Chapter 9: The Acceptance
Rated: PG
"Barbara, its Kyle." says Kyle. "Oliver's been hurt on the job."
He explained what happened and what Greg told him. She's was relieved that Oliver will be ok and told Kyle it was her worst nightmare that her husband and or Oliver would get hurt on the job. They commiserate together sharing their feelings for a few minutes. She asked about the kids and Kyle told them that they were dealing with the situation ok. They hadn't told Oliver's parents about the twin's 'ability' yet.
"Barbara, he saved his fellow officer." Kyle said proudly.
"Kyle, I'm going to get a hold of George and we are coming to Llandview." Barbara said. Kyle agreed to keep her updated.
John and Bo walked into the OR waiting room and walked up to Kyle. Kyle gave them all the info he had.
"I'm relieved that Fish is going to be ok." said John "If he wasn't wearing that armor, that army combat knife may have gone through his vest. It could have been much worse."
"And the armor protected his neck from any injury. The vest would not have." replies Bo.
"I called his parents and they should be on their way soon." Kyle said. "They will stay in our guest room at the house."
"Give me their number. I'll have someone be there at the airport to pick them up." replies Bo. Kyle gives him the information and thanks him.
Kyle sent Nancy home with the kids to get them some dinner.
Greg comes out from Oliver's room and says "Kyle, Oliver is awake and asking for you."
Kyle walks into Oliver's room. "Oliver, how are you feeling?" asks Kyle.
"Like I was hit by a bus." replies Oliver.
"You're looking pretty good though." says Kyle. "I've seen this before."
"If I wasn't wearing that armor…" Oliver said unable to continue.
"I know." said Kyle. "We have the best sons in the world. Listen you sleep. I've called your parents; they should be here in a couple of hours."
"I love you." said Oliver as his eyes closed.
"I love you too." says Kyle as he kissed his cheek.
Six hours have passed since Oliver was stabbed. Kyle still hasn't gone home. He's glad he was able to change into new scrubs and freshen up a bit. He just finished when he saw George and Barbara being escorted by a police officer into the waiting room.
"Mr. Fish, Barbara, I'm glad you've gotten here." Kyle says. "Oliver is sleeping. He's going to be fine." He updated them on Oliver's condition. They are relieved that it's not worse. Kyle took them to his room and came back to the waiting room.
"Pop" said the three Kids. He pulled all three into a hug and kissed them.
"I am so glad you are here. I've missed you all so much." replies Kyle. He then tells them about his Dad and tells them he will take them to see him soon. The kids got excited when they heard Grandma and Grandpa were here.
George and Barbara came out of the room only to be bowled over by the three kids. They had never met the twins in person, so it was special for them. They looked into the twins eyes and fell instantly in love with them.
The Twins separated George from everyone else and were sitting on each knee having an animated conversation with him.
"I wonder what that's about?" says Barbara to Kyle.
"I do not know." replies Kyle.
When the twins were done with George, he introduced Nancy to George and Barbara. George was surprised to hear that she is the daughter of his Uncle's co-worker in the NYPD. Nancy told George of her and Oliver's idea about bringing them both out for a visit. George said he would like to be there for that.
Kyle let the nurses know he was leaving and took the kids and Oliver's parents to the house. On the way home they stop and picked up some take out to eat at home.
"The house is looking real good, Kyle" said George.
"Thanks." replied Kyle. "We've worked on it a lot. It was a disaster when we bought it but we are not done yet."
"And you guys do this work yourselves?" asked George.
"We do a lot of the small stuff. The big things we have friends that will help us for steak and beers." replied Kyle as he was getting dinner on the table. "It saves us a lot of money and we like to do the work."
After dinner was over, Kyle excused himself to go take a shower and change. As soon as Kyle entered his bedroom and saw Oliver's clothes on the bed. He broke down and started to cry.
"Sierra, Pop's in trouble, come on." said the Twins. The kids ran to the bedroom and saw Kyle on the floor curled up in a ball just bawling his eyes out. The kids started hugging their Pop. Barbara started towards Kyle but the twins stopped her.
"He needs us now Grandma." said the Twins. "We have it covered." She said ok, waited a few minutes and went back out to the living room with George.
About twenty minutes later, Kyle had calmed down enough to realize that someone else was with him. He noticed his kids hugging him and he started hugging them back.
"Thank you munchkins." thanked Kyle. "I love you."
"We know it's because you love Daddy." replied Sierra.
They hugged for about five minutes more and he sent them out to wash up and to put their pj's on while Kyle took a shower.
All three kids were at the breakfast bar when Kyle came out of his room. He dished them out some ice cream.
"Mr. Fish, Barbara, would you like some ice cream with the kids." asked Kyle. George said yes but Barbara said no. "Now I know where Oliver gets his sweet tooth from. We have toppings over in this cabinet." George went to the cabinet, which made everyone laugh.
