Fanfic Name / Nombre del Fanfic: Resignation

Chapter / Capitulo: 9

Author / Autor: LTjg_GT_RDF

Dedicated to / Dedicado a: To those of us who wish we can get a second chance at love.

Rating / Clasificacion: AP (All People = Todo espectador)

Romance

Alternate Universe / Universo Alterno

Angst / Drama

Fanfic: RESIGNATION 
 
CHAPTER 9 
 
November 20, 2019 
Macross City 
Lisa Hayes’ house 
Early evening 
 
Rick walked into the kitchen of Lisa’s house as Lisa was cleaning up after Abigail’s birthday party. 
 
“Is Abigail finally asleep?” Lisa asked. 
 
“Yes she is. Abigail really enjoyed her birthday party. I think Abigail is beginning to like you Lisa. There were several times I caught her calling you mommy.” 
 
“She did call me mommy several times. To tell you the truth, I don’t mind it at all.” Lisa said with a smile on her face.  
 
“Lisa, thank you so very much for letting Abigail and I celebrate her birthday here in Macross and for letting us stay over for Thanksgiving.” 
 
“Oh, don’t mention it Rick. You invited me last year for Abigail’s birthday and let me stay over for Thanksgiving, so I should at least return the favor. I’m more than happy to do it.” 
 
“Do you need any help in cleaning up?” 
 
“No, I think I have everything under control. Thanks anyway.” 
 
“That was a good idea you did by hiring the magician for the party. I didn’t know if Abigail would be frightened by a clown, so good thinking with the magician.” 
 
“I had the same concern Rick. I didn’t know if Abigail will be frightened by a clown, so I thought a children’s magician will be the next best thing. I’m finished cleaning up, so let’s go into the living room.” 
 
“Ok.” 
 
Lisa turned out the light in the kitchen. Lisa and Rick went into her living room and sat on the couch. Rick looked at Lisa for a while until he thought it would be a good time to start a conversation with Lisa. 
 
“I never had the chance to tell you but you have a wonderful house here.” 
 
“Yes it is. I really brought the house because it has a fireplace. I told myself if I ever buy another house, it will have a fireplace in it. Also, it has four rooms, one for me, one for Dana and the two others for overnight guests. It’s not as big as the house you have in Everett, but it suits me just fine.” 
 
“I don’t know why dad has to have such a big house. The only people living in it are me, Abigail and him. I guess since he’s rich, he might as well live like one.” Rick said humorously. 
 
“Why do you call him ‘dad’? Why not Michael or Mr. Bateman? I’m just wondering.” 
 
“I always called him by Mr. Bateman every since he flown with my dad’s flying circus. After Cathy and I got married, I still called him Mr. Bateman. One day after I called him Mr. Bateman, he took me aside and said; “Rick, only my employees and people I do business with call me Mr. Bateman. You’re part of my family now, call me dad.’ Ever since then, I call him dad.” 
 
“Oh, ok, makes sense. Do you mind if I put some music on since we’re not watching the TV?” 
 
“No, go ahead. I don’t mind.” 
 
Lisa got up from the couch and turned on the music system and inserted a CD. Rick immediately recognized the song 
 
‘That song sounds familiar. That’s “Unchained Melody”, an old Righteous Brothers love song. Oh well, its evening and you want to play something nice and soft.’ Rick said to himself. 
 
“So, how have you been doing since the SDF-3 left for deep space?” 
 
“To tell you the truth Rick, it has been difficult. Claudia left with the SDF-3 with her brother, sister-in-law and nephew. Put on top of that, Vanessa, Sammie, Kim and Admiral Gloval were killed in Khyron’s attack on the SDFs, which is why I had to move. All of us lived close to each other in the same subdivision. It was so hard for me to go past our houses every day on my way to work and not seeing anyone living in it, which is the reason why I had to move. There were just too many memories for me to take.” 
 
