Opposites Attract

Stars And Moon Part Two

"Thunderbird 5? We have a problem down here."

"What's happening Scott?"

"Female, 28 years of age, 36 weeks pregnant, early labour."

"Is there no chance of getting her out?"

"Not at the moment, she's refusing to leave until we find her husband and son, plus a trip down the mountain wouldn't be advisable."

"Have her waters broken?"

"Yes, just after the avalanche."

"Contractions?"

"Down from every 8 minutes to every 4."

"Dilation?"

"I...I don't know." Scott turned back to the woman who screamed and clamped her legs together.

"Don't touch me! Don't even come near me! I want Craig!"

"You have to let me help you."

"No! It wasn't supposed to be this way...urghhh-" she broke off to moan in pain, clutching at her distended belly, panting as the contraction washed over her.

"Is there no one that can help her? No females present?"

"Negative, those that were able to be moved have been."

"Kayo?"

"In dark mode, can't be disturbed."

John groaned, closing his eyes. What the fuck were they supposed to do? All of them had been through paramedic training and knew what to do in almost any situation, but none of them had ever assisted a birth, let alone one in those circumstances and with a less than cooperative patient.

"I'll go, I've helped at births before."

John's eyes snapped open to glare at her. "No way, I'm not risking you."

"But you'll risk your brothers? Kayo and Penelope?"

"That's different-"

"Why?" she cut in.

"Because that's their job, they're part of International Rescue."

"And I'm not?" her voice was low and dangerous, warning him to tread carefully.

"John, not that I want to get in the middle of a lovers tiff right now, but we need help, and if Selene is willing to come, then let her, please."

"No!"

"I won't let her get hurt."

"You can't guarantee that, Scott!"

She grabbed his shoulder, turning him round to face her.

"John, listen to me. I love you, but either I'm part of your life or I'm not." She waved her hand in his face to remind him of the ring he'd placed there just two days before.

He closed his eyes, gathering her close to his chest. "You know you are."

"Then let me help, let me do what I can, we're long haul, I'm not leaving you, but that woman needs someone she can trust and relate to. So trust me to be able to help her?"

"John? I'm seriously needing help here..."

John sighed, then he nodded. She went to pull away but he yanked her back, kissing her swiftly.

"Stay safe, don't take risks," his voice dropped lower so only she could hear him. "You have to come back, we're getting married."

"Love you, Space Man," she whispered back, then raised her voice again. "Let's get your elevator moving, I've got a baby to catch."