CHAPTER 26

HENRY POV

TWO WEEKS LATER

It's been two weeks since the birth of Aiden and Andre. Andre was taken out of the incubator and the NICU completely yesterday and the doctor said that he will make a full recovery.

It has been a rocky two weeks, one filled with uncertainty and fear but once I saw all my babies together in the same place my heart was settled. Andre is able to breathe by himself and his internal organs have developed properly so he is now able to eat like his brother.

Speaking of, Aiden and Andre refused to be separated now that Andre is out of the incubator. One time Jace and I put them side by side on the same changing table and they couldn't stop looking at each other. When we were done changing them, we carried them with the intention of putting them in their separate cribs but they just wouldn't stop crying until we put them in the same crib but Andre had gotten so big, he has his Father's appetite that one, we had to request for a bigger bed.

That's how they've been ever since, totally inseparable.

I have been practically staying with the kids every second of the day and if not for Jace my lovely Fiancé I wouldn't even remember to eat or sleep since I was beside myself with worry. Jace had to go to the office a few times for important meetings and work that he couldn't complete on his laptop here but he is always there when I need him.

Now that the kids are stronger the doctor said we can be discharged a few days from now but we can also leave anytime we want (I'm not sure if this is how it works but just go with it please). Jace will pick us up tomorrow so we can finally go home.

The kids have started school back up again but come with their father so that they can spend time with me and their siblings.

I am presently in the kids room watching them sleep, they look so peaceful and angelic, but my leg is falling asleep so I decide to take a walk.

While walking through the halls of the hospital, I started noticing all the things I was too worried o notice before, like how busy the hospital really is with patients in the waiting room, doctors and nurses moving quickly on their feet with a sense of urgency. I guess it is urgent seeing as peoples lives depend on them.

I remember Jace told me that the hospital has a garden so try to find it.

I walked around for a while but didn't look long because I found it after walking for a few minutes when I left the hospital through the entrance. It honestly looked really beautiful, serene and quiet.

I strolled through the garden for a while because it was really big and the flowers were so bright and eye catching. I even saw my favorite flower in the whole wide world, the orchid. I don't know why but I become happy anytime I see an orchid, they always have this calming effect, I really don't know how to explain it and now I'm talking too much in my thoughts. I really need to stop talking to myself.

During my rant at myself, I notice that someone came to join me on the bench I'm currently sitting on.

"Hi." The person said, I stopped mid rant to look at the person. It was a man who looked to be in his late twenties, I think, not too sure about placing people's age. He's tall too with chiseled features but he had a baby face. He had a smile on his face while looking at me waiting for me to respond.

"Hi." I said warily not keen on talking to strangers.

"Lovely weather we're having." He said seemingly pleased that I responded.

"Yeah its great." If this isn't awkward I don't know what is.

"You're Henry right?" Okay I'm officially freaked out. I neither accept nor deny.

"Um, I think I need to leave." I said getting up to go.

"No wait, um, Jace told me about you and I saw your picture on his phone." Shock runs through me, how did he get Jaces' phone.

"Who are you and how do you know Jace?" He looked a cross between desperate and eager.

"I'm sorry, I should have introduced myself first. My name is Blake and I'm an old friend of Jace. We used to dat but that's like eons ago, I'm married see!!" He says rambling in a desperate attempt for me to listen to him and shows me the wedding band on his finger.

I don't know why but I felt at ease after he said that. It's not that I don't trust Jace but after everything that we've been through, I don't trust other people around Jace, and I know that sounds weird but that's how it is. And hearing that this guy was close enough to check his phone just rubs me the wrong way.

So I sat down willing to listen to him.

"Okay so what do you want? Not to be rude or anything but I don't know you and even if you know Jace he hasn't told me about you." He frowns at that but smiles again.

"Well he has told me a lot about you, and anyone with eyes can see how much he loves you from the way he talks." I smile.

"Well he better love me, we won't be getting married if he didn't." He chuckles.

"We met a few weeks ago since my husband is admitted here due to an accident."

"Oh , I'm sorry, is he doing well now?"

"Yeah, he is fine, but that is not why I decided to see you today. I met Jace a few weeks ago and we got to talking and he showed me your picture that's how I recognised you." He takes a breath and I wait for him to continue.

"We were just catching up and talking about our lives since we haven't seen eachother in ages. I told him about my husband and he told me about you and the fact that you had just given birth." He said that last part slowly, maybe he's afraid of my reaction. But I don't really mind people knowing I got pregnant, I feel proud even.

"Yes that's right. Is that what you wanna talk about?" He nods eagerly.

"My husband and I have wanted children for the longest time but we were turned down for adoption once before due to financial reasons. But now we're stable enough and we want to try again."

"But then I saw Jace and he told me that you carried children, I was too shocked to react normally that day. I don't want to be too intrusive its just that I've never heard of a pregnant man before."

"Oh well, it feels more normal to me now, at first it was weird but we learned to deal with it."

"That's really amazing, can I ask how it happened?" The questions were becoming a bit personal but I guess I have no problem answering this one, I just don't feel comfortable talking about it.

