After days and nights of intensive research Raven, thinks that she holds finally a track. She is on nothing, but after having opened and dismounted a helmet, she thinks that she holds finally the goal, she found a motherboard listing all the movements, when she will have finished to decode them maybe that she will be able to find a means of sending back the helmet in the other reality. She puts a lot of heart into it, Raven wants to succeed for Bellamy, but especially for Octavia, she can see it on her face some days she is lost in her thoughts, she seems to be out of reality, a thousand miles away from here that makes her sad. Since they came back to this Earth, she has become herself again, no more Bloodreina, no more Skairipa, although she is much more mature than before, but she can see her smile, something that has not happened since Lincoln's death. She was never really close to him, but he was a good man, he helped them even though it made him guilty of treason, he saved Octavia. Murphy brings her a lunch tray, she barely left the room, so either he or Emori brings her food, they asked what she was doing, but she was purposefully vague. Bellamy having asked him not to speak about it and especially not to Octavia, he does not want to give her false hopes and stress her unnecessarily.
Octavia arrives in the infirmary for her last ultrasound before the childbirth. Jackson is waiting for her.
- How are you feeling today?
- Honestly. Awesome, I can barely see my feet anymore. I can't wait for him to come out and I can hold him.
A smile spreads across Jackson's lips as he helps him lie down on the medical bed and prepares the device.
- And the fatigue?
- The same, I could sleep all day. I still feel tired, even though I take a nap every afternoon.
- Enjoy it, when the baby comes, sleep will be scarce. Do you still have nightmares?
- Almost every night, but with the tea you gave me I can fall back asleep more easily.
- Well, nightmares are common during the last trimester.
He places the device on his patient's belly. Now let's see how this baby is doing. He goes back and forth with the probe several times, taking measurements. Everything seems perfectly normal, the weight is good.
Octavia looks at the screen with wonder in her eyes, she never thought she could live such a moment, nor could she love so much such a tiny being, that she has not even met yet. Jackson prints her pictures. He takes her blood pressure, although it is lower than the last few times, Jackson is still concerned, it is over 15.6. He gives her a bag of herbs and asks her to lift her foot, although she sleeps a lot more than usual she still remains active in the camp. And puts a hand on her arm and says gently:
- If you need to talk, I'm sure Clarke, Indra or Gaia will be happy to listen to you. Keeping everything to yourself is not healthy for the baby or you.
- Thanks Jackson, I'll think about it. I promise
At the exit Bellamy waits for her, he makes the pacing, it makes her laugh to see her big brother being so nervous.
- Is everything okay? What did Jackson say?
- Stop worrying, everything's normal.
He looks at her with a frown as if he knows she's hiding something from him. She gasps.
- Okay, my blood pressure is a little high, but Jackson gave me some herbs I can take.
- If you ever need anything, I'll listen carefully, I know it's not an easy time.
- Thanks big brother. She kisses him on the cheek and heads outside, although the temperatures have cooled down with the onset of winter, it still feels good to walk. Miller sees her and quickly catches up with her.
Clarke is drawing in the library when Bellamy joins her. He looks at her sketchbook, she is drawing the dropship with the camp around it.
- What are you doing?
- I thought it would be nice for the baby to have a notebook that tells our story and her parents' story. I started by drawing the Ark. I don't know much about your mom, but I'd be happy to draw a picture of her, and you could write a few words about her if you want. I asked Indra and Gaia if they would be willing to tell me stories about Lincoln and they both agreed. I hope it will help him get to know his father and that it will be good for Octavia.
- That's really nice of you. Thank you, I'm sure she'll be happy.
- During Praimfaya, I had my notebooks, every time something went wrong, I looked at them or drew in them, it helped me.
They discuss again a moment together, Clarke's idea is really good, he also wants to do something for his nephew. After thinking about it, he thinks that a cradle would be ideal. He's not a great handyman, but it can't be that hard. He goes around the library to find books on constructions, he flips through several and chooses one that details the making of a baby bed. He feels Clarke observing him, but she does not say anything and takes again her drawing, she really wants to make transpire the emotions which they had with their arrival.
