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This chapter has more fluff to stuff a teddy with! Hope you enjoy it.
I researched surrogacy (UK) before writing this, however do not claim to be an expert, so doesn't depict the exact process.
Deny It All You Want
Chapter 20
A knock at the door rouses Ste from his deep sleep as he grunts in response throwing his hand around in the air in disgust. House keeping finally give up. Ste settles it back down again on top of the lump under the duvet cuddling around it as it moans with satisfaction. Brendan turns around and lowers the cover slightly to peer over it at Ste, his hair all ruffled from sleep and eyes half open. The sun is shining outside but thanks to the double layered curtains it's still dark enough for him to rub open his eyes more and smile like a giddy child at Ste.
It hits them, they're married, woken up the first morning as husbands and Ste cannot contain his bursting excitement over it, folding his arms over the edge of the duvet on top of Brendan and leaning his chin there staring lost in his eyes. They stare a good while, eyes fixed and blissfully happy.
"Morning hubby" Ste breaks the silence first giggling profusely with it, Brendan strokes his fingers attentively through Ste's hair and settling it to the side.
"Morning Husband, ha I'll never get bored of saying that" Brendan smiled moving down the covers more jolting Ste off his arms and lowering him close enough to kiss his nose and nuzzle it softly.
Ste moves away moving under the duvet craving Brendan's warm skin on his hands and pulls his body into him close resting on Brendan's chest under his chin. Ste hums content and the vibrations on Brendan's chest make him sigh softly. He curls his arms around Ste tight as he can groaning into it.
"So, we need to get home now" Brendan rubbed down Ste's back with the tips of his fingers brushing there.
"Not yet Bren, I'm too comfy " Ste wined tightening his hold with defiance.
"OH OK then, so we'll just forget our honeymoon then yeah?"
"What? NO! Aw but can't we just have a little more bed time?"
"Two minutes, then up!" Brendan laughed when Ste tickled at Brendan's ribs. Then he tickled Ste back making his squirm like a worm as he wriggled under Brendan's unrelenting attack. Brendan ended up on top of Ste. He could barely breathe with the laughing.
"Stop! No" Ste'e eyes were streaming with giggles so Brendan stopped and swapped his fingers for his tongue.
"Still want me to stop Steven?" Brendan asked curling his tongue over Ste's every curve of his ribs and down over his thigh.
"No, you can carry on doing that Bren, mmm" Ste hummed feeling Brendan's sleek wet trails over his warm skin. He had goose bumps now as the gentle touch Brendan had on Ste curled his toes.
Brendan licked down the curve between his torso and thigh lifting his leg up and kissing down the inside of his thigh. Brendan dragged Ste's leg over his shoulder before licking another wet line down the other crease in the top of his leg kissing down and lifting his other leg high over his shoulder.
Ste pushed up with his hips using his hands to hold himself high while Brendan moved low to lap hard over his hole making Ste moan Brendan's name. Brendan kissed deep over Ste's entrance, worshiping him.
'Brendan, oh god yeah' Ste rocked his hips slowly towards Brendan's face pushing his sleek tongue deep and then keened up when he curled and twisted it around inside him. They swapped hands as Brendan held Ste closer burrowing down into his hole Ste dragged hard over his cock and massaged his ball sack.
Thumbing into the slit and spreading the pre come around the head, Ste milked at his cock while Brendan let his tongue pleasure the life out of his puckered pink hole. Ste shudders can't contain his orgasm coming hard into his hand and thrusting his hips up he constricts over Brendan's tongue making Brendan groan at the tight feeling curling faster laps hard though the breathless keening.
Brendan moves up to Ste lapping his come up over his tongue till he licks him clean, kissing Ste deep to make sure he tastes his hole and come on Brendan's tongue. They moan and Ste pushes Brendan over onto his back and sits down over his erect leaking cock until he feels him touch his prostate and drags his hips a while for continuous rubbing at it inside him, he gasps hard calling Brendan's name on breath.
Brendan's so turned on, fuck it feels amazing the head of his cock rubbing at Ste's sweet spot, he knows he's so deep inside his husband, loves it. He tells Ste he wants it harder, deeper still and grabs hold of Ste's hips and pushes high up impaling Ste down by his arse cheeks over and over again unrelenting jolting Ste's body till his back arches over. Brendan comes and he's growling with it, Ste feels it hit high inside him, the warm sperm caressing his insides and making him orgasm all over again. They crash on top of each other gasping telling each other how in love they both are and kissing through the come down.
"Ok NOW we get up!" Ste laughs and jumps out of bed.
Brendan and Ste check out of the hotel late, all the other guests have departed now and they look on into the reception room and pretty much everything has been cleaned up now. If they close their eyes though they can still see all the balloons stretched out on the floor, and their dance together, the speeches. Brendan snakes his arm around Ste's shoulders and they walk outside, the limo is still there, waiting to take them home. They look at it then each other and snigger before they get in and ask the driver to take them home. They need to pack up for their honeymoon in Paris.
"I'm buzzin me" Ste is still excited about going on a private jet.
"Me too Steven, I promised ye we'd go back one day, it's special that place for us now." Brendan smiled, looking at his phone
"Cheryl says bye, they've gone back to Ireland, plane arrangements are at the house apparently" Brendan shrugs putting his phone in his pocket.
"How's she done that though?"
"Probably posted it through the letterbox?" Brendan assesses quickly
"Or Anne took it round, she has spare keys." Ste remembers as he settles down next to Brendan
"Since when? You never told me that Steven!" Brendan looks at Ste surprised
"Oh sorry Bren, it's in case of emergencies, we have hers too" Ste looks up at Brendan's wide eyes "You don't mind do you?" Ste sits up in worry all of a sudden, and places a hand on Brendan.
"No, I suppose not, just..."
"I didn't speak with you about it? Sorry, I didn't think, it was a while ago" Ste held Brendan's hand gently.
"No, it's Ok, you're right, it's a good idea in case of emergencies" Brendan gestured out his arm as Ste moulded into his side happily, they always fit together perfectly.
