Mikhail Loganovich Romanov (mishaloganovich) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-05-18 02:06:00

Entry tags:

Catching up
Set after Mother's Day and before X-Men in Spaaaaaaaace!

A busy life wasn't a good enough excuse to get out of regular visits with Mom. Missing the monthly family dinner would require a note from St. Peter, and even that was dicey. It was true that life was busy and most days he had to scramble to fit it all in. Sometimes he had to play hooky from it.

He appeared at the Stark condo mid-morning with a box of fresh pastries to see Mom and check her progress. If she looked like she was overdoing it, he would threaten to move in that night.

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redheadspy
2010-05-18 07:30 am UTC (link)

Natasha was curled up on the couch reading a book. With her activity and movements restricted, she finally had some time to catch up on all the things she had been meaning to do. Including working on the pile of books that she had been meaning to read.

The door opening caught her attention. Tony and Anya were at work and James was at school. She wasn't expecting any of them home for a few hours. So it could only be one person.

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	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 07:36 am UTC (link)
	From the doorway he greeted her with a bow and a smirk. "Your Highness." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 07:39 am UTC (link)
	Natasha chuckled. "Your highness." She placed the book on the coffee table and stood up. She greeted her son with a kiss to the cheek and a hug. "Hello, sweetheart." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 07:44 am UTC (link)
	He hugged her carefully, balancing the box in one hand. "I came by to see how you're doing, not get you off the sofa." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 07:46 am UTC (link)
	"Too much sitting isn't good. I see you come bearing gifts. What did you bring me?" she asked as she eyed the box. With any luck it would be something she totally shouldn't have. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2010-05-18 08:03 am UTC (link)

"I know better than to show up empty handed." He kissed her cheek and urged her back to the sofa and off her feet.

"I stopped at that little bakery around the corner from the penthouse. The owner still remembers you. She swears that the miniature cookies and scones in this box along with a cup of tea will settle your stomach, produce a boy child, end world hunger and fix the hole in the ozone layer."

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	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:06 am UTC (link)
	"Thankfully the morning sickness is winding down and my stomach feels better, but I will take that tea and scones." She wasn't going to argue with her son. She sat down on the couch. "And I will be content if they just take away the hunger. The rest of the things we can leave up to fate." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 08:10 am UTC (link)
	"Not even going to consider the effect on the ozone layer for the next generation?" he teased. He opened the box and offered her an array of tiny confections and treats. "Have a few while I get your tea." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:16 am UTC (link)
	"I'm leaving that one up to the mad geniuses," she said as she grabbed a scone and sat back. "Yes, sir." "How are you doing?" The morning sickness had been so bad for the past three months that she didn't feel like doing anything after spending the mornings in the bathroom puking her guts out. Still, it was no excuse to not go and see him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 08:24 am UTC (link)
	"I'm just fine, Mom. I'll be right back with the tea and you can tell me how you're doing. Okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:26 am UTC (link)
	"You're lucky you're so cute and I love you so much or I'd get on your case about being overprotective." There was a smile on her face despite her mildly scolding words. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2010-05-18 08:31 am UTC (link)

"Like it would ever stop me, darlin'," he drawled with a smirk. "I'll be right back."

He soon returned with a tray containing the tea service for one, and a plate overflowing with pastries. He was careful to brew only the decafe tea and not make himself any coffee.

He set it down and poured her a cup. "Now, are you really doing all right? Does your doctor agree with that?"

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	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:35 am UTC (link)
	"I'm doing fine, sweetheart. The morning sickness has passed and I actually have a little more energy these days. The doctor says I'm right on track to deliver a healthy baby in November." Natasha sipped the decaf coffee. It wasn't the real thing,but it would do for now. "What about you? How was your birthday? Did you enjoy your party?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 08:46 am UTC (link)
	He settled back on the other end of the sofa. "We had a great time. I'm pretty sure that the team thinks I'm stalking them now and the only thing that saves me is it's good for their public relations for a Russian prince to be their biggest fan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:48 am UTC (link)
	Natasha smiled."Good. I'm glad. I wanted to be there, but up until this past week I've been so tired. Now that I'm in the second trimester, I'll have more energy to do things. And one of the first things I'm going to do is let my son take me to the ballet. The Bolshoi is in town." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 08:54 am UTC (link)
	"It's okay, I know you weren't feeling up to it." He leaned forward to snag a cookie. "You got yourself a date. Just tell me when and I'll make sure my good suit is cleaned and pressed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 08:58 am UTC (link)
	"Speaking of which, there's a gift on my dresser for you," she said. "Just remember to grab it before you go." Natasha finished off the scone and reached for another one. "It's next Monday night. I will remind you a few days in advance. How's Lyta doing?" Yes, Mom knew about the girlfriend. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 09:06 am UTC (link)
	He wasn't hiding the girlfriend, she just wasn't around much. A fact he wasn't crazy about and kept strictly to himself. "She's good. I hear there's still a lot to do settling in down in New Orleans and there have been some recent disruptions in the Force." The only way to deal with the horror was to poke fun at it when it was over. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-05-18 09:15 am UTC (link)

Natasha nodded. "The Krylova girl gives me updates on Eliza, so I hear what's going on." Natasha said. Natasha made a mental note to go and visit her daughter soon.

"I'm thinking about going to Russia for a week or so. Want to come with me? You can bring Lyta and I can arrange some time with the Winter Guard if you want?."

Natasha spoke to Ivan on a daily basis and there was something in his voice that caused some concern. She knew Ivan would not come and visit if something was wrong and the only way to find out what was going on was to visit him.

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	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 09:26 am UTC (link)
	"The Russian woman is creepy," he said frankly. "I didn't like her showing up in the penthouse unannounced. But I'm up to play escort for a trip to Moscow. I'll check with Lyta to see if she'll be free." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 09:30 am UTC (link)
	"Teleporters are creepy when they show up like that, but she's nice enough. I talked to her a bit the last time I was down there. She's Laynia's daughter. It's less of a worry knowing she's down there with Eliza and keeping an eye on her." Natasha smiled. "I'll send you the dates. Speaking of which, your brother is graduating soon." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 09:41 am UTC (link)
	"Already? Seems like he just arrived. You have plans for his big day?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 09:43 am UTC (link)
	"Already. He has been here a year and a half already," she said. Had it really been a year and a half since he showed up? "Not yet. I wanted to see what ideas people had. I'd like to do something as a family." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2010-05-18 09:52 am UTC (link)
	"The other alternative for a year and a half would be switching out his diapers for big boy pants, so yeah, already." He made a thinking face. "Are you thinking about some sort of party?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-05-18 09:55 am UTC (link)
	Natasha had to laugh. "I didn't mind already grown kids showing up. No diaper duty or wiping running noses." She placed a hand on her expanding waist. "We should do something as a family to celebrate. I just don't know what." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)