Logan walked out of his room, or his now former room, with a box filled with his belongings. That's right he was moving from his apartment to a nice two-story house in the suburbs of Los Angeles. It was very close to James' house but far enough so he could have privacy.
He was also 6 months pregnant and his baby bump was round and protruding. He was content with life or at least he was forcing himself to be content. With Kendall's death being not too long ago, he had to find a way to start over and move on. So, if that meant moving to a place where Kendall hadn't been and having this baby without a father, then, so be it.
He carried the box, which wasn't that heavy since it had pillows in it, to the living room and set it down before stopping to catch his breath. James walked in to find him stooped over and breathing heavily.
"You know, you should stop carrying the heavy stuff and let me and the movers handle it."
"James, calm your tits. It's just pillows. I don't think my pregnancy will be affected by me carrying a box of pillows." Logan retorted. James rolled his eyes and bent his knees to pick up the box. He pulled the box to his chest and walked to the front door with Logan following.
"Alright, this is the last of it. Take a look around, see if we missed anything."James instructed. Logan turned around and panned his vision around the empty apartment. He sighed and smiled a little before walking to the door. He gave his apartment one last glance.
"Goodbye." He said to the apartment, a home which held a lot of memories. Closing and locking the door, Logan headed down to his car to go to his and the baby's new home.
It took a week for Logan to be officially moved in. The movers were very efficient in their job. Logan made sure to recommend them to all of his friends. James and Carlos helped him set up the nursery for the baby since he or she would be coming soon. It was a neutral-colored room next to Logan's master bedroom. The crib was black with a mobile star lullaby machine to play. Logan decided to keep the gender a surprise. He also took maternity leave from the agency so he could properly care for his baby.
Doctor Junes kept him up to date on his progress at his appointments. He was told that when the time came to deliver the baby, he would have a C-section. Every sonogram he received of the baby went on the new stainless steel refrigerator in the kitchen. To say Logan was excited about his baby was an understatement. He was over-the-moon ecstatic. He couldn't wait to meet his baby.
(Three Months Later)
Logan was sitting on the couch, reading a spy book with headphones on his baby bump. He was playing classical music for baby when the door rang. He sighed, taking off the headphones and placing his book on the coffee table. He walked over to door opening it to reveal James on the other side.
"Hey! I just came by to check on you and I brought takeout!" He said, smiling while holding up the brown paper bag.
"Come in." Logan chuckled. He followed Logan to the living room and sat down on the couch. Logan turned on the T.V. It was currently on TruTv, so Wipeout was on.
James sorted out the food. He ordered chicken chow-mein for himself while getting sweet and sour chicken for Logan. The two immediately dug in savoring each flavor when it hit their taste buds.
"So little bro, you're due any day now, what's the holdup?"
"I don't know! Why don't you ask the little one inside me?" He looked down at his belly chuckling. James leaned down and began talking to Logan's baby bump.
"Hey, little unknown gendered child of Logan. Why don't you hurry up and get out of there so your mommy can get back to work." Logan rolled his eyes as James referred to him as a mother. He didn't know why everyone was calling him a mom but he didn't care much.
"I know it's gotta be tough living in there. I mean Logan's such a healthy eater."
"James, I think that's enough talking to my baby. I don't want them to be corrupted." James had a look of sarcastic disbelief while he took a bite of his chow-mein.
"Me? Corrupt a child? I'd never do such a thing!" He smiled.
"Right. Sure you wouldn't." Logan rolled his eyes. He stood up slowly as not to lose his balanced and stretched.
"I'm thirsty, you want something?"
"Here, let me-"
"No, I've got it!" Logan said holding up his hand.
"You're supposed to be on bed rest. With the baby on the way, it could pop out any second."
"I think I'll be fine, James. I'm just getting drinks." Logan reassured walking into the kitchen and over to the cupboard. While reaching up to get two glasses, he felt an odd, sharp, painful feeling, but he brushed it off as the baby moving.
He went over to the refrigerator and grabbed the lemonade when he felt the pain again, making him wince. He continued pouring the lemonade when suddenly he felt a pop and gush of fluid leave his body. Logan hoped it wasn't what he thought it was. He looked below him at the floor and saw the puddle of amniotic fluid. He barely had any time to register what was happening when a contraction hit him with full force, making him cringe.
"James!" Logan cried out clutching his stomach. The taller brunette ran in and saw the puddle, Logan's red face, hair matted to his forehead with sweat.
That's when he heard the words that would make anyone panic.
"My water broke!"
"SON OF A BITCH, THIS ONE'S A KICKER!" Logan cried in pain when he felt the baby's foot kick him." Did you call the hospital and tell them we're coming in?"
"Not yet! Been kinda busy!" James said as he sped down the street. Logan gripped the door closer in the car as contractions hit him again. "James..." His voice was dangerously low. "If you don't call that hospital right now and tell Doctor Junes I'm having this baby, I'm going to severely injure you. Do you understand me?!" Logan said gripping James' free as hard as possible. James literally squealed in pain.
