"You're pretty good at the multitasking thing," Mona comments as she runs a straightener through Laura's hair, bending it to give the auburn locks a more uniform curl. Laura wipes a dribble of milk from Aurora's cheek with the corner of her robe sleeve.

"Surprisingly it's gotten easier going back to work. She eats, usually takes a nap afterwards, I read some reports…She's pretty content to sit during meetings. This really couldn't have gone any better, could it, butterfly?" Laura asks Aurora as she pulls back, looking up at her mother with a sleepy grin. Laura sits her up on her lap kissing her cheek gently, "You're ready for a nap aren't you?"

Mona finishes pulling the iron through Laura's hair before setting it on the counter. Laura cuddles Aurora close, humming a quiet lullaby as the baby drifts to sleep.

"You're a good mom," Mona tells Laura as she runs practiced fingers through her hair, pulling a few strands back and pinning them away from her face, "I mean I never had any doubt, I just didn't think it was ever going to happen."

"Thanks, Mon," Laura says smiling at her friend in the mirror before admiring her hair, "This looks perfect - exactly what I was thinking."

"Let me take Ror, you can do your make up," Mona takes Aurora, kissing her forehead as she takes a seat next to Laura. Laura sighs softly as she sorts through her makeup bag, pulling out a few items here and there.

"I never considered it…Having kids. I wasn't interested in being tied down to a man. Even when I met Bill…the thought only crossed my mind maybe once or twice just fleetingly, and he had practically adult children. I enjoy kids, you know that. That's never changed. I was looking forward to being an aunt. But I still never said I want that for myself," Laura recounts to Mona as she starts to apply her foundation.

"What changed?" Mona asks Laura as she grabs a glass of water off the counter, taking a small drink.

"Bill at first," Laura says, "When I took him to the cabin and then the kids came over, something changed…I couldn't entirely put a finger to it until I had the miscarriage. I hadn't felt part of a family since the accident, like I wanted a family until him and the boys. And when it was slipping through my fingers, I wanted it so bad. Bill was open to the idea…I thought we'd plan it out a little bit more, but it happened. She happened…and I wouldn't change a thing."

"Such a cute, sweet, little accident," Mona says as she kisses Aurora's head, "She smells so good, like…"

"Lavender and milk," Laura tells her with a smile as she swipes lipstick across her mouth.

"Yeah, that's what it is."

"Smelled like it since the day she was born," Laura assures her as she touches up a couple items before looking at Mona, "Good?"

"You look great."

"Great is a bit much," Laura self deprecates as she stands, taking Aurora and laying her down in her crib.

"You do, like you're ready to become Mrs. Adama," Mona teases as she unzips a garment bag, pulling out a light slate grey strapless a-line dress, "You know the grey is starting to grow on me."

"I can hardly pretend to be virginal in white carrying Aurora down the aisle," Laura responds with a chuckle as she puts her earrings in, "And it's a lighter version of the color they use for the dress greys. So it will look great."

"No matter what it'll look great."

Laura sighs and kisses Aurora's head gently as she cradles her in her arms.

"What do you think, baby girl? Ready to get married?" Aurora coos and catches a curl in her hand.

"Sounds good enough to me," Laura smiles at her and winks gently before carrying her outside. There were a handful of people sitting in the backyard at the cabin, the few people that had mattered to them. Bill was standing at the edge of the dock in his dress greys with Lee and Zak standing next to him in their own grey suits. Mona was standing across from Bill in a tea length version of Laura's dress, a wide smile on her face. Bill subconsciously straightens his tunic as Laura walks towards him, a soft smile playing on his lips.

Laura takes a deep breath as she walks before coming to stand across from Bill. Aurora kicks her legs and coos as she smiles at her father. Bill smiles and leans down to kiss her cheek and brush her hair from her face. He straightens up and winks at Laura.

"Hi."

"Hi, yourself."

"You look…absolutely stunning."

"Thank you, you don't look too bad yourself," Laura smiles and uses her free hand to take one of his hands in hers. Her thumb strokes slowly over his knuckles as the priestess greets everyone and talks for a while before calling on Laura and Bill to exchange their vows.

