I am really sorry for the wait, I got a bit stuck on what to write so it took a while. Anyway, here you go...
-Nick p.o.v-
Next morning I stumbled out of bed, from the warmth of my boyfriend's arms. I barely made it to the bathroom before I was sick. I heard rushed footsteps come running and then heard the comforting voice of my papa,
"Hey sweetheart, okay let it out." He attentively rubbed my back as I continued to empty my stomach. I heard as my dad came in and he was quietly murmuring to my papa. I wiped my face and stood up, once the sickness stopped, going over to the sink to rinse out my mouth. I felt my papa hold the tops of my arms in cautious support. They led me downstairs and sat me down, my papa sinking down next to me while my dad began to potter around beginning to whip together some breakfast. Slowly all my siblings began to filter in one by one. The younger ones took no notice of me and they happily continued their usual morning routines; grabbing their respective breakfast meals and heading into the den to watch cartoons.
When Jeff emerged it was verging on 9:00. He came into the kitchen carrying Calo as he came; he sat down next to me placing a tentative kiss on my cheek. He looked absolutely awful, his face was still red and blotchy while dark circles ringed his usually bright, brown eyes. My papa smiled sadly at him,
"Morning honey, do you want something to drink, maybe some breakfast?" Jeff shook his head looking rather hesitant. Calo looked up from where he was now settled on my lap,
"Jeffy you should have some pancakes. Papa makes the best pancakes." I watched as Jeff looked up from his knees doing his best to smiled,
"Okay Calo, what do you suggest I have with these pancakes then?" A grin broke out on Calo's little face and I saw a little bit of life rekindled in Jeff's eyes. I knew that my family would be able to help Jeff; they would always be there for the two of us.
-8weeks later-
Jeff has settled into my family really well. My dad and papa explained to my younger siblings why there favourite blonde was staying with us. They all absolutely loved the idea of Jeff living with us. Today my papa is going for his second scan and I am going for my first scan. Jeff, dad and Calo are coming with us while Tom and Luke have come home today to watch the others with Seraphina. Dad drove with papa in the passenger seat. Calo was sat in his special seat thing because obviously at his current 22 inches tall he is way too small to sit normally in a car.
Papa went to have his scan first, Calo stayed with me and Jeff while dad went with papa. I was already showing a little bit which was not expected. Papa's scan took about 20 minutes and when he and dad came out I saw that they had both been crying. My papa was beaming, reassuring that it wasn't anything bad. He instantly sat next to me and was showing me the ultrasound of my baby brother to be. Papa is at just over 20 weeks and could have found out the sex of the baby, but decided he didn't want to. On the other hand, if we work it out I think I am around 11 weeks. My name was called and I looked at Jeff who got up, taking my hand and leading me towards the smiling midwife. We were taken to a small room and I immediately saw the ultrasound machine.
"Okay boys, my name is Nurse Clearlight, I will be your midwife for the duration of your pregnancy. Are you ready?" He looked at me and I nodded nervously. He cracked a smiled and said, "Don't look so worried, it will be okay. Now Nick I need you to lie down on the bed for me, roll the top of your trousers down and lift up your t-shirt for me. Okay?" I nodded and did what he asked. Jeff sat down next to me and held my hand. Nurse Clearlight rolled over on wheelie stool. He looked at Jeff,
"I am assuming you are the other father?" Jeff nodded and beamed at me when he caught my eye. Nurse Clearlight nodded and took a bottle saying,
"Okay Nick this will be a little cold." He wasn't kidding either. I jumped quite violently as the cold gel touched my skin. The nurse pulled the monitor over and tapped the screen,
"If you look at this and I will show you your baby." Both Jeff and I were instantly glued to the screen. I felt the probe against my slight curved stomach and watched as a fuzzy black and white image came up on the screen. The nurse made a few notes before smiling broadly. He moved the probe and then said,
"Okay there is baby. You can hear the heartbeat." Both Jeff and I smiled. I felt the probe move once again and suddenly the nurse said,
"And here is baby number 2." Both Jeff and I whipped our heads up to look at him. My mouth was gaping,
"What?" Nurse Clearlight chuckled,
"Congratulations boys you are having twins." I looked at Jeff and felt the tears begin to pour down my face, happy tears of course. Jeff instantly began to wipe them away. Another nurse handed Jeff a piece of tissue and he wiped the goo off of my tummy before bringing me into his arms. Nurse Clearlight asked,
"Boy do you want pictures?" We both nodded and I croakily said,
"Can we please have 3?" He nodded and smiled before going to collect them.
We headed back into the waiting room; I was clutching the envelope tightly in my hand. My papa was instantly asking me questions; it was a little overwhelming so I simply thrust the envelope into his hands. I cuddled close to Jeff and then heard the gasp,
"Baby you are having twins?" I felt myself being engulfed in my papa's arms, his familiar scent surrounding me and calming me.
Papa didn't stop babbling the whole way home. It was exhausting and Jeff took me up to bed when we got back. I was so happy and I knew that he was too, everything can only get better from here on out and I know that no matter how hard it may be; we will pull through, together.
