Chapter 7
BethBobby
I'm in the mood for writing – thank you for all your lovely reviews! I read and appreciate every single one!
AN: This is only short because I really need you to read authors note at the end. Very important!
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'Blame it all on me when I forget to defend,
Everything that we worked out.
Something in her wording I cannot help searching,
For what memory found.'
Bombay Bicycle Club – Ivy and Gold
(listen to this song it's freaking amazing!)
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It was almost six o'clock in the morning when Steve returned home, carrying Grace, who was still sleeping soundly, despite being carried back to the car, strapped in and driven home.
Steve took her through the house, placing her on the sofa rather than her bed so that he could keep an eye on her.
He left her for a second to go and fetch a blanket, finding himself face to face with Mary on the stairs.
'Where've you been?' She asked.
'Out, shh she's asleep.' Steve told her 'go back to bed it's fine.'
'Where did you go?'
'I took her to the beach, I'll explain in the morning, she told me about her dreams,' Steve said 'it's the first time she's slept properly in a week, please, go back to bed.'
Steve saw Mary purse her lips, whether in disapproval or whether deciding if he was telling the truth he didn't know or care.
'Go,' Steve said, putting his hands on her shoulders and turning her around.
'I'm going, I'm going. Just because you're a Commander doesn't mean you get to boss me around Steve-o.'
'Please, just be quiet, if you wake her up I'll kick your ass back to LA myself.' Steve joked, pinching her sides.
'I'm going!' Mary hissed with a smile.
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Steve followed her up the stairs going into his room and grabbing a blanket out of the cupboard before heading back downstairs.
He covered Grace over before going into the kitchen and flicking the coffee maker on.
After what seemed like an age the coffee was brewed and he gratefully poured some into a mug and added milk before sitting down on his armchair.
God he was tired, he thought, but tonight had been worth it.
Anything that would help Gracie was worth it.
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'Fuck Steve!' Mary's shocked voice jolted the SEAL awake and he looked around, reaching for the gun at his waist that wasn't there.
'Wha.. oh shit,' Steve felt his drenched cargo pants and looked down to see them covered in coffee 'I guess I fell asleep.'
'You think?' Mary said sarcastically, a smug grin on her face.
'Where's Grace?' Steve asked, looking at the empty sofa.
'She's just getting dressed. Speaking of which, you'd better go shower too, you have a meeting with the Governor in an hour.' Mary told him, waving the piece of toast she had in her hand around in the air.
'Since when?'
'Since she called you ten minutes ago.'
'I didn't hear the phone.' Steve narrowed his eyes, he was a light sleeper and always woke when his phone went off.
'It was on silent. You left it next to the coffee maker.' Mary held it out to him.
'What does she want?' Steve asked, standing up and taking the iPhone.
'Like she's gonna tell me.' Mary said, her voice rising slightly.
'You're a pain in the ass.' Steve shook his head.
'Yup, and I pride myself in being good at it too..hey!' She shouted as Steve snagged the piece of toast from her and headed upstairs.
'Asshole!' she called after him.
'Language Mary, there's little ears around.' Steve replied.
'Uncle Steve, why do you look like you wet yourself?' Grace asked with a giggle as he reached her room.
'I fell asleep with coffee in my hand.' Steve ruffled her already tangled hair 'you feel better?'
'Yeah, I think so.' She said quietly.
'Good I'm glad,' Steve smiled at her 'listen Gracie, I have to go to work for an hour, but after that how about me and you go see Auntie Kono and Uncle Chin?'
'Okay,' Grace nodded.
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'So, Steven, how are you doing?' Governor Jameson asked as she sat down behind her desk.
'I've been better,' Steve replied honestly 'but I'll be okay.'
'How's Grace doing?'
'She's been having nightmares but we had a bit of a breakthrough last night. She finally opened up and said what she was feeling and what she kept seeing in her sleep. So hopefully we can carry on making steps in the right direction.' Steve said.
The Governor nodded 'but the child saw what happened?'
'Yes, she did.'
'Have you thought about getting her professional help?' Jameson asked.
'We have yeah, we know she'll need to see someone eventually, but at the minute I think it would just scare her even more. If the nightmares persist or she doesn't start to get better then therapy will probably be the best option.' Steve nodded.
'Glad to hear you thought about it. I know it's too early yet, but have you any idea when I can expect you back at work?'
'As soon as Grace goes back to school and I can find someone to look after her on a night until I get home. I'd rather there's someone able to pick her up or make her dinner if I have to work late.' Steve said.
The Governor nodded 'I can help arrange that if you'd like.'
'That would be great.' Steve said thankfully.
'I'll let you know if we find anyone we think is suitable.' Governor Jameson replied, shuffling some papers on her desk.
Steve stood, taking that as a hint to leave.
'Thank you Governor.' He held out his hand for the older woman to shake.
'Goodbye Commander.' She said as she returned his hand shake before showing him out of her office.
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Okay, so two things:
first is bad: my laptop is currently being an utter dick so if I disappear for a while, I haven't given up on this it'll be because my laptop is being fixed.
Second: I said I was going to do Grace through the ages (after a few more chapters), I have my list of things I'm going to write about (I have about 15 things haha so this is a loonnggg fic) but I was wondering, is there anything you want to see in this?
Just wanted to ask in case you think of something I've missed e.g. first boyfriend etc.
Thank you – leave a review with your answer?x