The limousine pulls up outside their apartment and as it pulls away they watch it drive off remembering just what they got up to in the back of it. They smile at each other and let themselves into the apartment.
"BREN!" Ste shouts as he tries to fit everything into his suitcase but it point blank refuses spilling out Ste's clothes faster than he packs them.
"Yes honey!" Brendan smirks walking up the stairs, he settles on the banister at the top watching Ste wrestle a suitcase on the bed.
"Come and sit on this" Ste asks as Brendan widens his eyes placing his hands on his hips and walking towards the bed, filthy smirk across his mouth.
"Steven! Really, we haven't time"
Ste looks up puzzled then realises and rolls his eyes." One track mind Bren, I mean the suitcase! It won't shut so I need you to help me close it"
"Are you insinuating I have a big arse?" Brendan stands with his arms folded looking at Ste.
"No I just...what?"
"Well you asked me to help close your suitcase, that tells me ye think I have a heavy backside Steven"
"Please tell me you are winding me up here Bren" Ste widens his eyes at Brendan
"Yes I am" Brendan finally laughs and settles on the suitcase as it clicks shut.
"Wow, that didn't take long, maybe ya arse is too big" Ste sniggers and then screams as Brendan chases him around the apartment for being cheeky
They got to the airfield by taxi and grabbed their bags in their hands, they were shown over to their private flight and Ste couldn't help giggling over it all. Brendan looked at Ste and reciprocated the smile back this was exciting he had to admit. They boarded the plane a lot smaller than a jumbo jet, and went inside.
It was very posh inside they had champagne on ice and Strawberries in a bowl. They looked at each other and burst out laughing. Their flight assistant looked at them puzzled as Ste whispered in her ear and she smiled and blushed. Gesturing to their seats and pouring them a glass of champagne each and going to sit in the cock pit with the pilot.
They settled down next to each other and Ste looked out of the window as the plane made its way up to the runway, and jolted as it ascended into the sky. The clouds appeared at the side of the window wispy and white against the blue sky. They linked fingers firmly and Brendan leaned onto Ste's shoulder and looked out of the window with him. Nuzzling into the side of his face Ste felt Brendan's stubble graze at his cheek as he closed his eyes.
"I love you" Ste spoke as he leaned into Brendan's face.
"I love ye too" Brendan pulled his arms around Ste's waist and held a tight comforting hold they both hummed into it.
"I'm so happy Bren, I could burst with it" Ste turned and leaned his head on the seat Brendan mirroring Ste they touched the ends of their noses together.
"I know what ye mean Steven, I could never tell ye how much I love ye, impossible" Brendan tilts his head and pushes forward into a deep kiss with Ste; it always takes their breaths away.
Brendan grins and leans into Ste's ear and purrs "Ye part of the mile high club Steven?" Brendan sucks Ste's earlobe seductively before looking back into his eyes.
"Bren, we can't, they'll see!" Ste blushes and basically he now has no choice in the matter as Brendan growls and pulls him up and into a passionate kiss walking them backwards and shoves him into the small bathroom cubical. They laugh at the minuscule space they have, kissing like it's the end of the world and they only have limited time left. Brendan reaches behind him and runs the tap soaking through his hand as Ste undo's both their trousers taking them off for better access.
Brendan lifts Ste's thigh high up and rests his leg on the side circling Ste's hole and pushing in his fingers until Steis moaning with the onslaught. Brendan scissors Ste's holewide open for his cock, he turns and lifts Ste onto the sink before pushing high up into Ste. "Gonna make you scream and beg for more" Brendan growls into Ste's ear thrusting hard and filling Ste up with his long hard length. Ste moans loud and wraps his legs tight around Brendan's back, they fuck together hard in the bathroom Ste bouncing up and down on Brendan's cock impaling himself deeper each time and screaming when Brendan hits his sweet spot.
Outside the bathroom the Flight attendant walks out to see if they need any help, or service her attention is held towards the screaming coming from the bathroom, her eyes widen then she stifles a smirk before going back to the cock pit and closing the door tightly. Inside the bathroom Ste is begging Brendan and it's too much as he comes fast shooting high into Ste and pulling out of him. Brendan wraps his mouth overSte's cock and milks up his orgasm for him swallowing him up and licking him clean. Brendan lets Ste taste himself on his tongue as they come down from their mile high.
They are giggling when they leave the bathroom, and look like they've been thrown through a bush, but they don't care, too loved up and wrapped up in each other to worry. They finish their drinks and feed each other strawberries as the plane finally lands in Paris.
Brendan and Ste walk out of the air field and look around Paris. It's pretty surreal being there; they need to hire a car again, opting for the same type as last time, Silver Audi TT just to bring back some amazing memories for them. They shoved the bags into the limited boot space the car had and climbed into the seats. Brendan was driving again, however Ste had told him in no uncertain terms he too would be taking a turn behind the wheel at some point. They looked at all the sights and remembered the area from last time as they pulled up to the Hotel De Londres.
They walked up to reception and they checked in, the staff gave them a puzzled look, and Ste laughed admitting they'd been here before. They took the room key and stood at the elevator. Ste looked at the stairs and remembered how he'd climbed the beasts the last time he was here, a lot of steps he recalled. Brendan looked at him puzzled but he just shrugged it off as they went up to the top floor most expensive suite. They walked in and gasped at the size of it, like a home from home.
Ste jumped on the bed and Brendan curled up between his legs leaning back closing his eyes and sighing contently as Ste massages over his shoulders.
"OK where are we gonna go this time?" Brendan asks relaxing on Ste's chest.
"I have an idea, but you can't laugh!" Ste warns.
Brendan rolls his eyes and shakes his head "Go on what have ye in mind"
Ste bites his bottom lip "Disneyland" He hears Brendan exhale a slight laugh under his breath
Brendan curls his mouth up and glances sideways thinking."Hmm, OK then, why not?"
"Really? Nice one Bren always wanted to go there!" Ste smiles moulding his palms over Brendan's shoulders firmly.
