Chapter 491 - Truth Time (1)

26 May, Matthew's on-base accommodation, Military Base, City K 

Matthew, gently tapped Lexi's shoulder to wake her up. He had been surprised that Monica, Jessica and Sarah with the help the medical staff tasked by Major Yu had converted the spare room downstairs into a bedroom for her use. Once Dominic had gone to bed they sat on the bed and discussed what to do.

Watching her stir, Matthew pondered how lucky he was. Being honest with himself, things were still a day by day prospect. His could see now how his reaction when she informed him of the truth about Dominic hurt her badly. Despite it not being the same, it brought up memories of what Richard did to her. At least they were able to talk through issues, but he could still see some hurt in her eyes.

As Lexi opened her eyes, Matthew said "Are you sure about this?"

Quietly, but looking directly at Matthew Lexi responded "We talked long and hard about this last night. We cannot keep hiding this from Dominic, not only because of his health but the more we keep it a secret the more the truth will hurt him."

"What secret mummy?" came a surprised statement from Dominic at the door.

Lexi looked at Matthew, who slightly shook his head, before saying "Did you…"

"Knock Mummy. After you and Daddy Matthew got angry last time you think I was silly enough not to. I just thought you were ignoring me."

Quickly Lexi responded, "Never Dominic, you know how much I love you."

"Mummy, you always tell me that…"

Matthew, observing the look on both faces laughed before saying "Dominic, how about you go back up to your room at change, while I help your mummy get ready for the day."

"Yes, Daddy Matthew. And I will be good and get everything ready for breakfast when you and Mummy come out."

Before Lexi could even respond Dominic ran away from the entry to their temporary bedroom. Matthew, having observed the look of surprise on her face said, "He seems in a good mood, despite everything."

Lexi, somewhat in a daze said, "Let us just hope that, that he remains like that later."

After a pause Lexi added "You are not going anywhere?"

Matthew shook his head and said "No. As you know after we spoke at length last night, I was called back to my office. There were two video conferences. One was about the recovery and investigation issue, and the other about the call-back order. The latter has not been rescinded due to what was discussed with the former, but as my superiors indicated they are planning in the next three days to rescind that order. I was able to secure two concessions until that order is rescinded. For you, you can have two staff members visit you here or go into your studio only. More importantly for Dominic he can go to school."

Hearing the change in Matthew's tone, Lexi hesitantly said "I hear a but in there."

Nodding Matthew added "You have that right. You have to have a visible soldier with you in addition to your normal guards." Matthew's tone changed noting his question "I hope that is not an issue?"

"Like you Matthew I grew up with them. As an a.d.u.l.t I hate the idea but given your rank and the fact that I want to work, I understand that I must accept their presence. But Dominic has generally been shielded from them. He sees the guards you have for him as people that help us, not what they really are."

Sighing Matthew said "That, for the moment has to change. While I do not believe he will object to being driven to school in a military vehicle. I have done that for him, and it has become accepted at the school that I will be there in uniform and armed, despite those vocal few problematic mothers who the school has put in their place. The problem is, until the order is lifted he will have a close guard of a uniformed, armed soldier with others nearby…"

"The school will not like that."

"It cannot be helped. And, if we are honest Lexi it is unfair to force him to change schools because of the situation so close to the end of the year."

"You know I do not want him to change schools. It is our alma mater, and it will give him the best opportunities."

"Agreed, but with the attack, do you not think some of those paranoid parents will be wanting their precious children guarded by their own security? Dominic's guards until now have not been on campus, but nearby and have used alternate surveillance means to watch him. I can pull the national security card and force some armed soldiers around the school campus and Dominic, but…"

"With the principal's warnings you do not want to act to recklessly because of the consequences."

Matthew paused and said "Lexi, while my orders are clear on the basis that you and Dominic can leave the base until the order is rescinded, I will leave the decision up to you. Dominic can go to school or we can use the basis of national security to keep him at home until it is lifted. Just think about it and not rush the decision."

"Mmmm."

Getting up, Matthew said "Come on, we need to get up and get ready."

Lexi looked at the alarm clock and noticed it was 7:30am and said "You meanie. I love my weekend sleep-ins."

Laughing Matthew said "I let you sleep in for enough time. I would have been up about two hours ago, but I let you sleep in as long as I could before waking you."

As Matthew moved and carefully swept her into his arms to carry her into the downstairs bathroom Lexi stuck out her tongue drawing a chuckle from Matthew.

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