We packed up and went home early on Sunday. We both felt that our spouses would probably feel better if we showed up by noon instead of 9 pm. On the drive back home, we repeated our agreement that we would only tell Lynn and Brian that we had fulfilled the plan and we would not, under any circumstances reveal any of the details.
As we neared home, my anxiety started to increase. I looked over at Jen and asked, "Are you feeling a little bit nervous about walking in and seeing Brian?"
"Yeah, you know, even though we agreed to do this . . . I still feel like maybe part of him didn't want me to do it and . . . I wonder if Lynn will feel jealous at all. I mean . . . I wouldn't want to be in her position and maybe we shouldn't have asked you guys to agree to all of this."
"Well, I've had those same thoughts, but . . . what's done is done, we can't undo it, and . . . making a baby is obviously important for you guys and . . . all four of us are equally responsible for what's happened."
I reached over and placed my hand over hers. "We'll be fine," I reassured her.
* * *
When we entered the house, Lynn and Brian were in the family room, watching a movie. They paused the movie.
"I'd ask if you guys had a good time this weekend but that would probably be TMI," Lynn said with a smile. "I'm glad you're both safe back home."
"It's good to be back home," I said, and I meant it. Jen was a lovely girl and the sex with her had been astronomically good, but I was very much in love with Lynn and nothing could change that.
"Well, I'm gonna get the bags in," I said. Brian volunteered to help me.
"Dad, I know this is weird beyond belief and . . . I hope it worked, but . . . don't worry about you and me. I haven't changed my thoughts on what we're doing and I know that you still love Mom and that Jen still loves me."
He held out his hand to shake mine but I moved to put my arm around him and give him a hug. "I hope y'all get a baby out of this!" I said.
As we entered the house and headed for the bedrooms, the girls followed us. Obviously, both wanted alone time with their husbands.
* * *
As soon as I set the suitcases down, Lynn put her arms around me and held on tight. After a few seconds, I realized that she was crying.
"I know that was tough for you," I began, "but nothing's changed between us. I'm still in love with the same girl I married 147 years ago!"
She managed a small laugh. "I thought it would be easier with you two not being here but that really didn't make it any easier. If there's another time . . ."
"Shh," I hushed her as I put my finger on her lips. "I love YOU and only you and nothing will ever change that. I'm gonna go to sleep with my arms around you tonight!"
"That's what I missed so much. If you have to do it again . . . don't leave me, please!" she pleaded.
"I won't do anything without your blessing," I promised.
I took everyone out to dinner that night because I thought it might be less awkward if we were in a public setting rather than being at home where talk could be more intimate.
Monday night, Lynn and I went to bed early and we made love in a way that can only be called "making love."
* * *
Two weeks later, Jen made an announcement at dinner. "My period started this morning. I'm disappointed but . . .."
"Let's talk about it after dinner," I suggested.
* * *
After dinner, we adjourned to the living room. "Obviously, I'm not pregnant. I have a home pregnancy test but there's no sense in wasting it," Jen began.
"Well, you guys just need to try it again," Brian quickly added, as if his comment would end the discussion.
"Not so quick, Brian. This requires the consent of all four of us and just because we all agreed to do this the last time, that doesn't mean the answer will be the same this time. So, first, how about you, Jen?"
"I wanna be pregnant and have a baby, a baby conceived in passion instead of a test tube, and a baby that could be Brian's, so my answer is still yes!" she said, and I suspected that she was making an effort to suppress any hint of excitement in her voice."
"Lynn, what do you say?" I asked my wife.
"I want Brian and Jen to have a baby and I understand what Jen wants. But you don't need to go away for the weekend. Last time, I missed going to sleep with you. Listen, I know you two had sex. I'm not thrilled about that but I understand and I'm okay with it, but . . . it really bothered me that I didn't get to go to sleep with my husband. It doesn't matter whether it happened in the next room or the next county, so . . . okay, but please don't go."
"Brian, are you okay with us staying here and doing it in this house?" I addressed my son.
"Dad, I'm okay with whatever it takes to make a baby for us. Of course, I understand what Mom's saying. I know you guys did what we asked you to do so it's not like we're blaming you for anything, but . . . last time, when you were gone for the weekend, it kinda felt like we had been abandoned, and I know that Mom felt the same way so . . . sure! Stay here."
"If everybody else agrees, I'll do it. My only concern is that I don't want this to cause any problems between any of us."