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Adam didn’t know how long he had looked at her, his mind trying to comprehend that she had come to him of all people. She was as beautiful as when she left him five years ago; she should be married now, so why was she here? There was no ring on her finger, so maybe they broke up? But why her? Wait, Harold had said he knew someone who would take the trip. No, she must have been here with the inspector that he expected, or this is a dream. He decided to get up and break the dream. He tried to sit up, and the pain in his side made him groan in pain.
Her eyes shot up, and she looked at him. None of them said a word. She looked worried and relieved at the same time.
“I must be dreaming. I’m finally going crazy. “Adam said softly, and she smiled and got up.
“Going crazy? You were always crazy.” She was standing by the bed now, so close he could reach out and touch her.
“That’s what you would say. You have to be a dream; you would never come…”
Her lips pressed against his, and she kissed him passionately. The shock was short and pleasant as everything else was forgotten, and he tried to pull her into the bed. Which was a very poor idea as the pain in his side shot through in his side and he groaned in pain. She stopped and checked the wound.
“God damnit Adam. You lost a rib from that shot. You fucking idiot! What the hell were you thinking? He was a pirate! They said he even told you he came to kill you!” She hit his shoulder, and he could see tears in her eyes.
“Hey, I’m still here, still alive. We had a plan. I just thought he wanted me alive.” He managed to sit up.
“I had a plan?” She said in a mocking voice. “You never make a plan where you die! I could have lost you. I… “She kissed him again and slowly stopped as she whispered. “Never do that again.”
Adam smiled at her, took her hands in his hand, and put them on his chest. “I guess I need you to stay then and keep me under control. I mean, if your husband will allow that.”
“What husband?” She looked at him, confused, and then it seemed to click. She laughed. “Adam Wrangler, you’re an idiot. You never checked? I was trying to get you to fight for me. I was trying to get you to propose to me. “
“But? How? I just wanted you to be happy, and you broke up with me, remember?” Adam was confused, and she sat at his bedside, looking at him, wiping a tear away before continuing.
“Okay, I’m stupid too. I thought that if I said I met somebody, you would try to get me back, and then you would propose. It was Gloria’s idea. Come on! I was 17 years old and did something stupid, and you just congratulated me and joined the Marines. “Adam started to chuckle and laugh, but that was too painful, and she hit him lightly.
“Don’t you laugh at me!” but she was almost laughing herself.
The door opened, and Hara and a human came in, seeing them playfully fighting. Evelyn stopped and looked at the human. “Doc, Is everything secured?”
“Yes, Major. The planet and system are secured. They are quite effective. They are almost back to full operation. Jerod is interrogating the prisoners. What to do with Roks? He insists on taking Captain Jargy to meet his father, but the prisoner is barely in a condition to be moved.”
Adam stopped laughing and looked at Evelyn, noticing she was holding his hand. “Major? What the… did you join the Marines too?”
She looked at him, smiled, and looked back at Doc. “Tell Roks Adam is awake and keep the prisoners on our ship; nobody gets access to them; these guys don’t know about the Geneva Accord; they will just kill him.”
“He is a pirate, and that’s up to Adam to decide his fate,” Hara said as she checked Adam’s wound. “It is healing nicely. You can get up, but it will be painful; I suggest a week’s rest, and you should be healed. Gods be damned, Adam! Why did you have to die on camera and be saved by her? Are you aware of the mess you made?”
Evelyn turned to Hara, confused, as did the Doc. “Excuse me? I should let him die?” Evelyn was getting upset, and Adam suddenly realized what Hara was speaking about and sighted.
“I didn’t die, Hara, and I’m not him. Besides, she is not my wife.”
Evelyn got more confused. “What are you talking about?”
Hara huffed. “Not your wife? Not your wife, YET! You idiot. There are people already planning your weddings. Besides, why would you not marry her? Look at her; she is perfect for you, and I saw anybody so beautiful.”
Evelyn blushed as she heard the words, and Adam realized he was still holding her hand. “Come on, it’s just a coincidence. But yes, she is beautiful, smart, and just as crazy as me.”
Hara shook her head. “You need to build a new city when the words leak; you’ll get many devoted followers.”