"Laura?"

"I remember the first time I looked at you in the book store," Laura smiles as she gazes into Bill's eyes, "At first I was just annoyed you were trying to take my book, but once I really looked at you…I knew you were going to impact my life. I just had no idea how much. That first week we spent together was one of the best I'd had in years, and I was well on my way to being head over heels in love with you."

Aurora yawns and stuffs her hand in her mouth, looking up at both of her parents.

"And every week, every day since then has just been cementing that. I never thought after losing my family that I would ever find that feeling again. But I did. I found it in you, and Zak, and Lee, and Aurora. My own, new, amazing, wonderful Adama family," Laura takes a deep breath and squeezes Bill's hand, "You've given me so much, and I don't know how I got lucky enough to find you. I love you so much, I am very excited to be your wife and have you as my husband."

"Well said, Bill?"

"I don't think it's fair to follow that," Bill smiles at her, "And it ended up being my book, by the way."

"Actually, I think it's our book at this point," Laura retorts with a grin.

"Right, right. Well now that we've settled that," Bill grins, "Every moment with you has been like jumping in a cockpit the first time. You thrill me to the core. And I never expected to find that in a partner again. Hades, I never even intended to find a partner again. You make me want to be a better person, a better father, a better partner. I'm just as, if not more, lucky to have you. My future looked grey and you brought color into it…red hair, green eyes…I love you so much Laur. I can't wait to be called your husband, and have you for my wife."

Laura winks quickly at Bill, squeezing his hand again as they turn their attention back to the priestess.

"Laura, do you take Bill?" Laura nods emphatically, grinning.

"I do, very much," She says quietly, placing a ring onto his finger. "Bill, do you take Laura?" Bill nods.

"I do," Bill says with a slight catch in his throat, placing a ring onto her finger.

"Blessed by the Lords of Kobol, I pronounce you husband and wife," The priestess says with a smile, "You may kiss."

Laura steps forward as Bill curls his arm around her waist, pressing her lips to his in a deep quick kiss.

"I love you," Laura whispers as she pulls back, resting a hand on Bill's chest.

"I love you," Bill tells her, brushing a hand over the top of Aurora's head.

"What do you think, butterfly? Do we keep him?" Aurora grins and holds her hands out for Bill. Bill takes the baby, setting her in the crook of his arm. Laura turns to look at their guests with a smile.

"If everyone wants to hang around for a couple moments, we are going to have a naming ceremony for Aurora before dinner," Laura tells them before tickling under her daughter's chin. Aurora kicks her legs and Bill hands the baby over to Zak, who comes to stand next to the priestess along with his brother. Laura leans into Bill's side as they stand back, smiling reassuringly at the trio.

"Life here began out there," The priestess starts, "And it continues, from one generation to the next. Each one entrusting their world and traditions to those who come after."

She offers Aurora a small hand carved wooden figurine. Aurora grasps onto it, reaching up to show it to Zak.

"I consecrate this child, Aurora, in the name of Athena, goddess of wisdom. May the goddess provide increasing wisdom with the passing of each new day," The priestess looks up at Zak and Lee a small smile on her face, "And Zak, Lee you will be her protectors. Do you take this charge willingly? Do you agree to look out for her all the days of your lives? Will you do your best to keep her from harm and be a friend whenever she is in need?"

Zak nods with a smile as he bounces Aurora gently, accepting his own figurine. Lee nods as well as he takes his own, showing it to Aurora.

"By taking this charge on willingly you become men in the eyes of the gods." Bill comes over and takes Zak's wrist in his own hand, painting a Tauron symbol on his wrist, repeating the process on Lee.

"You are both men of the Tauron now. It is a mark of faithfulness to the soil, a mark of manhood," Bill tells them before painting out the corresponding mark on Aurora's wrist. Lee and Zak each kiss one of Aurora's cheeks before the priestess smiles at them.

"Protectors. Protected," She drifts a bundle of burning herbs over their heads, letting the smoke drift down, "So she is named, and so you are chosen."

"So say we all," Bill and Laura say before everyone else repeats it to them. Laura smiles and takes the baby from Zak, kissing both of the boys' cheeks.

