Chapter 11 - Surprise after Surprise
Leroy was sitting in the family room drinking coffee one morning while the news was on in the background. It was a few days before his birthday, he wasn't really paying attention to the TV, but when he heard that a judge said that the ban on same-sex marriages was unconstitutional, it perked his ears up. The reporter stated that it would probably be a while before the ban would be lifted, but there was hope that it would be within the year. Dave and Leroy had always contemplated going to another state and marrying but knew it wouldn't be recognized if they did. So they were content with just their commitment vows.
Leroy was waiting for Dave to get ready so they could go to their appointment with Dr. Watts. They have now been seeing the Doctor for a little over two months. They started seeing him at the beginning of December, and now it was mid-February. He actually likes the Doctor and is glad that he and Dave are going. They have established a lot of boundaries in their relationship, they didn't realize they were stepping all over one another.
At the beginning of January, Leroy started thinking more about Dave saying that he should take a class at the Community College or University. Leroy had his Dad drive him down to the Community College, and the college quickly registered him for a couple of classes. He signed up to take an Intro to Business and a History class. They were to start the following week, so when Dave came home from work that night he told him what he did, and Dave was proud of him for taking the steps of getting out of the house.
When Dave came out to the family room from showering and dressing, he sat next to Leroy and kissed him. "Hey, Babe, are you ready?"
Leroy smiled at him. "Yeah, Dave, I'm ready."
They left for their appointment with Dr. Watts. When they arrived, they only had to wait in the waiting room for a few minutes before they were called into his office. "Good morning, Dave and Leroy. I hope all is going well since our last appointment." Both of them agreed everything was going well. "Is there anything new you would like to discuss this week, or are we diving back on how you are doing with your families, particularly Leroy's."
"I would like to discuss something new this week, Doc," Dave responded, and Leroy looked at him. He couldn't think of anything that came up between them this week, which would need to be discussed in their sessions.
"Okay, Dave, what would you like to discuss?"
"Kids." Leroy then just stared at Dave. "Leroy had brought up the issue of us having kids over four months ago, then a month ago, and I would like to discuss it now."
"There is nothing to discuss, you were dead set against it, Dave. Remember, you asked how I would be able to take care of a baby when I couldn't take care of myself." Leroy went to get up, and Dave put a hand on his arm. Dave knew it was a sensitive topic with Leroy, and he knew it's what started Leroy to feel like he was a burden to Dave.
"Leroy, I love you, and I would like to try." Leroy just looked at Dave.
"What do you mean by try?"
"Leroy, you have worked through a lot over these past few months, and I see a difference in you." Dave was watching Leroy's expressions. "Leroy, you have started to feel better about yourself and went down to the college and registered to take classes. You haven't had a seizure in over fifty days. You will get to drive soon. You're getting your life back."
"And again, what do you mean by try?"
"I've thought about it more and more over these months and especially this last month, Babe. I think it's time that we expand our family. I know it's not going to be easy, having a baby or child around, it will test us."
"Have you really thought this through, Dave?"
"Leroy, no not completely, but I know I love you, and I see how you look at Tiff, Chad, and Zack, and how Sadie and Mikey have this wonderful effect on you. I love the spark that happens in you, I love seeing you happy. Leroy, I love you, and I want to try this."
"Dave, this isn't a puppy that you can just give back." The Doctor responded. The Doctor knew about Leroy wanting kids because he had brought it up in his individual sessions, but apparently, Dave didn't know this.
"I know it isn't, but I know I want to do this, though. I know I'm ready now, and I'm hoping that Leroy is ready."
Leroy seemed to soften once Dave said he was ready. "Are you truly ready?" Leroy asked.
"Who is truly ready when they are having a baby? I love you, Leroy, and I want to make you happy, and it will make me happy to start a family of our own." Then he grinned. "Plus you aren't getting any younger."
Leroy laughed at Dave. "If you are sure, I would love to start a family with you, but Dave, if you have any concerns about this, maybe we should hold off?"
"I have no issues or concerns. I want to do this, Leroy."
"Doc, I'm sorry if this makes you uncomfortable, but I've got to do this." Leroy reached for Dave and pulled him towards him and kissed him, it wasn't a peck, it was an, I love you so much kiss, curled your toes and made cocks hard. When Leroy finally broke the kiss, the Doctor was the one clearing his throat. "Again, sorry, Doc." Leroy pecked Dave's lips once more and sat back on the couch.
"I guess Leroy, the kiss you shared with Dave, means that you really want to have a child?"
"It has been the only thing on my mind since I held Tiffany in late September. I feel like a woman right now saying my clock started ticking hard and I was afraid I was going to run out of time before I would get the chance to be called Dad or Pa or anything like that. To hear them call Dave that, to see Dave smile when he was holding our child."
"Our child." The Doctor said. "So, does that mean you want to find a surrogate?"
"Not necessary, I know there are tons of children that need a loving home."
"Your thoughts on that, Dave? Would you prefer a child that was part of Leroy or you, or would you be okay with someone else's child?"
"Honestly, I've never thought about it that way, would I love a child that was part of us, yes, but I think I would be fine with adopting."
"Well, because time is up for your couple's session, I'm going to have you discuss this over the next week. I hope that you two don't just jump into this and head straight to the adoption agency. I think it was a good idea that Dave brought it up here, I hope you talk it through more before you act on it. I would be interested to hear what you discuss next week."
"Yes, Doctor." Dave and Leroy said in unison, Leroy was looking at Dave with so much lust in his eye, but Leroy knew he was going to have to wait a while before he could act on anything because he had his individual session next. Dave pecked Leroy on the lips and left the office. Leroy just sat there for a few minutes while the Doctor changed file folders and tablets of paper.
"Okay, Leroy, what would you like to talk about today? Would you like to continue the discussion about children, or would you like to continue on with last week's discussion of your mother?"
"I would like to continue on Sue, I would like to talk with Dave this week about the topic of children."
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When Leroy walked out into the waiting room, Dave looked up from the book he was reading. "Hello, fancy meeting you here, do you come here often?" Leroy just smiled at him and walked out the door, Dave got up and followed.