The track finished and the next song started to play, Rick instantly recognized the song. ‘Hey, that’s “When I Fall In Love”. Another old love song, that’s the Nat King Cole version. I hope this is not a start of a trend.’  
 
After the song finished and another love song started playing, Rick was getting suspicious. ‘Wait a minute! That’s “Amazed”. Ok Lisa, what are you doing?’ 
 
“So are you still doing consulting work for the RDF even though the SDF-3 is gone?” 
 
“Oh yes I am. I’m also doing work for the UEG and other clients outside the RDF and the government.” 
 
“That’s good. How have you been doing? I mean for you personally?” 
 
Lisa bowed her head and was quiet for a long time. “It’s been difficult. Even before Claudia left with the SDF-3, all I’ve been doing is work. Now that Claudia has left with the SDF-3, it has even been more difficult because I’m basically by myself now. With you living in Washington State and me living here in Macross, it’s been difficult. If it wasn’t for Dana living with me, I don’t think I can take the loneliness. All I ever think about is you and I miss you everyday. I miss your warm gentle touch, your smile, your face, the sound of your voice, your kiss. I miss your arms being around me and holding me. What about you? How have you been doing?” 
 
“It’s been difficult for me also. Just like you, all I’ve been doing is my job. Abigail is the only thing that keeps me going. To tell you the truth, I miss you too and I think about you all the time. You’re the only one I have regular contact with outside of dad, Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Rebecca. I haven’t been doing any first test flights because I don’t want something to happen to me that will cause Abigail to lose me. I never told anyone this but the reason why I never dated anyone or called you in the almost two years after Cathy died, was really out of guilt. I was so guilty of telling Cathy just before she died, that I still loved you and I love you more than her that I thought if I didn’t dated anyone or called you again, I would not feel guilty anymore. Instead, it made my heart ache more because I missed you so much. I knew Cathy would have told me to go on with my life but never to forget her, but I couldn’t let go of my guilt. That is why I never called you from the time of the christening ceremony until last year when I invited you for Abigail’s birthday party and to stay over for Thanksgiving. It wasn’t until last year that I finally able to let go of my guilt. Will you forgive me for what I did to you, Lisa?” 
 
“There’s no need to apologize, Rick. As I said before I understand.” 
 
“Have you ever thought of leaving Macross and moving to Washington State so you can be near me?” 
 
“To tell you the truth Rick, I have thought about leaving Macross, but my business is going really good for me. Also, I want more of a better reason to come to Washington State. I’m sorry Rick but I can’t leave Macross and everything I’m familiar with behind just to be near you.” 
 
“There’s no need to apologize, Lisa. I understand.” Rick said softly. 
 
Lisa nodded her head and draped her arm over Rick’s shoulder. Rick reached over and took Lisa’s hand in his. They kept looking at each other for a while until Rick decided to make the first move. He leaned into Lisa to kiss her. Lisa saw Rick leaning in and met him halfway and they kissed gently. They held that kiss for a while until they felt their desires begin to rise. Rick put his hands around Lisa’s waist and began to pull her down to him as he began to lie down on the couch. They kept kissing for a long time until they just embraced each other. They stayed quiet for a long time with their arms wrapped around each other until late in the night when Rick looked at his watch. 
 
“Lisa, it’s getting late and you have to work tomorrow. I think it’s time we go to bed.” 
 
“Yes, I agree.” As Rick got up to walk to his bedroom, Lisa grabbed his arm. “Wait Rick, I don’t want to impose on you and I hope you don’t take it the wrong way, but will you sleep with me just for tonight? I’m not going to take advantage of you or do anything sexual with you…but…I’ve been sleeping alone for too long and I want someone to share my bed with tonight. I want to wrap my arms around something else besides a pillow. Please Rick, just for this one night; please go to bed with me.” 
 
“Ok, Lisa. I’ll sleep with you for tonight.” 
 
