Hide Your Heart

Thanksgiving

November 24th rolled around as Tommy turned over in bed. He had woken up with a headache and upset stomach. "Some way to spend a holiday." he mumbled closing his eyes again. He drifted off to sleep again.

Paul had woken up at six to start breakfast. He wanted to surprise his husband with a special meal. The triplets were a little over two months and more alert now. Paul and Tommy were supposed to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner that night.

After getting everything ready and in the oven, Paul headed upstairs with breakfast on a tray. He didn't see Tommy anywhere when he entered the bedroom. "Baby?" called Paul. 

He heard noises from the bathroom. Pushing open the door, he found Tommy leaning over the toliet. "Stomach hurts." he whispered as he threw up.

Paul got him back in bed soon and held the water for him. "You rest, I'll cook."

"I think I can help in a bit." whispered Tommy. He tried sitting up. "This sucks."

Paul sat with Tommy awhile as he fed the triplets. They all watched him with their big eyes.

When Bruce came over later, he headed upstairs to check on Tommy. "Hey, I heard you're feeling under the weather."

"A bit." he whispered. "I think I caught the flu again."

Bruce's eyes widened as he heard that. Last time Tommy's flu had resulted in triplets. He hid his shock as he entertained the triplets and Eric's twins. Eric and Gene were now engaged, Eric no longer moody.

He whispered to Gene who nodded. "I think it's more than that. " he agreed.

In the kitchen, the different scents were filling the air. They made Tommy nauseated. He headed downstairs anyway and joined his friends and family soon.

Paul noticed his husband was still pale so he had him sit and fold napkins.

Dinner went by smoothly with everyone having a good time. Tommy tried doing dishes but Paul sent him to bed.