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***Elik's POV***

I have been on cloud nine. My baby is going to the doctor for his final release. It ends up being three weeks because he caught an infection and well that was something. His staples were removed and he ended up with stitches.

It's finally about to be over. The stitches dissolved and hopefully we can spend a little alone time with one another. We haven't went a couple days without feeling one another until now. It's fucking torture.

Yani has an ultrasound today as well so that is awesome. Her first one didn't go well. She was too early. We just had to wait on this one to see how she is progressing. Needless to say, it's been a bit hectic.

"Babe. Are you ready?" Dek comes waltzing in the room and hands me a cup of coffee. God, I love my husband.

"I'm dressed and ready. Is Yani meeting us or riding with?" I place my hand on his hip and bring him close so I can taste his sweet lips. He sets our coffee down, wraps his arms around my shoulders and plants a smoking kiss on my needy lips.

"Mmmmm, can't wait for later." I grab a handful of his sinful ass and peck his lips generously.

"Me either love. I miss you." Dek runs his fingers through the hair at the back of my neck and smiles at me. His smile is worth the world. I never want to not see it.

I grab his hand and return our coffee cups to our other hands. I lead my man down the stairs.

"They are meeting us. She's tired and wants to sleep a little longer." I nod in acceptance. We have been reading those baby books so I know this to be true.

We get in my car and drive towards the doctor office.

"How are you feeling sweetheart?" I ask hopefully.

"Great. Soreness is all but gone. The incision is looking healthy and healed. Just ready for this to finally be over." Dek smiles over at me and I return it gladly. This man is everything.

We stop in the parking lot and I rush out to help my husband. He doesn't need it but, that is neither here nor there.

We sign in and wait patiently for our names to be called.

"Exavier." We stand and follow the nurse as she does the usual triage.

The doctor congratulates Dek on a full recovery and gives us the okay to resume business as usual. Thank God. If it weren't for the baby doctor, I would be bent over in front of him the minute our feet hit the doormat. That has to wait, for now.

We head to the next appointment and go to the waiting room, to well wait.

"I didn't realize I would be this exhausted." Yani covers her hand over her mouth as a yawn escapes. I squeeze her hand and give her a grateful smile.

She is truly a blessing. We appreciate her sacrifice.

"The first trimester is tough. The second should be easier and I won't bother discussing the third." Dek lays his arm over our friend while Chance keeps her motivated to stay awake.

Yani gets called back and Chance follows. We have to wait for her usual check in before we join them in the room. We aren't trying to see her lady parts.

Eventually, Chance comes out and waves us into the room. We follow quietly, our hands intertwined. Sweat seeps into my skin, whether from me or Dek, I'm not sure. Maybe both.

I try to calm my racing heart. This will hopefully be the first time we see our child. We won't know who's DNA runs through our child's veins. We don't need to. He or she is part of both of us, even if only blood to one.

We smile as we take a spot on the left side of the bed and wait patiently for the technician to explain.

"We have to do this internally. It's too early to do one from the top of your abdomen. So, are you two the lucky daddies I keep hearing so much about?" The tech smiles broadly at Dek and I. We nod our heads and go back to the blank screen.

"We're going to see a lot of one another. I'm Stacy." Dek and I introduce ourselves and she begins moving her hand slowly under the blanket.

"Yani is around nine weeks. We should be able to see a tiny baby." I can't help how excited the idea makes me.

A sound comes through the little machine and I can feel my nerves work their way up.

"Is that?" Dek begins and covers his mouth with his hands.

"The heartbeat. Yes." Stacy nods and turns up the speaker.

It's so fast. It's so real. So unbelievable.

"That's good right?" I voice my worry out loud.

"Very. Sounds like you have a thumper." Stacy smiles and focuses on the screen.

"See this. That's your little jelly bean. Here is the beginning of the umbilical cord. If we were watching in 4D, you may be able to make out an eye socket." She points to things on the tiny little baby that makes my eyes tear up.

Stacy moves her hand around and gasps. She turns and smiles widely.

"Well, I guess I have some news." Stacy glances at all of us while my heart stops beating.

"There are two. Fraternal. Two sacs, two embryos. Congratulations, twins." I don't get a chance to say anything as Dek hits the floor.

"Fuck." I reach down and grab my husband who is knocked the fuck out.

"Surprise." Yani giggles and Chance helps me get Dek in a chair.

"This is actually pretty common." Stacy laughs while she pushes a tiny packet under Dek's nose that has him coming to instantly.

"Hey there Daddy. Get a little shock?" I push his hair out of his face and smile as I cup his jaw.

"Did she say twins? Like two?" Dek asks. His eyes flutter around the room and he looks completely struck.

"Yes. You will have two babies." Chance pats Dek on the back with a quiet chuckle.

"I um. Wow. Okay. Give me a sec." Dek puts his head in his hands and curls over his lap. I rub his back while smiling manically.

"Baby, it's okay. We have lots of help." I try to comfort my husband who is really at a loss for words.

