A/N Thanks so much for all of the reviews! It's great to get feedback since this is my first fan fic. The previous chapter was basically a prologue type thing to introduce the characters and the story. I hope you enjoy the rest and sorry it took so long for me to update I have been busy with exams lately! Enjoy!
Kevin and Alexis had been married for an entire year, they had survived the toughest part so far and they were positive they could handle any curve balls life threw at them. They had both adjusted so well to married life and they were both happy with their lives together. They had to decided to live in the same apartment that they had shared in their last year of college, it was small but it suited them well and everything was already adjusted for Kevin. It was also close to Alexis' advertising job and Kevin's job as at the paper as the sports writer. Their lives were perfect except there was one small thing missing. It was something that was lurking in the back of Alexis' mind more than Kevin's. Before the accident Kevin had dreamed of marrying and having a big family with boys so he could teach them how to play sports, but ever since then he has dreaded that thought. Kevin had put off thinking about a family. He didn't want to think about how different it would be raising a kid like this. He wanted his child to have a normal father. Kevin decided that this was something that needed to be discussed with Alexis, it wasn't fair to her that he kept putting this off just because he had doubts.
Kevin got home from work around 4 p.m.; before Alexis did so he decided for once that he would make dinner. He prepared a full meal of steak and baked potatoes along with a fresh salad. After he was finished he cleaned all the pots and set the table with the nice china from their wedding. When he was finished he went into the living room to see if he could catch the end of the Orioles vs. the Red Sox on ESPN. Around 6: 00 Alexis walked in the door.
"Hey Kev. How was your day?" she asked as she put her keys on the table next to her purse.
"I'm great, how was work?" he asked as he pulled her onto his lap and gave her a kiss.
"Exhausting!" she answered dramatically pulling off her high-heels. Alexis stood up and made her way into the kitchen slowly.
"So what do you want for dinner?" she asked as she flipped on the light in the kitchen.
"Oh my gosh, Kevin did you actually cook?" she asked as she turned to face him.
"Hey don't sound so surprised" he joked as he came over to her. "I thought it would be a nice break for you and plus there is something we need to talk about afterwards" he told her as he took her hand for moment. Kevin went further into the kitchen and pulled Alexis' chair out for her.
"Thanks" she said smiling at him as she sat down.
Kevin turned and began to bring the food to the table and then poured the wine and put the food on both of their plates. They shared simple conversation throughout dinner but both of them were anticipating the conversation to follow.
After Kevin had cleared the plates and poured their coffee he took a deep breath smiled at Alexis and the started to speak. "Today I was thinking about starting a family, and there were things that I have been thinking but I have never really told you" he started as he held Alexis' hand. "Before the accident there was nothing I wanted more than to get married and start a family, but after that I have dreaded thinking about it because I am afraid that I won't be able to be a good father and do all the things my dad did for me, Joan and Luke. I just don't want to be a failure as a father" he told her now looking nervously at his hands.
"Kevin don't ever think that. You would make an awesome father, you're loving, caring, funny and plane old awesome!" she answered smiling at him. "You don't have to worry about that stuff I have faith in you, but I understand if you have doubts, but always remember that I'll be right there with you" she told him as she leaned across the table to kiss him. 'So just out of curiosity how many kids did you think you wanted?" she asked smiling slightly at him.
"Oh well I always wanted a big family may be five or six" he answered smiling at her as he sipped his coffee. "But I would be just as happy with one" he added
"That sounds great, I always wanted a big family too, five sounds like the perfect number to me" she smiled.
"Um, you do know that there is a chance that we might not be able to have kids on our own?" he asked as he stared into his empty cup.
"Yeah, but the doctor did say that was a very slight chance" she answered reassuring him happily.
"True, so what do we have to lose?" he asked smiling mischievously at her. Alexis stood up and walked over to him and sat on his lap and began to passionately kiss him. Kevin made his way into their bedroom as quickly as he could with Alexis on his lap. They reached the bedroom and they both got undressed and got in bed. Luckily the next day was Saturday and neither of them had to work, because they really didn't sleep much that night and didn't wake up till late the next morning.
Sorry this chapter was kind of short, but I have a lot more written I'm just trying to decide where to start and end the chapters! I hope you enjoy it and please don't forget to REVIEW! Oh and thanks to Saena for your tip it was very helpful, I hope that I fixed it!