"Okay, okay! Losing feeling, losing feeling!" Logan released James from his grip of death. James pulled out his phone and called the hospital, notifying them they were coming in hot and the surgery needed to be prepared. With Logan contractions getting closer, James could only hope and pray that they'd make it to the hospital.
Finally, they made it to the hospital. James threw the car in park and ran around to the passenger side and helped Logan out. At the same time, a nurse ran out with a wheelchair. James got behind the chair and pushed Logan as they followed the nurse to the room for surgery. Logan cried out in pain as his contractions were really close and it was time to deliver the baby.
After an hour of crying and squeezing all the feeling out of James' hand, Logan heard the cry of a baby. His baby. The C-Section went well and he let James cut the cord. All the other nurses except Doctor Junes left the room to give them privacy.
"Great job, Loges. You did it!" James exclaimed, kissing his head. Logan gave a light smile.
"Where's my baby?" Logan said in a tired voice. James smiled over to Dr. Junes walked over with a bundle of cloth in her arms. She smiled down at Logan as she rocked his crying baby.
"Logan, meet your little baby boy." Logan smiled and outstretched his arms as she placed the baby gently in his arms. Once he had the baby safely in his grasp, he pulled the infant to his chest. Almost instantly, the tears he'd been holding back began to fall from his eyes.
"Hey there...Hi baby...I'm so happy I get to meet you. That's Uncle James and that's Doctor Junes." He whispered to the baby, smiling at the two in front of him. The baby began to cry again and Logan immediately knew to rock him until he fell asleep. "Shhh, It's okay, baby... I got you... I got you. You're all mine and I'm gonna love you. My beautiful little boy." Logan placed a kiss on his son's face. This was the moment Logan was waiting for. He felt complete with his baby in his arms now. He glanced over at James who was smiling at him.
"Would you like to hold him?" James nodded and took his sleeping nephew from his stepbrother and rocked him gently to keep him from waking up. "He so beautiful, Loges. He's like the perfect mix of you and Kendall." Logan smiled lightly at his statement was true. The baby had brunette hair, Kendall's nose, Logan's mouth, and hazel eyes.
"What are you gonna name him?" James inquired.
"I don't know yet. Andy's a nice name."
"Yeah, I like it. What's his middle name gonna be?"
"I've always liked the name, Landon, too." Logan piped cheerfully.
"I like it. Andrew Landon Mitchell-"
"No, I want him to have his dad's last name." James quirked an eyebrow at Logan which led him to ask about his decision.
"Why don't you want to give him your last name?"
"Because, even though Kendall put me through hell and back, that's still his son." James nodded at his final decision and turned when he heard the door open and saw Doctor Junes come back in. The two didn't even notice she left the room. Most likely because they were so invested in the newborn that was present. She made sure to close the door lightly and walked over to the step-siblings.
"Hi! How's everything going?" She asked in a whisper.
"It's going well. We picked out a name for him." Helen smiled at the news.
"Oh good! That's actually why I came back and to put little man here in the incubator." Logan's smile turned into a frown.
"I have to let him go? When can I get him back?" Logan asked tears welling up in his eyes. Helen put a hand on his arm to calm him.
"Calm down, sweetie. We're gonna take care of him. We'll keep him in the incubator for a couple days to monitor his health and then you both get to go home." Logan seemed to have calmed down when she reassured him the baby would be ok.
"Now, you need to get some rest. So, you can regain your strength. I'm also going to put in your stitches while you sleep so you won't have to feel much of it. The anesthetic shouldn't wear off until later." Logan nodded as his eyes began to feel heavy. Dr. Junes walked over to James and stroked the baby's head gently.
"I'll need you to come with me to write the birth certificate. When Logan wakes up we'll get him to sign it officially." Seeing the brunette man had finally dozed off. James nodded and followed Helen out of the room, closing the door.
After a few days went by, Logan was finally able to take Andy home. He signed the birth certificate and both of their release papers and they both were free to go. James called Carlos the day of the birth and told him that Logan had successfully delivered the baby. Carlos was very excited and couldn't wait to meet his nephew.
On the release day, James came to the hospital at noon to pick Logan up. They had the baby carrier in the back seat. The drive to Logan's house was seemingly shorter than when they first drove to the hospital. Probably because the last time Logan left home, it felt longer because he was in labor.
They pulled into the driveway and shut off the car. James decided to carry the baby indoors and allowed Logan to walk in without any extra weight. When Logan walked in, it was dark inside the house. It made him fearful but also very alert he flipped on the light switch and was greeted with people jumping out from behind his furniture.
"SURPRISE!" The thunderous voices of Logan's coworkers collectively roared throughout the house. Logan jumped with surprise and then smiled as he saw the 'It's a Boy!' And 'Welcome Home' banners hanging up. The colleagues all patted and hugged Logan in congratulations. Most began fawning over the newborn that James held safely in his arms. They all went on to party, eat food, and celebrate. Carlos walked over to Logan from the other side of the room with a huge grin on his face.
