(Author's note: Since [SPOILER] Cable died at the beginning of season 3, I wrote her out of this story as well. While an mpreg is certainly not canon compliant, I still want to keep it as true to the show as possible. So it is now Danny who walks in on Jason and Chunk in chapter 1, not Cable.)

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Chunk entered Jason's office to find the rest of the team already seated, turning to the door in curious expectation, then collectively sighing in disappointment that their boss had continued to keep them waiting.

"Nice to see you too," Chunk said sarcastically, taking a seat beside Benny.

"It's not even 7am, Chunk. And I haven't had my first cup of coffee yet," Danny pointed out in exasperation. "Bull insisted on calling this team meeting, and he doesn't have the decency to show up on time for it."

"Jason is in the bathroom," Chunk explained, leaning forward . "That's actually why he called you all in here this morning. To make you aware of his condition.

" 'Condition?' " Benny repeatedly worriedly. "Chunk, what's wrong – "

Before Benny could get the question out, Jason shuffled into the office, looking like death warmed over.

Not missing a beat, Chunk shot straight up out of his seat, and was soon at Jason's side, helping him to his desk.

"Chunk, I'm fine. Really," Jason gave an embarrassed laugh, smiling at Chunk appreciatively. "You don't have to fuss over me."

"Well, you're just going to have to get used to it," Chunk chuckled, looking lovingly at Jason as he helped him into his chair. "We're partners. We take care of each other."

"Would one of you please tell us what's going on?" Marissa asked, speaking for the group. "What the two of you have is very sweet, but we'd still like to know why you called us in here."

"Yes. That." Jason cleared his throat nervously, locking his hands in front of him on the desk. "Well, team, there's something I've been keeping from you. It wasn't something you needed to know, and until recently, I didn't think I'd have a reason to tell you. But I...I'm...I'm a..." Jason started fidgeting nervously with his hands, struggling to say what he needed to.

"You okay, boss?" Danny asked, tilting her head in concern. "It's not like you to be at a loss for words.

"It's okay, Jason. I know how hard this is for you," Chunk reassured. "You want me to tell them for you?"

Jason could only nod. It broke Chunk's heart to see Jason, a man who was usually so confident around his team, now look so scared and vulnerable.

Chunk looked up to face the team, noting the concern on their faces. They noticed the change in their boss, but, unlike Chunk, had no idea why he was acting this way.

"Guys, Jason's a hermaphrodite." Chunk just came right out and said it, knowing there was no gentle way to ease into giving them the news.

"What?" Danny raised an eyebrow in disbelief. "You're kidding, right?"

Chunk shook his head. "I'm not. And in Jason's case, he was born with two complete reproductive systems; both male and female."

Jason rested his head in his hands, staring at the desk; clearly very uncomfortable with the conversation.

"Benny? Did you know about this?" Marissa asked.

"Nope. Not a clue," Benny replied.

"Of course he didn't," Jason suddenly snapped, lifting his head to glare at Marissa. "Why would Izzy or I have any reason to tell him?"

"Sorry," Marissa shrugged sheepishly.

"No. I'm sorry,", Jason sighed, trying to calm himself. "It's just...this isn't easy for me."

"Jason? What's going on?" Benny asked. "Is there something else -"

"Oh my God!" Danny interrupted, sitting up. "Dr. Bull, are you pregnant?!"

Benny and Marissa's eyes widened in unison, as they turned to give Danny a look that said she must be crazy.

"You can't be serious,"Benny said incredulously.

"Think about it. Dr. Bull has kept the fact that he's a hermaphrodite a secret from us for years!" Danny pointed out. "Why would he suddenly want to tell us now? Also, Chunk made point of telling us Dr. Bull has two complete sets of reproductive organs. That's not the kind of information that would be shared without a really good reason."

"You make some excellent points, Danny," Benny admitted, looking at Jason and Chunk in shocked disbelief.

"Bull, is it true?" Marissa asked, looking equally shocked.

Despite all his nerves at revealing his oldest and most well guarded secret, Jason couldn't help but to smile at the mention of his pregnancy.

"Yeah. I'm five weeks along," he confirmed as he locked eyes with Chunk; both of their faces lighting up.

Benny, Danny and Marissa sat in a stunned silence for a minute, processing all they had just learned. Finally, Marissa was first to break the silence.

"Bull, I'm happy for you both, but...are you sure this is the safest thing for you to be doing? I mean, you're..older. And you've already had a heart attack. Do you really want to put your body through a pregnancy?"

"I hate to say it, but I agree with her," Benny chimed in. "I know how much you've wanted to be a parent. And I'd like to see this as good news. But are you sure your body is up for this?"

Jason nodded. "Chunk and I had a long and serious talk about this, and we definitely want to have this baby. But not to worry. I have a good doctor who's been taking care of me for years. We've consulted with him, and will be following his advice to the letter throughout this pregnancy," Jason promised, smiling up at Chunk, who returned the smile, resting a hand on Jason's stomach.

"I have to say, I'm surprised at how well you're all taking this," Jason finally addressed his team, after a moment of thoughtful pause. "I was sure you'd all be freaked out or disgusted."

"Learning that you're a hermaphrodite - and a pregnant one at at that - is a shock," Benny admitted. "Speaking personally, it's going to take some time for me to process this information. But you're our friend, Jason, and we care about you. This is who you are, and our feelings about you aren't going to change because of it."

"Besides, you're our boss. We've gotta play nice if we wanna stay on our good side!" Danny teased, eliciting laughter from everyone.

"Which brings me to my next question," she added. "How is this going to effect TAC, going forward?"

"Not to worry," Jason said reassuringly. "Your jobs are all secure. I'll keep working as long as I'm able to. I'm friendly with some of the judges, and even a few of the lawyers we go up against from time to time. I think I can safely tell some of them what's going on. As for everyone else...well, they can just think I'm gaining weight." Jason chuckled, patting his already rounded tummy, which hadn't even begun to show pregnancy weight yet.

"I will, quite literally, be taking things on a case by case basis. And after the baby is born, we'll probably end up telling people we used a surrogate."

"And what about our current case?" Marissa inquired. "We're meeting the client this afternoon. Will you be here for that?"

"I plan to be,"Jason replied, slowly standing. "But you'll have to get by without me this morning. I need to get back home and rest for a few hours."

"Yes you do," Chunk agreed, locking arms with Jason. "And I'll be there with you, to make sure that's exactly what you do."

Jason laughed, as he and Chunk followed the team out of his office, feeling a tremendous relief at his teams reactions to his news. The outside world may never accept who Jason was. But the people who mattered most in his life did. And their support was all he really cared about.