My Soldier - Missing Home

Unexpected Stop

A/N ~~ Happy New Year Everyone! Sorry for the wait again, long story short I got a new Laptop for Christmas and have been transferring everything over since my other one was barely functioning.

Anyways! Hope everyone has had an amazing Christmas and New Year.. Back to reality now! But before I go back to work, here is the next Chapter. Enjoy :)


~~Thursday Afternoon, L.A.~~

Lizzie POV

It's been a rough couple of days since Saturday. That day on Set was unlike anything I had been through before now. I never thought missing someone could be so hard, but missing Harley is one of the hardest things I have ever been through. I'm starting to wonder if 6 months is going to be too much. It's only been a month and I can't seem to think about anything but Harley. Everything rushing through my mind, our time together, the good and the bad. What we plan to do when she comes home. But then the thoughts of something happening to her creep in. the fear of her getting hurt and not coming home to me. The thought of someone taking her away from me before we even have a chance to build a life together. It seems to come and go so much more now, thoughts of losing Harley in every way I can imagine. The memories of what happened on her last tour not helping to settle my fears. She was only gone 12 weeks last time, and she scared me even then. This time she is going to be gone for 6 months, so anything could happen to her. I can't but think of how easier it would be to walk away from it all, but I could never leave Harley. She has changed my life for all the right reasons. So, the thought of not having her in my life is something that hurts me more than anything. I know it will get easier, I just need to find ways of keeping my mind from overthinking and focus on what I am doing here and now. Not the what ifs and possibilities that are out of my control. Thankfully, I have a lot of work to do for Sorry for Your Loss, so I get to work going through my scripts for tomorrow since I have the day off from Set today.

I got so lost in my work that when my doorbell rings, I jump from my seat in shock. I quickly look at the time, not realising how long I had been writing and editing some scripts. Then I remember there is someone at the door. I rush to the front door, ruffling my hair slightly as I unlock it and reveal my sisters with beaming smiles on their faces as they pull my into a much needed Twin sandwich. "It's so good to see you little Sis!" Ashley beams as I invite them inside and close the door behind them. We all make our way towards the kitchen, and I get started making us some drinks as both MK and Ashley make themselves comfortable at the table. Once we have something to drink, I join them at the kitchen table, and they quickly start asking me questions on how I am and if work is still going well. Instantly I get the feeling that Mom has spoke to them about what happened on Set, so I make sure to tell them that I am feeling a little better since Saturday, especially after talking with Harley on the phone. And that's when, thankfully, the conversation changes to Harley. "How is our British Soldier doing over in Nigeria?" MK asks happily, both their faces beaming at the mention of Harley. I love how much they care for her, the same way Mom does too. It means so much to me that the people closest to me adore Harley as much as I do, something that has never happened before Harley came into my life.

"She's good actually. She's been working alongside one of the Doctors at the local Medical Centre, treating people and trying to get the kids all vaccinated." I gush about My Soldier, finding it so easy to do. She is truly amazing at what she does, so being able to talk so highly of her is too easy to do. "She really is an incredible human, isn't she?" MK gushes, making me beam as I nod my head in agreement. "She certainly is. It takes a special type of person to leave those they love behind for 6 Months to help people who really need it. The World needs more Harley's." Ashley adds, making me almost blush at how much they think of Harley and what she does for a career. She loves her job so much, I could never ask her to stop. But when she leaves, it hurts so much. I wish she could still do her job, but not leave for so long at a time. "Hey sis, are you okay?" Ashley snaps me from my thoughts as I begin to spiral, thankfully not letting them get too far. "Yeah, I just, I miss her a lot. I never thought I would miss someone this way, but with Harley it's constant. She's never off my mind. But with the good thoughts, come the bad ones, and those are the ones that break my heart." I ramble a little, not knowing how to tell them everything that is going through my mind but also needing to get it out somehow. I feel MK take my hand to comfort me as I feel a tear slip down my cheek. "My biggest fear is something happening to her when she is out on Tour, not being able to do anything about it. Not being able to say goodbye." My tears begin to free-fall as my chest tightens. I hate this feeling. But thankfully, I'm not alone this time. "I know it's hard Liz, but you can't keep constantly putting yourself through this. Harley is amazing at what she does, and she has been doing it since she was 18. Yes, she's been hurt in the past, but she has always come home safe and sound. And she always will. So, you need to stop worrying about what your mind is coming up with, and just enjoy being in work and around those who love you until Harley comes home." Ashley smiles as I look over to her, her words meaning so much to me. I excuse myself from the table, going to wash my face as my tears have stopped falling as I hear my sisters talking softly without me in the room.