"Yeah me too" Brendan hums
They arrive at the gates to Disneyland and look up at it in awe, the lights strobe over the castle as all the Disney characters walk around the park. They felt like kids walking around and having pictures taken with Mickey Mouse and Cinderella. Ste smirked as he saw Brendan was actually a big kid at heart almost dragging Ste around the park.
Going on as many roller coasters they could find and had a brilliant time. They made a point of stopping off in the Disney store as Brendan made a bee line for a giant Nemo toy, telling Ste he 'just had' to buy it for Simon, and Ste agreed grinning at Brendan carrying it around under his arm. Ste took photos of him and took the mick.
They dined out in a restaurant one evening getting dressed up for it and having a romantic meal together as a married couple. Ste ordered snails and frogs legs again, and just for a laugh couldn't resist hiding them in Brendan's meal when he excused himself to the bathroom. They laughed over it, and when Brendan had placed a snail on his fork and flung it at Ste, they quickly made a getaway when it landed on the table behind instead.
Taking a walk in the evening under the moon as it shone a white glow down on Paris; they held hands and walked together along The Seine and taking in the sights of it at night. The Eiffel Tower glowed bright lit up in the background, and the warm summer nights contented them as they strolled hand in hand.
Ste managed to get behind the wheel of their car one of the days, despite Brendan's insistence he was the better driver and sulked for a good mile and half before relenting. They found lots of places to visit and look at, opting for a drive around the most scenic routes they could find.
They visited the beach they'd had their first date at, but without Anne's famous string pulling, they had to share it with a crowd of people this time around. Not that they cared settling down on a beach towel together and watching the sea lap the shore.
Ste woke up and stretched out his arms to the side of him but Brendan wasn't there, he moaned at the loss of him next to him. Ste sat up and he could hear the shower going and Brendan singing to himself. Ste pulled back the duvet and rubbed his face awake and padded over to the walk in shower and leaned up against the doorway watching Brendan lather up himself and the water wash it all away. Ste admired his body all wet and shiny as the bathroom lights shone a sparkle off him as he moved.
Ste walked over naked and placed his fingers slowly downBrendan's back stopping Brendan singing and humming instead feeling Ste's touch.
"Morning Beautiful" Brendan reached his wet hand around and stroked Ste's thigh up and down.
"Hey baby." Ste stroked his hands down over Brendan's front rubbing Brendan's length in slow movements through his fingers instilling a breathless moan from Brendan.
Brendan laid his head back on Ste's shoulder turning to kiss Ste as he placed tender tips of his fingers over the head of Brendan's cock thumbing over the slit. Ste moved around to in front of Brendan and stood under the large shower head letting the water rush over him like a waterfall, he closed his eyes placing his face under it before looking back at Brendan and moving down to his knees in front of him, settling down completely on the shower floor.
Ste stroked his palms tightly on Brendan's thighs curling around his cheeks and squeezing them in his palms. Pulling Brendan towards him he placed himself under Brendan and dragged his fingers down into his parting opening him wide hearing Brendan gasp and place both his palms flat on the tiles of the wall.
Ste found Brendan's puckered hole and began lapping over it with his tongue the water cascading down helping to create an easy slide over it. Ste ticked the tip of his tongue into Brendan's hole pulling Brendan down a little as he bent his knees and sat over Ste's mouth. Ste worked his tongue into Brendan and twisted and curled at it. "Steven...oh baby"
Ste cupped his lips over Brendan and kissed tonguing deeper in and out pulling Brendan by his thighs into a rocking movement and he was falling apart at the sensation, languid rocking over Ste's tongue as it fucked him at a slow sensual pace and Brendan jolted at the pleasure. His knees weakening Brendan came hard in streaks over the tiles as Ste licked him out through his orgasm.
Ste smiled as Brendan looked strung out, he moved down to Ste and looked at his lust blown eyes."Sit on me" Ste demanded pointing to his hard cock water lapping over it lubing him up ready
"Ye filthy Steven" Brendan moved to Straddle Ste and held his hand over Ste's cock placing it at his hole and pushed down gasping."You love it" Ste purred thrusting up into Brendan, he did as well. Brendan held onto Ste's arse cheeks and pushed Ste hard into him moaning out loud when he hit his prostate. Ste and Brendan rocked and impaled slow sharp movements together kissing and meshing their tongues tight.
Ste ejaculated long and hard into Brendan. 'OH...OH GOD Brendan...'Ste whispered his name and threw his head back panting. Brendan circled his hips as Ste pooled his warm load. They fell close together and moved apart cuddling on the warm wet shower floor, they kissed their for an age as the warm steamy water washed over their skin.
Simon is working behind the counter serving a customer when Ste and Brendan walk in together smiling. Simon freaks out and hugs them both to death gesturing to an empty table for them to sit at and delegating some staff to cover him a while.
"Guys! It's so great to see you both, how was the honeymoon?" Simon clicks his fingers and orders some drinks.
"It was magical, we only went to Disneyland!" Ste beamed as Simon's face dropped
"Without me?! Did you see Nemo?" Simons face is sullen
Brendan rolls his eyes and lifts up the huge bag he's been carrying and passes it to Simon."Here, and don't say I never do anything for ye!"
Simons eyes widen as he looks into the bag and drags out a large cuddly Nemo, he absolutely loves it and shows it to Alan who gets the fright of it's life and darts away behind some plants before peering out again slowly.
"Simon, you gave Alan a heart attack then, it's little fins were working overtime to get away" Brendan smirks.
"Thank you, it's ace! Wait till I show Phoenix he will freak!" Simon beams showing everyone in the restaurant the large fish and they all look at him with widened eyes.
"Speaking of Phoenix, I got him a snail like mine, he loved it when he came around the other day" Ste showed Simon the snail.
"Looks like you both had a great time, I certainly have good memories of the place"
"Why don't we all get together for dinner? We can tell ye all together how the honeymoon went?" Brendan suggested as both Ste and Simon nodded. Brendan stood up and kissed Ste on the side of the lips.
"I'll go over to the club for a bit, ye coming or staying here?"
"I'll pop over to Anne's I think, actually No I'll go home, drop the bags off and drive to Anne's, shall I pick you up after?" Ste stands up and snakes his arms around Brendan's waist.
