It's short. I know that. But, it's also a pretty important chapter, I guess. And I didn't want to skip straight to the commitment, so…yeah. Enjoy!
Collins, Roger and Joanne were eating dinner in silence, a very unusual thing. The boys could tell Joanne still had the commitment on her mind, even though it was still a few months away.
Joanne put down her fork harshly, making her apartment-mates look up. "I've been thinking," she said, "I want a baby."
Roger started choking, but Joanne seemed oblivious as Collins forced the food out of Roger's mouth.
"A baby?" Collins asked while Roger recovered, "Are you sure about that Jo?"
Joanne nodded. "I was happiest with Maureen when she cared about me. When she depended on me. I want something that isn't going to leave me."
"But babies grow up," Collins reminded, "And then they leave. Like Roger."
"I know," Joanne said, "But I want something to take my mind off Maureen, and a baby is the perfect thing."
"Even if you do decide you want a baby," Collins asked, "Where are you going to get it? Adoption? Sperm donor?"
Before Joanne could say a word, Roger said, "Aren't I baby enough for you? Don't you love me anymore?" He stomped the ground like a little kid under the table and started yelling. "I CAN BE A BABY TOO!" he mocked.
"Roger, grow up," Joanne said, "Anyway, um, Collins. About your question. I really would like a baby that's biologically related. I was wondering…"
Collins and Joanne blushed and Roger laughed. "I know when I'm not wanted," he said, clearing his dish and heading out the door.
"Are you sure that's what you want Joanne?" Collins asked.
"Yes. I want a baby. I know you're gay, but would you do it for me? Please Collins? I need this."
Collins closed his eyes, thinking. "C'mon baby," an Angel-sounding voice said in his head, "Make Joanne happy. Make yourself happy. Then you won't be completely gone when you leave this earth."
Collins opened his eyes, knowing what he had to do. "I'll do it."