Chapter 2

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Alan spilled his insides out into the toilet for another morning, another early morning. Hearing the floorboards creak as he sat back letting his head rest against the bowl as he reached for the flusher he saw William's shadow come over him.
"Go back to bed. No need for both of us to be up this early."
"Can I get you something? Water? Ginger ale? Anything?" William asked as he kneeled beside Alan. Shaking his head he moved to throw up again. William only frowned as he rubbed the others back.
"I'm getting really worried for you, Alan. You haven't been able to eat anything in over twenty four hours."
"I'm fine….William."
"If you can't leave the bathroom by lunch time I'm taking you to the doctor."
"Fine…"He said before he went back into the toilet. He was worried but it didn't seem like anything that needed a doctor. It was just morning sickness, wasn't it?

William walked into the bathroom at lunch time to see Alan asleep on the floor. That was it, he wasn't getting out of this. This was more than just morning sickness, he was no doctor but he knew that much. Usually the pregnant person could function, maybe not as well as they used to but better than this. He had called out from the office and left Eric in charge so he could keep an eye on Alan. He did feel bad waking him but now was the best time to move him since he wasn't throwing up at the moment
"Alan…love, I'm sorry to wake you…"
"Mmmmm?" Slowly opening his eyes he looked up to see William over him and he was stiff from sleeping on the bathroom floor.
"Hey there, feeling any better? Why not move to the bedroom and sleep?"
Sitting up carefully he didn't want to move too quickly and upset himself. He didn't mean to fall asleep on the floor he was just so exhausted.
"Alright. I'll go, to the doctors." He didn't want to, he didn't think it would do much but he didn't want to hurt the baby, he didn't want to be unable to eat or drink.
"Thank you, Alan." Hugging him gently he smiled against him. He was grateful he wasn't going to fight him on this.

It didn't take long for Alan to be taken to the hospital, the doctor told William to take him straight there once he started telling them what was wrong with Alan. Now he waited outside the room while the doctor and nurses worked on hooking Alan up to IV's and monitors. When he was allowed in he stood beside the bed and took his free hand.
"So, severe morning sickness."
"Yea. Sorry for worrying you."
Kissing his hand he smiled against it. "No it's fine. I'm just glad they can help you feel better."
"It just sucks that I'll be stuck here for a while it sounds like. They said I was on the verge of severe dehydration since nothing was staying in my system."
"I'll come visit you every day."
"You don't have to I get that you have work."
"I can still visit after work. I don't want you to be all alone in here."
"I get that." Squeezing his hand he had him sit beside him on the bed and rest with him. He had missed sitting with him like this. Being so sick wasn't fun. But, having William run his fingers through his hair, just having him near was nice.

Alan sat up carefully with the nurse's help making sure he didn't get sick. He was going home hopefully today. He spent three days here under observation and he was ready to go home. He had to take it easy and stay in bed but he could handle it so long as it meant he didn't have to be here. Given a prescription that he was to take to help the nausea he was wheeled out of the hospital to William's waiting car. Carefully getting in he felt better, just queasy, which he had been feeling for weeks now. He didn't hate that he had morning sickness but he hated that it started earlier than most. He was hoping to feel good a little longer than he had. But, the baby was well and that was all that mattered to him. William loved this child, he loved this child, he would do all he had to too make sure they were healthy.
"All good? Alan?"
Nodding his head he reclined the seat back a little to help with the ride. "Just don't hit pot holes please." He said teasingly.
"I found a route that should be as smooth as possible for you. And if I have to pull over just let me know."
With a smile he let him get going. He was so grateful William was so caring towards him. Making sure he was alright, caring for him in ways he hadn't expected. Not that William wasn't this caring, far from it, but to see it in full force was nice.

Coming into their apartment Alan slowly made his way to the back of it to their bedroom. Gently laying down he yawned and curled up with a pillow between his arms while William grabbed a bucket to keep beside him just in case.
"Exhausted love?" he asked as he sat by his feet.
"A little yea. All I do is sleep is seems like but I can't help it, that is all I want to do anymore."
"I understand, and it's normal to want to sleep, so go ahead. Rest. I'll make lunch for you once you wake up."
"Crackers. I want crackers." Alan said as he made a face over the thought of food.
"The doctor gave me a list of foods that are gentle and good for you and the baby so I'll make something from that."
"Fine." He said yawned and rubbing his face into the pillow. "Come lie with me first. I miss sleeping in your arms."
"Alright love, as you wish." He said kicking off his shoes and moving around the bed so he climb in and put his arms around Alan. He always found it hard to say no to him and especially now he found him even more adorable. Placing his arms around his chest he held him close while they both shut their eyes. Feeling Alan sigh contently he kissed the back of his neck and let him rest.

