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Passion of Love: Chapter 8 “The Home Coming”
Author: Patricia Anne McCarty
Word Count: 4146
This section was inspired by a real dream that I had. I never dream of cartoons or comics but this night was different. The dream was out of sequence, kind of like the Star Wars movies are.
Passion of Love: Chapter 8 “The Home Coming”
Rated G
Peter sits in the pilot seat fling the Black Bird. It wasn’t something he normally did but was asked because he knew the area well. He was happy to have Katherine sitting next to him. How he loved her, he thought as he flew. Katherine Pryde had her own thoughts about this adventure. She looked behind her to see Jean and Logan asleep, both dead to the world. They sat closely together, but Jean seemed distant to her. Katherine had always thought Logan’s love for Jean was displaced and would lead him to heartache. She cared for Jean and thought of her as a sister, yet she never imagined that Jean was right for Logan. Katherine thought Logan just enjoyed the fact that his affection towards Jean drove Scott insane. Now she could see this was beyond just a rivalry between the two men. Logan really did love Jean. Every bone in Katherine’s body scream “This isn’t meant to be.” She had always loved Logan tho never took herself further than thinking of him as anything but a father figure because their age differences was too great. Now a woman herself, and with a love of her own she understood Logan’s feeling better than she ever had in the past. “I just hope this doesn’t turn out the way I fear.” Katherine thought to herself. “he has been threw so much pain in his life, he deserve to be happy.” Katherine thought as she turned around and watch Peter’s strong form take command of the flight like he was born for the role. She smile a satisfied smile.
“Wake up comrades! A firm voice stated “We are here in mother Russia, look how beautiful it is, like a tapestry of golden threads and fine silks.” Peter bellowed with pride.
Logan awoke with a stretch , “Wow, did I sleep the entire flight?” he asked surprised at himself.
“You sure did Logan.” confirmed kitty with a grin. “You were really gone!” she chuckled.
Logan sat up and looked out of the side window, “Sure is a beautiful country, always did like Russia.” he stated
“What’s not to like when beauty is so in front of you.” Peter remarked.
“Have to agree with you on that one tin man. (Logan’s nick name for Peter)” Logan agreed with a smile as he looked over at Jean sitting next to him apparently asleep”.
Jean was in her own mind, she didn’t want to face Logan and the others tho she would have to soon. She knew how Katherine felt and it only made her feel even more lost inside.
“Katherine is so right. God, the last thing in this world I ever wanted to be was another knife in Logan’s back! I can’t wait till we land so I can talk with Sasha, she’ll help me find an answer. I’m just going to sleep until we land, I don’t want to face anyone right now.” she thought to herself.
Peter landed the plane in the vast land his friend own in Siberia. Then he and Kitty drove Jean and Logan to Tran Siberia Railway, to catch the over night train to Khabaravsk.
On the train Jean called Saha and explained they would be a riving in the morning and Sasha agreed to pick them up at the station. The whole train ride Jean cuddled with Logan kissing him as they talked about the baby and how exited they were. But deep in side Jean was afraid of what all of this was going to do to Scott once he came home. She worried about how she was going to deal with it all and still did not talk to Logan about Scott’s return.
Sasha has never met Logan before. All she knows is what Jean told her about him. She was looking forward to meeting him he sounded so intriguing to her.
Morning finial arrived and Sasha drove to pick them up at the station.
“Jean, darling it has been too long” Sasha exclaimed the minute she spotted her. “I park in lot and see your red hairs, I know that is you!” she smiled. “You Look so beautiful,” Sasha hugs Jean and softly pats her belly. “Awe, I see the little one is not so little!” she says looking at Logan and they all laugh quietly in unity.
“You must be Logan. Jean has told me many good things of you.” Sasha informed.
Logan smiles as Sasha gave him a hug and returning her affectional greeting.
“Please, come we go now to car, Sasha directed as she held Jean’s hand leading the way with Logan following behind caring the bags.
