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1st June

Sighing Laura unlocked the garage door, and placed her keys and hand bag on the table inside the door. She pulled off her shoes and headed towards the kitchen, yawing as she placed a hand at the small of her back and rubbed her stomach, trying to soothe the active baby. It had been a long day at the bookshop, as the newest release of a popular mystery novelist had seen them attending to customers all day.

Rounding the corner she stopped still, confused as to why there were lit candles around the room and why the dining table was set for two.

Bill stepped out from behind the pantry door and said "surprise", a large grin on his face.

Momentarily stunned, Laura opened and closed her mouth lost for words, before bursting into tears and moving into his waiting arms, well as best as she could at nearly five months pregnant.

"What's wrong?" he asked kissing the top of her head and running a hand up and down her back.

"Nothing, I'm just happy to see you and my hormones are all over the place at the moment" she said wiping the tears from her face.

"Are you giving your mommy trouble?" Bill asked rubbing her stomach softly, before the baby kicked hard against his hand. Bill's eyes lit up and he lifted his head to look Laura directly in the eye.

"They've been very active in the last week" Laura told him smiling and placing her hand atop his.

"Don't kick your Mom too hard" Bill said rubbing the spot where the baby had kicked and wrapping an arm around her waist.

Laura wrapped her arms around Bill's neck and looked at him with a raised eyebrow "why aren't you up on the Atlantia, you're not meant to be back on shore leave for another week and a bit?"

"Well Saul heard that I wanted to come down and surprise you, and he needs some more experience running a ship, so we thought it might by beneficial for both of us, if for a few days I come home and deal with some administrative matters, while he runs the crew" Bill replied smiling at her.

"You always seem to know what I need, I've been missing you a lot this week, the house is so quiet without you and the boys" she told him leaning up to peck him on the lips.

"I know, I hate having to leave you, it's the hardest part of my hob, but I guess we should enjoy any quiet time we get before we have a newborn in the house" he commented kissing her on the forehead.

"Sit down, dinner's nearly ready and a little birdy told me, that you have been craving my spaghetti bolognas all week" Bill said unwrapping his arms from around her and moving towards the island bench where a pot was simmering.

Laura's eyes lit up at the mention of his spaghetti bologna's and she quickly seated herself in anticipation.

"That was amazing honey" Laura said rubbing her stomach in satisfaction.

"I'm glad you liked it, anything for the woman carrying my child" he replied leaning over to kiss her on the lips.

Bill cleared the table and then held out his hand saying "let's go outside, I have something I want to talk to you about".

"Um okay, sure, is anything wrong?" she asked, slightly worried, taking his hand.

"No nothing is wrong" he replied reassuringly as he led her out the patio door, before kneeling down on one knee in front of her. "Exactly a year ago, I met the most amazing woman, who captured my heart and brought so much laughter and light into my life. She adores my children, and is soon going to be an amazing mother to our child. I never expected to find someone who completely understands me, and although at first I was warry of a new relationship after my divorce, after a while I couldn't picture my life without you. You are my soulmate, Laura Roslin will you marry me?"

Bill opened the box to reveal a 1.51 carat princess cut diamond, with two smaller 0.4 carat princess cut diamonds on either side, all set on a 14k white gold band. Laura stood in front of Bill, a hand to her mouth, shocked for a few moments, before slowly nodding her head and whispering "yes".

Bill let out a sigh of relief, and pulled the ring out of the box, placing it on her ring finger. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into him, crashing his lips against hers in a kiss that left Laura breathless.

"It's gorgeous Bill, but it must of cost a fortune" she said looking down and admiring the sparkling ring.

"My father gave it to me the first time we went over to their place for dinner. The larger stone was given to my grandmother by my grandfather on their 50th wedding anniversary, and the two smaller stones formed a part of my grandmother's engagement ring. She passed away two years ago and he knew, even then, that you were perfect for me" he told her linking her fingers with his.

"I'm honoured you want me to wear something so precious" she said kissing him softly.

"You are the only one for me, I mean that Laura. I didn't know what love was, until I met you" he told her, bringing his lips to her and kissing her hungrily. She moaned into his mouth and placed her hands around his neck, deepening the kiss and tangling her fingers in his short hair.

Bill broke the kiss and rested his forehead against hers whispering "I love you".

"I love you too" she whispered, back before feeling the baby kick against her stomach "ooh".

"They're very energetic tonight" he said placing a hand to where the baby was kicking.

"I know, they've been like this all day, my back is killing me" she told him grimacing.

"How about we have a bath then, we did just buy that new large bathtub" he asked, knowing he had his answer when her eyes lit up the size of saucers.

"That sounds amazing" she said already moving towards the stairs and unclipping her hair. Bill followed closely behind her, helping her unzip her dress, before heading into the bathroom to begin running the bath.

When the bath was three quarters full with warm water, Bill helped Laura situate herself in the tub, before sliding in behind her. Laura leaned back against his chest, closing her eyes and resting her head against his shoulder, before linking their hands together over her swollen stomach.

"This feels amazing" Laura said after around fifteen minutes of the couple soaking in silence.

"Yeah it does, the views pretty amazing too" he replied cheekily.

"Smooth talker, I'm nearly five months pregnant, with swollen feet and stretch marks" she said discourage.

"You're still most beautiful sight I have ever seen, you have this glow around you, and there is nothing more attractive than a woman who's carrying and caring for your child" he replied looking her directly in the eye.

"I love you" she told him craning her head backwards and connecting her lips with his.

"I love you too" he replied pulling her firmly against him and rubbing his hand softly over her stomach.

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