A/N: If you have not read the note on my page, perhaps take some time and do so. Many apologies for the inconvenience. I also apologize for the shortness of this chapter. Unfortunately we lost one of our managers, and another decided to take vacation, leaving me to take care of the whole damn store until the 8th, so I'll try to post some chapters, but work. Work sucks.
-Feary
Minutes passed as the checkup went on, the lasers scanning his boney chest and plated collar. Out of anyone on the Normandy, Shepard and Dr. Chakwas were the only ones to see him without his armor or casual wear. Turians weren't really fond of showing skin, other then their face, to someone other then their lover. The lasers stopped, followed with some rapid beeping sounds that screeched from the machine. Cat like eyes scanned the room quickly before he rushed over to pull his armor back on and head for the door.
"Hold it right there Mr. Vakarian, I'm not done with you!" She scolded, halting the Turian in his place. She watched him slouch over like a pouting child with a sigh and shook her head. "Your checkup is cleared, but there are other things that need to be discussed." She held up her data-pad for a moment before turning back to him. "First off, here are some medications you will need to take daily. Turians are like Krogan when it comes to their offspring, or the mothers carrying. You will not know when these sudden mood flashes will occur, but once they start you will not hesitate to defend child and mother, even if the only threat is a mere fly. These meds will help control the hormones to prevent you from attacking anyone else on the ship."
His posture had straightened back out now, and he'd obviously completely forgot about Turian parent development studies. "Oooh right.. those.. Heh." He took the medication from the doctor as well as something else she'd been holding out for him. "What's this holo-disk for?"
Chakwas simply smirked in response before she nodded as if coming to the conclusion that she would tell him. "I found this holo recording in the Med Bat not long ago. It was specifically addressed to you and Shepard by a certain Salarian doctor known as Mordin Solus. Go on then, I've finished." She made a shooing gesture at him as he scuttled out the door.
His heart rate had increased significantly at the mention of Dr. Solus. He and Shepard needed to watch this, for curiosity was really getting the better of him. He also knew he'd have to explain the medications and whole checkup as well the second he stepped foot into her cabin, and so, he made his way up as quickly as the elevator would allow.
He found Shepard sitting at her coffee table, a mug in one hand, and a data-pad in the other. He figured she was likely catching up on recent news and such, but this was more important then that. "Shepard." He rumbled as he moved forward, holo-tape in hand. "Dr. Chakwas made me aware of this tape, the final words of Dr. Solus. I think we need to watch this immediately." He huffed, flustered in his attempts to remain calm.
Shepard glanced up from the data-pad and set her mug carefully on the table as he had entered the room, a brow perking at his rather flustered look. "Wh-" She was cut off as the words flew from his mouth and she sat straight up, eyes locking onto the holo-disk in his hands. "Alright, throw it in the tray." She gestured to the massive screen beside where she sat, the clear glass instantly darkening to produce the screen for the images to play over.
They settled back beside one another as the disk began to read, and Shepard did her best to not become emotional at the image of their lost friend as his face came into view.
"Hello.. Not much for recordings, but must be done none the less Shepard! Have.. key information about future and past! Don't feel upset over my loss. I'm not! Knew the spire would malfunction, I built it after all. Had to be done. For Krogan future. Now, onto more pressing matters. Shepard, if you don't already know, you're barring a child. Latest blood samples provided existence of hormones that usually show when a mother is carrying offspring. Mixed breed.. rare, but possible, have a lot of information and only a short time to relay. Listen well, Shepard. Turian blood indicates accelerated development and growth. Should start seeing results in very few months. Very fascinating combination, wish I could be there for further study, oh well. Turian male needs to watch hormones, may require orange juice, will help with both partners. Female human cravings. Perhaps chocolate! Right.. right. Birth may be different... Signs different. Turian and human biology, healthy baby but only possible with strong female. I have no doubt in your ability Shepard, strongest female I know! May only gain another scar to add to your collection. Time is up, time for a new age, and a new family. Will collect seashells, study them too! Good luck, dear friend, and farewell!" His words were quick and choppy, just as they both remembered with his scatter brained ingeniousness, and soon after the Salarian finished speaking a smile spread over his face, and the screen went dark.
Garrus turned his gaze down to see how Shepard was taking it all in, ready to comfort her if she had started crying, however she simply held a grin, and looked right back at him smiling through her tears, and he couldn't help but chuckle as well as he held her close.
"Chocolate and orange juice!" She chuckled through the sobs that threatened her voice. It was so nice to see Mordin's face once more, and it really hit home when he began talking about the child. "He knew, he knew but he didn't tell me. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing." She practically clung to Garrus's side as she hit replay on the controls to watch the whole tape again.
"He's also right about speedy development. I can feel the child move more and more each day. I think it may require a c-section birth, for he does mention a scar." She shrugged, whatever was best for the child.
His thumbs gently brushed away her tears, so much information on one little holo-drive. Mordin had saved them a lot of trouble with his strange timing, as always. "Looks like the storage is going to be out of chocolate and orange juice for a while, speaking of what Mordin said, Dr. Chakwas was kind enough to provide me with these meds that contain high doses of calcium to help me with my hormones. What Mordin was trying to explain in the vid is that when a female Turian becomes pregnant, the male Turian is the one who becomes overly emotional. More defensive toward anything that presents a threat toward his mate and unborn child. It all ends once the child is born.. so she gave me these to prevent.. uh... crew injuries. Hopefully they work. She stated that we act like Krogan when it comes to our family, and I don't want to accidentally hurt anyone on the Normandy. As for when the mood swings hit, I'm not entirely sure.." He glanced down again, arms still wrapped around her.
Her head rested against his chest as he brushed away her tears, and slowly she settled down, feeling terribly burnt out over the whole thing. "Chocolate is great and all, but right now I'm suddenly craving pizza.." She snorted and perked a brow, her and pizza hadn't been acquainted in some time, but damn did it sound good right then and there. She made note to stock up the next time they were at the Citadel. She couldn't suppress her chuckle as he explained the meds and their purpose. "Now while seeing a very angry daddy Turian run rampant on the Normandy sounds quite amusing, I don't think it would be very good. So lots of Orange juice and vitamin C for you." She giggled as she snuggled up beside him, trying hard to suppress a yawn just as the com echoed in the room.
"Commander, our ETA is about two hours.. wow you sound tired, maybe try catching up on some sleep while we head over? I can keep things going until you wake." Jokers voice reached them, obviously sounding slightly concerned for Shepard's well being.
A nod was given before she managed to reply. "Eesh didn't even realize how tired I was." She sighed softly.
"Huh... well I think I know exactly what Human mommy needs." Garrus whispered softly, and with that, he placed his arms around her shoulders and under her legs lifting her up off of the sofa as he walked her to the bed. Gently he placed her down on the soft bed and pulled the covers over her. As he did so she grabbed his arm and pulled him under the blanket with her.
She rested her head on his chest, body snuggled close as she fell fast asleep. Garrus looked down, her face said everything he wanted to know. It was so relaxed and peaceful, a small comforting smile gleamed across her face. He felt fuzzy with joy inside as he embraced her as well. A deep exhale left his lungs as he too fell asleep.