"Mm yes that's cool with me, see ye later beautiful" Brendan pulls Ste into a soft kiss nuzzling at his nose and smiling
"Later baby" Ste kisses Brendan's forehead and sits down with Simon.
Ste pulls up outside Anne's house and grabs hold of the bag full of souvenirs for them. He rings the door bell and when Anne answers she squeals at the top of her voice in surprise."Ste! Oh I've missed you come here!" Anne hugs onto Ste and he smiles squeezing her back.
"Uncle Steven!" Phoenix cries as Ste lets go of Anne and his bag and lifts Phoenix up high in the air before hugging him."Alright Phoenix! How are ya?"
"Good thanks, did you bring me a pressie from Paris?!" He beams wide as Anne scolds him for being cheeky.
"S'OK Anne, and I did bring ya something!" Ste smiles putting Phoenix down and grabbing his bag, Anne wanders off to make her usual brew for them, so Ste sits on the sofa with him and first takes out the snail.
"I remembered ya liked this when you came to our place so I got you one of your own, and...A cuddly FROGGIE!"Ste play attacks phoenix with the frog toy tickling at him and making his wriggle and squirm.
"Thank you! Uncle Steven, you wont eat my Froggies legs will you?" He looks wide eyed at Ste who smirks placing his hand on his chest.
"Promise, I wont eat ya froggie, besides he's too cute"
Anne walks in with some hot brews but as Phoenix is bouncing around she places them on the mantle piece out of the way then sits down on the sofa with Ste looking at what Phoenix has got and smiling.
"Ste, you shouldn't have, they are well cute!"Anne beams.
"I got you some French perfume Anne, and a snow globe." he laughs"He gets it out and shows her the Eiffel Tower and shakes it."See, it's the winter version"
Anne looks at Ste and swallows a laugh and admires her amazing Snow globe from Paris."Wow Ste, that...that's so thoughtful."
"Yeah, I knew you'd like it, Bren said it was tacky,like he knows!" Ste huffs. "I just have to give Maxine and Warren's gifts then that's them all."
"So love how was the honeymoon?" Anne sits comfy on the sofa
"Amazing Anne, I didn't think it was possible to love him more, but each day I do" Ste sighs "We went to the places from last time just for the memories you know, and some new places, Disneyland!"
"What?!You went to Disneyland without me?!" Anne folds her arms and pouts like a child
"Whoa, that's what Simon said! Brendan bought him a giant Nemo" Ste smirks
"HA! Oh god he'll be over the moon with that then?" Anne rolls her eyes at the thought of Simon bounding in with the big toy.
"He frightened Alan with it, shoved it right up to the tank and Alan totally flipped out"
"Jesus, and he bangs on at us not to upset her! Unbelievable"Anne shook her head.
"We need to all get together for dinner soon yeah? We have some news to share as well as honeymoon stories." Ste stood up and wandered over to his brew blowing it and taking a drink. Anne followed him over and drank hers nodding in agreement.
"Yeah babe, great idea. We haven't been out in ages!"
Brendan walked up the stairs to the office and heard voices there. The club had a few people in there having a drink, and Rhys and Jacqui were kissing behind the bar. Brendan widened his eyes and took a double take, since when had those two sorted themselves out, Brendan thought. He shook his head. He clicked his fingers and broke them apart, Brendan reminded them there was customers, and also congratulated them on seeing sense.
He stood at the office hearing the voices and shrugged and walked in, his eyes widened in surprise and shock when he saw Danny there sat talking with Warren, he immediately looked over at Warren disapprovingly. Warren stood up quickly scratching the back of his head and fidgeting.
"What the hell is HE doing here?" Brendan walked over to Warren and pointed at a smirking Danny.
"Brady! Welcome back, how was the honeymoon? Ste with you?" Warren looked behind Brendan as Brendan placed his hand firmly on Warrens shoulder.
"Why is he here Foxy?"
"Hello to you too Brendan!" Danny stood up and gestured his hand to him but Brendan just scoffed.
"I am selling one of my clubs, and I thought I'd come by here and see if either of you want first pickings?" Danny gestured his arms up.
"Not interested" Brendan walked over to the office door and gestured to Danny to leave
"You might not be, but I think Warren might be" Danny looked back at Warren "Give me a bell yeah?" Danny bumped into Brendan as he walked out
Brendan slammed the door shut so loud Warren jumped out of his skin then looked awkward as he settled into the office chair and Brendan into the sofa.
"I was just thinking we could own another club together Brady, that's all, the success of this place has been amazing" Warren tries to explain, Brendan's face is fuming though so he doesn't make eye contact for long. "Don't look at me like that, it was just a thought"
"Foxy, I am not your keeper I get that, but half this place is mine and I will not have that scum in my club! He's bad news, why would ye even consider getting involved with him after last time?" Brendan looks on in disbelief at Warren who sighs.
"God I am sorry! Why am I even answering to you?!" Warren stands up to leave as Brendan stops him
"I thought we were friends, I am trying to help, like I did last time remember?"Brendan reasoned.
"Yeah I know, look I'm sorry. Me and Maxine had a tiff and it's getting to me"
"OH, well you've listened and helped me many a time with Steven, what's happened?" Brendan points back to the seat as Warren sits down and Brendan pours them a drink each.
"We had an argument over going out, see I've been here full time since you went away and I haven't been able to take her out for a while"
"Say no more, go on, get out and take her for a slap up meal somewhere" Brendan nodded his head towards the door.
"Serious? Sure Ste won't mind?" Warren stood up smiling.
"Course not; he's just as romantic as me!" Brendan laughed "Take a couple of days I'll look after the club.
"Nice one Brady!" Warren down his glass and pats Brendan on the shoulder and leaves. Brendan wanders over to the desk and sits down kicking his legs up on the desk.
Brendan and Ste were waiting in an office about to have a first meeting with the surrogate who was going to carry their first child, and they were very nervous about it. They held a tight grip of each others hand and they couldn't really comfort each other much, not knowing what on earth was going to happen, or who the lady was.