“Thank you so much for picking us up and allowing us to stay with you Sasha, we are honored.” Jean stated.
“Yeah, it’s real kind of you to go out of your way for us, thanks.” Logan agreed
“Is my Pleasure, no need for thanks, I am happy to have you both as guest in my home.” Sasha informed with pride.
The 3 arrive at the car, get in and Logan loading the bags in the truck then they head for Sasha’s place.
Sasha lived alone in a simple middle class apartment on the second floor with one bathroom, a small kitchen and 2 bedrooms.
White linen curtains that hit the floor adorn each window threw out the apartment along with dark oak-wood floors with throw rugs in each room, The kitchen and bathroom both have the same stone tile squares about four inch by four inch in size. All the walls are painted egg shell white. Her bedroom has a short legged double bed with a simple crow-shaded white bed spread and one wooden 6 draw dresser with gold knobs. A black side table sits next to the bed with a had made clothe, a round white lamp and simple clock. The guest room had a queen size bed normal hight, with a multi colored hand knitted spread and a 8 draw wooden dresser with tear drop shaped brush nickel pull handles. There were two small night sands of the same design one on each side of the bed. The bathroom was next to the guest room It was simple white tile with one pull chain toilet and a light green shower curtain that surrounded the clawed foot white tub. The living room had a TV, red velvet square sofa, and 2 tall backed wooden chairs with red seats.
Her kitchen was just big enough to turn in, it had a 4 burner stove with oven a 2 foot counter, a pantry, 2 cabinets above the single sink, and refrigerator. There was a small black wooden simple 4 seater dining table with a smokey glass top in the little nook to the left.
After Logan and Jean settled in the guest room Saha took Logan to the market while Jean stayed in the apartment and slept. She was tired from the long train ride.
“So Logan, when you and Jean first meet?” asked Sasha as she drove the small compact yellow car.
“Well, we first met about 17 years ago, I guess. he answered her in Russian.
“Haaa you speak Russian!” Sasha stated happily surprised bright eyed and wearing a white grin.
“Among other languages” Logan informed smiling.
Sasha was enjoying talking with Logan tho she thought he was a bit harsh and even scary looking when she first looked at him, she soon saw past the fact he was nothing like Scott and was becoming quite fond of him.
“This is a good man, he will make a good papa, yes a good papa indeed. she thought to herself.
A few days into the visit Jean started to go into labor around 4 am.
Jean is in the bed Sasha had prepared for the birth, with Sasha and Logan by her side. “Logan, I’m scared.” she says as another contraction hits her hard,
“It’s ok Red, I aint gonna let anything happen to you, Sasha know what she’s doing darling. It’s gonna be ok he, pause and looks her in the eyes, “I love you Jean.” holding her close with his eyes closed he kisses her on the forehead,
“Ok Jean darling you give big push now, you are almost there! Give it one hard push!” Sasha encouraged
“I can’t! It hurts to much!!” she stated as she holds Logan’s hand and squeezes tight. Logan ignores the pain and she grips his hand even harder digging her fingernails into his flesh and causing him to bleed. As soon as he heals up his flesh is again opened as Jean cry out with ever contraction.
“Come on Red, I’m here. You can do this your strong, just a little bit more darling.” he coaches her.
Jean give it all she has for a final push and a cry is heard. The baby is born.
The baby had long red hair all over the body.
Sasha non judgmentally smiles and announces “It’s a girl! Logan, Jean you have beautiful baby girl!” she said with a smile.
Logan looked at the baby. “She so tiny.” he thought “Wow.” he continued a little shocked, “Wasn’t expecting you to be this hairy! Sorry kid.” He smiled and fell in love with her as soon as Sasha passed her to his arms. The baby stayed quite in Logan’s arms and seemed to be looking right at his very soul. He felt immediately that there was an instant connection between he and his new baby girl and he held her close kissing her forehead.
“Let me see her Logan?” Jean asked with her arms stretched out to receive the baby.