I decide on making us all a small bite to eat as the twins tell me about the work they have going on in L.A. we even manage to arrange a few photo shoots for when they are here. I love modelling for The Row. It's so laid back compared to other fashion lines, and the clothes that MK and Ashley design are incredible. I love when they can design me something for an event or red carpet. After we eat, the Twins have to get going for a meeting they have to attend not too far away. I walk them to the door, making sure they have everything as their driver arrives. "Remember what we said Liz, think positive. Get lost in work for a little while. It will help." MK tells me as she pulls me into a hug. I melt into it, missing them both when they are in New York for so long. "Come on you two, I need my Lizzie hug before we are late." Ashley jokes, making us all laugh as I leave MK's arms and find Ashley's. "We're only a phone call away if you need anything sis. Never forget that." She reminds me sweetly as we share a much-needed hug before I wave them off. I watch them get in their car and drive away down the street, my smile never faltering as I come back inside and clear away the kitchen from our little lunch together. My mind going over and over the words they said to me about Harley. I know I need to think differently about our situation, and maybe falling completely into my work for a few weeks will do me so much good. I love my job, both behind and in front of the camera, so it won't be hard to get lost in my projects until Harley comes home.

After cleaning up the kitchen, I decided on starting to get ready for meeting Scarlett for dinner. I can't wait to see her, it's been a little while since we managed to see each other. I start looking through my room, deciding on what I am going to wear before sitting at my make up desk to start slowly getting ready. I'm busy searching for what shade of lipstick I'm going to wear before I hear my phone ringing in the kitchen. I quickly get up and rush through to where I left my phone on the table, my heart racing when I see Harley's name on the screen. I can't answer the phone quick enough, wanting nothing more than to hear her voice. My smile falls a little when the call isn't a facetime one, but then is quickly pulls back at my lips when I remember how lucky I am to be able to talk to her again so soon. "Hey Soldier." I instantly greet when I pull the phone to my ear, my body buzzing with excitement to hear about her day. "Hi baby..." Something is wrong. Instantly my heart sinks at the tone of her voice. She sounds so defeated. Nothing like her usual self. I need to find out what is going on. "Is everything okay Harley? You sound exhausted." I ask her softly, not wanting to push her if she doesn't want to talk about it. But at the same time, I don't want her to hold anything in when she is so far away from me right now. "I've just had a long day." I know there is more to it than that, but I don't want to force her to talk if that's not what she needs now. "Are you okay?" I ask, wanting to make sure she is okay and not hurt in any way. "I think so..."

I hate hearing her talk like this. This is not my Harley. I can feel my heart beating out of my chest with worry as I just wait for her to tell me anything. But she just goes quiet. So, I decide to gently try and help her to talk, even just so I know she is okay. "Talk to me Angel, what's happened?" I ask her softly, almost in a whisper. I hear her let out a sigh before she shuffles to get more comfortable. I decide on sitting on my bed, wanting to give Harley my complete attention. "A young girl got carried into the Centre just as we were leaving the today. She was pregnant." Harley begins to explain, her voice still strained and quiet, not like her usual self. "Was she okay?" I ask, wanting to try and get her talking about it if it is affecting her in some way. Hopefully if she gets it off her chest, it will help her to feel better. "She was very much in labour when the guys found her outside." Harley adds and my jaw drops. That poor girl. "Oh my god Harley. Did you-?" I stutter out, not being able to imagine what has happened. "Yeah. I uh, I brought her baby into the World." I feel my heart is about to explode, so many emotions rushing through my body right now. I knew Harley was amazing but bringing a new born baby into the World is beyond what I thought she would be able to do. "That's, that's fucking amazing Harley! No wonder you sound so tired." I hear Harley's small chuckle down the phone at my reaction. I can't believe she helped bring a small life into the World. It's incredible. "It was unlike anything I have ever had to do..." Harley adds and I giggle at her more confident voice coming through. "Are they both doing okay?" I ask, suddenly feeling worried about why she sounded so defeated to begin with. "They should be, yeah. They were both happy and healthy when I left earlier." She assures me and I can't help but beam with pride. I wish she could see my smile right now. "Was it a boy or a girl?" I question, hearing her become more and more relaxed the more we talk about it. "A beautiful baby girl. She is the cutest little human I have ever seen." Harley begins to gush about the events of her day and instantly I relax completely hearing her back to being Harley again. "Does she have a name?" I ask, wanting to know everything. "No, not yet anyways."

Harley goes on to tell me about what she had to do, and I am completely amazed by her all over again. I can't believe she did all of that without hesitation, she had no training and yet still just did it. Knowing they both needed her help. Wow. When she finishes telling me about it all, she goes a little quiet, and I can practically hear her mind ticking over about something. But I let her have this small moment to herself and her thoughts, waiting patiently for her to come back to me as I get up and make myself a tea. The phone still against my ear as I hear her pacing around for a minute before she comes back to me with a soft voice again. But this time, it's more nervous than anything else. "Baby." I can't help but blush slightly at the name, something she has called me for so long now, yet it still makes my chest flutter. "Yeah?" I stumble out, feeling a little flustered suddenly. "I want a family." She tells me so confidently. And instantly I feel my heart pounding out of my chest. "Really?" I ask in shock, not trusting my own ears. But then I hear her chuckle and my cheeks blush a deep red. "Really. I want a family with you." Harley adds without hesitation, melting my heart at her sweet words. I know we have talked a little about all this, but I know Harley was still a little hesitant with her career. But to hear this means so much to me. I've always wanted kids, and to have them with Harley would be perfect. "Whenever you're ready too, we can Harley." I assure her, and I can pretty much hear her smile down the phone. "I think I'm ready. As long as that is what you want with-" I cut her off gently, not being able to help myself. "It's all I want with you Harley. I want it all with you and only you." I quickly assure her as confidently as I can. Wanting her to know exactly how I feel. "As long as I have you, we can have it all and so much more, I promise you baby." Harley adds, making me feel on top of the World. "I love you so much Soldier." I tell her with so much meaning. "I love you, Elizabeth Chase."