Plus would she be a nice person and friendly, would they like her? It was all too much for Brendan who let go of Ste's hand and began to pace up and down the room. Ste watched and smiled warmly at him, he knew how restless he'd been about all this and decided to let him walk, or pace it off.
Eventually a woman with a clipboard came in and Brendan immediately sat back down and held Ste's hand again. The woman smiled and tried to calm both Brendan and Ste seeing they had some nerves about them. The lady had given them some forms to fill out, more forms they thought. There seemed to be a lot of those. They took the pens from the lady and filled out all their personal details, writing Mr Brady-Hay still had them smiling at each other even after all this time, it made them weak at the knees.
After a good ten minutes filling out more forms they were getting restless, they wanted to meet the amazing lady who would help their dreams of being parents a reality. The other woman came back in telling them the lady was on her way and not to worry. Easier said than done they thought as theyheld hands Brendan brought up Ste's hand to his lips and kissed him they were lost in each others eyes when the lady had already entered. Her heart warmed seeing them obviously completely in love with each other.
"Ye are too sweet" The lady beamed as Brendan and Ste broke their stare and looked at the lady. Brendan stood up in shock instantly recognising her. "Lynsey? What are ye doing here?!" Brendan exclaimed walking over and hugging her.
"Brendan, Oh my god, I can't believe it's really ye, how long has it been?"
"Too long! Steven! Come here and meet an old family friend,Lynsey" Brendan gestured to Ste who walked over and stretched his hand out to her. "This is my husband, Steven" Brendan beamed proudly as Lynsey widened her mouth in surprise.
"Oh my goodness, wow! Hello Steven, lovely to meet ye"
"Lovely to meet you too, but please call me Ste, only this one gets to call me Steven" Ste laughs shaking his head.
"So, what brings ye here then? Have ye seen our Chez lately?" Brendan gestured for them to all sit down.
"No not for a while to be honest, been busy helping families realise their dreams of having children. Brendan I'm the surrogate" Lynsey speaks and then settles in the chair opposite them.
"What? Oh my god, Lynsey, will that be too weird, with us knowing each other though?" Brendan sits back into the sofa and looks at her in surprise.
"Well, I don't think it will, I know you well enough to realise you are a good person and ye two obviously are devoted to each other. Ste, what do you think? You've barely said two words love" Lynsey places her hand on Ste's and smiles.
"Erm, well I think it's great Bren knows you, and you do seem like a lovely lady. Maybe we can talk about it some more?" Ste looks to Brendan who seems deep in thought.
"I won't decide anything till I know Bren is happy to go ahead with this" Ste added looking worried at Brendan.
"I'm OK Steven, honest, I'm just shocked. How long have ye been a surrogate?" Brendan leaned forward linking Ste's hand like it gave him strength to breathe.
"A good few year's love, I had a friend, who was desperate for a child, and I decided to help her, we went through this organisation and it worked for us ye know? I had twins for her actually" Lynsey smiled as Ste's eyes widened
"Twins! Oh wow, that's amazing" Ste glances at Brendan who smiles and shakes his head at him.
"Ok, so what about expense? Sorry to be so blunt, but this is something Steven and I want so we need to know the ins and outs, so to speak" Brendan sighs at his wording when Ste sniggers.
"Right well, you're not obliged to pay me anything, all that's required really is cost of getting to appointments, any medicines I might need, just to help me through the pregnancy really." Lynsey replied "So, what do ye both think? Should we press ahead with the surrogacy, or ye want to wait a while longer?
Brendan and Ste look at each other and ask lynsey for some time alone to talk so she obliges going to get them some hot drinks. Brendan and Ste sit with their bodies towards each other and holding hands.
"Bren, you know her right, isn't that a good thing, means we can trust her, yes?"
"Oh I trust Lynsey, I'm just thinking with our past friendship, her and Chez were best mates growing up, we all were." Brendan agrees.
"We can put this family idea off a while longer if you want Bren, I don't want to rush you, it's a big deal" Ste cups Brendan's face and brings him into a long chased kiss. Brendan closes his eyes at the touch of it and rests his forehead with Ste and sighs
"No, I want this for us, a proper family together, Steven there's no one else for me now, it's ye always."
"I know baby, I feel the same, I love you, let's do this then?" Ste lifted up Brendan face as he smiled and nodded.
"Yes, let's do it" Brendan laughed as Ste squealed low into Brendan's neck and nuzzled there a while before Lynsey reappeared with a tray of drinks. She placed it on the coffee table and passed them around.
"It's tea, sorry didn't know what you'd both want and a cup of tea..."
"Solves everything..."Ste finished and smiled, Anne says that, she's our friend.
"Well Anne sounds a wise lady then" Lynsey agreed taking a small sip of her tea."So, what have ye decided?"
"We're gonna go ahead, well at least get the ball rolling, um..ye know what i mean" Brendan holds his head in his palm
"Hey, stop with the nerves, I promise, it's not a big deal. So, who is going to provide the goods?" Lynsey giggled and so did Ste.
"Bren wants me too, although I think he's far better looking" Ste shrugged gesturing to Brendan and rolling his eyes.
"The baby might be born with a moustashe Steven, it should be ye, look how beautiful ye are? Makes sense" Brendan widened his eyes in authority at Ste trying to stand his ground over it.
"We don't have to...do it though, right?" Ste looked on in shock and Lynsey smiled again holding both Ste's hands." Do ye think Brendan would even let me think about that let alone suggest it? And no, we don't have to DO it, artificial insemination just as good"
"Oh thank god, I mean, sorry, but I'd never want to...with anyone else now"
"Steven, ye are so sweet, and I wouldn't let ye either" Brendan growls into Ste's ear making his squirm and smile.
It was Ste's birthday in a weeks time and Brendan was trying to plan a party for him without his knowledge. This was becoming an uneasy task for him, because of what happened the last time he'd tried to sneak around behind Ste's back, Brendan had suddenly become involved in a seedy affair. So this time around Brendan had let people know of his ideas, so not to cause any suspicion and so they could help him.
