TT: Thanks Rose. See you guys on Saturday. You'll be picked up around 5.

TT: Until then Dirk.

timaeusTestified [TT] ceased pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]

That task accomplished Dirk got up and began the process of cleaning. Two guys in the middle of the jungle did not make for tidy living quarters. When Jake noticed what Dirk was doing he eagerly joined in as well. They spent almost the whole day cleaning up Jakes house but Dirk was careful to include several breaks to rest and eat.

He never would have guessed he was capable of over protectiveness but more than once he caught himself about to tell Jake to be careful or not to overdo himself. Each time he would clamp his mouth shut and shake his head a little at himself. Jake would not appreciate being coddled and he was just fine.

Dirk also let the magnitude of the situation start to sink in.

A baby.

A fucking BABY.

They were going to be parents. Dirk and Jake were going to have a living extension of themselves running around wreaking havoc shortly and Dirk was picturing himself feeding, changing diapers.

Will I be a good parent? Dirk asked himself more than once. Sure in the pre-scratch universe he had single-handedly raised his bro Dave from infancy but knowing the guy now he wasn't quite relieved at the results.

Put shortly Dave was an ass. What Dirk couldn't figure out was if Dave was just naturally an ass or if he somehow raised him to be that way.

Dirk shook his head and decided not to dwell on it for now. Besides he wouldn't be alone in this particular venture. He looked up and watched Jake pick up several blankets off the couch and shake them out before folding them neatly and carrying them off to the linen closet.

Dirk chuckled and hoped their baby would be at least a little cooler than this ever-lovable derp.

As the day wore on Dirk also wondered how the hell he was going to convince everyone that this strange miracle wasn't a farce. He pondered what he would say and came to the conclusion that he would have to enlist Lil' Hals aid in this task as well.

When Jake returned from his errand he flopped onto the cleared couch. Dirk didn't hesitate to join him. Dirk sat down next to him and slid his arm around his shoulders. Jakes hands were resting on his stomach again and Dirk placed his other hand there as well. Jake smiled and let his head rest on Dirks shoulder and felt Dirks lips press into his hair.

They sat there for a few minutes, each marveling at the miracle inside Jake when suddenly the baby decided to start kicking again. They both jumped a little at the sudden movement but then looked at each other with the biggest grins.

"Wow, Dirk. Just…wow."

"I know." Dirk squeezed Jakes shoulders tight and gently placed his hand on Jakes cheek and turned his head for a long, slow kiss. "I guess I never thought I would get the chance to have a family with you, Jake. But now that it's happening…" Dirk couldn't finish.

"I know mate." Jake began to blink rapidly as tears formed in his eyes. "This should be our most amazing adventure ever."

It's so FLUFFY!

GUH… AJKHDGKJGDYGFFF I'M SUCH A SAP I'M SORRY