RP Log 2

[Galen Thompson]

*It is fairly early in the morning—7:30 to be exact. Allison had gotten an appointment with Dr. Trayr. She was her first patient of the day, scheduled to come in right as Serys’ shift started at 8:00 AM. Galen was there to pick her up. He honked the horn and waited, a bit anxiously, for Ally to emerge from her house.A few minutes go by before Ally appears in the doorway, looking a bit frazzled.*

Ally: "I'm coming....yeesh."

*Galen takes a deep breath. This was the most nerve wracking morning of his life. He hadn't gotten much sleep the night before: all he could think about was Ally and the possibility of parenthood. More than anything he wanted this next hour to be over; he wanted to know. Ally walks down the steps and out to Galen's car, moving with nerve-wracking slowness. When she gets in, she leans her head back for a minute.*

Ally: "Sorry it took so long."

Galen: "It's okay...*eyeing her countenance* Are you alright?"

Ally: *shakes her head* "Remember last night?"

Galen: *frowns* "Yeah....still throwing up?"

Ally: "Yeah. It sucks."

Galen: *nods as he pulls the car out onto the road* "Yeah....well hopefully the doctor can give you something for that."

Ally: "God, I hope so..." *she closes her eyes for a moment as the car starts moving*

Galen: Uh...I brought a waste paper basket in case you needed it. It's back there *he glances toward the back seat.* right behind my seat."

Ally: *chuckles* "Thanks...but I haven't eaten. I should be okay."

Galen: *chuckles himself* "Alright. Well, I figured better safe than sorry, you know?"

Ally: "I know. It was a good idea."

*Galen nodded and once again, after several moments of silence, found himself without words. What do you say in a time like this, when your live could very well change forever. He just didn't know. Ally starts to fall asleep when it gets quiet. She hadn't slept the night before, and she's tired.

Galen glances over and notices that Ally is nodding off. "Poor thing," he thought, "she probably hadn't slept at all." He pulls the car onto road where the Federation buildings are located. Ally stirs slightly as the car slows down, but doesn't wake up.

Driving into the parking lot, Galen found a spot as close to the building as he could manage. Once he stopped the car and killed the engine, he looked at Ally once again. He almost hated to wake her up. Lightly, he touched her shoulder.*

Galen: "Ally?"

*Ally's eyes fly open and she sits up too fast.* "Please don't do that..."

Galen: *recoils* "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you..."

Ally: "It's...it's okay..."

Galen: "Are you ready to go in?"

Ally: *Nods* "Yeah...Aunt Serys is here already, right?"

Galen: "She should be. It's almost 8:00."

Ally: "Okay then."

*Galen walks around the car and opens Ally's door for her. Ally gets out of the car carefully.*

Galen: "Do you need help? You look a little wobbly on your feet."

Ally: "No, I'm okay."

Galen: "Are you sure?"

Ally: *nods*

*Galen nods himself, though he didn't look convinced that she was okay. He follows closely behind her as they walk into the building. They make their way to Dr. Trayr's office. Galen secretly hoped that she was in already.*

[Galen Thompson]

*Ally pauses to steady herself before going inside. Galen's hand hovers over the small of Ally's back; he was ready to support her if need be. Ally can feel him standing behind her.*

Ally: "Galen...I don't feel so good."

*Mentally, Galen groans.*

Great. What a time to leave the waste paper basket in the car.

* He puts his arms around her, supporting her.*

Galen: "Okay, Ally. Just...take a deep breath. Try to will it away. We gotta find a bathroom...somewhere. *looks around nervously.*

*Ally nods, following his advice.*

Ally: "There should be one...inside."

Galen: "Inside...*nods* Right."

*He hurries with her into the office, hollering at the first medical assistant he sees.*

Galen: "Where's your bathroom?! *as Ally slaps her hand over her mouth* Come on man, we need it NOW!"

*Perplexed, the med assistant points them in that direction. Galen takes Ally as far as the door. He could only hope that she'd make it the rest of the way. Ally rushes inside, just barely making it to where she needs to be. Galen stuck by the door, shaking his head.*

Galen: *muttering to himself* "Man I hope the doc can give her something for that..."

*Ally groans and leans her head against the wall. Galen looks at his chrono...five minutes til 8:00. He wondered if the doc would have to run her tests on Ally in the bathroom. Ally finally walks back out of the bathroom, still looking a bit unsteady. Galen smiles gently.*

Galen: "Hey babe. I'm not even going to ask if you're feeling better."

*Ally smiles weakly.*

Ally: "Because you know the answer, right?"

*Galen nods and takes hold of her arm.*

Galen: "Here let me help you."

Ally: *nods* "Okay."

