"Thank you so much for waiting, Asami-san, Tabaka-san. Please follow me."

The soft gentle smile of Dr Suzuki did little to ease Akihito's nerves. He wasn't entirely sure why these results had him so on edge, they had talked everything over again and again. No matter what the outcome was, they had a plan.

But they were talking about their future.

And the future of another life.

This was top tier experimental science using stem cells and lab create organics from their DNA. It was a price tag to Ryuichi with too many zeros and a pamphlet of possible side effects ranging from body changes and mood swings to depression and miscarriage.

They could have a child together.

Their child.

A combination of all the things that made them them in the form of another life.

It was a business partner of Ryuichi's that had brought the new procedure to their attention. By now everyone knew of his long-term relationship with Akihito and his lack of caring about everyone's knowledge was almost a way of showing off.

It had gotten Akihito into the odd spot of trouble initially but now life had settled down to the point that they could use the terms significant other and life partner without batting an eye.

Now they were thinking of extending their little family.

A plus one.

Ryuichi admitted that he had never considered having children. He didn't particularly like them, didn't know how to interact with them and plus they were a potential liability. Akihito had dismissed the idea out of hand on that thought alone, no way would Ryu ever agree.

Until he asked one day if Akihito wanted one.

Stunned, he had stared at his lover wordlessly. It had been weeks since the procedure had been brought to their attention.

"You would make a good father and with your help, perhaps I might be able to manage as well. If a family is something you'd like then I'd be willing to try. Only for you." He paused for a moment then said in a final tone, "Only with you."

Akihito had argued for adoption, less risk and they would be taking a child who didn't have a home already and giving them a home. Ryuichi had wanted one that was theirs. In the end, they had agreed to look into both options to get more information and make their decision then.

They had discovered the process was long and arduous. With all the things that could go wrong, the company that was offering the pregnancy procedure would only accept candidates that had a certain level of viability. Akihito and Ryuichi had already been in to fill out all the paperwork and complete all the tests. All they were waiting on were the results of the tests.

Ryuichi had a comforting arm wrapped around his waist as they followed the doctor into her large office.

Akihito honestly wasn't sure if he wanted to have a baby or not. Never in a million years did he think he would be able to carry one, even with all the risks involved. Hormones and side effects and a c-section. But the idea of having a family with Ryuichi was becoming more and more something that he realised he wanted. But adoption was certain the option that he thought of.

They sat down across from the doctor at a large desk and a large hand snuck into his own. Akihito glanced to the side but his lover had the same calm expression on as normal, even as he quietly offered him comfort. Was his nervousness really that apparent? The small squeeze of his hand said that it was.

This was a big thing though.

If Akihito was viable they had already decided they would go ahead with the pregnancy. If not then they would start going through the adoption process.

"Now I know that you are both keen for the results so I won't bore you with all the things that we've already discussed. I have good news and bad news," she started off with a gentle smile. "Unfortunately, Takaba-san is only 30% viable to have a successful pregnancy with the program how it currently is and we will only accept candidates with a 70% viability or higher. However, Asami-san is 92% viable. It's one of the highest scores we have seen so far, it would be higher but for the smoking."

She softened her words with a small smile but that didn't stop Akihito's word from spinning at the words she said.

"I know that's not what you were hoping for or planning so I'll give you some time to decide. I have some more information packs to give you both and then if you choose to go through with the procedure with Asami-san as the bearer instead, then you just have to make a new appointment."

Akihito turned to stare at his lover who had gone very still and was currently regarding the doctor with a very familiar completely blank expression.

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