Logan walked over to Jean and handed her the baby. Jean face said it all. This isn’t what she expected. She was shocked and mortified that the baby was covered in thick red hair, the first-thing she thought was “OH dear God, she so different, what would Scott think? Logan sensed something wasn’t right with Jean’s reaction, it isn’t what he wanted. After all the mutants they knew and understood he just could not believe she would have a problem with the baby being different, He tried to feel happy but he was hurt and put it out of his mind for now, giving Jean the benefit of the doubt,
“You wanta hold her Jean?” Logan asked
Jean looked up and saw the hurt look on Logan’s face and replied “Of corse I do.” Logan bending down, hands her the baby.
“Jean, what are we gonna name her?” he asked softly.
Jean smiled and lovingly looking up at Logan. “Sasha” she answered as she turned and looks at Sasha.
Logan relieved to see Jean smile agreed with a nod, “I like that name”.
“As do I.” Sasha said with a big smile and hugged him at the waist.
“I like the name Lynn, let’s give her a middle name too darling.” Logan added
“Sasha Lynn sounds beautiful Logan.” Jean agreed
“What of last name?” Sasha asked
“Well seeing I aint got one, it’s gonna be Gray, Jean’s last name.” Logan replied
“Da, is good name.” Sasha agreed.
“Yep, Sasha Lynn Grey born May 19th in Khabarovsk Russia. Sure does have a nice ring to it.” Logan smiled with pride.
Logan stayed at Jean and baby Sasha’s side all night holding Jean’s hand wile the baby slept by next to her.
She wanted to love Logan and be a family, but she never expected Scott to return, now all she could think of was what kind of effect is this going to have on Scott. She tossed and turned most of the night.
Logan putting his hand on Jean’s shoulder as he whispered in her ear. “Jean, you ok darling?” he asked
Jean opens her eyes and looked at him in the dimly lit room “Oh, I’m fine, I’m just a little restless from all the excitement. I’m ok.” she pats his arm.
He felt she was lying, but he never said a word about it. He told himself that it was a hard labor and she just didn’t have any energy to talk. Logan watched over her until she fell a sleep, then he too fell asleep.
The next mourning Logan awoke to the sweet sounds of his little daughter suckling from her mother. He watched in amazement at the sight, he remembered seeing this before, but never his own child. It was so touching to him that a tear involuntarily streamed down his cheek, That was the first time Jean had ever seen Logan cry. He couldn’t take his eyes off them as he laid close to Jean holding her free hand. “Hungry little gal aint she?” he commented.
“Yes, seem she has her father’s appetite,” Jean agreed smiling at Logan.
He looked into Jean’s green eyes and could see she was very tired. “Don’t worry about anything darling, I’ll take care of it all.” he informed her as he kissed her and baby Sasha then got up to get dressed.
Later in the week baby Sasha’s body hair had all fallen off except on her head and a thin “Y” shaped streak down her back, to Jean’s relief. Just like Sasha, her names sake, pointed out, she was a beautiful baby from head to toe. Big
blue eyes and a head of thick red curly hair.
Logan had everything packed and ready to go. This was their last day with Sasha, tomorrow they would go to the train station and head back to Siberia to meet Peter and Kitty and go home.
Jean wanted to talk with Sasha about Scott before they left. She needed to get Logan out of the apartment for a while. She thought of a plan, she would send Logan to a restaurant and order some Russian dish. Sasha recommend the area Muraryor-Amursky which was known for authentic Russian food. Logan agreed to go and took Sasha’s car and was off leaving the two women alone.
“Now don’t you two talk about me when I’m gone.” he laughed. “I know how you dames are!” he added before heading out.
When Jean was sure he was well out of earshot she began talking to Sasha.
“Sasha, I really need to talk to you about something, something important.” Jean started
“Ok, you know you can trust me with secret. I’ll take it to grave.” Saha answered as she sat down next to Jean on the bed with baby sasha fast asleep in her mother’s arms.