*A moment later, Serys appears in the doorway from her office.*

Serys: "I heard shouting. Is everything all right out here?"

*Galen looks up, smiling wearily at the doctor.* "Hey doc. Everything's okay now. I just had to get Ally to the bathroom in a hurry. She's not feeling too good."

Serys: Oh...*motions towards the door to the main infirmary area* Back here please. *smiles at Allison* We'll get this figured out, okay?

*Ally just nods, not really wanting to talk much.*

Galen: *slowly helping Ally into Serys' office.* "Thanks doc. So how've you been?"

Serys: I've been all right, I suppose. Eventful retirement though....the Kirks *glances at Ally* keep popping in here.

Ally: *muttering* Oh, hush...

*Galen chuckles* "That's a good thing though. Let's you know you're still needed."

Serys: *chuckles* True enough. *steps inside the office* Here, Allison, sit down...

Ally: *quietly* Thanks. *She sits down in one of the chairs and leans back.*

Serys: *turns to Galen again* How long has she been sick?

Galen: Since yesterday evening...I think it was around 8:00 or so when she first got sick to her stomach. Since then, it's been off and on. Right, Ally?

Ally: *nods* More or less.

Galen: *nods* Yeah...her last bout was, well...a few minutes ago, as you know. Which is strange, cause she hadn't had anything to eat since last night.

Serys: *frowns slightly* That is strange...

Galen: So what do you think it could be? My mom has....ideas.

Allison: Ideas? She's convinced!

Serys: *puzzled* Ideas? Convinced?

Allison: Could we just get on with it please? I want to lie down....

Galen: *sighs* My mom seems to think Ally is pregnant. And could you let her lie down Serys? Maybe it'll help.

Serys: Your mom could be right, you know. The symptoms fit. We can move into the infirmary; she can lie down there.

Galen: *nods* I think we should.

Serys: Okay. Come on then. *She opens a door leading to the infirmary and walks over to Ally.* Up you get...come on.

*Ally lets the doctor pull her to her feet.*

[Galen Thompson]

*Galen follows along behind the doctor and his fiance. Once in the Infirmary, he and Serys help Ally up onto a bio bed.*

Galen: There you go. How does that feel?

Ally: Little better...stomach's not so jumpy.

Galen: *rubbing her shoulder* That's good.

*Serys picks up a medical tricorder from a nearby table and flips it open.*

Serys: You didn't inherit your mother's dislike of tricorders, did you?

Ally: No.

Serys: Okay, that'll make this easier. Just lie still, okay?

*Ally nods slowly*

*Galen continues to rub Ally's shoulder, watching as the doctor preforms her scan.*

*Serys stares at the readout for a minute, not quite sure she wants to tell Ally what it says.*

Serys: Well, you're not sick...

Ally: *irritably* Then what's wrong with me?

Serys: *forwards the scan to the monitor above the bed* Take a look.

Galen: *looking at the scan* Does that mean she's...

Serys: Pregnant? Yes.

Ally: *mumbling* Oh God...my mother is going to kill me...

Galen: *pinching the bridge of his nose* And my mother too... no, worse...she's gonna gloat! Big time!

Ally: I can't take any more of THAT...

Serys: Oh come on. Jaimie Kirk is not that much of a...never mind. Focus on the bright side, Ally. You're going to be a mother.

*Ally glares at her for mentioning a "bright side".*

Galen: *notices the glare* Come on Ally. Serys is right. We need to be positive here. At least we know that you're not sick.

Ally: *sighs* I know...I'm sorry.

Galen: *smiles, caressing her cheek* You don't have to be sorry. I know you don't feel good, and you're scared. Hell, I'm scared too. But like I said last night, we can get through this. Together, okay?

Ally: *nods* Okay...

Serys: *picking up a hypo* You'll feel better in a minute, Allison, don't worry. *She loads the ampule quickly and presses the hypo against Ally's neck.*

Ally: Thanks, Aunt Serys...

Galen: How long will the medication last?

Serys: It depends...maybe as long as the rest of the day, I can't say for sure.

Ally: Please say that's a joke...

Galen: The rest of the day?! Can we stock up on those?

*Serys laughs at both of them.*

Serys: Sure you can.

Galen: *sigh of relief* Thank you. How long does this...phase usually last?

Serys: I can't say for sure. A rough estimate would be a month or two...

Ally: A month of this? *groans*

Serys: Hey, take the medication like you're supposed to and you'll feel fine.

Ally: If you say so...

Galen: So what else can we expect, doc?

Ally: Yeah, that's what I want to know.

Serys: *mock glare* Patience, woman... *ducks the pillow Ally throws at her* Sometime around the sixth month she may start having back pain from the extra weight she's carrying at that point...

