What Happens on the Cruise

20. We Will Rock You

"And now the 'We Will Rock You' group enters..." the choreographer called.

Adam's phone rang. He pulled it from his pocket and his face immediately went white as he looked at the caller ID. "Sorry, I have to take this," he said, and practically sprinted from the room as he answered.

Earl turned to address Chris and Rob. "Is he okay?"

"His wife is pregnant," Chris said, looking after his brother, worry evident on his face.

"Oh, yeah, I saw her a couple weeks ago," Earl said. "She's not that far along, is she?"

Chris shook his head. "She's not."

Austin leaned on the railing above them. "What's going on?"

"We don't know for sure, but think it might have been a call from Ericha," Rob answered.

"Oh, that's not good."

Just then Adam walked back in. "Love you, too. Talk to you tonight." He hung up and took in all their expectant faces. "False alarm."

"Oh, thank God," Rob said, visibly sagging in relief.

"What was she calling about?" Chris asked.

"She was calling with some test results, which she wouldn't ordinarily do, but..." Adam smiled, his face lighting up. "... We're having a girl."

"Oh, that's so exciting!" Earl said, clapping his hands.

"Awww! Look at how happy he is. Now I want to do a baby shower for Adam," one of the ladies from Element said.

"Okay, folks!" the choreographer called. "Congratulations, Adam. Now let's get back to work."

***

"I think I'm too tired to go to bed," Rob said, leaning back on the couch.

"I don't suppose anyone would go down to the hot tub with me?" Chris asked.

He was answered by four non-committal shrugs.

Tim headed over to where Austin was pouring a cup of coffee and slid his arms around his boyfriend, kissing the side of Austin's neck. "You smell good."

"Are you kidding? I'm all hot and sweaty."

"Mmhm. Smells sexy."

Austin turned in his arms and pulled him in for a kiss.

"Get a room, guys," Rob groused.

They broke the kiss, Tim raising his eyebrows at Austin. "You heard the man."

"I was just gonna get a cup of coffee and cuddle up on the couch," Austin said, smirking, "but if Rob insists..."

"Oh, God, what have I done?" Rob asked as Tim took Austin's hand and pulled him toward their bedroom.

"Ummm... You guys know not to... do anything that would risk affecting your singing voice or, uh, dancing," Chris said, blushing.

"Right," Tim said. "No oral sex, no rough sex."

Chris and Rob exchanged an alarmed look as the door to the bedroom slammed shut. Adam covered his mouth to try and hide his laughter.

"It's not funny, man," Rob complained.

There was a low breathy moan and then Austin's voice, "Ooohhh... baby...."

"Actually, the hot tub sounds really good right now," Rob said, standing and heading for the bathroom where they'd hung their suits to dry the night before.