Two weeks after the barbecue, Jesus and Lexi got married. It was very small wedding. Twenty of us was there in Stef's and Lena's back yard. I was her maid of honor and she made me and Mariana put on some baby pink dresses. They were nice, but I was not really a pink person. Mariana complained she is too fat and hated me for being just a little pregnant…
''Mariana, there is no way to be just a little pregnant. You either are or are not pregnant…''
''I know…''
They wrote their own wows and it was very romantic. Everyone was with wet eyes, especially people who knew they dated in the past. Everyone said it's so romatic they are back together after so long. In the middle of the reception dinner, Michael asked when will Brandon and I get married. And there was silence. Some of Stef's and Lena's friends had no idea that Brandon is Michael's father and that we were together. Stef's mom and Lena's parents stood there in shock.
''What is the boy talking about? Why would she marry his uncle?''
Lena's mom explained to him that Brandon and me are brother and sister and that he is his uncle.
''No, he is my dad…''
''Honey, you just miss your dad so you need a father figure. We have no idea who is your dad…''
Brandon spoke next…
''We do… I am his father… Not just a father figure. I am his biological father. He is mine and Callie's son and we are not brother and sister. We never were… I was in love with her ever since she walked into this house.''
And all eyes were on Brandon and me.
''What? You had an affair with your sister?''
''No, I was dating a girl I love…''
''And now?''
''We are together and expecting another baby…''
Stef's mother was silent…
''Frank was right… All that alternative family crap did this… In a normal family none of this would happen…''
Before Stef and Lena could say something, Jesus spoke…
''You are right… I agree.. Something like this would have never happened… In the normal family, as you called it, Callie was raped, beater, hurt. Jude suffered a lot… And then they were fostered by two dyks, living the ''alternative'' life and they got love, they got family, and they got safe place…. So, shame on them for not being a normal family… So to anyone who wishes them normal family, I wish them a day in that family… How dare you say anything?''
''Jesus, that's not the way to talk to your grandmother…''
''No, that is not the way for you to talk about your daughter and her family? Yours was not any better… Your ex-husband was a bigot and he showed no respect to Lena…. And you...? Ever since the ink on your divorce dried, you had a different lover every week…. So, please, don't give us any family lessons, lessons of morality or tell us how we should live…''
Everyone was silent… No one knew what to say to what Jesus said to Stef's mom… Brandon got up and took my hand.
''She is pregnant and I don't want her to be exposed to any additional stress. She may be my sister on the paper, but we were never siblings. And I see it is time to try to anull the adoption…''
Stef and Lena looked at Brandon a bit surprised.
''What do you mean?''
''Michael is right… We should get married…''
''But annulling it thirteen years later… What would be the argument? No one would do it… She is over eighteen….''
''Mom, we can at least try….''
''Ok… Ok…''
I was also surprised to hear he wants to do it. I never dared to think about marriage with him. Law made us siblings, how would that be changed now? Brandon let his lawyers take care of it and I sort of didn't get my hopes very high about it.
Time was passing and our family had its adventures. Michael was very excited to tell all of his friends about the baby and he couldn't wait for me to start showing. Unfortunately for him, even five months pregnant I didn't have big bump. It still looked like I ate a bit too much. At work, no one knew I was pregnant. Some of the fellow doctors usually had drinks after work or went for a bite and they often tried to get me to go with them. Brandon found it funny how I never had a drink or anything with people I work with. He sort of convinced me to do it next time they call me. One day I told them I would join them. I changed out of the uniform and got to the bar. I took sparklong water with ice and a lot of lemon. They teased me for not drinking and then one of them noticed my bump.
''NO WAY!''
They all turned towards doctor who said it.
''She is pregnant….''
They all gave me a questioning look…
''I might be…''
''Wow! Totally didn't see that coming…''
''Why?''
''You never mention anyone…''
''I am a very private person…''
''Do you live with the father?''
''Yes…''
''Married?''
''No…''
''Cool… Modern….''
''And how are he and your son? Are they getting along?''
''I am having a baby with my son's father…''
''Oh, wow… That is surprising. Many people don't find their way back after so much time…''
''We sort of never got that time ''away''. We were not together, but we were very much in love… And we still are…''
''That is nice to know… People can love one another even after time apart…''
''So, is it a boy or a girl?''
