A/N: I'd like to thank AdamaGirl and ozzlover for reviewing, this chapter probably wouldn't be posted if it wasn't for you.
Chapter rating: T
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All mistakes are my own.
15th October
Laura woke up and immediately ran to the bathroom holding her hand to her mouth, as a wave of nausea hit her. She felt awful, her stomach churning in complaint. She hadn't been feeling well for a few days, but had until now, thought that she just had a bug that needed to run its course.
When the nausea subsided, she rested her head against the wall next to the toilet and sighed, knowing that the last time Bill had been in town they had been a bit reckless, and the nausea could potentially be linked to something else. Getting up, she quickly threw on some clothes and grabbed her keys, heading to the supermarket.
After four negative tests, she booked an appointment with her doctor, knowing the only way to know for sure was to get a blood test.
"Looks like it's just a bad flu Laura, I'm going to give you a script for some antibiotics, and in a few days you should feel better" her doctor told her holding a clipboard with her results, "and I know I don't need to remind you, but make sure unless you're ready for a child, your practising safe sex".
Laura breathed a sigh of relief, glad that it was just a false alarm, and grabbed the offered script. Walking out of the doctors office though part of her was slightly disappointed, that in the future there wouldn't be a little Adam/Roslin running around.
17th October
"Does this look alright?" Laura asked Bill running a hand down herr sophisticated cocktail dress with a bateau neckline, capped sleeves and a thin beaded belt.
"You look beautiful sweetheart" Bill replied cupping her face and kissing her softly.
"Are you sure? I want to make sure that I look perfect for your parents".
"Trust me sweetheart you look stunning, they're going to love you" Bill told her, before narrowing his eyes and smirking as he asked "are you nervous to meet my parents?"
"No….I merely want to make a good first impression" she replied trying to sound confident.
"Sure if you say so...We better get a move on if we are to make an impression at all" he replied trying to usher her towards the front door.
Bill knocked on the front door and clasped Laura's hand in his, when heard the unmistakable footfall of his father.
The door opened and a distinguished looking man in his sixties, with grey hair and glasses perched high upon his face appeared. "Bill, how are you doing?" The man said embracing Bill in a quick hug, before turning to Laura, holding out his hand and saying "hello, I'm Joseph Adama".
Laura smiled softly grasping his offered hand and replying "nice to meet you, I'm Laura Roslin".
"It's great to finally meet, the woman who has been putting a huge smile on my sons face for the past few months" Joseph said "please come in".
Bill placed his hand on the small of Laura's back and guided her through the doorway, helping her out of her coat and squeezing her hand lightly, before directing her towards the living room.
A short woman, wearing an apron and a cheerful grin was waiting in the living room and said "welcome, I'm Evelyn" before pulling Laura into a hug, "you've done well Bill, she's even more beautiful than Zak described".
Laura blushed at the compliment and smiled politely. "She definitely is" Bill said smiling adoringly at Laura "although I may be slightly biased".
Evelyn rolled her eyes playfully at her sons comment and linked her arm with Laura's, before saying with a mischievous grin "you two go on to the library, Laura and I are going to chat in the kitchen".
"Are you sure it's safe to leave them alone?" Bill asked his father.
"Trust me son, it's best to just leave them alone and not try and interfere" Joseph replied heading towards the library. Bill looked back concerned but followed his father.
"She seems to be a pretty special girl Bill" Joseph said pouring them both a glass of scotch.
"She is, she's amazing woman, and she's great with the boys; Zak absolutely adores her and after a couple months of us dating Lee has warmed up to her as well".
"Keep a hold of her and treat her right, otherwise I'll introduce her to one of the young lawyers at the firm" Joseph joked.
"Don't worry, I love her and would do anything for her" Bill replied.
"Come on, I can see it's eating you alive, let's go see what our other half's are up to" Joseph said chuckling at the younger man.
Bill and Joseph walked into the kitchen to find Laura and Evelyn huddled together over the kitchen counter laughing. "Your mother is great Bill" Laura said turning around to face him and clutching her side as she continued laughing.
"What are you up to Mom?" Bill asked concerned, walking over to the pair and discovering they were laughing over an old photo album containing pictures of a young William Adama, playing in the sand stark naked.
"I didn't expect to find pictures of you playing in the sand like this" Laura told Bill wrapping an arm around his waist.
"It's not sand, its alluvial deposits, that used to be the river mouth" Bill replied pouting.
"And you just had to take off your clothes and play in the alluvial deposits, how romantic" she teased him, reaching up to give him a quick kiss.
"Okay you two, dinner's ready, everybody take a seat and I'll grab the roast beef from the oven" Evelyn said.
"Wine everybody?" Joseph asked grabbing a bottle of red wine on his way to the table.
"I'd love some" Laura replied.
Joseph filled the group's glasses and raised his glass saying "cheers to new beginnings, and lasting relationships".
"Cheers" the group replied, Bill smiling over the rim of his wine glass at Laura. Evelyn and Joseph looked knowingly at each other, as they watched the exchange between Laura and their son, both pleased that he had found such a strong, confident and kind woman.
"So how are my grandbabies?" Evelyn asked her eyes sparkling.
"There good, Lee seems to be growing like a weed and can't stop talking about pyramid, Zak's a ball of energy, absolutely loving his first year of school. They've both been asking when they can see Grandma and Grandpa again".
"We'll have to set up an outing with the four of us and them" Evelyn decided already making plans in her head.
"Speaking of my grandsons, Lee tells me you used to be a teacher Laura" Joseph said.
"Yes I was, I think that put him off me at first" Laura said laughing "but since I haven't taught in about two years ago, I'm deemed okay by him now".
"So what do you do for work Laura?" Joseph asked interested.
"I run a bookstore in the heart of Caprica City, it's actually where Bill and I met" she replied.
"The boys were running around in her store, while I was looking for a new book, and next thing I know, I'm apologising to Laura, because the boys had knocked over a book display" Bill added grimacing.
"See that's the part Lee left out when he told me the same story" Evelyn commented laughing.
"It was lovely meeting you Laura, you're a good match for Bill" Evelyn whispered into Laura's ear as the two women hugged goodbye.
"It was great to meet you too, especially as you told me some great stories about Bill" Laura replied mischevously.
"It was good to see you son, and wonderful to meet you Laura" Joseph said clasping Bill's hand and giving Laura a quick hug.
"Thank you, we will have to catch up again soon" Laura said smiling.
"Drive safe" Evelyn said as she closed the front door.
Bill turned to Laura and pulled her into an embrace, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and saying "see not so bad after all, they loved you".
"They're good people" Laura replied tightening her arms around his waist and kissing him soundly, "I'm glad I got to spend some time with them".
"Come on, I'd better get home, hopefully Ellen and Saul survived babysitting duty" Bill said grabbing her hand in his and walking towards his car.
"Now this I have to see" Laura replied grinning.
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