As they dumped their trash, they walked out the cafeteria door. Sam grabbed her hand squeezing it as he swung it around his back wrapping his arm the same way around her. As they came up to Charlie's room she stopped a few feet away.
"Babe what's wrong?" He whispered, rubbing up and down her arm.
"I don't know, I'm scared."
"Mikey said he was awake, that's a good thing."
Fi stood there for a moment, then looked at Sam. There were tears in her eyes, Sam kissed her forehead, squeezed her hand as he brought it up to his lips.
"He's okay, just open the door and walk in and he'll scream mom."
Fi nodded, grabbed the door handle and opened it seeing Mike leant over talking to him Charlie sounded scared and distressed Like he'd been crying and sure enough as he turned at the sounds of the door opening,
"Mommy! Daddy!"
Both Fiona and Sam smiled as they rushed over to meet the open arms of their son. They both hugged him at the same time, squeezing a little too tight.
"Too tight mommy, daddy."
They both let go, laughing.
"Sorry buddy." Sam said, smiling at the word daddy being referred to him.
Fi sat beside Charlie, as Sam looked over at Mike who was smiling at the family. He walked over, and sat next to Mike wrapping an arm around him. Mike laid his head on his shoulder.
"How was his reaction when he woke up?"
"Well I fell back asleep, I woke up to him screaming and crying for you two. So I texted Fi and tried to calm him down, I got him to quit screaming but as you can see he didn't stop crying." Mike sighed, cuddling close to him.
"You did your best." Sam kissed his head, rubbing his back.
Fi had listened to Michael's and Sam's conversation, as Charlie fell back asleep against her chest. She looked over smiling,
"Boys."
They both looked at her,
"Get some sleep." She whispered, as she turned over going to sleep herself.
Both men looked at each other, shrugged and laid down Mike's head came to rest on Sam's shoulder with Sam's arm around him. They laid there until they heard Fi's breath even out. Sam was running the tips of his fingers up and down Mike's arm. Mike sighed, moving so his chin was on Sam's chest, looking at him. Neither said anything, just looked at each other, as Sam continued running the tips of his fingers up and down Mike's arm until he moved both hands to Mike's back, folding his fingers. It was Mike who broke the silence.
"You and Fi okay now?" He whispered.
"We were always okay…We just…."
Sam continues talking quietly, realizing after a while that Mike had fallen asleep. He looked up at Fi and Charlie, after all this time he had his family complete again, it had been complete when it was just him, Fi, Mike working together and Maddie at times then Jesse came into their lives and make it bigger but now it felt more complete with Mike beside him and one soon to be two kids calling him daddy. He fell asleep dreaming of the three of them running after Charlie and a red-haired little girl. Sam woke to someone's hand on his chest, rubbing it gently looking up to see Fi he smiled.
"We forgot about our appointment." She whispered.
Sam looked down at Mike, and kissed his head and tickled his side as he woke up.
"What? Is Charlie okay?" Mike looked up at them.
"He's okay, we have an appointment we need to go to, could you stay with him?" Sam asked.
"Of course, just tell him so we won't have a repeat of last night." Mike said as he sat up stretching.
Sam walked over to the bed and gently sat down. He reached out and softly brushed a few strands of hair from Charlie's forehead, smiling warmly at his sleeping son.
"Hey, buddy," Sam whispered, leaning in closer.
"It's time to wake up."
Charlie stirred a little but didn't wake up. Sam continued, gently rubbing Charlie's back in small circles.
"Charlie, it's Daddy. Time to wake up, pal," Sam said a bit louder, still keeping his tone gentle and soothing.
Charlie's eyes fluttered open, and he blinked a few times before focusing on Sam.
"Daddy?" Charlie mumbled sleepily.
"Yeah, it's me, buddy. Mommy and I have an appointment, so Uncle Mike is going to stay with you," Sam said, giving Charlie a reassuring smile.
Charlie nodded, starting to wake up more fully.
"Okay, Daddy," he said, rubbing his eyes.
Sam leaned down and kissed Charlie's forehead.
"We'll be back soon. You be good for Uncle Mike, okay?"
"Okay." Charlie replied, mumbling going back to sleep.
Sam stood looking at Fi and Mike, Fi met his gaze with a smile. Mike, now fully awake and stretching, nodded reassuringly.
"Thanks for staying with him, Mike," Sam said, giving a grateful smile.
"Not a problem. You two go ahead. I'll make sure Charlie's okay," Mike replied.
Sam nodded, giving Mike a quick kiss.
"Let's go," he whispered to Fi.
As they walked out, Sam took one last glance back at Charlie, who was already settling back into a peaceful sleep. He looked over at Mike, who smiled reassuringly. Sam smiled back and quietly closed the door. Looking over at Fi, he took her hand and squeezed it gently.