"Um I don't think I feel comfortable answering that though, besides I have to go now I think the kids are awake and hungry. And Jace would probably be there if you want to say hi." I say getting up, wondering if he will follow me. I don't wonder for long though since he gets up with me.

"Yeah, that's great. I'm sorry for being too forward, I just got a little excited."

"It's not a problem." Standing I realise that he's not as tall as I thought him to be, 5'8 at best.

I led him to my room where the babies were moved and when we got to the door, I heard noises coming from the room and smiled. The whole crew must be present.

"Looks like everyone is here." I said to Blake who was standing beside me. The minute I open the door, the noise becomes magnified. Luckily the babies were awake and part of the commotion.

"Hey, what's going on here? Why is there so much noise?" At the sound of my voice the noise stops and the children run to me to give me hugs. Well Alfie and Anaya runs Aaron walks like the little prince he is. I bend down to hug them.

"Daddy, where have you been? We came here ages ago but you weren't here." Alfie says.

"Yeah Daddy, we missed you." Anaya says and my heart literally melts. This is what real love feels like. To be missed, wanted and needed by the people you love the most in this world.

"Daddy missed you guys too." Kissing their chubby cheeks, they smile so happily. Oh the joy of childhood.

"What happened at school today?" And they went to a full rant about what happened all at the same time.

"One by one you guys." Alfie went first and went on about someone that was bullying a girl in the play ground. While he talked, I looked behind me for Blake and I saw the look in his eyes. It was one of awe and a slight hint of jealousy. I guess I can understand. He is in a room filled with children, the one thing that he has always wanted.

"Have you guys had lunch?"

"Yes, Dad ordered pizza, but I want you to cook, I've missed your cooking."

"Don't worry, I'll be home soon and then I'll cook anything you want."

I leave them to play among themselves and went to meet Jace who was talking to Blake. I greeted him with a kiss. I know Blake is married and all but I'm petty like that.

"Hey babe, where have you been? I see you've met Blake."

"Yeah, we met in the garden and we talked." Jace was holding Aiden in his arms looks like he wants to start feeding him.

"Have you fed Andre?"

"No, I just got the formula and was about to start on Aiden before you came in." I made funny faces at Aiden and was rewarded with his a toothless laugh.

"Go ahead and feed him, I've got Andre." I picked Andre who got a little fussy when he saw my face, stretching out his hands to meet me with a huge smile on his face. As they become older, it becomes easier to differentiate between the twins. The most defining trait is that Aiden is darker than Andre. Its amazing, they look identical but totally different.

"How do you guys manage with all these kids running around?" Blake asked curiously. Looking at the twins with longing.

"We try our best, that's all a parent can do." Sitting down with Andre in my arms I start feeding him his bottle and he gobbles it up. Same as his brother.

"Hey where is Jensen? Did he not come with you guys?"

"Nah he said he had something to take care of, he left when I got home."

"By the way, how is Wesley doing?" Jace asked Blake who was talking to Alfie. He met my eye for a little while before answering.

"He's fine, he has a torn ACL so he's going to have difficulty walking for a while but other than that he's going to make a full recovery. He only has a few more weeks to stay in the hospital as he has to undergo physical therapy."

"I'm sure he's a tough guy, he can handle it." Andre finished his bottle, this is the first time he's done it since he got taken out of the incubator. I feel so happy tears immediately rush to my eyes.

He has yet to fully grasp the act of feeding, and has problem hanging on to the nipple of the bottle and swallowing. While feeding yesterday and even today he hasn't been able to finish his bottle but we tried to feed him as much as he could handle often. My baby is going to be okay.

"Henry, you okay?" Jace asked me, an alarmed look in his eyes.

I laugh amidst the tears. Even Blake looks worried.

"I'm more than okay, Jace he finished his bottle." He laughs too clearly understanding what I mean since he's been through it all with me, when I would cry because he wasn't able to eat, or would throw up what he already ate. I was barely able to eat too, it just didn't feel right.

I gave him big kisses all over his red face and he was laughing too like he could feel the joy in my heart.

"You're a good boy aren't you, making your daddy happy, you are such a cute little boy. Daddy loves you so much." I gave him a final kiss before putting him back in the crib, I doubt he's going to fall asleep anytime soon. Jace was done with feeding Aiden, he was burping him while talking to Blake. When he was done, he put him in the same crib and then it looked like they started up a conversation that us dumb adults won't understand. It's cute.

Jace came to my side and gave me a really bug hug which I reciprocated.

"Hey guys, I have to get going now. I haven't seen Wesley since I came, I'm sure he is expecting me."

"Okay don't be a stranger." Jace said.

"I won't, by the way, you guys have a beautiful family. You're very lucky." Smiling he left the room after we said our goodbyes.

"We really are lucky aren't we?"

"Yes we are baby, yes we are." He said enjoying the view of the rowdy three playing in a corner of the room quietly so they won't disturb their baby brothers. I just smile and hope our luck only grows and we remain happy.

Hey guys, me again.

I need your opinion on something. I don't know what to make of Blake. Should I just let him be a good guy and a passing character or should he make an impact and if so, in what way?

Maybe I should go ahead as planned and end the book soon. Not really sure of anything. Need your feedback. Don't forget to vote and follow me (if you want I mean I cant force you although it would be much appreciated).

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