It took a while, but once Wade was over the shock, he turned into the most excited father to be ever. He put a lot of time and energy into making sure Bo was comfortable and didn't mind rushing out at odd hours to get whatever it was that Bo was craving. Mostly it was ice cream, but every once in a while Bo would come up with some real strange combinations.
"Tuna fish and peanut butter cup sandwich with hot sauce? Are you sure?" Wade asked one night as he was heading to the kitchen.
"Yes please. And a glass of buttermilk." Bo answered as he patted the round little bump on his stomach.
Wade made a face but didn't say anything. He just went to make Bo's sandwich. The last time he had declined one of Bo's odder requests, Bo had started sobbing and locked himself in the bathroom, refusing to come out until Wade had finally agreed to make the pickled okra and chocolate pudding parfait that Bo so desired.
Now here he was in their kitchen, combining tuna fish with peanut butter cups and hot sauce. The sandwich looked disgusting. He just hoped Bo liked it.
When Wade returned from the kitchen with his sandwich and milk, Bo clapped his hands with childish delight.
"Ooh that looks yummy! Thanks sweetheart!"
"Don't mention it. Just promise me you'll brush your teeth before you go to bed, especially if you want anything else from me tonight." Wade added with a saucy wink.
As Bo's pregnancy progressed, Wade thought he'd never seen Bo look more attractive. He had that lovely pregnancy glow, and Wade just couldn't keep his hands off that adorable baby bump. Not to mention also other places on Bo's body, which was how they got into this situation in the first place.
Several other WWE superstars threw them a baby shower. It was to be a surprise, so John Cena had offered to take Bo out for lunch so everyone else could get things ready for the party.
"Thanks again for lunch Cena. I'm sorry again that Wade couldn't join us, but he said he has some work to do here at the house."
When Bo opened the door, he squealed in shock as everyone jumped out from their hiding places and shouted "Surprise!"
The living room was decorated with balloons and streamers in pink and blue. The dining room table was covered with a huge pile of presents, and larger gifts stood on the floor nearby.
The kitchen table and counters were covered with trays of sandwiches, bowls of nuts and mints, a big bowl of punch, and a large white frosted cake that had tiny marzipan baby shoes on it.
Wade came up and pulled him into his arms and gave him a big kiss.
"It's all for you honey."
"Oh Wade! Everyone! Thank you so much!"
Everyone had a wonderful time at the party. They ate and drank, played silly baby shower games, and watched with glee as Bo unwrapped his presents. Most of the gifts were clothes or baby blankets. Wade's parents had bought them the crib and cradle, and Bo's parents had bought them the stroller and car seat. John Cena's husband, Randy had given them a box of baby supplies, including diapers and a big box of bag balm.
"What's this for?" Bo asked, holding up the box.
"It's for your nipples. If you're gonna breast feed, they're gonna get chapped, and that stuff will help." Randy replied.
Bo blushed.
As Bo's pregnancy was about to come to an end, he wasn't feeling too happy about the whole thing. One day, Wade walked in to find Bo sitting on their bed crying.
"Darling! What's the matter? Is the baby alright?"
"Yes! The stupid baby's alright! Although I wish it wasn't!" Bo sobbed angrily.
"What do you mean?"
"Look at me! I'm fat and ugly! My feet are swollen. My back hurts. I keep having to piss! I nearly pissed myself three times today. I just want this over with!" Bo collapsed onto the bed, sobbing bitterly.
"Shh shh. It's alright. I'm here. You're not fat and ugly. You're beautiful. You are the most beautiful man I've ever known, and I love you very much. I know you're uncomfortable, but it's not for much longer and soon we'll have our baby."
Wade pulled Bo into his arms and rocked him gently as he tried to comfort him the best way he knew how.
"I'm not ugly?" Bo asked with a whimper.
"No sweetheart. You're not. Look at me."
Bo sniffed and looked up into Wade's eyes which where gazing back down at him with much love.
"You. Are. Beautiful." Wade said again. Giving Bo a squeeze with each word to make his point clearer.
Bo smiled and sniffed again. Wade dried his eyes and gave him a big smacking kiss.
"Now come on silly head. No more crying."
A couple of nights later, Wade was awakened when Bo shook him.
"Whuzzgoinon?" Wade mumbled sleepily.
"Wade honey, I think it's time!"
Wade's eyes snapped open and he jumped out of bed. He fumbled with his clothing and started digging around frantically for the bag Bo had packed a few days before.
"It's on the dining room table hon, along with your wallet, phone, and keys."
Wade was surprised that Bo could be so calm. Every once in awhile, Bo would wince whenever he felt another contraction, but the rest of the time he was as cool as the storied cucumber.
