Chapter four: Feuds

Garrus was fuming. Slamming the door behind him, he turned sharply towards his father, breathing heavily. "Care to explain what the hell that was about?" Garrus growled.

"What are you trying to do to me?! First you disgrace me by leaving C-sec, then you run around the galaxy with a spectre! A spectre that sacrificed the lives of the council. You run off for two years, not speaking to anyone and then waltz back on the scene with her draped over your arm, talking of love and marriage. You ran after her like a lovesick Varren! You married her and now you disgrace the Turian bloodline by mixing races?! It makes me sick!" Kalumax spat.

Garrus could feel his blood boiling. A surge of rage bubbling to the surface. "How. Dare. You. I left C-Sec so I could do a better job in saving people. That spectre is my wife. I love her. And I am proud to be having this child. I don't care what race it is. I don't care that Jazira is human. You do not come into my house and insult either of them. Jazira died once saving the galaxy from the Reapers. You owe her your life." Garrus growled back.

"She should have stayed dead."

Kalumax stared wide eyed at his son as Garrus strode towards him, growling and hissing like a feral beast, his fists clenched so tightly that his talons had pierced the skin and little droplets of blood began to drip on the carpet. Garrus stopped just inches away from his father. "Get. Out. And don't come back until you have learnt that this is my family and nothing will change that."

Kalumax made a hasty exit, afraid to push his luck. Garrus threw himself down onto a nearby chair, suddenly exhausted. His father's last words ringing in his ears… "she should have stayed dead"… He put his head in his hands and took deep rasping breaths. He couldn't imagine not having Jazira in his life. It hurt enough at the time when she was gone, to think about it now… was unbearable. He jumped when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Hey there brother. Fun party huh?" Solana joked "Don't worry about dad. He just needs time"

"He's had time Solana. He won't change. I can't put up with his attitude anymore" His anger was slowly ebbing away. He watched as Solana fetched the first aid kit and started cleaning the wounds caused by his talons.

"I'll try and speak to him. I know he's stubborn but the old fool will behave if he knows what is good for him" Solana said darkly. She smiled when Garrus let out a barely audible laugh.

"Poor dad putting up with a feisty little girl like you"

"Hey I can still give as good as I get you know. I had a good teacher. There you go brother. All fixed."

Garrus flexed his hand. "Thanks Solana. Nice to know someone in the family hasn't turned their back on me"

"Never. I don't wish to be rude but I have to go. I'll talk to father and see if I can bring him round." She stood up and placed a hand on his shoulder "Congratulations by the way. I am genuinely happy for you and Jazira. Cannot wait to see what my niece or nephew looks like!" She beamed down at his smiling face.

"Me neither. Just another 5 months. Feels like a lifetime away when I say it like that. Thank you, for everything"

Solana turned and left, not needing to say anything more. She took a deep breath and headed towards the ship her father was on. This was going to be a fun filled journey. But she would get through to him. She had to. She wanted to keep her family together.

After a few moments needed to collect himself he walked back outside and listened to the conversation that had happened in his absence.

"Commander you're an awful driver. Even Wrex used to pray when you were at the driving wheel of the Mako" Kaidan laughed

"Well I didn't see any of you try and stop me. And for heaven's sake my name is Jazira!"

"You're kidding right Shep? From what I've heard you bite" Jack piped up, looking at Garrus with a cheeky smile. Jazira went a brilliant shade of crimson. "Do not she muttered quietly." Jack looked pleased with herself and laughed heartily. Despite everything Garrus joined in the laughter. Feeling the release he needed. He walked towards his wife, embracing her.

"You know your face is matching your hair colour. It suits you" he said with a chuckle, sweeping her fringe out of her eyes.

"Blergh! Okay, okay we get it. You love each other… Can we eat now?! I'm starving!" Jack interrupted.

"Subtle as always" Muttered Miranda

"What was that cheerleader?" Jack snarled

"Enough! This is a day to celebrate and be happy. This is Garrus and Jazira's day. Let no one else ruin it." Everyone looked to Liara, open mouthed. Usually quiet, reserved and awkward in human situations she took everyone aback by speaking her mind.

"Here here!" Wrex nodded, smiling at the Asari.

"Fine. So Liara, what's up with you and the Drell boy anyway?"

Jazira and a few others shook their heads in amusement. Jack would never change.

A/N ok definitely not my best chapter and I know that. Please bear with me though! I'm trying to get back into the swing of writing after a few years of having a creative block!