''We have no idea… Baby is positioned like that that you can see all you need for the checkup… All but sex…''
''What would you like?''
''We are rooting for a girl…''
''Oh, that's nice…''
Around eight I went home. I was all of the sudden very tired. I got home and interrupted some boy time. Brandon and Michael were watching football with Mike.
''Hey, guys…''
''He babe…''
Brandon got off the sofa and came to greet me. He took my coat and put it in the closet…
''How was the day?''
''I am a bit tired…''
He kissed me and smiled.
''Go change and then come to watch the game with us…''
''Ok…''
I changed into very comfortable sweats and got down. Brandon got my feet into his lap and massaged them.
''That feels amazing…''
''I know… I have magic hands…''
''You do babe… you doo…''
Mike gave us a look and winked…
''Keep it clean… Dad and the son are in the room…''
Brandon and I laughed…
''Sorry…''
We enjoyed the game and after that Mike left home and we sent Michael to bed. We had some time for ourselves and I took that as a chance to talk to Brandon about something…
''If we don't manage to get adoption annulled, would you keep living with me like this?''
''I would live with you under any circumstances….''
''I just don't want to get our hopes too high…''
''I know love… But I want to marry you… I want us to be family in all the ways we can…''
'' I know…''
We kissed and took it to bed… We didn't want our son to catch us making out or something worse in the living room. Being pregnant, meant cravings… Unlike many ladies who crave, chocolate, pickles, citrus fruits… my…worst craving was Brandon… We spent a lot of night making love since he moved back and we got back together. Regardless of how tired I was, we made love almost every night… And it kept me happy. My partner wanted me… Even with a body that didn't change much for five months of pregnancy, I had my insecurities his presence and love cured, so I was happy…My man wanted me… and we still had fun having sex…
Mariana's baby shower was huge event. Ana came with the kids she had with her husband and was a bit excited. It was her first grandchild. Even Ana's parents were there to celebrate with Mariana. There was a lot of Spanish and crazy spicy food around us. Brandon, Michael and I loved it. I didn't eat that much of the food, because baby was going crazy with spicy, but my boys did. Michael made some friends and it was fun. Mamas were proud and took a million pictures of Mariana with guests and presents. Around two in the morning, my phone rung. It was Mariana's husband. She was not ok. I told him to get her to the car and take her to the hospital. Apparently it was time for the baby to be born. Mariana giving birth was nightmare. I was about to enter my fifth month and she was insisting I go with her into the OR. She had to have C-section because of baby's position and the risk natural birth represented. She went into labor two weeks early and her blood pressure was the cause of it all. I was scared for her and the baby. Surgery was a bit complicated due to the fact that umbilical cord was around baby's neck. They had to be careful with every move they made. When baby was safely outside, they could deal with properly closing Mariana up and doing all the things they usually do to the newborn. She gave birth to a beautiful boy. He looked like her husband. Nurse gave me the baby to show it to the family.
''Hey, everyone… This is Kyle…''
Mariana's husband took the baby and started crying…
''My son… He is perfect…''
''Yes, he is…''
''How is Mariana?''
''She will be fine…''
''Good, good…''
''You will see her soon…''
An hour later, Mariana got the baby to her room and three of them enjoyed their moment together as a family… Michael smiled at them and looked at Brandon and I….
''And we will soon be like this…''
We smiled at him…
''Yes we will love…''
They kept Mariana in the hospital for few days because of the blood pressure, so her husband had some extra time to prepare everything. We all helped so, when they got out, everything was in order. Mariana was not allowed to carry the baby until she heals so Lena moved in for couple of weeks to help out. We all visited and did what we could to help out, but they were ok even without us. I was getting really excited to get to know my baby after I saw Mariana with hers. I had some four months left, and I was getting impatient. Brandon got me to take few days off and we took our son camping and we had so much fun. Michael loved the nature and hiking with us. We really enjoyed the nights when Brandon was playing his guitar and singing to us. He even got Michael interested in playing. He tried and loved it, so he was getting even more like his dad. I observed two of them… We were happy, regardless of the fact we might never be able to get married…or anything… But, I didn't care… We were happy, healthy and in love… That was all that mattered….