A month later things had settled into an easy routine. Matthew helped Feliciano with household chores, though he couldn't do as much in his current state as he would be able to once the baby was born, And the pair had apparently shown up just in time to help ready the plants for winter, so even Alfred's workload was slow. He used his time finding other things to do, small repairs, or by chopping enough firewood to last them the winter. He wanted to feel he was earning at least part of what they received from the generous twins.
When work was done for the day, they would eat and head off to relax where ever. Alfred didn't really care if that was still sitting around the kitchen table, the living room on the couch or their own rooms as long as he got to hold onto Matthew, snuggling him close and just enjoying the fact that they were together and safe without having to hide or lie.
It was November 15th when the next surprise hit. "Come help me with this dumbass!" Lovino shouted as he came around the corner before headed back out front to the truck.
Alfred brushed off his jeans giving daisy a last pat as he moved away from the cows and out towards the truck. There was a trailer attached, both it and the truck bed loaded with wood planks. "Get your ass in!" Lovino shouted again, this time in the drivers seat. Alfred did without hesitation.
"What are we doing today boss? " he asked with a large grin.
"We're fixing up the old barn" he grumbled, throwing it into drive and moving carefully across the field.
Alfred nodded "Getting more livestock? Oh are you getting goats?!" He asked excitedly.
"No! Why the fuck would I want goats? " He snapped before sighing irritated and going red "that kids gonna be here soon. I don't wanna listen to some fucking snot-nosed brat whining all the time and getting under foot." He grumbled. "Barns just fucking sitting there, and it's not like there's much to do around here besides take care of the animals, so we're turning it into a place for you two."
Alfred's eyes went wide and his jaw dropped. "W-what?"
"Don't get fucking excited. It's not gonna be anything big" he snapped looking at the blonde Alpha's face " we were gonna do something with it anyway for whatever hand we got, the fucking eyesore it is. So now it'll be somewhere for the three of you. You'll still be close enough to work to, so you better fucking never be late moron, I won't be there to wake your ass up every morning."
Alfred nodded, His throat tight as he fought back tears. He was beyond grateful, it was too much, he was trying to speak when he was cut off again "You don't need to fucking say anything either. Just do the work and don't fuck up. You were given a shit lot in life and you didn't just give up like most kids would. You both deserve something for that amount of fucking dedication. " he paused "Or maybe you're just both to stupid to realize what you've gotten your self into and I'm giving you more credit than you fucking deserve, either way, we're doing this."
The pair spent most of their days working on the barn, Matthew was kept in the dark, leaving it as a surprise, especially since they were sure if it would be ready by the time the baby arrived, what with winter looming and the kid due soon. Feliciano had assure Alfred it was fine if it wasn't ready, despite Lovino's attitude they really wouldn't mind helping for the first while anyway, newborns were hard. the Italian twins both had a soft spot for children, even if Lovino would never admit it in a thousand years.
The barn was at least closed in and insulated by the time winter hit full force, they could still build up the walls inside, but it was going to have to wait until spring before plumbing or proper heat could be installed. regardless of the delay, Alfred didn't let up a bit, doing exactly as he was told and working until he was practically pouring sweat. He wanted to put everything he could into this. Into a place for him and Mattie... He didn't feel he'd earned it yet, but he was going to work his ass off until maybe one day he did.
Before anyone knew it, it was Christmas eve. Matthew was getting bigger as his due date crept up. The small amount of money Alfred still had for bus fair went towards larger clothing for him, and things for the baby (clothing and cloth diapers mostly, Matthew would be feeding him for as long as possible). It's not like they needed it for food, Matthew's weight had more than caught up. In fact the Omega was starting to feel self conscious about how much he'd gained with all the over sized portions Feliciano had been giving him to make up for the months of near malnutrition.
"Don't be a fucking dumbass," Lovino had told him when he admitted as much "You've got a damn kid coming, you think you're suppose to retain your fucking Omega-ish figure for that? No. You're suppose to eat and get fat for the kid so he can grow and you can both come out of it healthy, so stop fucking worrying about it." It had cheered the Omega up in a strange way. Lovino had gone bright red and grumbled when Matthew smiled and thanked him.
Now Matthew was standing in the living room, hanging baubles on a tree that stood proudly in the corner of the room, Feliciano was working on the tinsel while Alfred hammered nails into the fireplace mantle for stockings. Feliciano had insisted on it, stating he didn't care if the baby wasn't out yet, it's first Christmas was going to be special. No one had argued especially after Matthew hugged the other Omega and started sobbing and thanking him. The three of them were laughing and talking quietly and excitedly about the newest little addition when there was a large bang and a string of cursing.
"Alfred! make yourself useful and help me with this damn thing!" Lovino called.
"Coming!" Alfred replied, putting the nails and hammer down on the hearth before jogging off. Matthew looked over at Feliciano in curiosity when he heard the Omega squeal in excitement, He followed his eyes to the doorway and they got wide as they watched Lovino and Alfred, who was beaming, Carry in an old wooden cradle.
Again, Matthew cried when they told him they wanted him to use it for the baby. it was a family heirloom, and since they weren't gonna be using it… It was better than the laundry basket Matthew had been planning on using anyway. The pair looked pleased at the reaction, Lovino had even accepted the hug, awkwardly patting the Omegas back with an almost smile.
They all sat around the finished tree an hour later, the cradle tucked safely in Alfred and Matthew's room, laundry basket back in the laundry room. The little tossed together group was quiet, enjoying the glow of Christmas lights and the snow that was falling softly outside when Feliciano spoke "Thought of any names yet?"
"Well I did" Alfred said with a slight pout.
"I'm not naming our baby Bruce Wayne, Alfred" Matthew said with a sigh
"Why not?" He whined.
"Batman's parents died… do you really want to go into that?"
"Oh… yeah…"
"We haven't really settled on anything yet, I did have a thought though" Matthew said turning to the other two with a lopsided smile. Eyes looked on him curiously, and he continued "What about Logan Parker?" Alfred thought for a moment before his eyes lit up
"Like Peter Parker?!" Matthew rolled his eyes and nodded.
"Yes Alfred." he chuckled "You're the one with 'spidey senses' after all, Maybe your son will have them too" He joked poking the alpha in the ribs. "Besides… with all the flips he does… it seems only appropriate"
"And Logan?"
Matthew blushed red and brought the hot chocolate he nursed to his lips before muttering "I like wolverine…"
"This is what fucking happens when teenagers name children" Grumbled Lovino while he pinched the bridge of his nose. Feliciano however just smiled
"I think Logan Parker sounds like a sweet name. What are you using as a last name?"
"Jones" Alfred said with a shrug, "It's what I've been going as… so it makes sense"
"Logan Parker Jones, sounds like a little hero's name for sure" Feliciano said with a smile, and Alfred smiled brightly
"Yup! he'll be a little hero, just like daddy" He leaned over speaking to the bump "won't you Logan?" he leaned forward to kiss Matthew's stomach and was kicked in the face. Matthew laughed holding his stomach at Alfred's shocked face.
"I think he's saying he's gonna be a hero, just like himself." Matthew said stroking his baby once the laughter stopped.