Bellamy goes in Raven's workshop to ask her for some tools, he explains her his project, she gives him some advices, and promises him that she will come to see the progress and help him as soon as she can. She takes the opportunity to give him the last news about the helmets and the other reality, she thinks she will be ready to send him back within a week.
Bellamy decides to go in the forest to recover some wood, he finds enough to make something good out of it, he never imagined that one day he would make a cradle for the baby of his little sister. He spends most of the afternoon there, Murphy and Millet come to join him. After spending 6 years with Bellamy on the Ring, Murphy notices that something is bothering him.
- What's going on? I thought you'd be happy to be an uncle?
- I am, I'm thrilled for her. He hesitates for a second and continues. It's just that I wish things were different. Neither Octavia nor I know our fathers, so I wish it were different for my nephew.
Miller listens intently, Murphy simply shrugs before responding.
- It's not like she's on her own, you're here and so are we.
- I've taken care of Octavia my whole life and I can assure you that nothing replaces a father.
- So what do you want to do? Miller asks.
- Find Lincoln and bring him back.
- I'm sorry, have you gone crazy? How do you think you're going to do that? Murphy exclaims.
- Going back into the anomaly, Raven thinks she can do it with the helmets.
- When do you want to leave? Miller simply asks.
- As soon as the helmets are ready.
- I'll go with you. Miller says.
- Why do you want to follow him on this suicide mission? Asks Murphy.
- Because Octavia saved my life in the bunker, if there's anything I can do to help her, I will.
- That's nice Miller, but you don't have to, I can handle it.
- I know Bellamy, but I'm doing it for her. And it will be easier with two people. Bellamy nods and Millet adds. What is the plan?
Bellamy explains the plan he has in place. Go back into the anomaly with the helmets on the platform and bring Lincoln back and hope he doesn't leave.
When Bellamy returns to the bunker, he finds Octavia in the great room, sewing baby clothes, animal skins and fabrics spread out all around her.
- It's been a long time since I've seen you sew.
She laughs.
- Since the Ark. I loved helping Mom with her orders, even though it sometimes got on my nerves. I thought I could make some clothes, winter is coming, and besides, it keeps me busy.
- It's nice. He answers by giving a blow of head towards the blue and green pyjamas that she finished to sew.
- Thank you.
He grabs a piece of fabric and starts to sew, although he is not as talented as his sister, he also spends hours to help their mother in his work.
Clarke decides that today is a good time to throw a little baby shower. She read in a book at the library that this was common before the bombs. She put all hands on deck, Murphy and Emori are in charge of making the meal, Echo, Gaia is in charge of the decorations. Indra is in charge of distracting Octavia so that it remains a surprise. Raven is locked in his workshop since a few days, which is not unusual and which does not worry Clarke.
It is the beginning of the evening when the party starts. Indra accompanies Octavia to the dining room. There are garlands of flowers everywhere. As they enter the room, all the rest of the group shouts surprise. Octavia is shocked but really happy. Except for the party on the Ark where she got caught, she has never been to any party.
- Wow, this is really beautiful. Thanks to all of you.
Murphy and Emori have prepared a whole assortment of food, too much for one meal. Octavia thanks them all one by one. Everyone is happy to be here and to finally have something positive to celebrate.
- I'm really happy for you little sister. I love you. Bellamy tells her. He holds her tightly in his arms while paying attention to her big belly.
Everyone offers a gift for the baby. Indra gives her a blanket with the sign of her clan. Gaia a mobile that she has made with the help of Raven, while she gives him baby-phones. Echo made a cuddly toy with fabric scraps. Emory and Murphy made toys. Jackson and Nathan made a rocking horse. Bellamy with the help of Murphy and Nathan made a rocking chair. Clarke gives him the drawing book. Octavia is touched by all these gifts, but the one that means the most to her is the one from Clarke. Thanks to her, she will be able to make know her father to her son even if he is not with them. She will be able to tell him all their history.