"I'm happy. It's just. Two. Holy fuck. Two." Dek runs his hands through his hair messing it up sexily.

I grip his hair and pull his head back. I kiss him softly on the lips and whisper breathe.

"I'm good. Yeah. Great. Wonderful. Two babies. I'm ready. Let's do this." Dek stands up and laces his hands against his neck while squinting at the monitor.

"See. Baby A. Baby B." Stacy moves the screen around so we can capture both of our bundles of joy. She prints a shit ton of pictures and hands them to us and a set for Yani.

"So, now that we know you will be carrying twins, we will be seeing you more often. I want to schedule another scan in four weeks. We can keep that schedule for two months, see how things go." Stacy takes the wand away and goes to wash her hands.

"Their okay, though. Right?" Dek looks concerned.

"Perfect. Right on track. There is a higher risk for complications. However, I'm sure it's minimal. Just get plenty of rest, eat and stay hydrated. Take your prenatal, iron and add some folic acid to your diet."

Yani nods and Chance does as well.

"You two need to prepare. Just double up on everything. No biggie." Stacy walks back and shakes our hands.

"Yani, are you experiencing any nausea or heartburn?" Stacy directs her attention to our incubator.

"A little nausea. I have been drinking herbal tea. It works." Yani rubs her belly as she speaks.

"Good. If it gets unbearable, we can get you something for that. You will experience tightness in your tummy and possibly some pain. Don't hesitate to call if you are worried at all. Better safe than sorry. Our goal will be 36 weeks, so you just lost a month of prep time. Twins are often born premature. We have state of the art medical staff who will be ready if that occurs. Any questions?" Stacy gives Yani some paperwork.

"What can we do to guarantee a healthy delivery?" Chance asks the question and I am grateful for it.

"Rest and relaxation. Most importantly, medical care. You can't really prevent everything." Stacy excuses herself and we follow. Yani has to get dressed.

"You okay love?" I hold Dek in my arms as we wait for our friends.

"Yeah. Sorry about that. I was a little shocked." Dek has a beautiful blush that I enjoy watching.

"It's perfectly acceptable. Are you excited?" I ask. I know I am. Two.

"Yes, a little nervous but, we can do this." Dek nods as I pull him closer into my embrace.

"Get ready for a wild ride." I whisper.

"Ready." Yani chirps up as she comes walking out of the room.

"Are you hungry?" I ask. She needs to eat.

"Actually I'm famished. Also, I might need to get some maternity clothes in the next few weeks. Chance was googling and I am gonna be a walrus."

I chuckle. She's stupid.

"You weigh a hundred pounds soaking wet. I doubt that." Dek laughs as he wraps his arm around her petite frame.

"Yeah, but you two aren't small and these kids are all you. God, I'm going to have so many stretch marks." Yani laughs while we get to our cars.

"Baby, I will massage you with cocoa butter. I will do whatever is necessary. Don't stress. Their beauty marks anyway. Nothing is more natural than marks made when creating life." Chance picks Yani up as she squeals.

"You're a charmer Chance Langston." Yani kisses his lips sweetly.

"You're amazing. Kiss. Sexy. Kiss. And mine." Chance puts Yani in his truck and we wave bye.

"I love her so fucking much." Dek smiles as we get to my car.

"Me too. They are wonderful. This is amazing." We follow Chance to the house and swap vehicles, carrying all of the rest of our family with us. We go to a diner and take a seat as the waitress comes for our order.

"Yani?" I smile at her, giving her the go ahead to expose our news.

"We're having twins." Yani smiles so brightly it looks as if her cheeks will bust.

"No fucking way." Cali jumps from her seat and lands her arms around me and Dek.

"Congratulations." The chorus is loud and uplifting.

"Don't tell anyone. I have an idea." I saw this on Pinterest and well why not.

"We're going to reveal the babies at the gender party. A surprise." I smile wickedly.

"You know Zayne is going to kill you." Cherry laughs at her revelation.

"It will be worth it." Dek kisses my lips and hugs me hard.

"Already is." I whisper. I can never get enough of this man.

"Well, Elik, looks like you get to go shopping again." Zaya giggles. Yesssss!

"Sure." I shrug as if I'm not fucking stoked.

"Oh please. You can't fool us." Broady guffaws as he looks over at me.

"Are you shitting me? This is the best fucking thing ever. I can get so much more baby stuff. I'm going to order another of everything. What if it's a boy and a girl? That would be so perfect. God. I'm fucking excited. Thank you Yani. Thank you Chance." I practically bounce in my seat while the wheels in my head turn.

"I don't think you were this excited about getting married." Dek grumbles.

"Ah, baby. Don't be jealous." I kiss his cheek and peer into his hazel eyes.

"I'm not. It's just you are crazy excited." Dek nestles into my shoulder.

He's jealous.

"I will always have you in first place." I kiss his head and I hear him sigh.

"Sure. Tell me that when they get here." Dek winks at me.

"You'll see, love. I will never push you to the side." We get our food and I think of how crazy this is. Suddenly, Dek is the one worried and I'm excited. Those tables flipped quick.