Simple Gifts

[intheheart]

Title: Simple Gifts
Rating: Pure G.
Summary: Nathan's commander gives him an unexpected present.
Date: February 13th, 1983
Notes: This took way too much research for 100 words. Also, Nathan is still in the Navy at this point, but not for much longer.

"Kendall!"

Nathan looked up and saluted hastily, wondering if he really deserved that tone. The commander paused at the head of the stairs, surveying him, then said, "You're on leave. Get out of here."

Ah. What? "Sir," he said, cautiously, "I was under the impression that my leave started tomorrow."

The commander almost cracked a smile. "There's ten pounds of brand new baby boy says it starts now. Bring us pictures when you come back." Then he was gone, lieutenants fluttering in his wake.

Nathan spent half a minute in pure shock, then nearly teleported down the stairs.

A boy!

Comments

[isana]

That joy, next to Melanie's disappointment, is such a mood whiplash (not in a bad way, but it seems to set the foundation for them separating?)

[intheheart]

It's part of the problem. The other part is that they're both really bad at communicating, Melanie more than Nathan. And also they don't fight well. But that desire for children/lack of desire is definitely part of what drives them apart.

Thanks!