Rick held out his hand and immediately Lisa too it. Lisa turned off the power to her music system and they walked into Lisa’s bedroom together hand in hand 
 
Rick sat on the edge of the bed as Lisa began gathering her bathrobe and night clothes and began to walk to her bathroom. 
 
“Wait Lisa, where are you going?” 
 
“I’m going to the bathroom to change into my night clothes.” 
 
“No, that’s ok Lisa. You don’t have to change in your bathroom. You can change in here. As a matter of fact, you don’t have to sleep in your night clothes.” 
 
“Are you sure Rick?” 
 
Rick got up from the bed, went over to Lisa and gently put his hand on her face. He began to slowly caress his hand on the smooth skin of her face. “I’ve forgotten what beautiful soft skin you have Lisa.” Rick said with love in his voice. Lisa closed her eyes, moving her head with the movement of Rick’s hand. Lisa smiled and sighed as if she was treasuring his touches into her memory. Rick then put his hand on Lisa’s chin and gently tilted her head up. “Yes, I am sure Lisa. To tell you the truth, I was hoping you were going to ask me to sleep with you tonight and no, you’re not taking advantage of me.” Rick said quietly with a gentle smile on his face. He then bent his head down and parted his lips. Lisa could feel her heart beat faster and her breathing became shorter as her lips met Rick’s. ‘I can’t believe it. I must be dreaming or I’ve died and gone to Heaven. Rick is about to kiss me. Are we about to make love?’ Lisa said to herself in ecstasy. Their fist kiss was warm and gentle. Lisa then put his hands on Rick’s shoulders and pulled him in as if trying to imprint her lips on his. The heat of their raising passion made them intensify their kissing. Then their sexual needs began to overtake them. Neither Lisa nor Rick had made love to anyone in a long time and the urge to make love overrode everything else. Rick slowly began to peel off Lisa’s clothes as Lisa began to do the same to Rick. Very soon, they were naked and were making love on Lisa’s bed. The climax they reached was so strong that they yelled very loudly. For a second, Lisa and Rick feared their orgasmic screams might wake up Dana and Abigail. Rick then wrapped his arms around Lisa and held her close as sleep soon began to overtake them. Rick slept in Lisa’s bedroom for the rest of his and Abigail’s stay in Macross. 
 
The next evening 
 
As Lisa came in from work, Rick was waiting for her in a suit, dress shirt and tie. As he watched Lisa come through the door, Rick thought to himself how strange it was to see Lisa coming home from work not dressed in a military uniform. Then when he saw what Lisa was wearing, it took his breath away. Lisa was dressed a dark blue business suit and matching dress pumps. ‘Lisa should have been a fashion model. Everything she dresses in she looks so beautiful.’ 
 
As Lisa closed the door, she noticed something out of place besides Rick being dressed in a suit and tie; it was quiet. 
 
“Where are Abigail and Dana Rick? And why are you dressed in a suit and tie?” 
 
:”One question at a time Lisa. To answer your first question, the girls are with an old squadron mate of mine. He and his wife are looking after Abigail and Dana for the evening. 
 
Rick then reached out with his hands and took Lisa’s hands into his. “To answer your second question, remember that Italian restaurant we always wanted to go to, but we couldn’t because it was so expensive, even for us on our officer’s salaries?” 
 
Lisa’s jaw dropped and her face brightened when Rick asked that question. “Do you mean the Bellissimo Italiano?” 
 
“Yes, that’s the place. My father-in-law asked me…well…actually he commanded me, that while I am here in Macross to take you out for dinner to the most expensive restaurant here in the city. So, he said I can use my personal company credit card to pay for the dinner and it will be paid by company expenses.” 
 
“Are you kidding me Rick?” Lisa asked as she was bouncing up and down on her feet. 
 
“I’m not kidding Lisa.” Rick said with a smile. 
 
“Oh Rick!” Lisa said as she wrapped her arms around Rick’s neck and pulled him in so she can hug him. 
 
