Laura gasps as her back slams into the bulkhead, her legs securing themselves around Bill's waist as he attacks her neck. His hips press into hers as her skirt rides up to her waist, his hands slipping underneath the material. Bill groans as his fingers brush over her damp underwear, Laura's groan responding as his scruff scrapes against her sensitive skin.
"I need you," She moans into his ear, slipping her hands between them to unbuckle his belt, taking the chance to lower his zipper as well, "I haven't felt you in weeks."
"I need you," Bill growls against her skin, thrusting into her core. Laura moans and arches her back, her legs tightening around his hips. She tangles her fingers in his hair, letting him support her weight as she captures his lips, rocking her hips hard against his. Bill's own hips move quick against hers, both of them searching for a release, a moment of euphoria in the shit storm that had become their lives. Laura moans into their kiss, tearing away and biting her lip against the sensations flooding her nerve endings. Bill buries his face against her heaving chest, pushing the fabric aside to press his lips against the swell of her breast.
"I…" Laura whimpers, clenching her eyes shut.
"I've got you," Bill whispers, continuing to brush his lips over her skin. Laura holds him close, shifting the angle of her hips and moaning his names as her release washes over her. Bill sinks his teeth into the pale flesh under his mouth, burying himself to the hilt as he cums, crushing her to the wall. Laura pants gently, pulling Bill back and kissing his lips gently.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you…" She murmurs. Bill steps away from her, letting her down carefully before tucking himself back in. Laura wraps her arms around him after straightening her skirt, both of them dropping their head against the others shoulder.
"When was the last time you slept?"
"Shortly after the last time you slept," Laura says, a tired smile playing on her lips, "Aurora goes to bed, Billy and I keep up on counts…Our numbers are still fluctuating so rapidly."
"T-minus five minutes until next jump."
"I should get back," Bill grumbles.
"What are we up to now?"
"Two hundred and thirty four."
"Gods." Bill leans down and kisses Laura, squeezing her hip.
"I love you."
"I love you too, I'm going back to Colonial One after we jump, I'll call when I get over there." Bill nods and presses a kiss to her temple before slipping out the hatch. Laura straightens her hair and clothes before following him out and going to find Billy.
Laura sighs as she pushes the hatch open, shutting and locking it behind her before kicking her shoes off. She finds Bill sitting at his desk, reading and sipping on a glass of whisky, and Aurora asleep on the couch.
"We really should get a bed brought in here for her," Laura comments as she presses a kiss to Bill's head while shrugging off her jacket.
"They are going to bring one in the morning," Bill says as he looks up at her with a tired smile.
"What are you even still doing up?" Laura asks as she wraps an arm around his shoulders from behind, resting her chin on his head.
"Surprisingly enough, couldn't sleep. I also thought I would wait up for you."
"I'm very lucky to have such a sweet husband." Bill snorts and reaches up to squeeze her hand. Laura smiles and squeezes him before letting go.
"I am going to go shower, and put on something much more comfortable, and then maybe you can take me to bed."
"I think that sounds like a great idea."
"I'll be back," Laura tells him before moving into the head. Bill continues to read as she showers, finishing his drink as well. He rinses out the glass and puts it back on the cart before meeting Laura by his rack.
"New favorite pajamas?" Bill asks as he fingers the sleeve of the worn Bucs t-shirt.
"Mmhm," Laura hums with a smile. She pushes Bill into bed before climbing in next to him.
"Since when do you sleep on that side?" Bill asks as he reaches up to put his glasses away, also turning off the over head light.
"Since I decided to take the outside," Laura says as she settles, looking over at Bill with a small smile, "Got a problem with that?"
"Does it matter if I do?"
"Mmm not really. You wouldn't want to make the mother of your children uncomfortable would you?" Laura asks with a raised brow.
"It would be considered ru…" Bill's brow furrows as he sits up on his arm, looking down at his wife, "Children?"
"I believe I used the proper multiple," Laura comments, a grin spreading over her face as she rests a hand on her stomach.
"I thought you…were past all that?" Bill fumbles.
"Apparently not, because I can assure you that I am very much pregnant."
"So you weren't kidding about turning tail and having babies."
"Mmm, I practice what I preach," Laura tells to her husband, shoving Bill to lay down. She snuggles into his side and lays her head on his shoulder, "I…I know this isn't wasn't exactly any part of what we had planned…"
"I think we are about 500 light years beyond the plan."
"But Dr. Cottle, didn't seem too concerned."
"But he has concerns."
"At my age, any doctor would have concerns. But I never had any issues while I was pregnant with Aurora, and I've been relatively healthy over the last five years."
"We weren't running from Cylons then."
"No we weren't," Laura says with a yawn, "It's going to be fine…we'll be fine."
"You're falling asleep aren't you?"
"Mmhm, you should be too. It's been seven days. Sleep, dream, enjoy the peace while it lasts," Laura whispers, resting a hand on Bill's chest as she starts to drift off.