Evelyn and the doctor looked between them. “What is going on here?” Evelyn finally asked, and Adam chuckled but stopped because it was painful.
“There is a legend about this guy coming from far away to bring order and new hope to this region of space. He is supposed to die, and then his wife will arrive. They think that since I’m from far away and got shot just as you showed up, they think I’m that person.”
Doc looked at them. “Is that this the Galius guy I’m hearing about or Jad-him? There are a few others I keep hearing, too.”
Hara and Adam both nodded. “Yeah, those.” He said.
“Wait. Is there a prophecy about you? Are you starting a cult?” Evelyn said, and Adam tried to laugh but stopped.
“No, I have tried to stop this stupid talk. I mean, it’s so stupid.” Adam said, and Hara looked at her.
“He is tired of stopping it, but You have to understand. There are so many stories about this Galius guy. He is supposed to have been made and not born and freed his people before he came here. He is the change for good. His prophecy is in almost every religion under a different name, but some things are consistent. He is never born. The gods bless him, and he awakes the gods to walk among us. He dies, and his wife arrives. That’s when he really starts to change the world. He will free slaves and bring the universe wealth, prosperity, and safety. It’s just wishful thinking all poured into one person, but people now say Adam here is Galius because of what he has done here on the planet and what you did.”
Adam shrugged, “I don’t know what to do about this. So the faster I can get up and pretend this was just a flesh wound, the better.” He looked at the Doc. “Can you help me with that? How long have I been out, by the way?”
“Three days, and yeah, I can get you up and functional for a few hours, but you need rest,” Doc replied, and Evelyn just looked at him.
“Your… do they know about … you know. Your childhood?”
“Only very few, and they don’t believe this shit, Right Hara?” Hara nodded, but Evelyn was not completely convinced.
“Look, if that gets out, then you will have a real shitshow on your hands. Do you want fanatics running around? That will not be peaceful.” She stared at her, and Hara bowed her head.
“I understand; make sure it doesn’t spread; let them know he has parents.”
Doc looked at them,” Wait, he doesn’t have parents?”
Adam sighed. “I’m a genetically customized baby. I have parents; they are shitheads.”
Evelyn got worried as she saw the looks on Doc’s face. “Look, you know the 1567’s, right? “
Doc nodded. “You know I do. I’m married to one.”
“Adam is number one. He is the one…”
“You’re kidding? He is the Adam? Fuck…”
Adam looked at Evelyn, “Thank you?” She glared at him for a second and then realized the mistake and turned back to Doc.
“No. No… that does not mean… GOD DAMNIT! You are not to speak to anybody about this outside the room! Not even your wife! Is that understood, Lieutenant!”
“YES, SIR!” Doc got in attention as if he knew he would be in serious trouble if he disobeyed the order.
“Now get him up so he can fix this mess.” She had still not let go of his hand as the Doc came over and injected Adam with something. Hara watched them silently without saying a word.
Adam left the hospital room and saw a human marine guard by his door. He chuckled, “That was my old job. Hey, relax. I got protection here. Right, Archangel?”
The droid simply turned its head to him. “Affirmative, base secured, sir.”
Evelyn had finally let go of his hand but was holding him around the waits to give him support. God, she smelled good. She dismissed the marine, and Adam looked at her. “How many marines?”
“30 marines and crew of twelve, so 42. I gave most of them leave. Doc is my second in command. Let’s get you some food, I actually have to get a report written so you can help me with that.”
Adam leaned against her; the drugs took away the pain, but he felt weak. “So, no husband?”
“No husband yet.”
Adam laughed. “I think I can find a priest if you want.”
“This is the proposal I get? In a hallway while you are recovering from being dead? Your such a damn romantic.”
“Oh, you want a proper Proposal? I have to think about something. “
“And you think I will say yes?”
They entered the kitchen area, where Roks just stared at them. “You didn’t die?”
Adam grinned. “Not from lack of trying. Have you met Evelyn Garrison?”
Roks came over and grinned. “Your future wife? God damnit Adam? What were you thinking?” Adam let go of Evelyn and hugged him.
“Never change, you idiot. Don’t ever call me any of those names.”
“Roks gave him a bear hug back and helped him to sit. “As you say, boss. Now, let’s get you…
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