Duo Patribus Unum Genus

SUMMARY: Nick Burkhardt and Sean Renard are ready to start a family, but before they convince Adalind to help them Elizabeth needs to explain the zaubertrank process.

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Chapter Five: Look Who's Talking…About Babies

Constellation ringtone sounds

Nick sighs as he is forced out of the warmth of Sean's arms in order to reach for his ringing phone, noticing that it is just after 7:00am. "What."

"Now is that anyway to talk to your mate's Mother, love?" Elizabeth answers sounding entirely too cheery for how early it is.

"Sorry Elizabeth. We didn't get to sleep until early this morning, so I'm feeling a little sleep deprived."

"Oh, really? Can I assume your talk about babies went well and that there was celebratory practicing going on that kept you boys up until all hours?"

"Uh…I think I need really strong coffee and lots of it before discussing my bedroom activities with Sean's Mother…no offense."

"None taken love! I'll be by in an hour with coffee and those bagels I know you two love so much!"

Elizabeth hangs up before Nick can protest her imminent arrival. "So…that was your Mother…"

"I gathered as much. Dare I ask what has her calling at such as early hour?"

"I think she was checking up on us since she knew what I planned to talk to you about last night. Apparently she will be here in an hour with breakfast."

Sean pulls Nick back into his arms. "Well that leaves us with forty minutes to fill before a quick shower. Now – whatever will we do?" He asks giving his Grimm a seductive smile as he began kissing along Nick's shoulder.

Elizabeth: Sean, love, I'm ten minutes from your house. I do hope you've both managed to make yourselves presentable for company."

Sean: Yes, Mother.

Elizabeth: Eye rolling is unnecessary and rather unbecoming Sean!

Sean: Of course, Mother. None of that going on here. We are ready for you to join us for breakfast. Nick would like to hear more about the Duo Patribus Unum Genus and I think you're more knowledgeable on it than I am.

Elizabeth: I thought he might have some questions once he knew you were amenable to the zaubertrank. See you shortly!

Once coffee and bagels had been distributed, Elizabeth sat back and studied her boys. Nick appeared to be having a somewhat spiritual experience while drinking his coffee. Sean was watching his mate with a smile on his lips and love in his eyes. While many outside their group might consider a relationship between a Grimm and a Royal Zauberbiest ill-advised, Elizabeth had seen for herself many times just how good they were for each other. "Now that my boys are sufficiently caffeinated, shall we discuss the ins and outs of the Duo Patribus Unum Genus zaubertrank?"

Nick shifted closer to Sean on the loveseat and entwined their fingers, an action that did not go unnoticed by Elizabeth and made her smile. "I do have a few questions, but maybe if you explain the process to Sean and me my questions might be answered from that."

"Very well. The Duo Patribus Unum Genus zaubertrank is a three part process. The ingredients needed for this zaubertrank are fairly common, so I suspect Rosalee will have them on hand at her Spice Shop. The first part will involve both of you drinking a potion and reciting an incantation. Once that is complete you will both need to provide a sample, which is the second part of the zaubertrank. This will be mixed into a potion that Adalind will drink while reciting the second part of the incantation to complete the third part of the process. After a week Adalind will be able to take a pregnancy test to confirm that the Duo Patribus Unum Genus zaubertrank has successfully allowed the creation of one or more babies. She'll need an ultrasound to confirm how many, but generally this type of zaubertrank results in twins."

"Wow, twins Sean! I was excited for one baby, but TWO – WOW!" Nick leans over and kisses Sean. The kiss would have gotten more serious if Nick hadn't remembered quickly just who else was in the room. Blushing, Nick continues. "You mentioned that after we take the potion and say the incantation that we have to provide a sample. You mean blood right?"

"No, not a blood sample love. I'm fairly certain you understand how babies are made Nick, so when I say sample I'd think you'd know what I'm talking about." Elizabeth couldn't help but smile at the look at passed between her two boys.

Blushing a bright shade of red at just what Elizabeth means Nick stammers "Uh…you mean…sample…like…we…then…ummmm…"

Elizabeth cuts Nick off "Yes, Nick. We will need a seed donation from each of you, which is mixed with the potion Adalind will drink."

Nick looks between Elizabeth and Sean before saying "Can I please not be the one to who tells her what exactly is in the potion she's drinking? Or Sean probably, because how awkward is that to say here drink this potion that has our…stuff…in it?! Can you please come to dinner when we ask Addie?"

"Relax love. Don't forget that Adalind is a very gifted Hexenbiest. I have no doubt that she is fully aware of what a Duo Patribus Unum Genus zaubertrank entails, but if it will stop this slight freak out we are watching you have then yes I would be happy to join you for your dinner with Adalind."

Nick jumps up and hugs Elizabeth. "Thank you Elizabeth!"

"Of course. As I've said before I will do anything I can to help you boys out. Especially when it means becoming a Grandmother who gets to spoil her grandchildren. Now I have an appointment I need to get to. Text me the dinner details after you talk to Adalind." Elizabeth kissed the cheek of each of her boys before heading out the door.

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Addie! Are you free tomorrow night for dinner with Elizabeth, Sean and me?

Adalind to Nick & Sean: What did you do now Nick?

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Why do you automatically assume I did something? Can't we just want to have our favorite Hexenbiests join us for dinner?

Adalind to Nick & Sean: You forget how well I know you…

Sean to Adalind & Nick: And now he's pouting.

Adalind to Nick & Sean: Nicholas…while I know that pout works rather well on a certain Zauberbiest, it doesn't work on me. I will join you all for dinner as long as Nick promises he's not cooking.

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Hey! I can cook!

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Kind of.

Adalind to Nick & Sean: A Ham and cheese sandwich, while yummy, is not cooking.

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Whatever…Sean likes them a LOT!

Adalind to Nick & Sean: Sean also likes several other things pertaining to you that I'll pass on *wink*

Nick to Adalind & Sean: Noted. So…you'll come over tomorrow night? 8:00?

Adalind to Nick & Sean: It's a date! :)

Nick to Adalind & Sean: :) :) :) :) :)

Adalind to Elizabeth: So…what exactly are our favorite Grimm and Royal Zauberbiest up to? I got a somewhat mysterious dinner invitation earlier.

Elizabeth to Adalind: I don't want to spoil what the boys want to talk to you about sweetie.

Adalind to Elizabeth: Not even a hint?

Elizabeth to Adalind: Just go into the night with an open mind.

Adalind to Elizabeth: Elizabeth Lascelles – master of the vague

Elizabeth to Adalind: *heart*

To be continued…