"I'm sorry that I kind of lost it earlier. It just all caught up with me. I'm trained to ignore my feelings but when it's your own family it's different." said Kyle.
"It's ok. Call me George." said George, which shocked both Kyle and Barbara. "I'm not sure about all this uh…. But I do know that you love my son and that he loves you. It wouldn't be my choice but its Oliver's life."
"Thank you." said Kyle in a low voice. Finally, he's starting to get it.
When Kyle woke up, he felt so alone. He had been hugging Oliver's pillow all night. He was so use to Oliver being there with him in bed that he just felt empty. He hugged Oliver's pillow for a few minutes and then called the hospital to see how Oliver was doing. Oliver was awake and alert and was upset because he couldn't eat due to his punctured bowels. He went out to the kitchen after washing up.
Kyle saw George and Barbara finishing up their breakfast and Kyle told them how Oliver was doing.
"He's upset that he can't eat." laughed Kyle.
"I'm not surprised. We were just leaving now to see him. We thought we would stagger his visits so he won't get too tired." said Barbara.
"That's a good idea. The first couple of days will be hard for Oliver." replied Kyle. "I'll bring the kids and let them visit. Maybe you and George can take the kids out for lunch. How's that sound?" Yea came from the kids as they ran into the room.
"Sure, we would love too." said George. "Thanks."
He wanted Oliver to be with his parents for a while. He sat down with the kids to watch a cartoon or two and then went and got ready. They all got into the minivan and drove to the hospital.
George and Barbara were coming out of Oliver's room when Kyle and the kids were walking up the hall.
"He's still awake. Go on in." said Barbara.
"Thanks" replied Kyle as they went in the door.
"Daddy." said the three kids. Oliver smiled at them and kissed each one as Kyle held them up.
"I missed you all." said Oliver, as he looked at each one.
"How are you feeling, Daddy?" Sierra asked.
"I'm ok. I'm not in any pain but I have some discomfort when I move, so I'm trying to keep as still as I can." replied Oliver.
Each child got to talk to Oliver for a few minutes and then went out to their Grandparents in the waiting room. Sierra was last and when she was done, Kyle walked her down to George and Barbara. They discussed their lunch plans on going to Chucky Cheese and Kyle tried to slip them some money but both George and Barbara wouldn't think about it.
Kyle walked back to Oliver's room and said "Alone at last. I missed you so much." and kissed Oliver.
"Hmm... I've missed you too." replied Oliver. "Do you know what I could go for Mr. Fish?"
"Oliver Fish get your mind out of the gutter." replied a shocked Kyle. "Besides, you're not ready for that and I could get into real big trouble."
"You're no fun." replied Oliver.
"The tightening of your ab muscles would really be painful during orgasm… maybe in a week." Kyle said while winking at him. Oliver looked sad.
"Your Dad said that I could call him George." Kyle said trying to changing the subject.
"He did?" replied Oliver in shock. Kyle explained his little break down. How George and Barbara saw it and how the kids helped.
"Yes, he said that he still isn't sure about the gay thing, well sort of, but he said that he knew that you love me and that I love you. It wouldn't be his scene but I think he's really starting to get it." smiled Kyle.
"Wow, I can't believe it." Oliver said with tears in his eyes.
Brody and Jessica enter Oliver's room.
"Fish, how are you doing?" asked Brody.
"I'm ok. A bit tender when I move." replied Oliver. "Kyle says that I can't get a blo…."
"Oliver." Kyle yells. "You better stop right there." Jessica and Brody start laughing.
"How are you Brody?" asks Oliver.
"Same as you, I have stab wounds on both arms and its better not to move them." replies Brody. "If it wasn't for you Fish, I may not be standing here. Thank you."
"You're welcome." replied Oliver. "The armor was all the twins' idea."
"BTW, your two sons congratulated me on my new baby." said a surprised Jessica. "I'm not pregnant."
Oliver and Kyle looked at each other, then at Brody who was also smiling.
"Why are you all smiling like that?" said Jessica.
"You might want to take a pregnancy test." said Kyle.
"Why, because the twins say so?" replied Jessica.
"Yes." said Oliver.
Oliver and Kyle explained to her about the twins and how they seem to know certain things. They told her about the armor being the twin's idea.
"So, I may be pregnant?" a shocked Jessica replied.
"I would say it's for certain, but you better have that test." replied Oliver.
"Go down and get a pregnancy test from the pharmacy and bring it up." suggested Kyle. "You can use Oliver's bathroom."
They liked the idea and Jessica ran down and got the test. She ran right in the bathroom and came out a few minutes later. They waited and were all looking at the test.
"It is positive." said a shocked Jessica. "I'm pregnant."
"You still need to get checked by a doctor but with this test and the Dr. Twins think so." replied Kyle.
Brody and Jessica hugged and kissed. Oliver and Kyle congratulated them.
"I guess your right about the twins." said Jessica.
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