Alan was getting restless. He had been stuck in bed for weeks now. Only allowed to get up to shower or use the bathroom. He was allowed to eat in the kitchen but that was it. Not that he really had the energy for more than that but still he was getting bored of being stuck in bed. Carefully getting up he went into the living room and straightened up a little bit. It seemed Will was keeping the apartment clean which was nice but he felt bad. He really wanted to help him out more. Seeing a stack of books on the coffee table he sat down and went through them, a smile forming on his face. They were books on pregnancy, and design books on nurseries. It was nice to see him so interested and involved. This whole thing was a surprise for them but that didn't seem to make them enjoy it any less. And when he saw William he seemed to always have this smile on his face. His soon to be husband was too perfect. Hopefully nothing would change once they were married. He knew things would, especially as they raised their child, but hopefully nothing major, nothing that would really come between them. Feeling his stomach start to turn he ran to the bathroom waiting for the day this ended. He had enough of morning sickness. This would be the only reason he would hesitate on having another baby. Though, he should get through one pregnancy before he started to plan another.

William came into the apartment to see Alan asleep on the couch, a book on his chest. His fiancée was too cute. Moving the book he saw it was one of the ones he bought the other day on what to expect during pregnancy. He figured they would be a good investment for them since neither had any real idea on what was to come. Though, he had basic ideas but nothing factual. He wanted to be ready for anything, especially since he already learned some things could happen that they hadn't expected. He never thought Alan would be diagnosed with severe morning sickness. Though, he was glad that was all it was. It was something serious but something they could handle and hopefully soon Alan would start to feel better. He missed him at work, though he wasn't going to push him to return. No one knew why Alan was out exactly, they figured it was from the thorns but everyone wanted to see him back on his feet. Once Alan was feeling better they would at least tell their close friends the good news, maybe wait on the pregnancy but they could tell him about their engagement.

By the time Alan woke up William was in the middle of making dinner for them. Stretching, he carefully stood and went to see if he could help him any. For once whatever he was making didn't make him want to throw up. It was a shame his stomach was so sensitive right now, he loved William's cooking.
"Oh, you're up."
"For now anyway. Can I set the table for you?"
"Saying no will make you pout so sure. How are you feeling?" He said over his shoulder as he stirred the pasta in the boiling water. Keeping it as plain and as simple as possible seemed to be best for Alan.
"I'm feeling alright I guess. My stomach isn't churning as much as you used to though I still can't help but throw up a dozen times a day."
"But you're keeping food down right?" He asked worriedly, he thought he was on medication for that.
"I am. I ate lunch without a problem. I just, it's worse for me in the morning when I wake up and it lasts till about one o'clock. Then something happens and my stomach settles for the rest of the day."
"Well you have a doctor's appointment soon right?"
"Friday actually. Why?"
"I just want to make sure you're staying healthy. Baby aside I don't want this to weaken you too much."
Alan stopped setting the table to walk around to William and place his arms around him.
"I love that you worry so much about me but I'm alright I promise. We will see the doctor on Friday, finally get to see our baby and things will be alright." Resting his head on the others back he took a deep breath taking in his lovers scent. He had stopped using his normal cologne after he noticed it was making him sick. William really was too kind to him.
"I'll tone it down a bit I promise." William said as he placed his hands over Alan's.

Both were nervous and excited for this at the same time. They would finally get to see their baby and see how far along Alan actually was. They knew a few weeks as they had done research on hyperemesis gravidarum and learned it tended to start early than standard morning sickness but they still didn't know exactly. Keeping their hands together both watched the doctor examine Alan first to make sure he was doing alright. Getting the good news they moved on to the child, this is what Alan had been waiting for. Looking over at William he smiled and squeezed their hands. While the doctor got things ready he asked how he was doing with the severe morning sickness and if the medication was working. Telling him that he was still getting sick a lot but not nearly as much as he was before the medication he hoped what he was telling him wouldn't send him back to the hospital. As the doctor placed the transducer across his abdomen both waited anxiously for their child to appear before them.
"Well, it looks like the baby is growing well…you're only seven weeks it looks like."
Both were surprised to hear this. They knew he wasn't that far along but they had figured more than seven. Still, knowing their baby was doing well was nice to hear. Looking at the monitor both struggled to see what the doctor was seeing, their baby was still so small it was unbelievable.
"Because of your condition Alan, both of your conditions actually I would like to see you more often than most."
"I can do that. Any word on returning to work?" He hated to admit it but he missed working. He missed doing something other than sleeping.
"I'd hold off on work just yet. Give it another week or so. Once you feel your energy returning I would say it's safe to return but just so you know your morning sickness won't clear up for a while."
"Oh fun." He said as he looked over at William and smiled. At least they had received some good news.

Finishing up both left the office with Alan set to come back in a few weeks for a checkup. Before they left the building though Alan ran into the restroom which made William laugh, for once he wasn't about to be sick but he was complaining of always having to pee. At least wasn't as bad as always having to throw up. Once Alan was set they headed home and relaxed for the remainder of the day. It was rare they got to spend the whole day together since William was still working so when he had time off, asked for or not, they made sure to spend it together.