Home sweet home

Posted on Thu May 1st, 2025 @ 4:13am by Lieutenant Commander Callie Raven-Grayson & Commander Jonathan Grayson

897 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Genetic Purity
Location: Grayson Quarters
Timeline: Hours after leaving sickbay

With their ordeal over Callie stood in the doorway of the nursery, she was still finding hard settling after the invasion of her mind, but being back with her family was helping. It was still the middle of the night, she had slid out of bed first checking on Harry, making sure he was safe and secure before checking on Shona and Steven as they slept soundly in their shared crib.

Callie getting out of bed had awakened Jon. He got out of bed and went to find her. Moments late he came up behind her as she stood in the doorway of the nursery looking at Shona and Steven. He put his hands lightly on her shoulders and kissed her neck. " I take it you already checked on Harry?" He whispered. "Couldn't sleep? Anything I can do to help?"

Callie offered a smile as she turned her head to look at him. “I did, and you’re doing it just by being here.” She motioned for them to leave the nursery doorway not wanting to wake the twins. “I didn’t mean to wake you, It’s just taking me time to adjust.”

Jon backed out of the nursery, taking Callie's hand in his and led her to the living room where they sat on the couch. Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere, and neither are the kids. We're all here for you love."

“I know you are” Callie held onto Jon’s hand, almost as though she expected him to disappear if she let go. “Goebbels…she invaded my mind, not just once, time and time again. Then she brought in someone in a wheelchair, his power was…” she paused. “They made me believe I was in our quarters with you, that you had to keep me there because I was under arrest for telling them everything I knew!” She shook her head. “For a few minutes I was convinced it was you, but I knew you’d be on my side when that Jon wasn’t.”

Jon held Callie's hand tighter. "Callie I am so sorry for what you had to endure. You are an amazing woman, a fantastic mother, a superb counselor and a loving wife. You are so strong, so positive. I'm glad you were able to spot the fake me. You are right, no matter what the situation, I will always be on your side. You can always count on that. Just remember, if the going gets tough it's you and me against the world.” He then leaned over and kissed her. "Just a small token of how much I love you. In case you needed reminding." He joked.

Callie closed her eyes as Jon kissed her, just his presence made her feel safe and comforted. “I won’t ever forget don’t worry.” She offered a brighter smile. “Don’t be surprised if I decide to stay aboard ship next time landing party duty comes up.”

Jon held Callie close as they shared a kiss. He chuckled t her comment of staying on the ship the next time landing party came up. "Now Callie, I just call that good sense."

Callie smiled a wry smile. “How are you? It wasn’t just me that was hurt down there, are you coping okay?”

Jon smiled warmly at her, "I'm fine, I'm wonderful. You are back with me and the children. I have nothing to complain about. All is right in the universe."

“Of that I’m very glad” Callie offered a warm smile. “How’s about we go back to bed? I could certainly use the rest.”

Jon smiled. "Darling, I think that is a wonderful idea. Simply wonderful. Once we've rested. I will fix you breakfast. Anything you want."

“Now that sounds wonderful” Callie smiled warmly. “Does Harry know what happened to us down there? I don’t want him worrying.”

"Glad you agree darling. "No Harry doesn't know, and I don't think he needs to know at least not now. Perhaps when he gets older but not now. Because if he knew, he would worry every time we left the ship." Jon answered.

“That’s true” Callie nodded as she stood to head back to bed. “I wouldn’t want him to worry, he’s gone through enough already.”

"Exactly. Let's let him be a kid. He'll grow up fast enough as it is. No need to rush the process." Jon replied.

Callie nodded as she walked back to bed with Jon, slipping back under the covers she waited for Jon to get back in before cuddling up.

Jon got back into bed, under the covers as Callie cuddled up to him. "You know being here with you and Harry, Shona and Steven. It's the best feeling in the world. A family, people who love and accept you for who you are. Not what rank or position you hold or connections you have." He kissed her softly. "I love you Callie. Thank you for always being here for me and the kids."

“I’m not going anywhere, that I promise you.” Callie smiled. “Recent events have just made me more determined to hold onto what I have.”

Jon kissed her again. "That us an idea, I can fully relate to and support." Jon replied softly as he looped an arm around Callie holding her close.

 

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