"Ready?" He asked.
Fi nodded, taking a deep breath.
"Ready." She replied, her voice steady.
They walked over to where their appointment was, after the nurse gave Fi a grown to change into.
"Please change into this, and the doctor will be with you shortly," the nurse said with a warm smile.
Fi took the gown and headed to the changing room, while Sam waited outside, his heart pounding with anticipation. A few minutes later, Fi emerged, dressed in the gown, and they were led to the examination room. Sam sat beside Fi, holding her hand as they waited.
"I can't believe we're finally going to find out." He said, excitement evident in his voice.
Fi smiled, her nervousness giving way to excitement.
"I know. It feels like we've been waiting forever."
Just then, the doctor walked in, greeting them warmly.
"Good morning, you two. Ready to find out who's winning the bet?" she asked, preparing the ultrasound machine.
Fi and Sam nodded eagerly.
"Yes, we are." They said in unison, their hands tightly clasped together.
As the doctor began the ultrasound, the room filled with the soft, rhythmic sound of their baby's heartbeat. After a few moments of scanning, the doctor's smile widened.
"Congratulations, it's a girl," she announced.
Fi and Sam looked at each other, tears of joy filling their eyes.
"A girl.. I won." Fi whispered, her voice choked with emotion.
Sam squeezed her hand, his own eyes glistening.
"We're going to have a daughter," He said, his heart overflowing with happiness.
The doctor left the room to give them some alone time. Sam got up from the chair, sitting on the edge of the bed, and wrapped his arms around her. They held each other close, overwhelmed with love and anticipation for the new addition to their family. Two hours later, they walked back into Charlie's room, seeing Michael attempting to help him put on a shirt.
"Come on, buddy, just put your arm through here," Michael said, holding the shirt open.
Charlie giggled as he wiggled his arms, making it difficult for Michael to get the shirt on properly.
"Hey, look who's back!" Michael said, spotting Sam and Fi at the door.
"Mommy! Daddy!" Charlie called out, still half-dressed.
Fi laughed and walked over to help.
"Need some assistance?" she asked, smiling at Michael.
"Please." Michael replied, looking relieved.
Fi gently guided Charlie's arms through the sleeves while Sam watched, a warm smile on his face.
"How was the appointment?" Michael asked, once Charlie was dressed.
"It was amazing," Sam said, his eyes shining with joy.
"We're having a girl." Fi said, excited.
"A girl!" Michael exclaimed.
"That's fantastic news!"
Fi nodded, hugging Charlie tightly.
"You're going to have a baby sister, Charlie."
Charlie's eyes widened with excitement.
"A sister? Really?"
"Really," Sam confirmed, ruffling Charlie's hair.
"And you're going to be the best big brother ever."
Charlie beamed, clearly thrilled with the news.
"I can't wait to meet her!" he exclaimed, throwing himself into Sam's arms.
Sam caught him, lifting him up and hugging him tightly.
"You're going to be amazing, buddy." He said, his voice full of pride.
Fi joined the hug, wrapping her arms around both of them.
"Our family just keeps getting better," she said softly.
Michael watched them, a smile on his face.
"This is one lucky baby girl." He said.
Sam set Charlie down, and the boy immediately ran over to Michael, grabbing his hand.
"Uncle Mike, did you hear? I'm going to have a sister!"
"I heard, buddy." Michael replied, squeezing Charlie's hand.
"And she's going to have the best big brother in the world."
Charlie grinned widely, his excitement contagious. Sam and Fi came closer and hugged Mike. They got Charlie home, he went to his room to clean up and rest in the comforts of his room. Fi noticed the looks that Sam and Michael had been giving the other since leaving the hospital. As they headed toward their rooms, Mike stopped at the guest room going in. When Sam and Fi made their way to their room, Fi shut the door; Sam sat on the end of the bed, taking off his shoes and his shirt when he saw that she was looking at him.
"What?" Sam asked.
She didn't say anything, just walked up to him, sitting on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her, looking at her. She kissed him, running her hands up to his shoulders wrapping her arms around his neck, leaning her forehead against his.
"What's wrong babe?" He whispered, looking at her.
"I'm going to go shopping for a couple of hours, get everybody some new stuff. While I'm gone I want you and Michael to talk.. Do whatever feels right, just keep an ear out for Charlie in case he needs someone."
"Are you giving me permission to have sex with Mikey?"
Fi smirked, at that Sam lifted her fast and spun dropping her to the bed kissing her. He pulled back still holding himself over her, watching her he saw lust flash in her eyes.
"I love you, you know that right? It's been you for the last 4 years, no one else." He whispered, as he laid down next to her pulling her close, breathing in her hair.
"I know. I love you too." She whispered, tucking her head into his chest.
"And we for some strange reason after all the hell he put us through we still love him."
