I'll Fight Hell to Hold You

Two Weeks Later

November 21. It was almost Thanksgiving again. This was Tommy and Paul's 2nd one together but it was also Mady's first one. The guys had decided to have it at Gene and Eric's. Paul was helping Tommy load their car with all the stuff they needed. "Paul, I'm going to pack a small suitcase for the girls." The weather looks bad. " "Do you want me to pack one for you too?"

"I'll be up in a minute, okay?" "See if you can find that damned phone charger cord for me." 

Tommy headed upstairs to pack his suitcase and to look for the cord. He took the opportunity to take a pregnancy test. While he waited, he packed his suitcase and found the cord. Paul was picking up extra blankets and pillows. 

Finally they headed out to Gene's. He opened the door holding Jenny while Delilah clung to his leg. "Dede's walking now so she follows me everywhere." 

Taylor wanted down to follow Delilah inside. Hannah ran after them. Jenny reached out for Mady while Draco tried to carry Aurora. Jason was with Eric in the kitchen. 

"Well then." laughed Gene. He took Aurora from Paul so Draco wouldn't climb into Paul's arms. Giving Tommy a sideways look, he told them to put their stuff in the extra bedroom. "On second thought, I need to ask you something Tom. Got a minute?"

"Yes, is something wrong?" questioned Tommy as Paul headed to the bedroom. He waited on Gene to ask his question. 

"Tom, are you pregnant again? " 

Tommy opened his mouth to answer but Gene held up his hand. "As much as I have heard you say you didn't want any more, did you trick Paul into having another?"

"What? No, I mean I wouldn't trick him. Are you implying something? I'm leaving! Have a great holiday without me!"

Gene grabbed Tommy's arm and got slapped. "That hurts!" 

Before letting go of Tommy's arm, Gene rolled up his sleeve. "A new one. " 

Tommy shook his arm loose and ran to Paul. He had found out he wasn't pregnant and couldn't have any more because of the miscarriage.

"Tom?" asked Paul.

"I'm going to our house. I don't want to be here anymore."

That made Paul confront Gene. 

Tommy stayed in the bedroom until Paul came in. He knew Paul was disappointed in him. "Baby, may I see the cut?"

Holding out his arm, he let Paul roll up his sleeve. "Why, sweetheart?"

"I-I-I c-c-c-can't h-h-have any more children and I-I-I'm sorry." "I was upset." whispered Tommy. 

Paul gently whispered that he was there if Tommy wanted to talk about it. "Look at me baby, please. Let's not let this ruin Thanksgiving for the girls okay?" "We can keep trying if you want."

Tommy reluctantly agreed to stay.