Ally: Hey, I'm right here! Third person isn't going to help you any...

Galen: I know a few of the basics. Cravings...swelling....do humans sneeze?

Ally: Sneeze?

Serys: *chuckles* No, humans don't sneeze...nor for this reason anyway.

Galen: *shrugs* Well my mom always sneezed....just thought I'd ask.

Ally: Isn't your mom Bajoran...?

Galen: Yes. Not fully, but yeah. Anyway, why are you asking? You know that.

Ally: Never mind....

Serys: What is up with you two?

Galen: *grumbling, shaking his head* It's been a long night. I think we both need some sleep.

Ally: No kidding...

Galen: So are you through with us, Serys? I think I need to take Ally home.

Serys: Well there's nothing else I can do at this point...

Galen: *nods* Well I guess we should go then. Thanks Serys. Need help getting up, Ally?

Serys: No problem, it's my job.

Ally: I think I can do it...but you can help if you want.

Galen: Okay.

*He helps Ally from the bio bed. They leave the office better informed...but not necessarly in better condition. They both had parents to tell, and neither were too thrilled about that.*

[Galen Thompson]

Galen: What do you say we get a hotel room and sleep for a few hours before going home? I know my mom's gonna be right at the door when I walk in.

Ally: That sounds like a good idea...Mom almost followed me out the door this morning.

*Galen chuckles and shakes his head.*

Galen: "Parents...do you think we'll be THAT bad?"

*Ally laughs at him.* "I hope not!"

*Galen snickers.* "Me neither."

*Driving, they find a hotel near the Federation buildings.*

Galen: "This place look okay to you?"

Ally: "It looks fine..."

*Galen parks the car at the front door and gets out.*

Galen: "I'll get us a room. Just sit tight."

Ally: "Okay."

*Galen goes into the hotel. 10 minutes later, he comes back with the room key. After parking the car, He and Ally go up to their room. It's nothing fancy--bed, bathroom, basic stuff--but it's suitable for it's purpose. At least it doesn't have any irrate parents: that's all that mattered.

Ally glances around the room for a second. It's not home, but it looks comfortable. Galen also looks around.*

Galen: "Not bad....and the clerk said they had room service...if, well, your stomach feels up to it later."

Ally: "That's good, I guess."

Galen: "Yeah. I may order something in a bit. I'm kinda hungry...though I won't eat around you if you're still feeling queasy."

*Ally chuckles.*

Ally: "I feel fine."

Galen: "Are you sure?"

Ally: "Positive."

Galen: *smiles* "Okay. Want me to order you something?"

Ally: "Sure. I'm kinda hungry....haven't been able to eat." *laughs at herself*

*Galen chuckles too. He walks over to the bedside table and grabs a menu. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he thumbs through the menu.*

Galen: "What do you think you feel like eating? Something light or..."

Ally: "Something light..."

Galen: *nods* "Hmm..okay. *glances through the menu* They've got oatmeal."

*Ally rolls her eyes.*

Ally: "Not THAT light."

Galen: *grins sheepishly* "Alight. Uh....fruit plate and toast?"

Ally: *nods* "That sounds good."

Galen: "Cool. *turning back to the menu* Now for me...hmmm...ooh! chicken fried steak. Haven't had that in a long time."

*Ally makes a face at him playfully.*

Ally: "You enjoy that."

Galen: *innocent look* "Enjoy what?"

Ally: "Teasing."

*Galen grins*

Galen: "I was aware of that babe. *lowers his voice* and just between us, I do find this enjoyable. *sticks his tongue out* So there.

*Ally mimics his expression.* "Evil."

Galen: "I know you are but what am I?"

*Ally laughs.*

Ally: "Do you have ANY idea how OLD that phrase is?"

Galen: *snickers* "Absolutely. An oldie but goodie."

Ally: *shakes her head* "You're in a silly mood."

Galen: *laughs* "I know! I can't help it. Part of me actually feels excited about this, you know. I mean...we're gonna be parents! How cool is that?!"

Ally: *grins* "Way cool, I know. But Mom and Dad are gonna freak."

Galen: "Only at first. I mean, sure, they'll be unhappy for awhile, but I think they have faith in us."

Ally: "They'd better!"

Galen: *grins* "Yep, cause like it or not, they're gonna get a grandchild."

Ally: *chuckles* "Mom should be thrilled. Dad...dad might pass out."

*Galen laughs and shakes his head.*

Galen: "My parents...who knows. Dad will probably be fine but mom...I'm sure she'll be drunk by the end of the day."

Ally: "The VP? DRUNK? Dear lord...Mom'll laugh."

