Seeing the couple on the bed together, both exhausted Rebecca felt responsible. She'd heard enough of what went on through the door to know that Carlos had started the argument because of her.
Seeing Rebecca enter the room Wesker went to get off the bed and leave so Rebecca could examine Isabel in private.
"You can stay, I'm not giving her a full examine I just wanted check her blood pressure and some other vitals." Rebecca said seeing he was about to leave.
Looking at Isabel to see if it was alright Wesker repositioned himself at her nod.
"She hasn't eaten anything since lunch." He told Rebecca as she began to take Isabel's pulse.
"Isabel! No wonder you were dizzy your blood sugar bottomed out." Rebecca scolded as she proceeded with the rest of the mini-exam.
It didn't take long for Rebecca to finish the exam. She seemed please with the results.
"Well you seem to be okay, your blood pressure is a little high, but I expected that." Rebecca told her putting everything away.
Rebecca watched the couple interact for a few minutes before gathering up the rest of her things. It intrigued her to see Wesker act the way he did with Isabel. To see such a ruthless man act so gentle and caring gave her hope for the rest of them.
"I'm going to bring you in something to eat and your going to stay in bed for the next few days." She said looking at Isabel.
"You have no idea how thrilled I am about that." Isabel said rolling her eyes.
Wesker had a hard time stifling a laugh at her reaction to Rebecca's news. He understood why she hated staying in bed so much. That's all she'd done in the facility. Wesker knew this was going to be an interesting few days.
Taking one last look at the two on the bed Rebecca went to the kitchen to fix Isabel something to eat. While heating some soup on the stove Rebecca realized Wesker probably hadn't eaten either. Knowing Isabel had fixed a big meal and there were probably leftovers she searched the refrigerator. After a few minutes Rebecca found the chicken along with some mashed potatoes and corn which she re-heated in the microwave. Placing everything on a tray along with two glasses of milk Rebecca took everything back to Isabel's room. When she walked through the door Isabel looked like she was about to drift off to sleep. Wesker on the other hand was wide awake and watching Isabel intently.
Isabel seeing Rebecca walk through the door sat up and waited for her to bring the tray over.
"I don't think I can eat all that." Isabel said when she saw all the food on the tray.
"The soup is for you the rest is for cap-um Wesker." Rebecca said catching herself on the captain.
Isabel smiled at the fact that Rebecca had almost called Albert captain. She knew he didn't like to be reminded at all that he was once Rebecca's captain. Isabel also knew it was because Albert felt he'd failed his mission by them surviving. He didn't like failure, especially in himself and Albert was becoming annoyed at Rebecca's reminder.
"Thanks Becca." Isabel said before Wesker could say anything.
"Your welcome, I'll just leave you guys to rest." Rebecca said as she walked out the door.
In the living room no one knew what to say or do. Isabel was usually so mild mannered no one would have thought she had it in her to stand up to a very angry Wesker. They definitely hadn't expected her to turn on them after he left.
"Do you think he'll leave?" Claire asked breaking the silence.
"It's a good possibility." Chris answered.
"Should someone talk to him?" Leon asked.
"Why Wesker's got a good point. It was stupid of her." Carlos chimed in.
"Yeah, well Isabel did it to save your sorry ass." Chris snapped at him.
"No more arguments tonight. I think we've had enough." Jill spoke up before Carlos could open his mouth again.
"Leon's right someone should talk to him." She added after a moment.
At that everyone in the room just looked at each other. No one really wanting to be the one to confront Wesker especially with the mood he was in. Chris did feel that Wesker had a valid point though. He couldn't imagine hurting Jill in any way especially if she were pregnant. Chris wasn't quite sure who he was angrier at Carlos for starting the whole damn thing, Wesker for losing his temper, or Isabel for trying to stop what was going to happen.
"I'll go." Chris said knowing it had to be done.
"Maybe that wouldn't be the best thing. I don't think he'd listen to you. I'll go." Jill said stopping him in his tracts.
"Are you sure?" Chris asked looking at her.
"Yeah, why not?" She answered shrugging her shoulders. "You guys go clean up the kitchen."
As she walked out the door Jill had no idea what she was going to say to her former captain. She knew he'd tell her it was none of her business. After the display in the kitchen Jill knew Wesker loved Isabel and was kicking himself. First she had to find him because with his speed she knew Wesker could be miles away by now.
"I'm right here Valentine." Wesker said from behind her on the porch.
When she turned around to go back up the steps Jill saw Wesker tucked away in the far corner sitting with his backed propped against the house, his knees slightly bent with his feet flat on the floor.
"To answer your question I'm not leaving. You can go back and tell everyone." He said never looking at her.
"Do you want to talk?" Jill asked walking towards him.
"No."
Knowing that saying anything else would be a waste of words Jill turned and went back inside to help the others with the clean up. Upon entering the kitchen she was met with four pairs of eyes on her.
"Well?" Chris said after a moment.
"He isn't leaving, that's all he would say." Jill answered.
Everyone except Claire seemed happy enough with Jill's answer that they all went back to putting the food away. Claire decided Wesker needed to hear a few things whether he wanted too or not. Walking past everyone, through the living room and out the front door, she found Wesker exactly were Jill had left him.
