Finished Business   by Karmyn Note: Follows Reflections 2. "You and I have some unfinished business," Steed said to Emma. Then he kissed her and they made their way upstairs. Afterwards, Emma asked, "What happened in Russia?" Perhaps not the best subject for post lovemaking conversation, but she was curious as to what had happened. "Ambush," Steed answered. "I was rescued just in time. Too much unfinished business to take care of." Then he pulled her closer and kissed her and soon they were reacquainting themselves with each other again. Life returned to normal, or at least to what had been normal before Emma had left. Although Emma decided not to help Steed on his cases officially, she did, on occasion, help him by using her knowledge of science and logic and such.They were often seen out dining or attending parties. Their friends were very happy with this turn of events for all agreed that both were much happier together. It wasn't long before people noticed that Emma rarely spent nights at her own flat. A few months later Emma was seen wearing a lovely diamond ring. The wedding was a quiet affair, just a few friends and family. Emma didn't want the hassle of a large wedding again and Steed agreed with her. Although he had never been married before, he didn't want a large wedding, either. There were times during the planning of the wedding that he would stop and wonder just how his life had come to this. Five years ago he would never have considered committing to one woman, much less marriage. Then he avoided running over a cat and met Emma. Funny how little things can change our lives so much, he often thought. They honeymooned in the Swiss Alps. They spent a week there and it wasn't until the day they left that they noticed what a great view the cabin had in the back. They were too busy trying out the bed. They continued this at home and six months later Emma noticed that she didn't feel well in the mornings. Nine months later, after 18 hours of labor and Emma threatening parts of Steed's anatomy, William John Steed was born. He had his father's dark curls and his mother's eyes and both agreed he was the most lovely child they had ever seen. Then Emma kissed her husband and assured him that his anatomy was safe. After all, one day William should have a little brother or sister. And so, Steed realized, this was what he had survived for. This was the unfinished business he had. He had his Emma, and now a son. The waiting and suffering he had endured only made him appreciate it more. The End!   ©  Karmyn Crabb 2003 No aspect of this story may be used elsewhere without the expressed prior written consent of the author. These stories may not be altered in any way or sold; all copyright information must appear with this work at all times. Please read disclaimers and warnings on top of each story. Feel free to send constructive comments to the author.. :o)     Back to The Avengers Library