Simon was arranging the catering side of it through the restaurant, deciding on a lavish kid's type party, because everyone loves kids party food, which mostly consists of every yummy sweet known to man. Simon Anne and Brendan were all deciding on what they could have, a chocolate fountain was a top priority, as was a hedgehog dome of cheese and pineapples and buffet sausages on sticks.
"Crisps, sausage rolls, cake...Harribo?" Simon asked as the others nodded profusely.
"Gotta have Harribo, I love the fried eggs" Anne admitted smiling.
"Sandwiches, pork pies..jelly?" Brendan looked up at Simon and Anne who smirked
"Jelly and Ice cream?" Simon smirked." Good god we're all gonna need a year to work all the calories off
We could have kids party games too? Pin the tail on Alan, musical chairs, oh and a piñata"
Simon raised his eyebrow "You ain't pinning no tail on Alan!" he cried as the others rolled their eyes
"I meant we could have a drawing of her? Oh never mind!" Brendan gave up the instant Simon's death stare happened.
"Tell you what bend over and I'll pin a tail on you, see if you like it?" Simon warned as Brendan hugged him laughing
"Simon, never change OK? Daft sod" he gestured his hands to Anne "Now I just have to go shopping for Ste's pressie
"What are you getting him?" Anne asked with curiosity
"Something I know he'll love" Brendan winked.
Ste came home from the restaurant saddened. He'd spent the whole day hinting to everyone it was his birthday and not one of them listened. Not one card or pressie had passed through his hands, not one 'Happy Birthday' he huffed and threw his keys on the coffee table shouting out for Brendan. There was no answer which he thought was odd, Brendan had had the afternoon off, so where was he if not there.
Message from Steven
Hey, where are you? Just got home. xx
Message from Brendan
At the club, why don't ye pop by? xx
Message from Steven
Nah, I am gonna get a shower then chill, xx
Message from Brendan
Please come to the club? I am stuck here, want your company :) xx
Message from Steven
You don't need me, you have warren and the customers, I'm going to have early night xx
Message from Brendan
Baby, please? I miss ye, I don't want to wait hours before I see ye again. xx
Message from Steven
Bren :( Oh Ok, give me an hour to get changed. xx
Message from Brendan
Dress sexy for me ;D xx
Message from Steven
So I should come naked? ;) xx
Message from Brendan
Ye should always come naked Steven. :P
We will have the office to ourselves, hurry up beautiful xx
Message from Steven
Hmm..See you soon gorgeous xx
Brendan smiled and looked at the others, Brendan had managed to call up their old office friends and invite them to the party, even Rhys and Jacqui and the restaurant staff were there. Cheryl hadn't been able to make it, but Linsey Warren and Maxine were sat around with Anne and Simon and Phoenix.
Over in the corner they had put all Ste's cards and pressies into a pile, one had a large cover draped over it, that was Brendan's surprise. Everyone knew what it was and agreed it was a brilliant idea.
They turned off all the lights upstairs and waited in silence when they had heard the door open downstairs. Everyone had been told to keep quiet; Teresa was biting down on her hand trying not to giggle, as Tony elbowed her over it. Warren held tightly onto Maxine and tickled at her sides making her squirm and Anne had told them to shush.
Ste walked in and looked around; he was puzzled at how quiet the place was. And dark too, where was everyone, all the customers, it should have been heaving by now but it was eerie as Ste made his way up the stairs he called out for Brendan, but no answer. He called again then settled at the top of the stairs. No lights were on as Ste began to worry.
"Bren? What's going on, where are you?"
The lights suddenly switched on basking the club in a bright light. He saw a glitter ball on the ceiling bouncing rays into the room, multicoloured flashing lights lit up over him and everyone else. They were all smiling at him.
"SUPRISE!" They all shouted in unison as Ste's mouth widened in shock Brendan sauntered over to him licking a deliciously sloppy deepened kiss before whispering in his ear.
"Ye didn't think I'd forget did ye? Happy Birthday Steven" Brendan looked back smiling.
Ste threw his arms tightly around his neck closing his eyes and squeezing onto his husband. Then he looked around at everyone else and a tear formed in his eyes.
"Bren, thank you so much, this is amazing" Ste sighed wiping his eyes "All of you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Ste walked over to everyone hugging them all and they all gave him loads of cards to open. Ste settled next to Lynsey, who was showing her bump off now. Ste placed his hand on her stomach and smiled feeling the baby inside kick, his baby, His and Brendan's.
"Are you OK?" Ste asked Lynsey as he read all of his cards
"Yes love I am, this one is playing football in here" Lynsey smiled stroking her belly.
"Can I feel again?" Ste asked excited.
"You always ask, no need too love, here" Lynsey took Ste's hand and placed it on her stomach as the baby kicked it's foot hard at her tummy
"Oh god, I felt that! Did it hurt?" Ste asked
"Kind of, it's weird, it's a nice pain. When she moves around, it's like a fluttering sensation, and the water it's growing in, ye can feel that sloshing around too sometimes. When she's doing a dance anyway" Lynsey laughs.
"She?" Ste asks smiling
"Well I don't want to say 'It', might be a boy, who knows, ye two wanted a surprise!"
Brendan cam over to join them as Lynsey placed his hand on her tummy as well. Brendan linked his fingers with Ste's there and they smiled at each other feeling their child kicking and punching the life out of lynseys belly. Lynsey was overwhelmed watching them, and as her hormones where flying all over the place being pregnant she burst out crying shocking Brendan and Ste.
Anne wandered over and reassured them.
"Don't worry; it's normal to cry a lot, hell I was proper emotional with Phoenix, I cried over stupid things". Anne smiled seeing them both relax.
"You have any cravings?" Anne asked Lynsey as she brought over a plate of every type of food from the buffet.
"Hmm, greasy food, pickles, oh and chocolate sandwiches"Lynsey said "I like to chew on ice cubes too" The girls laughed together and Brendan and Ste left them to have a girlie chat. Brendan ushered Ste over to the pressie pile as Ste widened his mouth at them all.