“Whoa, watch it Lisa! You almost gave me whiplash!” Rick said in a joking voice. He then unwrap Lisa’s arms from his neck and placed it back in his hands. “I have made reservations for 6:30 PM. It’s now a little past 5:00, you have about an hour to take a shower or to freshen up, change your clothes so we can walk out the door at 6:00 PM.” 
 
“Oh Rick, you’re the best! Thank you!” Lisa said as she hugged Rick and ran off to the bathroom. 
 
A little over 45 minutes later, Lisa came out of her bedroom dressed in a black dinner dress that flattered her figure. The dress was smooth and had no pleats and the hem line came down to just above her knees. Lisa was also wearing perfume that was Rick’s favorite. “How do I look Rick?” Lisa asked as she turned around like she was fashion model while holding a matching color black clutch purse. 
 
Rick’s breath was taken away when Lisa twirled around. “Lisa, you look absolutely beautiful. I’ve always said you should have been a fashion model instead of a military officer.” 
 
Lisa blushed when Rick said that. “It’s true Lisa. Are you ready to go?” Rick asked as he offered his arm. 
 
“Why yes, I am.” Lisa said as she put her arm around Rick’s arm. 
 
At the restaurant 
 
“Everything looks so good, Rick. It’s hard to decide what to order.” 
 
When Rick didn’t answer her, Lisa suspected that Rick was looking at her instead of the menu. She raised her head and sure enough, Rick was looking at her instead of his menu. 
 
“Do you know that the glow from the candles makes you look even more beautiful, Lisa?” 
 
Lisa bowed her head and blushed, which only made Rick comment that her blushing only enhances her beauty. Rick then reached over the table and put Lisa’s hand in his. 
 
“It’s amazing that I can make you blush just by what I say to you.” 
 
“It’s not just by what you say to me, Rick. It’s how you say it. My parents told me I’m beautiful. Karl told me I’m beautiful. Heck, even Claudia said to me that I’m beautiful. But with you Rick, the way you say it, even if a room is crowded with people, I know that you are saying it just to me and it makes me feel so special.” 
 
“That’s because you are special Lisa.” Rick said softly as he pressed Lisa’s hand to his lips so he can kiss it. Lisa could feel sparks of electricity go from her hand and travel to her spine and brain. Lisa looked at him and what he was doing with love in her eyes. 
 
Just then the waiter came over. “Is senore and signorina ready to order and do you need more time?” 
 
Rick and Lisa were embarrassed when the waiter came over. “Can you give us several more minutes please?” Rick asked. 
 
“Oh I’m sorry. I’ll come back later. Take all the time you need.”  
 
“Thank you.” 
 
After the waiter left, Rick looked at Lisa with love and enclosed her hand in both of his. “Lisa I never told you this, but I’m glad you never got married. Maybe because God or Fate knew ahead of time that we were destined to get back together and have another chance to fall in love.” 
 
Lisa’s heart was touched by what Rick said to her. Lisa reached over the table to kiss Rick. Rick met her halfway and kissed her. The waiter did come several minutes to take their order. 
 
December 22, 2019 
 
Bateman was in his office when he heard a knock on his door. 
 
“Hi dad, you’re busy?” 
 
“No Rick, you know I always have time for you. What can I do for you?” 
 
Rick sat down, reached into his pants pocket and grabbed a black velvet box. He opened the box and showed his father-in-law a huge 6 carat weight engagement ring. 
 
“Do you think Lisa will like it enough to say yes?” 
 
“Wow Rick! That’s a huge hunk of rock! So you’re finally going to ask Lisa the Question?” 
 
“Yes I am dad. You’re right, it’s about time Abigail has a mother. Besides, every time Lisa visits here or we visit Lisa, Abigail calls her mommy.” 
 
“Why didn’t you tell me you’re thinking about proposing to Lisa? I would have brought the ring for you “ 
 
“Dad no you done more than enough for me. It’s time that I did something on my own.” 
 
“Oh all right. So, how are you going to propose to Lisa?” 
 
