Rifiuto: Non Miriena

Thanks to badkidoh for reviewing 14, 15, 16 and 17 and to Hendrick248848, fictionlover4 and Mrs. Fantasy for reviewing 17.

The new couple caught a flight to Fiji, spending two stress-free weeks outside of Eureka. No bank robberies, no jumping timelines, no switching bodies or exploding machinery. Just two weeks alone together, swimming in the ocean, snorkling, making love on the beach as the sun set. They thought of no one back in Eureka except Jenna.

"It's wonderful here." He nodded, sipping his coffee. Jo curled up into the chair across from his at the table in their suite, wrapped in only a white robe, her long raven hair pulled back in a messy updo. He pushed a plate of fruit towards her, and poured a cup of herbal tea, handing it to her. She accepted it with a smile, leaning over to steal a kiss. "I don't know about you, Jack, but I don't ever want to return to Eureka."

He chuckled softly.

"I agree, but we have to. Our life is in Eureka."

She sighed and took a bite of mango. They ate in silence before Jack got up and got dressed. When she finished, she slipped into her bathing suit and grabbed towel. She wrapped the towel around her waist and went to him, running her hands up his chest.

"How about we go for a swim?" He gave her a sly smile and quickly changed, taking her hand as they left the hotel room and headed down to the pool. They returned after two weeks in Fiji, itching to see Jenna and eager to prepare for the baby.

Jo settled down in the passenger seat after her doctor's appointment. She sat staring at the first sonograph photos of their baby. Tears began to prick at her eyes as she looked at the images of her baby. Gently, her hand reached down to cradle her growing belly and she couldn't help smiling. Jack watched her out of the corner of his eye, noticing the range of emotions flashing across her face.

They pulled up in front of the house, and got out. Jack took her hand as they made their way to the front door. Once inside, Jenna rushed to them, excitement in her eyes. It being Memorial Day, the schools were closed; Holly had offered to watch Jenna as Jack took Jo to her doctor's appointment. Now, the little girl rushed to her parents and threw her arms around them.

"What did the doctor say?" She asked, looking up at Jo. She bounced up and down on her toes excitedly. "Can I see the pictures?" Silent, Jo handed the little girl the sonogram photos. Jenna's eyes went wide. "Holly, look! That's my baby sister!" Holly nodded; the little girl's excitement was contagious.

"I see!" She hugged Jenna close, before turning to the couple. "Are you excited?"

"Very." Jack said, wrapping his arms around Jo.

"I'm nervous. This is... my first." Jo said, voicing her fears for the first time.

"It'll be okay. I'll be here. I've done this before." Jack said, smoothing her hair away from her face. "You'll be a wonderful mom." He kissed her temple.

"Well, I'd better get home. I'll see you both tomorrow. Congrats again." Holly said, squeezing Jo's hand.

"Thank you, Holly." Jo said. They watched the girl skip out to her car, and drive off before closing the door. Jenna had taken the photos and was sitting on the sofa, waiting for Jo to join her. Once the young woman was seated beside her, Jenna curled into her side and laid her ear on Jo's growing stomach.

"You're getting so big! I can't wait until you get here! We'll play dress up and make cookies with Daddy and Jo... you'll love it here. Daddy and Jo love us both very, very much. And they love Kevin and Zoe... they're your siblings too, you'll meet them soon..."

Jack and Jo watched Jenna continue to talk, enjoying the childish prattle of the little girl.

"Give me the gun, Jo."

"It's my gun!"

"And you're carrying my child! Now hand it over!"

She glared at him, holding the unloaded gun protectively to her chest. Fargo had just forced Jo to take paid leave, seeing as the baby would be there any day. The first three months had gone by relatively problem free, but now, the emotions were starting to grate on Jack's nerves. "Let... go..."

"So just because I'm pregnant, I can't use any of my guns?" She asked as Jack ripped the firearm from her hands after a minor struggle.

"Not until the baby's born." He replied, going to his desk and putting the gun in a drawer. He locked it and then returned to her side, kissing her. "Okay?" She sighed, nodding.

"What do you mean there's a technical glitch? Do you know what a 'technical glitch' means in Eureka? It's not a normal glitch!" Jack cried, rushing through GD. He skidded to a stop at the research lab, his eyes landing on Zane, Grace and Holly working frantically to solve whatever the glitch was. Jo rolled her eyes, laying her hand on her belly. She shut her phone and slipped it into her pocket.

"Would you relax? There's no need for you to get so frantic, Jack. It's not like I'm going into labor."

He paled. "You... you aren't... are you?" She shook her head.

"No."

"Good." He sighed in relief. Kissing her quickly, he looked into her eyes. "I have every right to panic, Jo, you're due any day. And... this is Eureka, after all." She nodded as Jack joined the others and began getting caugh up on what was going on.

"I know." She said, making her way down the steps to join them. "Now what's the..."