“I’ve been receiving messages from Scott, professor has informed me he is alive and coming home in a week or sooner.” she stated
“Are you sure Jean darling!?” Sasha asked concerned
“I have never been more sure about anything in my life Sasha. “Jean informed her.
“Oh my. her eyes cast down. What you are going to tell Logan?”
” I don’t know. I’m so happy but I feel so guilty about it, I was hoping you’d have an answer for that.” she timidly inquired.
” Listen Jean, you have to tell Logan the truth, It would be cruel not to. He will be hurt much if he finds out other way.” she stated in her thick Russian accent.
” I know, your right but I just can’t tell him, not now. Not like this when he is so happy.” I never told you Logan has lost a lot of loves and family in his life, this is just going to tear him apart at the seams. I don’t want to tell him Sasha. Jean spoke confused.
“Jean, you hurt this man much more by not telling him than if you tell him now. You fear to tell him yourself Jean darling. But I fear you to not tell him will be much worse result.” she added. Take it from old Russian woman my pet. I see a lot of pain over years from well meaning secrets my comrade. Is not wise choice.” Sasha finished
“Now just isn’t the time, Logan’s very strong and he will understand. I’ll wait till we get home with the professor then tell Logan.” she convinced herself
“I hope you know what you are doing.” Sasha pointed out
“I don’t, but I have to do it my way.” Jean finished
Sasha wasn’t happy about Jean’s choice at all. She now knew that Jean was planing to go back to Scott as soon as he came home. She wished Jean had never confide in her. “This is terrible to hear.” she told herself. “To not be honest with such a man who give her everything. It sit in my stomach like big rock.” she thought to herself as she got up from the bed patting Jean’s leg on her way out.
“You know what is best for you Jean.” I go set table now.” Sasha stated
Jean could feel Sasha’s disappointment, but she ignored it even against her own better judgment and started thinking of what it was going to be like to see Scott again after so long.
On the flight home Peter and Kitty couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful baby Sasha was.
“See comrades, you made the right choice to give birth in mother Russia, the beauty just gets into everything.” he boasted
“She so beautiful I just want her all to myself! Kitty stated, “Oh please Jean can I hold her?” Kitty asked
“Sure punkin, you can hold her anytime you want, right Jean.” Logan immediately answered
“Anytime” Jean agreed handing Sasha to Kitty.
As soon as Kitty held her baby Sasha seemed to smile. “AWWW look at her she smiling at me!, how sweet.” Kitty announced holding Sasha closer as she kissed her cheek. “Hello Sasha this is your big sister kitty and that handsome man fling the plane is your uncle Pete. Kitty introduced
“Da, but I am Brother Peter, not uncle.” he corrected.
Logan chuckled quietly to himself as he watched katherine coddle his child. The sight warmed his heart and he leaned to his left to kiss Jean on the cheek. She seemed to be miles away in thought looking out the window and barely took note of Logan’s affection. That was the last straw for Logan he had about as much as he could take of her ignoring him.
“What’s the matter with you woman,” he snapped. You’ve been ignoring me this whole damn trip. Is there something you need to tell me because I’m finding it harder and harder to turn the other cheek all the time.” he demanded
Jean turned to face him seeing his iration. She was thinking of Scott again and quickly snapped out of it at the sound of Logan’s voice that seemed to real her back into reality.
“I.m sorry Logan, I guess I just have a lot on my mind.” she replied
“You aint talked to me about anything sense we arrived in Russia Jean. “What’s going on? Was that or was that not you who told me I’d better learn to open up and talk? Well I did and now you’re the one clamming up.” he growled catching his anger as he looked at the expression on her face. “Im sorry Red, it’s just hard for me. I don’t open up very often, I didn’t expect to be shut out for my trouble. it bugs me. Sorry.” he finished sitting back in his seat and folding his arms.
“Give her a break Logan she just gave birth, that takes a toll on a body you know.” Katharine chimed in.