After spending what felt like hours on the phone with Harley, we eventually said our goodbyes so she could go and get some much-needed rest as I quickly got ready to meet with Scarlett. Nothing can wipe the smile from my face as I left to meet with the car I ordered and gave the address of the restaurant I am meeting Scarlett at. It doesn't take too long, even with the traffic, and before I know it I am paying the driver and getting out the car. As soon as I walk inside, I see Scarlett already sitting waiting for me, so I give the name she reserved the table under. Thankfully, I am shown straight to the table, and as soon as I arrive Scarlett is almost jumping out of her seat to pull me into her arms. "It's so good to see you, Liz!" She beams as I hug her back just as tightly. "I've missed you too Scar!" I beam back in reply, making her squeeze me again before we get comfortable at the table so we can order some drinks. I catch Scarlett watching me intently as I order a glass of wine before I pick up the food menu to look over. Her eyes not leaving me, so I finally give in and look over, seeing her studying my every move. "What?" I ask, making her laugh softly as she shakes her head gently. "Nothing I just, you're beaming. It's nice to see." She adds and I can't help but blush slightly as I struggle to control my smile. "Thank you Scar. I am beyond happy actually." I add and Scarlett drops the menu and turns all her attention to me, a wide smile on her face as she gets comfortable. "Tell me everything!" She teases, making me giggle as I shake my head at her antics. But before I can start, the waitress comes to take our order. So we spend a few minutes placing our orders before we both have our wine glasses in hand and ready to talk about the one person I can't help but talk about with Scarlett. "I spoke with Harley today." I begin, and instantly Scarlett is itching in her seat to know everything and anything. "I'm loving this already." She adds, making me laugh as I get into everything I spoke about with Harley earlier. And the more I go on, the more Scarlett is smiling. We end up talking and talking, even when our food arrives at the table. Scarlett wanting to know every little detail. "So not only does Harley save lives, she now brings babies into the World with no training whatsoever? Remind me where you found this insanely amazing human being and where can I get myself one please?" Scarlett teases and jokes, instantly making me laugh so loudly. She really is something else my best friend. But I would never want her to change. Ever. "Apparently so. But then we started talking about starting our own family and it made me so happy Scar. I've always wanted to have kids with the right person, and I truly believe Harley is that person for me. I can't wait to see her with our kids, just being the most amazing parent ever." I ramble on and on, but Scarlett just beams across the table, sharing my incredible feeling right now. "And I can't wait to see you both raise the most precious little family." She adds and I can feel myself tearing up just at the thought of all this being possible. "I'm so happy for you Lizzie. Beyond happy. You deserve all of this, and I trust Harley to make you the happiest you'll ever be." She adds and I can't stop the happy tears falling down my cheeks as I try and hide from anyone watching us both.

We share some more laughs and tears over dinner and dessert, as well as another glass of wine before we just soaked up the rest of our evening. Being around Scarlett is always something I look forward too, knowing she makes me laugh until my belly hurts. She really is the best friend anyone could ask for, and I feel so lucky to call her mine. When we are finished, we pay the bill and make our way outside where both our cars are already waiting for us. Thankfully, we avoid some cameras and make it to the car park without any trouble. "This has been just what I needed Scarlett, thank you." I quickly tell her, making her beam back in reply as she pulls me into her arms again. "I wish we could do this more often Liz. I can't wait to have you and Harley over to New York when she is home." I can feel my body jumping at the thought of bringing to Harley to New York, but more so just at the thought of her being home with me again. "Call me anytime Liz, no matter what time, day or night. If you need me, I'm there." Scarlett reminds me as we slowly part ways. "I know Scar, thank you." I reply easily, making her smile. "And tell that Soldier of yours Rose needs some Harley time on the phone before I go crazy hearing her name constantly after school!" She teases, making me burst into laughter knowing that Rose will be doing exactly that. "I will tell her for you." I add, making her nod her head with a small laugh before we say one final goodbye and part ways to our cars. The entire drive home I find my eyes watching the streets pass by as my mind is wandering over the past 24 hours. My heart feeling full as I let my thoughts run away with themselves. Flashes of a future with Harley playing through my mind like a movie, our beautiful kids running around a huge garden in London. A gorgeous family home, made just for us. I can't wait to make it all a reality with My Soldier.