"The Weston charm."
"God help us when Charlie gets to be a teenager."
Fi laughed, sitting up.
"God help us when baby girl Axe becomes a teenager."
"Charlie will be an angel compared to her, with both our genes." Sam laughed, as Fi punched his shoulder and sat up.
Sam sat up also.
"Are you really leaving?"
Fi nodded, and kissed him.
"I'll bring dinner home, just text."
"This feels..odd." Sam said, watching her grab her purse.
"Why?"
"Well… I don't know if it feels right and wrong."
"You two don't have to do anything, just do what feels right." She said as she left.
Sam sat there for a while before grabbing his phone, texting Michael to come.
You sure?-Mikey
Yes.-Sam
Soon there was a knock on the door, Sam stood opening seeing Mike he gave Mike the look and stepped aside as Mike walked through the door. Mike took a seat on the bed, as Sam did across from him. Both sitting criss-cross
"What's going on Sam? Where's Fi?"
"She wanted to give us some alone time."
Mike looked at him, reaching for his hand. Sam saw the look, and as Mike reached for his hand he moved so their knees were touching and grabbed his hand.
"How long Sam? Fi said you're both in love with me."
Sam sighed, letting go of his hand. Mike decided he needed to show him. Mike laid beside him, and brought his hand up to his face Sam tried to move back so Mike did the only thing he knew to do. He straddled him, pinning down and kissed him hard. Sam pushed Michael away, sitting up, Michael saw something in his eye but didn't know what.
"I'm sorry, I thought…" Michael didn't finish what he was going to say as Sam kissed him again, pushing him down.
In no time Sam had kissed his way down Mike's stomach, unbuttoning his shirt and stipping him out of everything as he made his way down his body. Once Mike was naked, Sam looked at him not so sure of himself all of a sudden,
"You sure Mikey?"
Mike smirked bucking up against him, making Sam moan as he looked down beads of precum leaking. He swallowed Mike as he moaned, bobbing his head up and down. Mike dug his fingers into his hair holding him there, as Sam teased, licked, and sucked. He bucked up again when he felt a finger teasing his hole and as Sam worked him open. Mike leant up taking Sam in hand and pumped him, using precum as lube once they both were prep Sam took himself and slowly entered him they worked together to find a rhythm it didn't take them long both of them moaning as they came together. Sam pulled out, dropping beside Mikey. Sam looked over to see Mike looking at him, tears in his eyes. Sam rolled toward him, running his hand up and down his chest. Sam kissed him, leaning his forehead against his.
"What's wrong Mikey?"
"I've missed being this close to someone, and have it be you is all I've wanted since Barcelona."
Sam wrapped his arms around him pulling him so Mike's head was on his chest. He ran his hand up and down Mike's arm soothing him until they both fell asleep. When Sam woke up, Mike wasn't anywhere to be found. He got up, and dressed himself. He checked the time, it was only around 4. He went to find Mike as he made his way to the kitchen, he stopped hearing Mike and Charlie talking.
"I'm hungry."
"I think your mom is bringing something home."
"I want pizza."
He listened as he text Fi,
How was it?-Fi
We will show you tonight, our boy wants pizza for dinner..-Sam
On it, will be home in an hour. Love you.-Fi
Love you, too.-Sam
Sam put his phone away and made an appearance. Charlie jumped up running to him, jumping in his arms.
"Daddy, I want Pizza!"
"Well your mom just texted saying pizza is for dinner and it will be about an hour. Will you do me a favor?"
Charlie nodded.
"Go pick up your room."
"Aww.."
"If you do, we will stay up and watch any movie you want past your bedtime."
He thought about that for a minute, before running to his room. Sam smiled as he did, he came into the kitchen sitting at the bar looking at Mike, Mike was giving him a look.
"That's the same look you and her both give me and it scares the hell out of me." Sam looked up at him, turned around the chair as Michael was eye level.
Mike just grinned and continued undressing Sam with his eyes as he walked around the bar standing behind Sam as he wrapped his arms around him. Sam leant back into him, as Mike rested his head on top of his.
"I love you three I don't deserve anything that's happened the last few days… after everything I put you two though."
"You don't.. But Charlie needs you. You have custody of him now that you're back."
"How do I?"
"Maddie..."
Michael's expression turned to one of shock and confusion.
"Mom... She trusted me with Charlie?"
Sam nodded.
"Yes, she believed in all of us. She left custody to you, Fi, Jesse, and I. She knew Charlie needed all of us, but with you gone, Jesse suggested we adopt him. We left it open for him and you, but whatever you want to be we have to call the lawyer."
Michael looked down, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions.
"But what if I fail again?"
"You won't. You've changed, and you're not alone in this. We'll figure it out together, for Charlie." Sam said firmly.