Chapter 9 --- Kinks
That afternoon Jake slept with his arms protectively around Diane, his face buried in her hair; unfortunately, she is awake. Fran is supposed to come by with the results of their latest simulations on childbirth.
Jake was mistaken in believing the Diane's moods were hormonal. The truth is that she is scared to death that junior would become a piece of property. There is also the nightmare where the child is nanite enhanced and literally tears it's way out of her. It's silly she knows, but how can she tell something so stupid to Jake.
She looks at him, the great big spazz; she loves everything about him. She's known him for what now, three and a half years? During that time he'd changed not one bit and completely. He is incredibly patient, incurably romantic, a man who was given a wonderful and horrible gift and grown. She feels fortunate to have befriended this gentle man and found what all others had missed, a true gentleman. Jake calls her a blessing, but she's the one who's blessed.
Diane dresses in sweat pants and a T-shirt that Jake had given her; it reads, "Precious Times Two". A quick brush through her hair and she feels presentable.
"Funs over." She hears from their bed.
Turning, she looks to see Jake watching her. "What fun?"
"There's something about erotic about the way you brush your hair."
"You… your nuts!"
"I was going for obsessed."
"So you like watching women brush their hair? What else don't I know about you?"
"Not women. Only you, the first time was not long after you started testing me. You were running late and brushing your hair at your desk. Hot stuff."
"And it's just me that brings out this 'kink' of yours?"
"Only you sweetheart."
"Any other 'kinks' I should know about?"
Jake thinks a minute. "Well there's walking, talking, breathing, vacuuming, dusting, working, eating and shaving your legs."
"Anything you don't like?"
"When you criticize yourself."
"Why?"
"I love you. You make me feel good about myself and us. When you put yourself down you're putting us down. I think the dark haired, dark eyed, fair woman I married is awesome."
"Awesome huh?"
"You did snare a super spy."
"Jake I've been like this my entire life. It's part of who I am."
"So I should accept you as you are?"
"I'm crazy about you too. I'm the way I am, love me, love my flaws."
"I'm not sure what to say to that. I don't love you any less with what you call your flaws. And without them I won't love you any more. Just… Just…"
"Yes Jake?"
"Don't insult my wife."
Diane turns to leave as the door bell chimes.
"Diane…"
"Yes?"
"I love you!"
"I love you too. Now get dressed while Fran and I go over simulations and test results."
"And maybe who her new beau is?"
"Definitely."
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An hour later:
"So ladies, am I good for another 5000 miles?" Jake asked poking his head into the spare bedroom Diane uses as an office.
"Only if you learn to knock first." A startled Diane points out.
"Sorry, didn't think our test results were that gripping."
"Our results are fine. The baby is nanite free."
"I still believe that Diane should use her abilities as little as possible." Fran adds.
"The less activity, the less chance of infestation?" Jake asks.
"Exactly."
"Now please leave Jake." Diane asks, "So Fran and I can talk."
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Next: Fran's new beau has Kyle's approval ?
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