The hardest of truths

Posted on Sun Dec 19th, 2021 @ 4:20pm by Lieutenant Commander Callie Raven-Grayson & Commander Jonathan Grayson & Lieutenant Commander Shoniara T’ghann-Travis Dr
Edited on on Sun Dec 19th, 2021 @ 6:32pm

Mission: Sinister Intentions
Location: Grayson quarters
Timeline: After “Two friends”

{ON}

Callie had arrived home, and settled in as usual whilst waiting for Jon to return from his shift. Fortunately Harry had been invited to a friend’s home for a few hours which left the perfect time for Dex to pop round to talk to Jon. She wasn’t sure who’d arrive first, so she sat down and waited to see.

A few minutes later the doors hissed open and Jon entered. Seeing Callie on the couch he went to her, sat down next to her and gave her a kiss. "Hi sweetie, how as your day?" As he leaned back on the couch and closed his eyes for a second just to relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the moment.

Shon had seen Commander Grayson enter his accommodation and decided to wait a few minutes. Truth was she did not want to have to do this. It was such a private affair but as Callie’s physician and her friend she responded in the affirmative when Callie asked her to help her tell her husband. She stood with her back to the wall and practiced a short Vulcan meditation. She did not see the couple of glances from other members of the crew until one of them said hello. She eventually took a deep breath and activated the door chime.

Callie was just about to answer Jon’s question when the door chime rang. She knew it would be Dex so she simply called her to enter. “Come in”

She entered and looked from Callie to him, “good evening” she said.

Callie motioned Shoniara to a seat. “Please sit down Shon” she looked towards Jon. “Jon, there’s something you have to know. It wasn’t easy for me to hear and I know it won’t be easy for you either.

Jon's eyes went to Dex and then to Callie. "What's going on Callie? What won't be easy for me to hear?" He asked, already getting a bad feeling about the upcoming conversation.

Callie gently took hold of Jon’s hand. “I asked Shon to look over my medical records, those pertaining to my miscarriage. I wanted to know what happened, she found something I didn’t expect.”

"Oh?" Jon's eyes shifted to Dex. "Just what did you find Doctor that wasn't easy for Callie to hear and won't be for me either?"

Callie looked to Dex, nodding her permission for Jon to be told.

“As Callie told you I was looking into her records from StarFleet medical as to the cause of her miscarriage. It took me a while as they were missing, seemingly misfiled but I do not believe that for a minute.”
She looked at Callie” and then Jon, “you already know about the mind meld that was forced on her and then the physical rape.” Dex knew there was no other way to say this”. It looks like Callie miscarried because she was with child by a Vulcan. Vulcan and human anatomy are only compatible with help. This pregnancy was the product of her rape.”

Callie sat tightly squeezing Jon’s hand, even though she’d heard this before it was just as painful to hear it a second time around.

Jon looked at Callie and then to Dex, "What are you saying Doctor? That the child wasn't mine? That it was the product of the bastard that raped Callie?" Jon's voice was glacially cold, his anger at this latest news, focusing his anger on whomever did this to Callie and making them pay.

For Callie it was all too much, she buried her face in Jon’s chest unable to hold back the emotions she’d been keeping locked in all day.

"Let it out Callie." Jon said softly. "Let it all out. We'll get through this together." He told her before turning his eyes back to Dex.

“Yes Commander that is what I am saying.” She had to make sure it went through the rage she could feel building up inside him. “When Callie was raped she was made pregnant with a Vulcan child that she miscarried prior to it becoming viable outside the womb. For some reason her notes were not there, but after some digging I found then. I am so sorry….for you both.” She could say no more.

Jon nodded at the news. He was seething with anger it threatened to engulf him but he needed to keep it together for Callie. She needed him and he wouldn't let his anger blind him to helping his wife.

Shon sat helplessly by. “I am so sorry to hear this news but I am glad you both know. I will leave now Callie if you need something to help you sleep I can come by with a hypo.”

Callie lifted her head, wiping her eyes she looked at Dex. “Thank you, but no. I...want to try sleeping...without a hypo tonight.”

Jon looked at Dex, "Thank you for telling me Doctor, I know it wasn't an easy thing for you to do but I truly appreciate it."

She stood and nodded. “Please let me know at any time if there is anything I can do. I will say goodnight.” She moved towards the door.

“Shon...wait!” Callie stood and quickly rushed over to Dex. Giving her friend a big hug. “Thank you.” With that she stepped back towards Jon.

“Seek me out Callie.” She whispered as her friend hugged her. She left leaning on the door as it closed behind her. They looked as though they were going to line up to find and punish the bastard. She was going to continue to try to find out why Callie’s records were “misplaced’ she snorted. “Time to walk Puss” she said to the bulkhead and left.

Turning to look at Jon, Callie simply said two words. “I’m sorry!”

Jon looked at Callie, surprise clear n his face. "Callie why on earth are you sorry? You didn't do anything to be sorry about. The one who is going to be sorry is the one who did this."

Callie nodded. “I know...but I feel like it’s my fault. It’s going to take a long time for it not to feel that way.”

Jon kissed her tenderly. "Listen to me Callie, this was not your fault, not in any way, so you just get over feeling like that. it's the fault of the bastard that did this to you." Jon said firmly, decisively.

Callie nodded. “I know that, it’s just...getting it into here!” She tapped her head. “It just hurts Jon.”

"I know it does Callie and it's going to hurt for a while but you are strong and I'll do whatever I can to make things easier for you. You aren't alone Callie, never forget that. I'm here for you every step of the way,"

“I know, and I’m going to need you! Now more than ever!” She hugged him tightly. “I’m not really hungry so if you want to eat feel free, I just want to lie down for now. It’s been one hell of a day!”

"You don't have to look far, I'm right here." Jon assured her. I may have some crackers and cheese. You sure you don't want anything? Not even something light, like scrambled eggs?" He asked. "Lie on the couch and know everything will get better."

Callie nodded. “Alright, Actually...scrambled eggs does sound nice.” She offered the best smile she could muster as she walked over to the sofa to sit down and rest.

"That's my girl." Jon replied offering Callie a smile. One order of eggs Grayson coming up." He replied as he disappeared into the kitchen to fix some eggs for Callie.

Callie sat down mulling over the events of the day, there was something about the mention of a Vulcan male being amongst the slavers that bothered her. Not that she could really put her finger on it.

A few minutes later Jon returned with a plate of scrambled eggs, some toast and a glass of tea. He saw Callie's look of concentration, "What's got you thinking so hard Callie?"

Callie shook her head. “I don’t know Jon, there’s something about the mention of a Vulcan male being amongst those slavers that’s bugging me. I just can’t put my finger on it, though I guess the fact that what happened to me was caused by a Vulcan doesn’t help.”

"No, I suppose it doesn't Callie. We'll figure it out. Don't dwell on it and eat your eggs before they get cold." He implored gently.

Callie nodded offering a smile. Tucking politely into her scrambled eggs, and toast she nodded to Jon in thanks. “Mmm now that tastes...delicious!”

Jon nodded and sat down beside her. Resting his hand on one of hers. "I think you are an amazing woman Callie. I know this is especially hard for you but you are doing an amazing job of handling it." With that, he leaned over and kissed her softly. “I love you Callie."

Callie returned his kiss “I love you too Jon. Thank you for being here for me.”

"I will always be here for you Callie." Jon replied squeezing her hand.

{OFF}