"I already told Valentine, I'm not leaving her, you can go back inside." He stated before she could say a word.
"Fine I'm happy, but I still have something to say." When Wesker didn't say anything she continued. "You need to tell Isabel that."
As Claire finished her statement Wesker finally looked up at her.
"Why she knows?"
"Because, yes you physically hurt Isabel on accident, but your anger and threat hurt her more."
"What? I don't have a right to be angry that she put herself and MY child in danger."
"You have every right to that, but you have to realize Isabel isn't like you. She'll put someone else's well being before hers every time." Claire said sitting down cross legged in front of him.
"Don't get me wrong I still don't like you, but I agree what she did was stupid. I just don't think you should have said what you did. Isabel already admitted she was wrong."
"Thank you for your advice Redfield I'll take it under consideration." Wesker said once again staring out into the night.
"Fine, whatever, just tell her." Claire said lifting herself off the ground and brushing off the back of her pants.
Taking a final glance at Wesker before she went back inside Claire just shook her head and opened the front door.
Isabel still very angry decided a long hot shower was the best thing. After a few moments she realized it wasn't helping so she turned off the water, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her. Looking into the mirror above the sink she saw a nice bruise forming where Albert had made contact. It was then a wave of dizziness washed over Isabel. She automatically grabbed the sink for support, it didn't last long and she figured she'd made the shower too hot.
After changing into her night gown Isabel lay down on the bed, but still too angry to rest she started talking to her child.
"Who the hell does your father think he is ordering me around like that?"
As if answering the baby began to kick.
"You think so too huh?" she said stroking her stomach, continuing her one sided conversation.
"Your father can definitely be an ass, it's a good thing I love him or might have hit him back."
Again as if answering the baby gave one final kick and settled down. At that moment there was a knock on the door.
"I'm fine. I just want to be left alone right now." Isabel said as she heard the door open.
Lying on her side, Isabel didn't bother to turn over to see who it was when she repeated.
"I just want to be left in peace."
"Are you sure?" Hearing Wesker's voice Isabel rolled over and sat on the edge of the bed. Albert was the last person she expected to be standing in her doorway.
After Claire had gone back inside Wesker sat there trying to figure out what he was going to say to Isabel. He knew before Claire had come out that he shouldn't have threatened Isabel like that, but she'd scared him. Wesker had never been scared before not even in the mansion with all the creatures loose. All he could think about was what if he'd lost Isabel? What if she hadn't woken up? Yes Wesker worried about the baby, but not as much as Isabel. In the scheme of things she was much more important to him.
Still not sure what to say Wesker had gotten up and gone to Isabel's room. Nearing the door he heard her speaking to someone. Thinking Isabel wasn't alone Wesker almost turned to leave, until he realized she was talking to the baby. Listening to Isabel through the door Wesker couldn't help but smile to himself.
Walking further into the room Wesker closed the door behind him. For some reason he recalled the first time he'd come into this room. Isabel had been surprised to see him then also. Wesker almost smiled again at the memory until he saw the look on Isabel face.
"Are you here to threaten me again?" she asked standing up as if readying herself for another fight.
"No." He answered taking off his sunglasses.
Isabel seemed to relax a little bit. She just stood there not saying anything, just waiting for what she assumed Albert was going to say next. When he was silent she spoke up.
"Are you going to leave tonight or wait until morning?"
"I'm not leaving tonight or tomorrow." Wesker said walking towards her.
Isabel looked perplexed. Wesker knew now that she fully expected him to leave her. Did Isabel really doubt his love that much? Yes he'd been angry with her, but Wesker was angrier with himself and he would never leave her over a fight.
"Isabel I'm sorry I should have never said those things. You have to realize I have never been afraid in my life, but I was terrified tonight. I was terrified I might loose you or the baby or even worse both."
At Wesker's explanation Isabel relaxed totally. As she closed the distance between them he knew their argument was over. When Isabel was close enough Wesker put his arms around her and drew her close to him.
"I would never do anything to purposely hurt you and that includes taking you back to HCF."
"I know you wouldn't, but you have to realize I'm going to do what I feel is right... and I'll remember to duck next time I get in between you and someone." Isabel said smiling up at him.
"There won't be a next time I promise." He replied releasing her.
Isabel swayed slightly as another wave of dizziness came over her. She quickly grabbed Albert's arm to steady herself. Looking into his eyes Isabel saw a worried expression pass over his face before Albert could mask it.
"I'll be okay I was just a little dizzy. It happened before too when I got out of the shower, but it went away." She said trying not to sound as worried as she was.
Not saying a word Wesker picked Isabel up and carried her to the bed. Laying her down gently, he turned and walked briskly to the living room.
"Chambers get down here now!" He yelled his voice filled with more panic than he would have liked.
Hearing Wesker's voice filled with such fear Rebecca knew there was something wrong with Isabel. Rushing down stairs Rebecca knew she was correct when she saw the look on his face. Not asking questions she walked past him and headed directly to Isabel's bedroom. Rebecca had been so upset earlier she hadn't bothered to find out what the commotion was about, but now she had a good idea that it somehow involved Isabel.