"Welcome home, Loges!" Logan smiled and hugged his brother-in-law. They pulled away and went to sit on the couch.
"So, how are you feeling?" Carlos inquired happily.
"I feel good! You know, now that Andy's here I feel like I have a lot more to live for." Carlos smiled in awe at Logan's response.
"Wow, that's wonderful, Logan. I'm so happy for you." Carlos said in what he thought was a normal voice but it was enough to make Logan frown.
"Carlos, what's wrong?" Logan asked concerned.
"Nothing-"
"Carlos, we both know that I've known you long enough to discern when you're sad. What's up?" Logan asked when James brought the baby over to him. The tall brunette glanced over the two knowing he interrupted something.
"What's up, you two?" Carlos looked at Logan who turned to him and then back to James.
"Nothing, we're just talking. How's Andy doing?"
"He's ok. He got a little fussy from all the attention and I figured I'd bring him to you so he could chill for a bit and I could get some food." Logan nodded and took Andy in his arms and cradled him.
"Yeah, Whatever, that's fine. Now, go away." Logan said and James shrugged, walking away. Carlos fiddled with his thumbs until Logan turned to him.
"Now, tell me what's going on?"
"It's nothing. It's just I wanna have a baby." Logan didn't really know how to respond. He could only hope his motherly instincts would kick in soon.
"Oh, I see. Is James against the idea?"
"No, he's definitely all for it. It's just we've been having trouble getting pregnant. I'm afraid it's gonna affect our marriage as well. I mean, he's already been kind of distant lately." Logan nodded, pulling Andy up to his shoulder and bouncing him lightly.
"Oh, Carlos. You don't have to worry. I know James will stick by you no matter what. And when its time for you to have a baby you'll have it. You just gotta be patient. I may not be one to take my own advice, but if I can help someone before they stress out too much I try." He smiled at the Latino. "Plus, if James even thinks about leaving you, tell him I'll tell everyone about "you know what"." Carlos gave Logan a confused look about the inside joke between James and Logan, which Carlos obviously wasn't in on yet. Logan used his free hand to pat him on the leg.
"Don't ask. He'll know what I'm talking about." Logan said with a laugh. Carlos nodded with a smile and asked could he hold the baby to which Logan agreed happily. The two spies sat in a comfortable silence while enjoying the presence of the newborn.
The party ended around eight-thirty. James and Carlos cleaned up the trash and everything since Logan wasn't supposed to be doing too much work with his stitches being fresh. The two checked the house before they left to make sure the brunette and his newborn were safe. All the guests had said goodbye and left their presents on the dining room table.
When Logan walked into the dining room he wasn't expecting so many presents for Andy. One or two gifts were for him but mainly all for the baby. The first gift he opened was a baby monitor. He had one already set up from the move in but decided he'd keep it as a backup in case the ones he had broke.
"Wanna open some presents, baby? Let's see what else they got for you." Logan smiled as Andy clung onto his shirt. He adjusted the baby so he could get another present. The next present he pulled out was a breast pump. He assumed one of his douche-bag colleagues who gave it to him.
"Oh, well, I won't be needing this anytime soon." He said, looking quizzically at the machine. " Ehhh, I'll regift to Cousin Sherry." He tossed the pump to the side and went through an assortment of baby clothes.
By 10:15, Logan had gone through all the gifts and put them in Andy's nursery. He gave Andy his first bath in the sink and put him in a clean diaper and onesie. He made all kinds of cute faces at the baby, which made Andy smile. He sat in the rocking chair and sang a small lullaby to the infant to help fall asleep.
"I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep
About you, about you
'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck
You bet your purdy neck I do
A doodle-oodle-ooh-doo
A-doodle-oodle-oodle-ooh-doo..."
Logan smiled as he heard the soft, almost inaudible snores of his baby. He held the back of Andy's head as pushed himself out of the chair and walked over to cradle. He kissed Andy's head softly and glanced over his sleeping baby.
"Sleep well, pooh bear. I love you." Logan carefully placed the baby in the cradle and pulled a small blanket up with a cursive 'A' on it and put it on Andy. When he got to the doorway, he took a device and turned on security lasers that James set up to protect the baby and would let him know if an intruder was in the house. The brunette walked away to his room for the night.
James and Carlos were laughing and cuddling on the couch watching late night T.V. when the doorbell rang.
"Ugh! Who could that be this time of night?" Carlos groaned, muting the T.V.
"I don't know but I'll go find out. Stay here, babe."
"You don't have to tell me twice." The Latino retorted, turning the volume back on. James smirked and gave Carlos a quick kiss before moving from behind him and off the couch to the front door.
"Who is it?!" James yelled through to the other side but got no reply. He groaned as he turned the locks and threw the door open.
"Oh. My. God."
There's the first chapter of the sequel. I hope you all enjoyed it. It took a lot of re-editing and all that jazz. Thank you all for the baby names they really helped in my decision. I'll have the next chapter up ASAP. For some reason, I always have to recoup after a chapter but I write during these times so don't worry. Well that's it for now y'all.
Until next time,
~TheaterKid