Cottle looks up from the charts on his desk as a shadow looms over. He takes a drag of his cigarette before stubbing it out, leaning back in his chair.
"Commander, usually I have to drag you down here. What can I do for you?"
"I talked to Laura last night. She made it seem like you have concerns."
"I have many concerns, any particular ones she mentioned?"
"About her pregnancy."
"Take a seat," Cottle directs, sorting around on his desk for a moment before pulling out a folder and opening it. Bill sits down across from the doctor, pulling the chair closer, "So. Laura's…45. Not exactly a prime age. We need to keep an eye on her blood pressure mostly. There is the potential for birth defects…miscarriage is more likely…and actual complications during birth is higher. But, as far as I can tell she's a fit person, in good health, had a good pregnancy previously. A lot of these potential issues are the same ones that faced her five years ago. We'll keep an eye on her."
"So it could be dangerous?"
"These days so is waking up in the morning," Cottle laments, closing the folder in front of him, "I'm not telling you to do one thing or the other. I'm just telling you the facts."
"Thanks, doc," Bill says before he stands, heading out of the Life Station. He runs into Mona and Aurora in the hallway.
"Daddy!"
"Hey, butterfly," Bill says, scooping her up and kissing her head, "Having fun with Momo?"
"We just got lunch, and we're going to go have a play date."
"A play date? That sounds like fun."
"There are a few other kids her age on board. They've made quite the fast friends over the last week," Mona explains, "Keeps them occupied until we can get some kind of school set up."
"You know we don't expect you to watch her."
"I know," Mona nods with a smile, "I want to."
"Why don't you guys swing by the CIC after this playdate? I think we could pop over to Colonial One to see mom, hmm?"
"We can?" Aurora says excitedly.
"Of course," Bill kisses her head before setting her back down, "I bet she would like it very much."
"Come on, Ror. We'll come back and see Dad in a couple hours," Mona says as she takes Aurora's hand. Bill leans down and kisses his daughter's head.
"Love you," He murmurs into her hair. Aurora looks up at him and smiles with adoration.
"Love you too." Mona smiles and squeezes Aurora's hand, guiding her down the hall. Bill continues on his trajectory towards CIC, falling in line with Saul a few steps later.
"How is the princess today?"
"Going to a play date," Bill says, taking a couple pieces of paper from his XO, "Apparently there are a couple other kids on Galactica that are her age. And you guys really need to stop calling her the princess."
"She's the daughter of the Old Man and the President. I think that qualifies as the princess of this rag tag fleet we've put together." Bill chuckles and shakes his head as they stride into the CIC.
"Madame President?" Billy prompts as he slips into the makeshift office set up on Colonial One. Laura looks up over the top of her glasses with an arched eyebrow.
"The Commander is here with your daughter."
"Oh, send them in," Laura tells him as she takes off her glasses, standing from her chair. Billy nods and steps away before Aurora comes barreling in, jumping into Laura's arms. Laura smiles and holds her close, kissing her head, "Hi beautiful."
"Hi Mama," Aurora says with a grin. Laura sits down in one of the chairs with the little girl sprawled across her lap. Bill takes a seat across from her and takes off his own glasses.
"To what do I owe your presence?"
"Just thought you could use a visit," Bill shrugs with a small smile.
"Well it is much appreciated," Laura says as she kisses Aurora's head again, smiling down at her, "Did you have fun today?"
"Mmhm, Momo and I had a play date, and we got lunch, and we colored, and we saw Lee and Kara and Zakky."
"Well you have had quite the eventful day."
"Ah huh," Aurora smiles. Laura squeezes her close and sighs softly into her hair.
"What is that?" Bill asks, indicating the whiteboard behind Laura. Laura looks up and looks behind her before looking back at Bill.
"That is our last headcount as of yesterday morning," She tells her husband as her hand trails over her daughter's back, "That is my number."
"I can't believe that's it."
"We're lucky. Very, very lucky," Laura tells Bill, lifting her feet into his lap. Bill tugs off her shoes and gently rubs his hands over her feet.
"Probably would have brought more sensible shoes if I had known what was going to happen."
"I think a lot of us would have packed differently if we knew what was going to happen."
"Mmm, definitely," Laura agrees, humming as his thumb digs into the arch of her foot. Bill smiles and continues to rub, just enjoying the moment to sit in silence with his family. After a while Billy knocks on the doorway, clearing his throat as he hovers awkwardly. Laura takes her feet back with a sad sigh, nudging Aurora to get off of her lap, "I have a meeting with a couple of the captains...I should be back over to Galactica after that."
"I'll have dinner waiting for you," Bill says as he stands, leaning down to drop a kiss on her lips.
"Love you," Laura tells him with a smile before peppering Aurora's face with kisses, "And I love you. I'll see you in a couple hours."
"Come on, butterfly," Bill says as he takes his daughter's hand, winking at Laura.
"Bye Mama."
"Bye baby."
[TBC]