Isabel was frightened by the way Albert was acting. She knew he thought there was something seriously wrong she could tell.
Rebecca came through the door with a forced smile on her face.
"What's going on in..." Rebecca stopped mid-sentence seeing the bruise on Isabel's jaw.
"What happened?" Rebecca asked rushing to the side of the bed.
"I got in between Albert and Carlos and was accidentally nailed." Isabel replied trying to give her a reassuring smile. She didn't quite pull it off.
"Who hit you?"
"Does it really matter?" Isabel answered Rebecca's question with one of her own.
Rebecca knew immediately that she'd been on the receiving end of one of Wesker's punches. At the time she'd been caught up with her own problems, now Rebecca knew she should have been there when she heard the commotion. Sitting next to Isabel on the bed she started asking questions.
"How do you feel now?"
"I feel fine, but I was dizzy twice earlier."
"Okay, any nausea, headache, double vision?"
"No, other than the dizziness I feel fine."
"Are you sure, no cramping or bleeding?"
"No." Isabel answered her eyes widening. "Do you really think it could be that serious?"
"I'm not sure. To be truthful we are in uncharted territory right now. Wesker isn't exactly normal. I'm sure that carrying his child would probably take more out of you than a normal pregnancy. It could be just that combined with the stress from tonight." Rebecca said standing. "I'll be right back to examine you. I'm going to get some things."
With that Rebecca walked past Wesker who'd been standing in the door the whole time listening silently. As she left the room he moved closer to the bed. What ever Wesker said was lost to Rebecca as she shut the door.
Isabel could tell that Albert was more relaxed, which in turn helped relax her. She finally noticed that he had been in such a hurry to get Rebecca down here that he hadn't even put his sunglasses back on.
"See everything is fine. I think I know what caused it. I haven't eaten anything since lunch. I bet my blood sugar just dropped." Isabel said succeeding this time in giving him a reassuring smile.
Going around to the opposite side of the bed from where Rebecca had sat Wesker joined Isabel on the bed. Putting his arm around her and pulling her close so that her head rested on his shoulder he spoke.
"Damn it Isabel."
His words weren't angry, there was no fight in them, they were simply tired.
"Albert I'm sorry, you know I seem to be saying that a lot to you tonight." She said snuggling into his warm body.
They almost forgot that Rebecca would be back to examine Isabel until she walked in with her equipment. Seeing the couple on the bed together, both exhausted Rebecca felt responsible. She'd heard enough of what went on through the door to know that Carlos had started the argument because of her.
Seeing Rebecca enter the room Wesker went to get off the bed and leave so Rebecca could examine Isabel in private.
"You can stay, I'm not giving her a full examine I just wanted check her blood pressure and some other vitals." Rebecca said seeing he was about to leave.
Looking at Isabel to see if it was alright Wesker repositioned himself at her nod.
"She hasn't eaten anything since lunch." He told Rebecca as she began to take Isabel's pulse.
"Isabel! No wonder you were dizzy your blood sugar bottomed out." Rebecca scolded as she proceeded with the rest of the mini-exam.
It didn't take long for Rebecca to finish the exam. She seemed please with the results.
"Well you seem to be okay, your blood pressure is a little high, but I expected that." Rebecca told her putting everything away.
Rebecca watched the couple interact for a few minutes before gathering up the rest of her things. It intrigued her to see Wesker act the way he did with Isabel. To see such a ruthless man act so gentle and caring gave her hope for the rest of them.
"I'm going to bring you in something to eat and your going to stay in bed for the next few days." She said looking at Isabel.
"You have no idea how thrilled I am about that." Isabel said rolling her eyes.
Wesker had a hard time stifling a laugh at her reaction to Rebecca's news. He understood why she hated staying in bed so much. That's all she'd done in the facility. Wesker knew this was going to be an interesting few days.
Taking one last look at the two on the bed Rebecca went to the kitchen to fix Isabel something to eat. While heating some soup on the stove Rebecca realized Wesker probably hadn't eaten either. Knowing Isabel had fixed a big meal and there were probably leftovers she searched the refrigerator. After a few minutes Rebecca found the chicken along with some mashed potatoes and corn which she re-heated in the microwave. Placing everything on a tray along with two glasses of milk Rebecca took everything back to Isabel's room. When she walked through the door Isabel looked like she was about to drift off to sleep. Wesker on the other hand was wide awake and watching Isabel intently.
Isabel seeing Rebecca walk through the door sat up and waited for her to bring the tray over.
"I don't think I can eat all that." Isabel said when she saw all the food on the tray.
"The soup is for you the rest is for cap-um Wesker." Rebecca said catching herself on the captain.
Isabel smiled at the fact that Rebecca had almost called Albert captain. She knew he didn't like to be reminded at all that he was once Rebecca's captain. Isabel also knew it was because Albert felt he'd failed his mission by them surviving. He didn't like failure, especially in himself and Albert was becoming annoyed at Rebecca's reminder.
"Thanks Becca." Isabel said before Wesker could say anything.
"Your welcome, I'll just leave you guys to rest." Rebecca said as she walked out the door.