Long ago, homosexuals lived in ancient cities such as Sodom and Gomorrah. They were destroyed in volcanic eruptions. Many believed God was punishing homosexuals by causing volcanoes around the city to erupt. Not long after, men started conceiving children through homosexual intercourse. It is believed that a rogue angel cast a curse upon the surviving homosexual men that they may conceive children. People started to call it a curse. Over the years, men who became pregnant by other men were either put to death, arrested, or their unborn babies were murdered while still in the womb.

Some men, of course, found a way around punishment. They would ask a female friend or relative to fake their pregnancy, and the pregnant men themselves would be in hiding until he gives birth. Then the female would claim the baby as their own.

Recent studies shows that not all gay men have what scientists now call "The Gene". Now in the 21st century, there is testing for the Gene.

To this day, no one knows exactly what started this gene or why only select few gay men have it. It has remained a mystery to scientists.

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November 8, 2016

Blaine felt the ship's engine's slight hum as he awoke in his and Kurt's bed. Sighing in content, he opened his eyes and smiled at his husband's still sleeping form. Kurt yawned, rubbed his eyes, and turned to smile at Blaine. "Hey."

"Morning, Sleeping Beauty." Blaine smiled. He kissed Kurt on the lips, then lay his head down on Kurt's chest. "Can you believe we've been married for a year?"

"No, I can't." Kurt replied, wrapping his arms around Blaine and pulling him closer. "Hmm. I still remember every little detail of our wedding day."

"Oh, yeah. Sam forgetting the rings, Cooper and Rachel having sex in the coat closet during the reception."

"Oh, God, the image!" Kurt groaned.

"How do you think I feel?" Blaine shuddered. "I'm just glad that was the only romantic interaction between those two."

"Yeah, really." Kurt replied. "Oh- remember when Rachel went all Santana on us and threatened to castrate both of us slowly and painfully if we get divorced, especially if we have kids?"

"I still think she was slightly drunk."

"And still not over her parents' divorce." Kurt nodded sadly.

"Mm." Blaine nodded in agreement. He sat up, and automatically felt a little lightheaded. He groaned quietly.

Kurt sat up in concern. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." Blaine nodded and smiled. "I just need water and food, that's all."

"Okay, let's get dressed and eat, then."

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Blaine still felt a little off when they docked in New York the next day. He made chicken for dinner, then threw up the following morning.

"Food poisoning?" Blaine guessed, clutching his stomach.

"From what? We ate the same thing for both lunch and dinner last night." Kurt said. He felt Blaine's forehead and cheek. "You don't feel warm."

"Could be just a twenty-four hour bug, then." Blaine shrugged.

It wasn't.

Blaine threw up for five days straight. He finally scheduled a doctor's appointment. They ran blood and urine tests. He was so nervous. What if it's something serious like stomach cancer, or worse: AIDs?

The doctor came in, smiling. "Good news. You're not going to die." Blaine sighed in relief. "You have the Gene, Blaine. You're pregnant."

That came as a complete shock to Blaine. His hand automatically went to his stomach. "I'm…I…? Oh, my God."

The doctor handed Blaine some papers. "Here's some prescription prenatal vitamins to take. Your baby will be due sometime in late July or early August. Congratulations."

Blaine gasped and smiled. He's always wanted kids- especially with Kurt…but is he really ready for this? Well, first, he has to tell his husband.

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Kurt threw himself into his work at Vogue .com. During his lunch hour, Kurt couldn't stop worrying about Blaine. He looked up what vomiting could be a symptom of, which didn't make him feel better. He feared the worst. After he clocked out, Kurt flew to his car, and drove as fast as he could without breaking the speed limit. Upon arriving home, Blaine ran up to Kurt, smiling, and kissed him.

"Hello, my darling husband. How was work today?" Blaine asked.

"Good." Kurt replied, slightly surprised. "Um…how was your doctor's appointment?"

"Oh, it was great! Come sit down for dinner. I'll tell you all about it!" Blaine pulled Kurt to the dining room table. He pulled a chair out for Kurt, who sat down.

"Hmm. Now I'm intrigued." Kurt said simply. He looked down at his plate. "Baby back ribs, baby carrots, baby squash, baby spinach salad, and…apple juice?"

Blaine sat down and nodded eagerly. "Can you guess, yet?"

Kurt slowly looked up at Blaine. He seemed very excited and he was slightly…glowing? "Oh my God."

"I have the Gene." Blaine said, at last. "I'm pregnant!"

Kurt stared at his husband in shock. Millions of thoughts swam through Kurt's brain as he processed the news. "Uh…when…when is it due?"

"Between late July and early August." Blaine replied.

Kurt just sat there and stared at his husband, unsure of how to react. His first instinct was to run out the door to sort out his thoughts…but he didn't want to hurt Blaine. His next instinct was to faint. But, he didn't want Blaine to strain himself by picking him up.

"I'm not ready." Kurt blurted out before he could stop himself.

Blaine's face fell slightly. "Well, neither am I, really. But, we have nine months to prepare. We'll read books and take classes."

"Do we have enough money, though?" Kurt asked.

"Kurt…you're going to be a father." Blaine said slowly. "Can't you be excited about that fact?"

Kurt exhaled as that thought settled in. He is going to be a father. He and Blaine created something wonderful. His face broke into a smile. "We're going to be parents." Blaine grinned and nodded excitedly. Kurt burst into happy tears, laughed, and hugged Blaine. "Oh my God, we're having a baby!"

Blaine hugged Kurt back, tightly and sniffed. "It's what I've always wanted."

Kurt chuckled and pulled away. "I am happy. Really. We're really doing this."

Blaine kissed Kurt. "I love you."

"I love you, too."