This will make more sense if you read the earlier parts. Don't worry, they're fun, action packed, and build the tension. Read them first! Also, all characters in sexual situations are 18 years or older. Enjoy.
"Congratulations, you are with child." The computer didn't sound enthusiastic. But Errand into the Wilderness rarely deviated from an indifferent, friendly tone.
"But Isaac and I haven't ..." Mary cradled her belly. It still had only the gentle curve she'd come to expect of her body. Apparently, that would change. She imagined she could feel the little bundle of joy hiding in there, growing inside. "So, it's God's baby then? I mean ... you know what I mean." She looked around the cramped lab. Mary would have liked to use the main lab, but she needed to keep these tests quiet.
"Well ..." Errand paused, not something the computer did often. "My analysis shows that the child's DNA is a perfect match for you and your husband."
"Because the baby's father is made of Isaac's lifeblood and my own. When we brought Jake into this world, I never imagined he would plant new life inside me." Mary stared off into space, talking more to herself than to the ship. She continued to rub her belly through the tightly woven Colony Control uniform. "And yet, it is as if I, myself, have followed in Mary's footsteps. God has reached down and through his grace and wisdom, he has brought new wonder into this world." Mary looked over at the screen where the double helix slowly twirled. "What should I tell Isaac?"
A klaxon sounded and red lights cast the small lab in a pulsing glow. "Mary, darling. Come up to the bridge." Isaac's voice cut through the alarms.
"What is it?" Mary walked swiftly toward the door.
"A ship has matched our relative velocity." Isaac sounded rattled. "I don't know how, but it's moving to intercept."
"Fear not." Mary left the lab and turned right down the hall. She headed away from the bridge back toward her quarters. She imagined the fright Jacob would have at the blaring klaxon and wanted to be there for him. She knew he'd seek her out at her quarters, so that's the direction she briskly walked, carrying that new life with her. "This must all be part of His plan for New Canaan. I'll join you on the bridge in a little while."
"A little while?" Isaac did not sound pleased. "You're better with vectors. I don't know what Errand's telling me."
In the background, the computer started counting down to a collision.
"I'll be there soon." Mary cut off the communication. Why did her husband have to be so demanding?
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"Mom!" Jacob ran down the flashing red corridor when he saw Mary. He lunged into her open arms, cushioned against her softness. "What's going on?"
The computer's countdown was at twenty-five seconds.
"Shh." Mary kissed his forehead. She could feel his hands reach around and leverage themselves against the curve of her butt. Even in such moments, he couldn't help himself. That was to be expected. She wondered if the church had been wrong all along. Maybe the heathens were right about some things. Maybe all men did want their mothers in this special way. But the wriggling thing that now squirmed against her belly had given Jacob an advantage over other, lesser men. She hugged him tight as the computer counted under ten and brushed back his brown hair with her fingers. "It seems someone has found us out in the middle of nowhere, and they've caught up to us somehow. We'll know soon enough."
"Oh." Jacob's mind raced. Their route to New Canaan went through the backwater of the galaxy. The church had intentionally claimed a planet no one else wanted in a mostly dead sector. "It's crazy that someone else is out here. And they're matching us." The computer hit zero and there was a soft metallic clank from somewhere far off on the ship.
"It appears they've matched and mated us." Mary nodded and held Jacob at arm's length. "If we're to have more guests, we can't have you walking around in a uniform so ill-suited to your ... special gifts." She looked down at the clear outline of the squirming thing between her son's legs. It was huge, and Jacob was lucky he hadn't scared off the new Eweje members. Her nostrils flared. "Say, Jacob, what were you doing before the alarm sounded?" As she said those words, the klaxon stopped and the red lights disappeared.
Jacob told her about Heather in the holopark.
"I see. That was good. You are truly spreading His gospel about the ship." She cocked her head. She could tell something hadn't gone right. "Did she finish you?"
"No." Jacob shook his head and looked up into her loving eyes.
"Well, okay then. I'll have to do it." She opened the doors to her suite and pulled him in by the hand. "Mrs. Eweje missed out on the best part. Be sure to give her lots the next time you have her all to yourself."
"Okay, Mom." Jacob watched with anticipation as she unzipped him.
"And afterward, we'll give you one of your father's uniforms. It'll be big on you, so it should be able to hide your penis better." Her eyes widened as the monster flopped out of his uniform. As usual, it wept precum for her and moved about with great alacrity. "Well, hello there." Mary smiled and licked the head with her tongue. She knew Isaac must be wondering where on Errand she was. She shuddered and took him into her mouth. "Mmmppppppphhhhhhh." She did her best to encourage Jacob with her groans, and with her delicate hands on those ripe, blue globes that hung so heavily between his legs. She squeezed them gently and rhythmically, like how she used to help her breasts produce for her children all those years ago.