After gathering up the bag along with his wallet, keys, and phone, Wade got into his car with Bo beside him, and they drove to the hospital. Once Bo was checked in, Wade gave John a call.
"John? It's Wade. Bo's in labor. Can you let the rest of the guys know and come on down?"
When Wade got to Bo's bedside, Bo was sitting up in the bed, puffing and panting his way through another contraction.
"John and the guys are on their way. You're doing great sweetie. Just breathe. If you need to, you can squeeze my hand."
Bo took him up on the offer when a particularly strong contraction hit. He clamped down hard, and Wade was sure he broke a couple of bones.
After what seemed like an eternity, the doctor came in and announced that Bo was fully dilated and it was time to push.
With Wade rubbing his back and whispering encouragements in his ear, Bo took a deep breath and pushed. And pushed. And pushed some more.
"I can see the head! All right Mr. Dallas, just one more big push!"
Bo gritted his teeth and pushed again, hard. The baby slid out into the doctor's waiting hands.
"It's a boy! A big, healthy baby boy!" The doctor exclaimed, beaming.
Bo burst into tears as a warm, squirming bundle was laid upon his chest. There was his and Wade's newborn son. The baby had a tuft of dark hair, and Wade's brown eyes.
Wade looked down upon his new son proudly. He gave his boyfriend a kiss.
"He's perfect. You did beautifully darling. Now, what do we name him?"
Bo thought for a minute. "How about Michael Alexander Barrett?"
"Perfect! I love it!"
Little Michael soon made his own place in his parents' world and everyone in the company fell in love with him. His Godparents, John and Randy Cena especially were spoiling him rotten. So were their other best friends, Drew and Justin McIntire, who had recently gotten married and who had encouraged Wade to go after Bo in the first place.
At the welcome home party for Bo and Michael, Drew and Justin came up to Wade and gave him a hearty slap on the back.
"Well fatherhood seems to be suiting you quite well there Barrett!" Drew remarked.
"Yeah, I never thought you had it in you. I remember when you first came in, you were one of the biggest playboys out there." Justin added.
"I remember. I wouldn't change a thing though. I've got Bo and Michael now, and I'm the happiest man in the world."
When Christmas came around, Wade and Bo threw another party. The house was decorated beautifully and there was a huge pile of presents for everyone. Wade handed around the presents to their guests, and then passed Bo his own gift. Bo smiled as he took the small wrapped box.
Unwrapping it, he found a box from the local jewelry store. Removing the lid, he found nestled on a blue velvet cushion, a beautiful gold ring with three stones. An emerald on one side and a peridot on the other with a blue topaz in the center.
"It's our birthstones with Michael's in the middle. Bo honey, would you make me the happiest man in the world, and marry me?"
"Yes! I will!" Bo kissed him as Wade slipped the ring onto his finger.
A year to the day they were married. Both of them looked especially handsome in their matching white tuxedoes and red ties. All through the ceremony, Bo had tears in his eyes. When the preacher finally pronounced them husbands for life, Bo broke down and began to sob with joy as Wade embraced him.
"Now on to the honeymoon!" Wade shouted as he and Bo raced down the aisle to the limousine waiting to drive them to the airport. Two weeks alone together in Paris were just what they needed.
When they reached the door of their honeymoon suite, Wade picked Bo up in his arms and carried him across the threshold just like he had done on their first night together at that motel all those months ago. Tenderly he laid him on the bed and began to undress him. Bo gazed up at his new husband with love and desire shining in his eyes.
When their bodies were as bare as their souls, they joined together. Wade made love to Bo tenderly, holding back his own release until he was sure that Bo was completely satisfied. When both of them were satiated, they snuggled close together. Bo laid his head on Wade's chest, and Wade stroked Bo's long, black hair.
"I love you so much Wade darling. I'm so glad we're together."
"I love you too Bo sweetheart. I wouldn't change this for anything."
Bo smiled and drifted off to sleep. As Wade lay in the dark holding him, he thought about how much his life had changed. He smiled as he remembered how nervous Bo had been before they had got together. That silly cat and mouse game they had played until that night he had finally cornered him in the shower.
And oh how they made love that night! Over and over they had went at it until the sheets were soaked with the residue of their combined climaxes.
Then there was how happy Wade had been when he and Bo had got their first place together. There had been a few rough patches, and a couple of times, Wade had been forced to sleep on the couch or stay over with John and Randy when his stupid big mouth had gotten him into trouble during some silly argument. They always made up though and the make up sex was really something. Wade wondered if maybe he started all those silly arguments just so they could have that hot make up sex.
Now there was Baby Michael and he and Bo were married. They were a family. It was the greatest blessing he had ever known.