“It’s ok Kitty.” Jean replied looking at her. “I’m sorry Logan, you’re right, I don’t mean to shut you out. She stated as she kissed him with passion and embraced him. “You’re a wonderful man Logan and you have been very patient with me threw this, I love you.” She force a smile and kissed him again on the cheek. wrapping her arms around his neck. Logan relished in her touch, but he knew something was different, he didn’t feel the closeness he once felt with her and it was begging to become painful.
The plane landed and they were home once again. As they walked back to their quarters Jean and Logan found the professor waiting for them.
“Jean, Logan! he said with a bright eyed smile. “Let me be the first to congratulate you both.”
Jean turns to Logan and they smile. Then she looks down at Sasha, sleeping in her arms.
“Well, aren’t you going to let me see her!? he asked with his kind eyes twinkling.
“Of course Jean replied leaning down as she handed the professor the baby.
“Aint she a beauty!” Logan said proudly with a gleaming grin.
Charles took her in his arms and gazed at her. He sensed right away that Sasha was different than other mutant children, She seemed to be able to connect with other’s feeling, it was like breathing to her and he knew that this tiny baby had already formed a strong bond with her father, It warmed his heart yet left him somewhat bewildered at the same time. “Interesting” he thought.
“Indeed, she is quite a beautiful child Logan. Look at that red hair. Well we all know who she got that from! he said looking up at Jean.
Logan grins, rubs his chin and laughs quietly to himself, in agreement.
Jean stood next to the Professor’s wheel chair with her arms down holding her hands and her shoulders raised. watching the Professor with Sasha.
“Jean, why have you not yet told Logan about Scott?” professor inquires telepathically
“I have been trying to think of a way to tell him, but I’m afraid to.” She answers
“Why Jean? Are you afraid of how he will handle the news of Scott’s return?” he asked firmly
“Yes, I don’t want to hurt Logan, Charles can’t you see how hard this is for me?” she answered
“Jean my advice will be of little use at this point I think it best to tell Logan sooner than later.” he directed
“Let me tell him when the time is right.” she stated
“I will respect your wishes Jean, But your running out of time. The right time is sooner rather than later.” he warned
Professor seeing that Logan is starting to wonder what is going on, decides to end the conversation with Jean. He hands the baby to Logan. Logan held her in his arms and lovingly looked at her as she slept.
“I’m afraid I have some bad news. The report I have received about some disturbing rummers have been solidified the rumors are true. Mutants are turning up dead every day.” he stated
“Who’s killing them?” Logan inquired
“Not who Logan, but what. Apparently bodies have been found with no wounds or entry sites. Autopsy have reviled an unidentified substance in each victim. This substance attaches it self to mutant DNA only and slowly grows with the body. It act like a kind of venom , devolving the veins and arteries until it reaches the heart. The victim literally is liquified alive from the inside.
“Pretty nasty stuff. Somebody must really hate us.” Logan commented
“Somebody indeed. A group of some-bodies to be exact . They created this to target mutants. it has no effect on other humans. They are spreading it all over the world. he informed
“Who are “they” Professor?” Jean asked
“That’s what we are here to find out.” Charles stated looking at Logan
“What are you saying Chuck? You don’t seriously expect Jean and I to leave Sasha to go on some away mission do you!?” he stated
“No Logan, I don’t.” looking Logan straight in the eyes “But I will be requesting that you ….. He stopped talking, A feeling of anticipation came over him as Scott Summers voice entered his mind.
“Requesting that I what!?” Logan demanded
Professor turns and looks at Jean “He’s here Jean. He’s coming up the steps as we speak.”
Jean turns white and her face drops she doesn’t say a word.
Logan looking at Jean and then The Professor “Who!? Who’s coming? He snaps
then sniffs twice and starts picking up a familiar sent and a strange mechanical sound like metal footsteps. “Scott?” he asked with a look of confusion and surprise on his face
Just then Scott Summers walks into the door. He has returned.
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