"Thank you."

"You're stuck with us now," Lee jokes as he lets Aurora take his totem.

"No other people I'd rather be stuck with," Laura smiles, looking up as Bill comes to stand behind her, his hand finding a home on the small of her back.

"How come you don't have one, dad?"

"Never had a naming ceremony, just like you kids didn't. But, our roots are important, they make us who we are. And I think we need to keep that in mind," Bill tells them. Laura shifts her hold on Aurora, handing Lee back his totem along with Aurora's.

"I am going to go get her changed, and put down for a nap, do you think you can get everyone situated at the table?"

"I command over a thousand people on a Battlestar. I think I can handle getting people seated for dinner."

"Of course, sir," Laura smiles and kisses Bill before carrying the baby inside. She carries her upstairs and changes her diaper, leaving her in a plain onesie before tucking her into the crib. Laura sits on her knees next to the little bed and strokes Aurora's belly gently as she sings a quiet song. Aurora stretches out and lets out a big yawn, her newly green eyes starting to drift closed.

Bill unbuttons his tunic as he walks down the dock to find his wife. Her skirt was pooled around her waist as her feet dangled in the water, waving back and forth at a lackadaisical pace. Bill leans down and presses a kiss to the top of her head before taking a seat next to her.

"Mona just left with Ror, I told her to call us when she gets up in the morning."

"Perfect," Laura smiles, leaning over to kiss him gently, "I love you, so much."

"I love you too…today was a nice day."

"It was. I couldn't have imagined anything better."

"And now you're stuck with me, for the rest of your life," Bill teases.

"My plan all along," Laura tells him as she kisses him again, "Care to help your wife up?"

"My pleasure," Bill says as he pushes himself up. He leans down and lifts Laura into his arms before starting to walk towards the house.

"I always forget how strong you are," Laura says as she wraps an arm around Bill's neck, playing with his hair.

"I'm sure I can remind you a few more times tonight still," Bill gruffs as he carries her inside.

"Oh, sounds promising," Laura purrs as they climb the stairs. Bill deposits her gently on the ground once they reach the bedroom. Laura reaches up to remove a couple pins from her hair, "Give me a couple minutes?"

"Of course," Bill smiles, kissing her before letting her retreat to the bathroom. He takes off his dress greys and hangs them up, leaving him in his tanks and boxers. Bill looks out the double doors for a moment before taking a seat on the edge of the bed. Laura comes out a couple moments later, her dress discarded for a flimsy but very flattering piece of lingerie. Her hair had been taken down and her makeup washed away, leaving for a very au natural look.

Laura flips the bathroom light off and pads over to Bill, tangling her fingers in his hair as she stands in front of him. Bill's hands find her waist, stroking her hips through the silky fabric with his thumbs as he looks up at her. Laura smiles and leans down, pressing her lips to his in a deep thorough kiss.

"You look…ravishing," Bill says after she pulls away. His hands slip lower and then trail back up her thighs, slipping under the nightie.

"Well then you have permission to ravish me, Mr. Adama," Laura smiles as her hands move to rest on his broad shoulders.

"I think that sounds like a delightful idea, Mrs. Adama," Bill stands and brings his hands back up to Laura's waist, turning them and nudging her down onto the bed. Laura slides across the sheets and nestles her head on the pillows, holding her hand out to him. Bill slips into bed with her, finding a home in-between her thighs, making the nightie ride up. Laura's legs gently wrap around his waist as she presses her lips to his while her hands slide under his tanks, pushing the fabric up.

Bill breaks their kiss when she pushes them high enough, letting her take them off. Her hands travel down over his toned and tanned skin, taking every inch of it's expanse in through her fingertips. They pause over the swath of black that had aged as it healed, looking a stark contrast to the three new additions to it.

"What are they?" Laura asks, her fingers tracing over the rings gently. Two completely black ones and a hollow one, nestled together on the outside of the two interlocked ones.

"The kids."

"This one's Ror?" Laura asks as she trails a nail around the hollow ring.

"Mmhm."

Laura presses her lips to the tattoo tightening her legs around Bill.

"Even more sexy than the last one," Laura tells him.

