Chapter 8
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"William I don't need someone to watch me."
"You need rest and I know you, you're going to try to do things and I can't miss work today otherwise I would stay home with you."
"William. Listen to me. I don't need anyone to stay with me. I'm fine. I won't have another attack and I won't do anything. I'll catch up with my reading, or my TV shows."
"Too bad Alan. Grell is off I asked her to come over."
Sighing he gave in and accepted. At least it was just Grell, he could handle that. They were good friends and he did want to thank her for the flowers still.
"Fine. Do what you want. You refuse to listen to me anyway."
"I just know you and you were told to rest."
"I said fine." Crossing his arms he got off the bed to go to the living room.
"And I'll bring dinner home tonight so don't worry about cooking. Alan?" Seeing Alan upset with him he followed him out.
"Yea?" Sitting on the couch he flipped through a magazine trying to ignore William to some degree.
"I love you. I only worry because I love you."
Looking up to see the sincerity in his eyes he put the magazine down and stood up to kiss him.
"I love you too. And I know you do. Sorry for being a pain." Hearing a knock at the door Alan went to get it so William could finish getting ready for work. He had a meeting today that he wanted to look his best for. All the heads were meeting today, it was actually nerve wrecking. He even told Eric to make sure he was dressed properly in case they toured the dispatch like last time, which was part of the reason Grell had off.
"Alan dear, why are you standing you should be in be resting? Where is William that he is too busy to get the door?" Coming inside she put her arm around Alan and brought him with her to the living room to sit.
"I am busy getting ready for work Sutcliff. And Alan insisted he greet you. Now please don't shout we have neighbors." Coming from the bedroom William finished tying his tie and got Alan's approval for his appearance.
"You look charming Will, the higher ups will think you're still the man for the job." Moving towards him he gave him a tight hug, though making sure he messed nothing up then kissed his lips to calm him. "Just do what you always do and they will love you."
"Thanks love." Kissing him back he skipped the coffee to avoid it lingering on his breathe and told Grell once again that Alan wasn't to lift a finger before leaving the apartment.
Alan and Grell sat on the couch with their legs under them enjoying the tea Grell had made for them. Alan wasn't going to lie he was glad to be able to spend the quality time with Grell. It was something that rarely happened thanks to their work schedules.
"So any plans yet for the wedding?" Grell asked excitedly.
Shaking his head he said, "No, we aren't planning anything until after the baby. I don't want to plan before then."
"Can I be your party planner? You deserve the very best and most beautiful wedding Alan. I know this was something you've wanted for a long time now."
"Sure Grell. I'd love your input. Though we have to work with William too, I want his feedback too. Grell…can I ask you something?"
"Sure dear what is it?" Sliding closer she put a hand on his shoulder seeing the conflict in Alan's eyes. What could he be so worried about?
"Do you think…no…you don't think I'm marrying Will just because he is giving me everything I've ever dreamed of do you?"
"Alan dear…"
"I just. It's been on my mind. I mean I love William, I do, I know I do but, I broke up with Eric because he didn't want commitment, he didn't want marriage and a family. I still love him though, and William knows this. But you don't think that maybe I rushed things do you? That I jumped into things so I could make sure William didn't back out?"
"Alan…" Putting her cup down she moved closer to him and put her arms around him. "I think you love William with all your heart and soul. I never once thought that you were with him because he wanted to make your dreams come true I always saw true love in your eyes. You care for and love William. If anyone says otherwise then they aren't seeing the truth. You and William moved slowly, you've been dating over two years now and I figure the baby wasn't exactly planned but I knew William wanted to marry you. Believe it or not he asked me for my opinion on which ring to get you, poor boy couldn't decide between the two." With a smile he saw Alan smile back a little.
"Your right the baby wasn't planned, we happened to be that unlucky one percent." Alan joked as placed a hand on his stomach. "Thanks for reassuring me Grell. I really needed that because I love him, I love him so much I just. I guess I was just having my insecurities. William deserves the best, he is such a great man you know."
"I do know and he has the best with you."
At that Alan started to get misty eyed and hugged her tightly. He was so glad they were friends and could have this conversation.
"Can I say one more thing? I am glad our friendship hasn't been hurt by my being with William. I know how much you love him and I was worried you would hate me once I started dating him. And then once I found out I was pregnant I worried you would be upset since I know how much you want a child and,"
"Alan. Shush. I love William sure but I knew a very long time ago we were never going to work out. I wasn't his type. My love for him wasn't mutual, he can barely stand me I fear. As for your child. Let me love them and I will be happy." She said with a bright smile as she placed a hand on his stomach.
"Well as their favorite Aunt you better be up to babysitting." At that they both started laughing.
William came home from work to see Alan asleep on the couch resting his head on Grell's lap. He knew he called the right person to come and watch Alan. Those two were so close, best friends easily. Telling her not to wake him he put the food on the table and went into the bedroom to change. He had good news for Alan but it could wait until he was awake. When he got out of the bedroom Alan was up and heading to the bathroom. At least it wasn't to spill his guts out for once, that was a nice change. He knew he did at times but it was hardly as bad as it was a few weeks ago. Thanking Grell for staying he offered to have her stay for dinner but she declined saying she had something to do tonight. Once Alan was out of the bathroom she said goodbye to him and he thanked her for spending the day with him before seeing her out.
"Dinner smells wonderful what are we having?"
"I got from your favorite Italian place. Even got you garlic knots with your meal."
"You truly spoil me."
If Alan could be jumping up and down he could be. William told him the best news of the day. They owned a house, a house they loved, a house they hoped everything would work out for. They were officially home owners. Putting his hands around Williams's neck he hugged him tightly before kissing his face.
"I am so excited. We have a house. Our baby gets to grow up in a house. We own a place together! William thank you!"
"Your welcome love. Though I really didn't do much. We did it together. We still have to sign some last minute paperwork but I got the call today that our bid was accepted and I put the money down to make it ours when I got out of work so no one can steal it out from under us." This was a dream come true for both of them. Alan got a home like the one he grew up in and William had a home to share with Alan. He couldn't wait to see Alan sign the deed with him.
That night both laid in bed for the night, tucked under the covers while they snuggled the other. William's hand gently moved across their child in awe over slight raise he felt on his lover. He saw it the other week at Alan's appointment and was blown away by it then but even now it was wonderful to feel. Placing his hand over William's Alan closed his eyes while he rested on the other. Times like this made everything even better than he could imagine. He was having a child with the man he loved with his whole being, a baby loved by their father. William saw Alan close his eyes as he gently stroked their child. Their child, it was such a thought, he was going to be a father. The man he loved with every fiber of his being was carrying their child, a child he was watching grow before his very eyes. He didn't know what he had done to deserve such amazing fortune but he wasn't going to take it for granted.
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Sorry it's taken it so long to update this story. I go back to school in a couple of weeks and I'm hoping to update again before that. Thanks for baring with me.