“I don’t know. I haven’t gotten to that part yet. I could do it at Christmas dinner but I don’t know, it sounds kind of…I don’t know hokey. I want to do something different.” 
 
“Oh, I’m sure you will come up with something. When are you flying out to pick up Lisa? 
 
“I’m flying out just as soon as I’m finished with the last test flight.” 
 
“Good luck, Rick. I hope she will say yes.” 
 
“Thanks dad. I hope she will say yes too” 
 
Rick landed in Macross City where Lisa was waiting for him at the private aviation section of the airfield. Lisa had a big smile on her face when she met Rick inside the terminal. She ran up and threw her arms around Rick’s neck and gave him a long lasting kiss. 
 
“Hi Lisa babe, how’re you doing? 
 
“Great, now that I’ve kissed you.” 
 
“Are you ready to enjoy Christmas with me, Abigail and dad?” 
 
“I’ve been looking forward to it all year.” 
 
“Lisa,” Rick said as he wrapped his arm around Lisa’s thin waist and walking towards Rick’s plane. “I have a surprise for you and it’s in the passenger side of the plane. But I don’t want you to open it until we’re airborne. And no, it’s not your Christmas present.” 
 
“Then what is it?” 
 
“You’ll find out once we’re airborne. You just have to be a little patient for now.” 
 
Lisa opened the passenger side door of the plane and noticed a medium sized box lying on the floor of passenger side of the airplane. They buckled in and Rick received clearance to take off from the tower and took off.  
 
“Can I open my present now?” 
 
“Not yet, you’ll have to wait a little while longer.” 
 
Several minutes past by and Lisa was getting impatient. “Rick! Can I open my present now?” 
 
Rick smiled knowing he has Lisa exactly where he wants her. “Yes, you may now open your present.” 
 
Lisa picked the box up and opened it. Balled up newspapers filled the box. Lisa threw aside the crumpled up newspapers until she found a small black box at the bottom. She opened the small black box and gasped and her hand flew up to her mouth. Rick was smiling. 
 
“Lisa, I know this is kind of awkward because I can’t get down on my knee, but…Lisa Hayes, will you marry me?” 
 
Lisa let a scream of joy, started to cry as she threw her arms around Rick’s neck and kissed him on the cheek. 
 
“Yes! Yes! Yes! I’ll marry you Rick! I’ll marry you!” 
 
Rick let out a yell of joy and put the airplane into a climb. He then put the plane into a dive which made Lisa scream. He further made Lisa scream by doing barrel rolls. 
 
“Rick! You know how much I hate it when you do that!” 
 
“I’m sorry Lisa but I’m so happy! Now you’ll have to wait until we land in Everett so I can get down on my knee and slip the ring on your finger. Ok?” 
 
“Ok Rick!” Lisa said as she was admiring the ring as it was in the box and almost tempted to put the ring on herself. 
 
“I know what you’re thinking Lisa, so don’t even think about putting the ring on your finger by your self.” Rick warned with a smile on his face. 
 
“Oh, all right Rick. But fly the plane as fast you can!” 
 
It was the longest plane ride Lisa endured but one she endured gladly because she knew when they land, she will be one step closer to becoming Mrs. Rick Hunter. ‘Mrs. Rick Hunter. I like the sound of that.’ Lisa said to herself. 
 
When the plane landed in Everett, Rick jumped out of the plane and ran over to where Lisa was standing and got down on one knee. A small group of company workers gathered around the plane. Mr. Bateman came walking out holding his granddaughter in his arms. When he heard his workers cheer, he had a big smile on his face. ‘Lisa said yes.’ 
 
“Hear that, Abigail? Very soon Lisa will become your mommy for good. Isn’t that exciting?” Bateman said to his granddaughter. 
 
“Yes granddaddy.” 
 
Bateman then closed his eyes and lifted his head upward as if he was praying. /You can rest easy now, Cathy. Rick’s moving on with his life.’ 
 

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