Chapter 96

"Krista is going to be fine and so are the babies. I am sorry, Sir, but as a mandatory reporter I do have to report any suspicion that I have of abuse. These guards have some questions for you."

Krystal stepped forward, "Doctor, I am Commander Krystal Kennex, I am Admiral Chegwidden's lawyer and Krista's sister. I can assure that the two of them were with my fiancé, Admiral Thomas Boone and myself all evening. Admiral Chegwidden did not, and has never abused my sister in any way. Our father abused her when we were children and she reacts badly to any firm tone of voice."

"Thank you, Commander. I do apologize, Admiral. I hope that you understand that I was duty bound to report any suspicions I had."

"Yes, I do, doctor. And I thank you for being so conscientious! Now will you tell us what is wrong with Krista?" AJ asked.

"One of the babies had managed to get its foot caught in her ribcage. It caused cramping and pain, but no real damage. I showed her how to remove it if it were to happen again. She has refused any pain medication though."

"Yes, she is a natural healer and most likely has something at her shop that she will want to take for the pain. How soon can I see her and when can she go home?"

"She is already asking for you and to be released. As long as there is someone that will be staying with her tonight then she's free to go now."

AJ waited no longer, he was down the hall and into her room almost before the doctor stopped speaking. Krista lay still and pale on the exam table and he slowly approached her not wanting to frighten her. "Krista?"

"Albert!" she cried and held out her arms to him.

"Everything is alright, Krista, I promised you it would be," he took her gently in his arms. "Darlin', I'm so sorry I scared you, but I wanted you treated and done so immediately."

"I know," she gulped. "It just...well on top of the worry about the babies...I'm sorry, Albert!"

"It's over for now, Krista, but someday soon we're going to have a long talk about your childhood. Now are you ready to go home and let me tuck you in bed?" he ask her quietly and he tenderly moved her hair away from her face so he could kiss her cheek.

"Yes, Albert, but I'll need some tea and a bath when I get home. The doctor said someone needed to stay with me, if you can't I could ask Krystal..."

"I'd rather stay, but if you want your sister than I can ask her. Did you want to see her yourself? She and Tom are still in the waiting room," he replied, laying his cheek on her head. He didn't want her to know that the thought of the possibility of her not wanting him with her hurt.

"I would rather you stayed with me, Albert, but I know how busy and important you are..." she admitted shyly.

"I'm never too busy for you! You're the most important thing I have in my life, you and the twins. Never forget that, Krista, my love. You hold my heart in your tiny hands and I love you more than words can say," he said giving her tiny kisses over her face and neck.

"I love you too, Albert, can we go home now, please?"

"I'll send Krystal back to help you dress while I check you out. Then we'll go home, how does that sound, my love?" he asked kissing her lips, as one of the twins kicked his side.

"Wonderful."

"I'll be back as soon as I can, you just lay still."

Walking out to the waiting room, "Krystal, she wants you to help her get dressed. I'm going to check her out and then, Tom, you can drive us back home, if you don't mind."

"I'll go to her now, thanks, AJ." Krystal ran back to the room Kris was in, finding her laying curled up waiting for her.

"Kris, are you really alright?" she asked laying her clothes on the bed.

"Yes, I am now, I just want to go home. Thanks for staying with Albert, I know he needed you guys here!"

To be continued…