Little Moment, 14 September 2013

Nace Bilby

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14 September 2013
1950 hours
London, England
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"We both have dangerous jobs, Nace." Caitlin Pike began as they washed the dishes together after having shared a meal Nace had prepared, "What would you do if something happened to me?"

Long seconds passed as Nace looked over at Caitlin, his eyes staring into his partner and now secretly lover's eyes. They had known one another for eight years now, close friends before becoming more than that. A kiss on New Years Eve, some months of awkwardness, an honest talk that summer and the decision made to be more than friends.

"I would do all in my power to ensure nothing would happen to you. I went to the church the day we decided to become serious and before God I swore to myself that I would do all that I can to protect you. And if I failed in protecting you, then I swore to avenge. And if I failed to do either then I pray for God's mercy lest I be condemned to cross the Acheron to be damned to Lake Cocytus." Nace intoned solemnly.

"Nace, I hate to point this out, but as a fellow Catholic I feel I have to tell you that Dante was an Italian poet, not a theological doctor." Caitlin replied.

"Nonetheless, his words impressed upon me the value of loyalty." Nace replied, "In all things, to include those most dear to me."

"You really are devoted." Caitlin said, "But if the worst happened to me, I wouldn't want you throwing your life away in some quest for revenge."

"I don't want to fail you, either as a partner or as a significant other." Nace replied.

Caitlin put her arms around him, Nace returned the embrace, the dishes forgotten as both of them removed the rubber gloves, placing them on the sink's rim before heading to the living room. Sitting down on the couch, Caitlin rested her head on Nace's shoulder as his arm slipped around her waist turning to lightly kiss her lips.

"You haven't failed me as either." Caitlin said smiling.

"I pray I will not." Nace replied. Doing so once was bad enough, I'll never forget how I'd failed Evey.

Caitlin shifted her position a bit to get just that much more comfortable, "Have I told you before your sofa is really comfortable?"

"I do recall that, and I do recall someone also enjoys little moments like this." Nace replied, "Which is good, because I do as well.

Nace shifted slightly, bringing his legs up onto the sofa, as Caitlin shifted her own legs underneath her. He held her close to him and he heard her yawn softly.

"Long day?" Nace quipped.

"Well yesterday was, with all that paperwork." Caitlin replied.

"It was a rather substantial case." Nace replied, "Let's not forget it was also a rather long night."

"In a good sort of way I hope, Springbok." Caitlin teased, running her index finger along the Springbok's logo on the green jersey Nace wore.

Nace smiled back, "Of course it was."

Nace yawned as well, "However for tonight a little moment like this would be just lovely."

Both of them shifted their position so they were lying down on their sides as Nace reached over for a fleece blanket that doubled as a drape over the back of his sofa. He tucked it up to Caitlin's chin, breathing in the scent of her shampoo as he put both his arms around her waist, one hand on her stomach, Caitlin's hands holding his other hand in both of hers.

"Good night, love." Nace said.

"Good night." Caitlin replied, before closing her eyes.

God, I pray to you that I do not fail Caitlin in the same manner I failed Evey. Help me be strong and vigilant enough to protect her. Let me not betray her. Nace prayed before he fell asleep as well.
 

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