"Glad you think so," Bill says as he captures her lips again, his hands traveling under her clothing. Laura moans as his fingers trail over her backside, arching her hips up so he can push the fabric up further.

"I've missed you touching me like this. Feeling you so close," Laura murmurs as her own hands trail up his back.

"I've missed touching you, teasing you, bringing you to the brink," Bill says as he tugs the nightie up and off of her.

"Mmm, yes, the brink," Laura grins and presses her lips to Bill's, kissing him hungrily as she clutches him close. Bill trails a teasing hand down her side grasping the curve of her ass and pulling her up against him. Laura moans, shifting her grip from her fingertips to her nails, scratching gently. Bill pulls back from her lips and starts to trail his lips down her body.

Laura tangles her fingers in his hair as his lips skim over her skin, tasting and remembering. She groans gently as his tongue dips into her center, licking and tasting, his arms wrapping around her thighs to anchor her to his mouth. She quickly finds release under the ministrations of her husband's tongue, calling out his name on a breathy moan. Bill kisses his way back up her body, capturing her lips in a lazy kiss.

"Good?"

"Very very good…you are an amazing man, taking care of me."

"Selfish motives," Bill smiles and kisses her again, "But you definitely deserve it…and you taste so good."

"I want you," Laura murmurs against his lips.

"You have me, for the rest of your life."

"Mmmm, I do, don't I?" Laura says as she flips him over, dragging his boxers down his legs before sitting astride his chest.

"You're a little far north."

"I'm right where I want to be," Laura says as she leans down and kisses him. Bill rubs her back as he kisses her back with enthusiasm. Her hips slip down and glide against him teasingly. She rocks her hips a couple more times before giggling as Bill flips them back over. She hitches her legs high around his hips, gasping as he slides into her depths, a blissful pain thrumming through her body.

"Okay?"

"Yeah," Laura nods, squeezing his shoulders reassuringly and nudging her hips. Bill shifts his own hips, thrusting against her gently.

"Gods…I've missed you," Laura murmurs as she kisses Bill hungrily, working her hips back against his, slowly finding a rhythm with him. Bill groans and buries his face to her neck, his hips rocking harder against hers. Laura rakes her nails up his back gently, her own moans filling the air.

"You're so tight," Bill murmurs against her skin.

"You're so thick," Laura counters with a whimper as her hips surge up against his. Bill teasingly presses his lips to her left breast, taking the right one in his hand, massaging the globe gently. Laura moans at the attention, clutching him tight to get his attention, "I wouldn't suggest that."

"You seem to be enjoying it," Bill says as his tongue darts out and teases the skin underneath his mouth.

"You're gonna end up…" Laura gasps and arches up against Bill as the pressure in her swollen breasts reaches an apex, milk leaking out, "…milky."

"You're still enjoying it," Bill tells her as his tongue swipes up a dribble of milk. Laura chuckles headily and groans as she tightens around Bill.

"Oh frak."

"Is that how you like it?"

"Yesss," Laura hisses as he shifts his hips against her hard, "Oh gods, so good."

"You feel like heaven."

"Stop talking," Laura demands as she presses her hips against his, "I need more."

"Greedy," Bill comments as he rocks just as hard against her. Laura sinks her nails into the skin at his hips, pulling him rough against her. Bill groans as his thrusts falter, feeling his release tightening in his balls. Laura tightens her legs to pull him closer, his name falling off her lips in a husky whisper. Bill buries his face in her breasts, groaning her name as he surges into her depths, filling her as he cums. Laura lets out a loud moan as she follows him over the edge, her fingers tangling in his hair and cradling him close.

Laura whimpers as Bill slips out of her, continuing to hold him as his weight sinks against her. She gently strokes a toe against his skin as she pants. Bill presses a gentle kiss to her sternum, letting out a long breath.

"Gods, Laur…" Laura chuckles and pulls him up her body, tangling her legs with his as she kisses him.

"I've missed you, so much."

"I've missed you," Bill murmurs as he kisses her back.

"I love you, my strong, handsome husband."

"I love you too, so much. My beautiful, amazing, smart, sexy wife."

[TBC]