Chapter 8: Michael Maria Talk

They had all just arrived in a small town outside of northern California. Maria's pregnancy had put their plans astray somewhat. They needed to find a doctor that they trusted and the only one they could think of was Jesse's old friend. They hoped that he would help them but of course there wasn't any assurances, especially after how they left things with him. None of them were sure of what his last name was, they simply only knew his first name Paul. They also knew that he lost his medical licence but that didn't matter too much to them.

At the moment they weren't sure how to get a hold of him but they did have a lead. They needed to get in touch with Jesse as soon as possible. They called one last number from an untraceable cell phone. Sheriff Valenti answered immediately.

"Hi, Valenti here?"

"Hi, dad it's me."

"Oh my God, Kyle? It's been so long, I never thought that I'd hear your voice again. I have something to tell you, it's about Tess."

"I don't want to hear anything about that cold hearted bitch but there's no time. Do you know where Jesse is?"

"Isabel's husband Jesse?"

"Yeah, we need his information about a doctor."

"Are you hurt or is it someone else?"

"It's Maria, she's sick. Can you help me track Jesse down?"

"Yeah, he still lives in town but things have changed around here. Is it possible for us to meet or is it still too dangerous?"

"It's still dangerous but there might be a way for us to meet in person. Get an untraceable cell phone and call me at this number I'm giving you by tomorrow ok?"

"Yeah sure that sounds like a plan, I'll be in touch with Jesse by then too."

"That will be great, I'll talk to you both then, bye."

Then the line went dead. Valenti was relieved that the pod squad had decided to get in touch with him. He wasn't sure if it was a coincidence or just luck but he didn't care either way. It was also clear that Kyle was really angry over the whole Tess thing from last year. Surprisingly he didn't feel the same way about Tess anymore. Maybe it was because she didn't remember doing all those evil things in the first place. Also she seemed so different than she was before.

Meanwhile, back in a dirty, small motel Maria and Michael were trying to get things under control at the moment. They were in one room, Max and Liz were in another, Isabel and Kyle were out in their van hashing it out their options. All six were on high alert because of this unplanned pregnancy.

Maria kept crying, "This is all my fault."

Michael went over to her, "It's not your fault, in case you forgot I was there too. I'm not sure how this happened either, weren't we careful enough?"

"Yeah, we were careful, I was on the pill and we used condoms too but sometimes they don't work. I'm not sure what happened either."

Michael pulled him into his arms and said softly, "Maybe this baby is meant to be? Did you ever think of that as a reason?"

She looked up at him with tears still in her eyes and softly whispered, "Do you really think this baby is meant to do something great in life?"

"I do and if he or she is anything like it's mother our baby will be unstoppable as a force of greatness."

"Do you think that Jesse will be able to help us?"

"I'm not sure but Max and Isabel both do and I trust them to help us and our family."

"Our family?"

"That's what we are family,me, you and this baby are going to be a family. I'm not sure how it will all work out but somehow it will."

"It's just that you never used that word describing me before."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I shouldn't be putting stress on you right now but I should have made a commitment to you such a long time ago. I know that you wanted me to after Max and Liz were married but I was afraid that I'd lose you. I've never loved anyone the way that I love you in my entire existence before. I lost you once and almost went crazy, if we were married and I lost you again it would kill me. I'm not sure that I could survive it or if anyone else could survive my powers going haywire yet again. Do you understand?"

"Yes, but that was a long time ago, I know where my place is now and it's with you. I don't care about any of the things that Max and Liz have, not anymore. Besides what I wanted changed the moment that stick did. Michael I never wanted a dress or a wedding ring, I only ever wanted you. I'm never going to leave you again, I mean the fact that I just left my whole life behind to be with you forever should prove that?"

"Your right and I'm sorry, in case I haven't said it before I do love you and this baby more than my own life. I know that it's not ideal but I am so looking forward to meeting this little one."

"You really mean that?"

"Yeah, I really do, I'm not sure how to handle being a father but I know that you'll male an excellent mother. I know that we are going to make it through this intact because it's meant to be just like us. I'm afraid that we may have to go back to Roswell but maybe it's safe now?"

"No, it's not ever going to be safe to go home again. I know that you never considered it home before but it will always be that to me. Do you understand?"

"Yeah, I do and it's ok because wherever you are is my home. It used to be Max and Isabel that I considered my home because we were alike but you will always have my heart and that's my home right there."

He put his hand on her heart and she pulled him towards her as they embraced tenderly. It was one of those rare moments when Michael lets his guard down and allows Maria to actually see his vulnerable side for once.

"I never thought about it before but my home's wherever you are too. We're connected forever now and nothing can change that."

They merely embraced one more time before they sought out Kyle to find out what his dad told him. They hoped it was good news but as it stood Roswell was still a risk.