(A/N this imagine will be broken up into a few different little sections in each section something different will be going on. Trigger warning mention of baby loss if things like this bother you please please do not read this.)
Joe smiles making his way from the kitchen into the lounge with his bowl of porridge. He had exactly twenty minutes before Caspar came home and he had the greatest news to share with him. Their surrogate Amelia was pregnant she had been to the doctor this morning and had it confirmed that their baby was to be born in eight months. Eating his porridge while watching a documentary on Blue Planet Joe can't help the excitement. They weren't sure at first that the IVF would work properly, having agreed to use Joe's sperm for this child and Caspar's for the next the worry was all too real for them. Amelia had been wonderful and encouraging she'd been a surrogate before and knew how to calm the parents.

Washing his empty bowl Joe grabs the small white square box that had a small baby footprint inside. The words 'Hello Daddy I can't wait to meet you' were written in a beautiful silver font pacing the floor Joe continues to look out the window. When he finally sees Caspar's uber pull up front he quickly settles himself back onto the couch.

"Joe I'm home."

"In the lounge babe."

Smiling as his husband enters the room Joe stands greeting him with a kiss his smile growing wider.

"How was work?"

"Really good we got a lot more done today then I thought we would."

"That's great I um have something for you here."

"A present? It's not any of our birthdays I didn't miss something did I?"

"No you're fine just open it."

Caspar pulls Joe onto his lap looking over Joe's shoulder he unties the ribbon covering the box, taking the yellow tissue paper out. Joe turns to watch his face as Caspar removes the tape slowly pulling the footprint out. Eyes widening he looks at Joe who nods his head as Caspar reads the words again.

"We're going to be parents?!"

"Yes Amelia called me earlier and told me the doctor confirmed it she's about a month along."

Holding Joe tightly to him Caspar presses a kiss to his head as the two excitedly talk about the future and the little bundle that would be with them in a matter of months.
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"We're going to be moving into a bigger place we both agreed to only stay in the flat until we had children. We found a house on the outer part of London it's two stories with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. One downstairs for guests one in the master bedroom and a regular one the backyard is so spacious it's perfect."

Joe smiles as he and Zoe head back to Brighton after a day of shopping for the new house.

"I am so happy for you both I can't believe I'm going to be auntie!"

"It all feels so surreal like this is actually happening."

"We'll have to go shopping soon and have a shower for you three Amelia is such a angle for doing this."

"She's been incredible with this whole thing  we're going to be having a garage sale while we move to get rid of somethings we don't need."

"That will be fun wow I can't wait this is going to be fantastic."

"I can't either Caspar can't stop talking about it we've sent out little card to family and friends letting them know. It's all so mind blowing we're actually going to be parents I've been wanting this for awhile now we both have."

Joe smiles as they park in Zoe's driveway moving all of his things to the back of his car the two siblings walk inside to chat a while longer.
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"I really like the name Alex it's pretty and can be used for either or."

"That is a really good name Alex Lee sounds perfect."

Caspar smiles kissing Joe softly as they walk through the clothing store searching for a few baby items. Walking towards the shoes Joe stops spotting a tiny pair of blue converses that match a pair he has.

"Look at these Casp their so cute can we get them?"

"If you want yeah they look like the ones you have on."

"I know I love them."

Joe grins setting the tiny shoes into their buggy as they continue walking around, a little girl runs by twirling in her new tutu waving to the two lads. 

"Just think in a few years our child could be doing that."

Nodding his head Caspar wraps his arm around Joe as they push the trolley along collecting a few more things.
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Caspar untangles himself from Joe when the phone rings moving around the boxes he picks up the receiver.

"Hello?"

"Caspar it's Amelia. I'm I'm so sorry that I have to tell you this I'm in the hospital I was having really bad cramps. I went to the bathroom and I saw a lot of blood I'm so sorry but the baby it's it's gone. I'm so sorry."

"Are they sure I mean mistakes can happen the baby could have been overlooked."

"It's not a mistake they checked I'm so sorry."

"This isn't your fault please don't blame yourself we'll be in touch."

Dropping the phone he runs a hand through his hair tears fill his eyes their baby was gone how the hell was he going to tell Joe. Walking into the lounge Caspar sits by Joe's feet rubbing his side to wake him up.

"Joe baby you need to wake up please we need to talk."

"Hmm?"

Joe yawns sitting up looking at Caspar he sits up quicker cupping his cheeks at the sight of tears.

"What's wrong Casp why are you crying?"

"I just got off the phone with Amelia she's in the hospital the baby is gone."

"No no no you're lying."

Joe says scooting away quickly covering his ears he didn't want to hear the rest he couldn't hear the rest. Sobs fall from his mouth as he buries his face into his arms Caspar pulls him onto his lap hiding his tear streaked face in Joe's shoulder.
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Joe stares out the bedroom window watching as Alfie chases Zoe who's trying to set up some of the tables for their yard sale. He hadn't spoken to anyone aside from Caspar and his mum in weeks. After visiting Amelia in the hospital telling her repeatedly that he wasn't angry with her. These heartbreaking things sometimes happen and she had no power over it by the time they got to the hospital it had been too late. Most nights he and Caspar laid in bed holding each other tears falling down their faces as they ache over their loss.

"Baby you coming down?"

Caspar asks entering their room he gives Joe a weak smile his eyes had dark circles and his smile didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Yeah I just needed a few moments to collect myself."

"It's alright they all understand they're just worried about us."

"I know it's just still so hard."

"These things take time they aren't going to rush us come on maybe seeing them will do you some good. Alfie is being a pain as usual but it's enjoyable to see him going after Zoe who looks like she's about to shove him in a bush."

Wrapping his arm around Caspar's waist the two make their way downstairs pressing a kiss to Joe's head before they walk outside. A few of their friends were wondering around setting the last few things out that they were selling. Zoe comes over silently wrapping her arms around Joe he buries his face in her shoulder willing the tears to keep from filling his eyes.

"I'm here if you need me."

"Thank you."

He whispers as they pull away grabbing a permanent marker Joe goes along marking the cards in front of everything with their names and price. With a heavy heart and a slightly shaky hand he marks the last item.

For Sale: Baby Shoes (Never Worn) Two pounds.

Leaving the table he sits next to Caspar not wanting to really watch anyone buy the shoes and other baby items they were also selling.
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I apologize for this sad imagine I promise the next one will be a lot more upbeat.