Telling Alie

Posted on Sun Aug 15th, 2021 @ 9:45pm by Lieutenant Alison Haldeman & Lieutenant Thomas Haldeman

Mission: Gamma Quadrant
Location: Alie and Tom's Quarters
Timeline: Current

After leaving Rhenora, Tom hurried to his and Allie's quarters. He needed to tell her, get her opinion on the transfer from Strat Ops to Chief Diplomat. He still didn't know what to make of it. He only hoped Rhenora was right and Command saw it as a step in the right direction and found him again worthy of command.

He was roused from his thoughts as he arrived at their quarters. Entering he called out "Alie?" Not knowing if she had gotten off her shift yet.

Alison was in the bedroom trying on a maternity uniform, she was only 12 weeks but she already had a small rounded bump starting to show which was a surprise to her. Given her slim figure her duty uniform was getting a little snug. “Hey” She smiled warmly as she appeared from the bedroom, “You're home early.”

"Hey you." Tom replied with a smile. He loved Allie and was glad they were giving their marriage another chance. " You look positively radiant." He said as he took in her slim figure. After a few seconds he added. "Had a meeting with Rhenora. Come sit down so I can tell you about it."

Alison walked over and took a seat, holding onto Thomas’ hand as she sat beside him. “So what did Rhenora have to say?”

"Well, I don't have my command back. Command still wants more evidence that I am suited for command." He sighed and offered a soft smile. "However it was a productive meeting. Rhenora offered me a new position.... Chief Diplomatic Officer. Said with my experience it was perfect."

“Really!? That’s wonderful” Alie smiled before giving her husband a more considered look. “You’re not that happy about it are you? You really wanted a Command position.”

"it's fine Alie. It really is. I do want a Command position and I told Rhenora so. Her reply was be patient. So I'm going to do my best to be patient."

Alie nodded. “I know it’s hard my love, but you’ll earn your own command back again.” She lay her head against his arm. “At least you don’t have to worry about an expanding waistline! I’m already starting to show!”

Tom rubbed Alie's back. "I hope your right Alie. I plan on doing my best." He smiled at her, "You look fantastic, simply fantastic. Being pregnant agrees with you. How do you feel?"

Alie smiled warmly. “I feel fine, better than fine! My morning sickness is over with thankfully.”

"That is wonderful news!" Tom agreed. "I don't know how you put up with it. Say, lets go over to DS9 for a romantic dinner and you can also check on the latest fashions and..... add to your wardrobe."

Alie nodded enthusiastically, “I’d like that, I’d like it a lot. I’m going to need to pick up some maternity wear anyway. I need to check in with the doctor before we go, just a routine appointment so it shouldn’t take long.”

"Good. We can make a day of it. Shopping then dinner. You make your appointment and once it's over with we can start our date." Tom replied with a grin.

“That sounds great!” Alison smiled. “Do you think Mandy will want to go with us?”

"I don't see why not. Just tell her shopping spree." Tom chuckled at the thought of Alie and Mandy out shopping on the station.

“That’ll do it!” Alison grinned. “Have you ever known Mandy refuse a shopping trip?”

"Never." He admitted "And I don't see it starting now." He said with a grin.

“Me either funnily enough!” Alison grinned, then gave him a more serious look. “You do know how much I love you don’t you? I spent so long blaming you for something that wasn’t your fault.”

Tom's smile faded and he grew quiet and subdued. "I know you love me Alie and I've never stopped loving you. It was a terrible time for all of us. I wish I could go back and change it but I can't." As he spoke his voice got thick with emotion. "But we owe it to Alex and ourselves to move forward and make sure nothing like this happens again." As he finished he leaned to her and kissed her softly.

Alie returned his kiss. “We will my love, for Alex, Mandy and for our baby.” She smiled as she looked into his eyes.

Tom nodded and took her hand in his. "I never want to worry about losing you Alie or Mandy. This has been a ten year nightmare."

Alie looked into his eyes, “You will never lose us Tom, I made the mistake of pushing you away once, it’ll never happen again!”

"Alie, please stop beating yourself up. You were upset and angry. What's done is done. Now we move on together all of us including Mandy as a family."

Alison smiled and nodded. “As a family my love.”

{OFF}