Galen: "So will I! And I'd love to see the look on my grandparents' face when mom calls them, plastered."

Ally: *laughs* "I want to see that....really. That'd be funny!"

Galen: *laughs* "It would! Well, I guess I'd better order our breakfast."

Ally: *still laughing* "Okay."

[Galen Thompson]

*Galen clears his throat, trying to keep himself from laughing when he orders the meal.*

Galen: "Hi, can I get....*snickers* I'm sorry...can I get a fruit plate and...*smile* chicken fried steak? *waits* Yes....*barley holding back a laugh* white gravy's fine..."

*Ally stifles her own laughter behind him, trying not to make things worse.*

Galen: *Wide grin.* "15 minutes?....Great."

*As soon as the connection is cut, Galen busts out laughing. Ally laughs along with him.*

Ally: "What did they say?"

*Galen holds his side, trying to talk between breaths*

Galen: "15 MINUTES!....They....they said....*laughs* Oh...they'll bring it out in 15 minutes. I think the dude thought I was nuts! *busts up again*

Ally: *giggles* "Well you sounded funny."

Galen: *shaking his head laughing* "Well I kept picturing my mom drunk and....you weren't helping anything!"

Ally: "Me? What did I do?"

Galen: "The same thing I was....picturing my mom drunk." *snickers again at the thought*

Ally: "I can't help it!" *laughs*

Galen: "Me neither! Can you just imagine her...glass of Orion whiskey in her hand...calling up my grandparents... *does a slurring imitation of his mom.* 'HEY! Guesssss what?!'" *laughing*

Ally: "Oh...that's funny....."

Galen: "And no telling what my grandma would say."

Ally: "I can't imagine...."

Galen: "I know what my grandpa's gonna do...just shake his head and power up the Defiant."

Ally: "To come after us or your mother?" *cracks up*

Galen: *shaking his head* "Likely mom...she'll probably be passed out by the time they get here."

Ally: "She'll get that drunk?" *mock gasp*

Galen: *grins* "But of course. Mom never does anything half-way."

Ally: "Still funny."

Galen: *nods* "You know, some how I'm not quite as nervous about telling my mom. This may actually be kinda fun."

Ally: *giggles* "It might."

*Soon, a waiter comes with their food. Even through breakfast, the two can't help but snicker at the visuals that Galen had presented.*

*Ally finishes her breakfast and yawns widely.*

Galen: *smiles* "Must be time for a....*yawns too, in spite of himself* Nap."

Ally: *nods* "Yeah, I think so."

[Galen Thompson]

*They settle into the bed. Galen wraps his arms around Ally.*

Galen: "You know, we gotta start thinking about when we want to get married. With the baby coming, we'd better do that pretty soon."

Ally: "Yeah, I know."

Galen: "That and we need to find our own place. It'd be nice to actually live with you." *laughs*

Ally: *giggles* "Yeah, that'd be nice."

Galen: "It would. I'd like to do this all the time...just lie here next to you and not have to worry about certain people busting in on us."

Ally: "You mean your mother?"

Galen: *mock surprise* "How'd you guess?"

Ally: *grins* "Oh it was easy."

Galen: *snickering* "Don't get me wrong. I love my mother dearly, but man..."

Ally: "Last night wasn't fun, I know."

Galen: *scoffs* "To say the least. I don't know why she had to act that way."

Ally: "I'm not sure my mom wouldn't have acted the same."

Galen: "Yeah, true...they are mothers after all."

Ally: "Yeah. I hope I'm not like that...." *sighs*

Galen: "Yeah....I wonder what kind of parents we're gonna be?"

Ally: "So do I."

Galen: "It's kinda strange to think about. In a few months, we're gonna be raising our own child."

Ally: "I know."

*Slowly, Galen moves his hand down and lets it rest over Ally's belly. He smiles.*

*Ally giggles.*

Ally: "Careful, that tickles."

Galen: *laughs* "Sorry. It's just hard to imagine, you know? We've got a baby in there."

Ally: "I know...." *giggles some more*

*Galen bent his head and kissed her warmly. Ally kisses him, then smiles. A moment later her smile breaks into another yawn, and she chuckles. Galen chuckles too as he, himself, yawns.*

Galen: "Quit that! It's contagious!"

"Ally: Sorry!" *laughs*

*Galen begins to feel his eyes get heavy. Ally shakes her head slightly, trying to stay awake. After a minute, she gives up and closes her eyes. Galen smiles as he closes his own eyes.*

Galen: "Goodnight."

Ally: "G'night."

*They both fall asleep, neither one of them worrying about the future. Right now it was just the two of them, warm and content in one another's arms.*