"Oh my god! Thanks everyone!" Ste cried. He pointed to the sheet covered pressie and looked back at Brendan."What's that?"
"It's from me that one, I hope ye like it, but if not we can chose one ye do like" Brendan looked nervous as Ste removed the sheet and gasped loud covering his open mouth. He stood in silence not believing what he saw, and then turned back to Brendan.
"You bought me a new motorbike? Bren I can't believe it" Ste looked back at the red and black Ducati bike in awe, he loved it, and walked over and stoked down it's paintwork, straddling over onto the seat and palming over the handle bars. Ste beamed wide and shook his head.
"Bren, thank you, I love it, I can't believe it though"
"You're worth it Steven, and I know how gutted ye were when ye lost your other one, is the colour OK?"
"Yes, it's perfect, so you gonna come for a ride with me?" Ste winked as Brendan shook his head
"I don't think so!" Brendan cried but softened seeing Ste pout fluttering his long eyelashes at him "Well maybe then"
Ste gestured his finger seductively at Brendan getting him to straddle the bike towards him, he wrapped his legs close and pushed their lips together for an obscene kiss that had everyone hurriedly walking away making themselves busy. Ste pulled out of the wet kiss with a filthy slurp, and placed his forehead on Brendan's.
"Thank you, best birthday ever!"
"Happy Birthday Steven, I love ye"
They kissed again and got so lost in each other Simon had to remind them they weren't alone, they all laughed and got on with the party. Ste belting the life out of the fish shaped piñata Brendan had bought, mostly to annoy the hell out of Simon.
9 Months 2 weeks later.
Lynsey was sat with her legs up on the sofa at Anne's house; her ankles had swollen up a little so she been told to take it easy for a while. Ste had left the house ten minutes earlier to get some milk for another brew. They had been watching TV together Ste taking the afternoon off to keep her company as she was now over her due date.
Lynsey felt a strong pain in her stomach making her squint a little, it didn't last to long so she dismissed it swinging her legs onto the floor she stood up and walked towards the bathroom when a strong pain spasmed across her tummy throwing her forward a little wincing at it. Lynsey grabbed at her stomach and rubbed it,the pain eased again as she took a deep breath.
Lynsey decided to call Ste so looked for her phone it was on the coffee table, she put his contact up but couldn't complete the call as the next pain she experienced was severe and knocked her onto her knees in pain. Lynsey cried out gasping with tears rolling down her cheeks she was frightened, Ste was still at the shop and her phone had fallen under the sofa. Crying with the pain she tried to grab her hand out to get it but another sharp pain stopped her she grabbed hold of her stomach and lay on the floor.
Ste was stood in the longest queue in the shop, a woman was chatting away with the cashier and everyone was getting impatient with her, including himself. He'd picked up some milk and a couple of gossip mags for lynsey to read, as she liked to catch up on the celebs and soap news, and if he was honest, so did he. Ste made his way out of the shop and walked up the road towards Anne's place rounding up the path he used his key and shouted out he was back.
He looked into the lounge but didn't see lynsey because she was on the floor shielded by the sofa,he walked through to the kitchen putting the milk away an shouting for Lynsey. She didn't answer him which he thought was odd,as he entered the lounge he found her on the floor. Ste sank quickly to his knees grabbing Lynsey's hand but she didn't move, he noted she was still breathing and dialled an ambulance.
"Oh my god, Lynsey, please, please wake up!?" Ste squeezed her hand and held it to his cheek Ste sobbed watching out of the window for the ambulance.
"Please, don't do this, wake up" Ste shook her lightly on the floor but she didn't move besides her breathing. Ste felt over her tummy and felt his baby kick at his hand and move around Ste closed his eyes as tears rolled down his cheeks he prayed for them both. Shaking Lynsey again and stroking her hair.
"Please..." The ambulance was taking an age to come as he tried to call Brendan his hands were shaking so badly he could barely grip the phone properly. Ste was panicking, Brendan wasn't answering his phone and he felt completely helpless, but continued to speak to Lynsey.
"The ambulance is on it's way, it will be here in a minute Lyns, hold on OK" Ste looked up seeing flashing blue lights as he quickly left her and answered the door, the paramedics rushed in and started to attend to Lynsey. They were asking him all kinds of questions that had his head spinning. They got her strapped to a stretcher and put an oxygen mask over her mouth Ste grabbed his phone and keys and left in the ambulance with her.
At the hospital they just took her away and left Ste stood in the middle of A&E shaking and crying alone and without Brendan. He tried his phone again, but it went straight to voicemail he cursed him, why wasn't he answering. Brendan needed to be there. Then he called Simon instead and thank fully he did answer and Simon calmed Ste down telling him Anne was on her way and that he would find Brendan. Ste couldn't help thinking about lynsey and how she and their child were doing.
The pregnancy had gone a little over the due date. Ste had been climbing the walls worrying about Lynsey and their baby while Brendan had been so much stronger, he needed to gain that extra strength for the both of them, and keep a level head. Keeping Ste calm and Lynsey comfortable. Lynsey had moved permanently into Anne's house 8 months into the pregnancy so Ste and Brendan could keep her close by and be there for her. Anne and Lynsey had become firm friends in the time they'd met and spent a lot of time together. Anne had suggested the idea and they all agreed to it, especially as Anne mostly spent all her time at Simon's flat most days now, it worked out well for them.
Simon rushed out of the restaurant faster than he knew his legs would go reaching the club and screaming for Brendan. Brendan walked out of his office wide eyed trying to calm Simon down enough to catch his breath and speak. When Simon had explained what had happened Brendan collapsed back against the door frame and tried to think straight enough to move. grabbing for his phone, the battery had died. He grabbed the club keys switching on the alarm and locking the place up he and Simon drove to the hospital.
Brendan parked up rushing into the hospital and asking at reception about Lynsey, he heard his name in a sob behind him as Ste stood there. Brendan hitched a breath wrapping him in his arms so tight he felt so fragile it broke his heart.
"Where were you?"
"Steven, I'm so sorry, my phone battery went and I hadn't realised, I came as soon as I heard. What happened?" Brendan looked at Ste using his thumb to wipe his tears away.
