The week ended in a fury of activity. Kennedy was up every morning with morning sickness as was Levi, who would hold back her hair and whisper soothing words. After that, they finished work on the nursery, Soon the week came to an end as did their vacation. It was back to work for the young couple. And for once, they weren't looking forward to be going back.
The day that would change their lives had arrived. When they got up in the morning, Kennedy was complaining that her back was hurting. Her being in her ninth month of pregnancy and a two weeks away from her due date, they figured that the pain was normal.
"Are you ready yet, Kennedy?" Levi called up the stairs.
With a sigh, Kennedy descended the stairs. "I'm ready, Levi. Keep your pants on." She grumbled.
Levi sucks in a breath when his eyes focus on her. She had on a black sleeveless dress that showed off all her curves, including her extended abdomen. "You look amazing." He whispers once he gets his voice back.
"You look pretty amazing yourself, hotstuff." Kennedy teases her husband but he did look rather handsome in the black silk button down shirt and black trousers.
These types of outfits were common attire for the conventions. After all, they weren't only there to make sure everything ran smoothly on their end. They were also there to represent Starlink; which meant they had to dress to impress.
Levi grabbed the keys to their car and headed out the door knowing that Kennedy would lock the door and then follow him to the car. Once they are both inside, Levi starts the car and maneuvers the streets that lead to the Waikiki Convention Center. Parking in the back lot, they both got out and headed inside to begin their assigned tasks before the guests started to arrive.
Three hours later and all the equipment is set up and doubled checked. And just in time because the guests had begun to arrive.
Levi and Kennedy take up their positions by the door so they could greet and welcome the guests to the Convention Center. Both of them begin to relax into their familiar roles. But this is short lived as a limo pulls up and the passengers emerge. Levi can't stop the deer caught in the headlights look from appearing on his face once he gets a good look at just who the limo had brought. He squeezes and tugs on Kennedy's hand, getting her attention. With his head, he motioned towards the doors and the two men that had just stepped inside. Mr. Chaucer, their boss, was right behind the two men and had obviously arrived with them.
Mr. Chaucer stopped in front of Levi and smiled. He rememberd when Levi and Kennedy had come to him searching for a job. He took them in and treated them like his own children, he didn't have any of his own nor was he married. "Levi, I would like you to meet Doctor Benton Quest and his...comrade Ro...Race Bannon." A look from the before named man caused him to correct himself.
Clearing his throat, Levi nods and shakes both of their out stretched hands. "It's a pleasure to meet you both." He motions towards Kennedy. "Let me introduce my wife, Kennedy."
Kennedy also shakes their offered hands and blushes when Race kisses it. She looks back to her husband and smiles. "I hope you will both enjoy your time here and if you need anything, both myself and my husband will be happy to help." She keeps her voice professional.
Race moves off with Mr. Chaucer but Doctor Quest stays by the young couple.
Levi and Kennedy begin to shift, uncomfortably, when Doctor Quest doesn't say anything for a long moment.
"Your employer speaks highly of both of you. Says both of you have a magical touch when it comes to computers." Doctor Quest says when he finally speaks.
"Yes sir. You could say that we live and breath technology." Levi offers a forced smile.
The older man smiles in response. "I bet your parents are proud to have such a fine young man such as yourself as their son." Benton notices the sad look that passes across both of their faces. It surprises him to hear Kennedy speak.
"Mr. Chaucer is very proud of us both. He's the only family we got. My parents died when I was little and Levi wasn't much older when he too lost his parents." Kennedy kept her voice soft and mournful.
"I am sorry to hear that. Robert asked me if I had any positions available and I happen to need two programmers. So if you're interested..." Doctor Quest trails off.
"Work for Quest Enterprises?" Levi asked.
Doctor Quest nods. "Yes, Quest Enterprises. It would mean relocating inland to Maine."
"Maine?" Levi sucks in a breath as his head began to spin. Everything was happening so fast. He was brought out of his musings by Kennedy who was squeezing is hand; hard. "Are you alright, Nene?" He asks, focusing all of his attention on his wife.
"Holy hell, Levi. I think I'm in labor." With those words grunted out Kennedy's water breaks.