"I don't know, I went to the shop, when I returned I found her unconscious on the floor, it's my fault,I shouldn't have left them. I've hurt Lynsey and our unborn child, Bren I'm sorry" Ste sobbed as Brendan pulled him close to his chest looking at Anne and Simon, Anne was crying too.
Brendan cupped his hands around Ste's face and rested their foreheads together "Heeey, ye have done no such thing OK, look at me, ye wasn't to know this would happen. Lynsey is in the best place, it will be OK"
They sat down and Ste held on to Brendan fisting into his shirt and resting under his neck listening to his heart beat because it helped to calm him down. There was no word on Lynsey for an age and they began to think the worst. Eventually a doctor came over to them.
"Mr Brady-Hay?" The doctor asked as both Brendan and Ste stood up and nodded to her.
"Sirs would you please follow me?" The doctor gestured for them to follow as they looked back at a very worried Simon and Anne.
Anne looked up at Simon "Simon, please tell me Lynsey is OK and she hasn't lost their baby"
Simon swallowed hard pulling Anne into a hug.
"They will be OK, I know it Anne, I know it"
Brendan and Ste held hands as they followed the doctor around into the maternity unit of the hospital as they looked at each other. The doctor kept gesturing around corridors taking them on a maze journey till she stopped at a door and pushed it open. Lynsey was there lying in the bed and cradling a baby in her arms. She saw them both and beamed wide.
"Hi ye two, why don't ye come and meet your daughter?" Ste gasped and Brendan's legs almost gave way on him, they held each other up and walked over to the bed. Lynsey passed her into Ste's arms and Brendan closed in behind him resting his chin on his shoulder looking down on her, eyes closed and yawning, Little fingers wriggling up in front of her. Ste moved down and kissed them crying laughing looking at her.
"She's beautiful" Ste cried looking up at Lynsey" Thank you"
Lynsey nodded at him and watched them both with a big heart, even she felt a tear run down her cheek.
Ste turned and placed their daughter in Brendan's arms as he choked and sat down on the chair in fear he'd collapse. Ste sat with Lynsey and hugged her tightly.
"Are you OK? You scared me so much, what happened?" Ste held her hand
"Doubled over in pain babe, must have knocked me out, my waters broke not long after I arrived and they delivered her within half an hour. 7'6 and she cried a little at first but settled afterwards. I think she looks like ye Ste." Lynsey smiled
"I love her" Brendan spoke stroking her full head of hair behind her ear."And I love ye Steven"
Ste knelt at Brendan's legs kissing Brendan on the lips and their daughter on the forehead gently.
"I love you both too"
6 Months later
Ste received a text from Anne in the morning asking for them to go around to her house for a early lunch. The restaurant was closed today because it was a Sunday, and also because they kind of had their hands full now. The bin was overflowed with nappies, despite the fact they emptied it out more times than they cared to admit, it was like a magic bin that wouldn't stop producing dirty nappies. They were both very tired,baby keeping them up throughout the night they had now managed a routine of taking it in turns to get up with her,allowing for both of them to try and get some sleep.
Ste used to stay awake sometimes though without Brendan's knowledge just so he could watch her cradled in his arms as he fed her, singing to her trying to settle her to sleep. Brendan's voice always soothed her back to sleep. Ste couldn't stop smiling watching them together.
It was a struggle at first for them to adjust to their new life and family addition, deciding to continue working but at a part time capacity. Warren and Simon managed the rest of the time around them and hired in extra staff to help out.
Brendan and Ste wanted to spend as much time as they could with their daughter, especially the first year of her life, it worked well for them and they were happier than ever as a family. The apartment had been transformed into a nursery and they'd started making plans to find a bigger place, a house with a garden for when their daughter was old enough to run around. Lynsey kept in touch with them and Cheryl came down to visit and cooed over them as a family. She was over the moon for them, everyone was.
Brendan got her into the car seat and Ste sat in the back as Brendan drove around to Anne's house. Brendan and Ste kept glancing at each other through the mirror at each other, still completely in love with each other, more so if that were possible. They exchanged smiles and I love you's to each other and Ste stroked his fingers over his daughters face, letting her grip his finger tightly as he wagged it. He warmed to her strong grip despite only being 6 months he knew she'd be a force to be reckoned with growing up. Her smile melted his heart, she had a full head of golden hair on her head and Brendan said she had his nose. And beautiful blue eyes.
They arrived at Anne's and Ste carried in the car seat as Brendan brought the bag in with him. Anne had to have a hold pretty much as soon as they'd walked through the door and Brendan went into the lounge putting the bag down. Phoenix ran straight to Brendan lifting his hands up to him.
"Uncle Brendan!" Phoenix cried and Brendan grabbed him up and swung him around.
"Hey how are ye big man? You have grown loads since I last saw ye!"
"Mummy keeps feeding me vegetables! They are yucky but Mummy says they help me grow" Phoenix replies sticking his tongue out in disgust.
"Ah! Yes that's very true, vegetables are good for ye, they also make ye strong too" Brendan flexed his biceps to show Phoenix and Ste came over and stroked his palm over them.
"Hmm Bren, still looking good" Ste winked sticking his tongue out, he turned and Brendan slapped him on the arse making Phoenix giggle
Anne came in with a brew and placed them high up out of the way. Brendan and Ste cuddled close on the sofa together Ste in between his legs and resting his head on Brendan's chest. Brendan placed his hand warming on Ste's stomach under his t shirt stroking him there. They looked over at Simon and Anne cooing over their daughter talking in that high pitched voice that adults only use for babies. They looked at each other and smiled.
"So Anne, come on, what did ye ask us here for?" Brendan asked nuzzling into Ste's hair breathing in his scent.
Anne smiled to herself as she cradled their daughter in her arms. Simon looked at her and kissed her on the lips and whispered something making Ste sit up a little in curiosity.
"Anne?"
"We're having a baby" Anne gushed blushing.
Please review? :) xx
I can't decide on a name for their baby yet,it will be in the next chapter. xx