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Deaf Michael (Part 2)

This was a request, and thankfully the author on tumblr (wanderlust-clifford) has written a part 2 and 3, so I will be posting those tonight!

Michael's face brightens as he smiles as wide as his cheeks will allow him. Soft tears are flowing down his face, just as they are on your own face.

He laughs softly, nodding his head.'What do you think the appointments are for?' he signs, but his hands are shaking with excitement.

You cover your mouth with a gasp. Practically leaping over the breakfast table between the two of you, you wrap your arms around his chest and squeeze him tightly, never wanting to let go. your head curls into his rib cage. Your eyes drip tears onto his heart and he cuddles you closer. 

"I-I love yo-you. So...much," Michael whispers into your hair as he tucks his head into your neck. He presses short kisses across your neck and shoulder area. 

After holding each other in this position for a few minutes, you slowly pull apart to look each other in the eyes. He reaches up a delicate hand to your cheekbones to wipe away the last of the salty drops resting there. You sigh in sync and then, a thought hits you.

'I thought it was impossible. Your doctors always said it was impossible.' you sign.

Michael pulls you off his lap and runs to your shared bedroom to get a notebook and a pen.

'My whole "aha moment" is too long to explain but, a few months ago, I realised I wanted kids. With you. I knew I didn't want to half-ass it. I want to be in this completely. I want to get up at 3 in the morning when our little girl is crying over monsters and I want to be able to hear her older brother consoling her and checking under the bed. I want to be able to hear our baby's first word and hear them giggle and laugh and god. I want to hear you when you're reading bedtime stories and reminding our kid to wash their hands. I want to hear you recite your vows to me and I want to hear you say "I do." I want to live this life to it's full potential and I want that with you.' He writes it out and passes it to you.

Once it's read, you hand it back and he keeps writing.

'As you know, a few months ago, I went to the doctor again. I asked him for a second look. Just a second chance. Sure enough, he said with the right technology and stuff, it was possible. So, we've been working towards getting this all worked out and doing tests and practices. He said today was my last test and my next appointment we should be able to get this working. I didn't want to tell you until the day of the appointment but I couldn't hold it in any longer, babe.'

After reading this, the tears are flowing down your face faster than the speed of light. You can't believe this is happening. You never thought this would be possible. But it is. And you can't be any happier.

'Come to this appointment with me?' he signs.

You let out a chuckle a nod quickly.

The entire ride to the hospital, Michael gripped you hand tightly over the center console. Every once in a while, he'd glance over and raise his eyes with an exaggerated smile.

When you walk in, the secretary recognizes him immediately. 

'You told her early, eh? I had a feeling you would spill.' she signs. You all laugh and Michael drops his head to your shoulder as if to say 'I can't believe she just said that in front of you.'

'Dr. Goldern is in his office. Go head in,' she signs, still chuckling.

You follow his lead down the corridor. He pulls you into a door where you are greeted by a middle-aged looking man that you assume is Dr. Goldern.

'Hey. I was going over your file and I think we could get your hearing implants started up and working today. And you brought the entourage. Amazing,' the doctor tells the both of you as you sit down.

Michael's eyes light up to the prettiest shade of green you've ever seen. He nods so fast that he looks like he may get tired. 

'Okay. One quick test and then we'll be good to go.' he says with his hands, looking at Michael. The doctor looks over at you and says aloud, "You can stay here. We'll just be a few minutes doing boring stuff."

The 2 men stand and begin to walk out. Michael shoots you a quick wink and heads out the door. You play on your phone for a few minutes to keep yourself occupied.

Just as promised, they return within 10 minutes. 

They both sit and the doctor begins to write down some stuff. Michael reaches for your hand and you can tell he's nervous. But it's an exciting kind of scary. Dr. Goldern hands his paper to you.

"When I turn it on, you'll need to say this before getting to the meaningful words. We just wanna make sure his levels are right." he explains.

You nod and he turns over to his computer. He presses a few keys before looking over at Michael to get the final nod of approval. Once it's given, it's like everyone holds their breath.

A few more keys are typed and the doc gave you a nod to start reading off the paper.

"Michael? Can you hear me?" you ask in a low-medium voice. He shakes his head to say no and the nervousness is evident on his face. You give his hand a tight squeeze of reassurance and try again after the volume is raised. "Michael? Can you hear me?" He raises his hand and shakes his hand to say 'kinda.'

The volume is raised a slight bit more and give it another shot. "Michael? Can you hear me?"

Salty tears spring to his eyes and he covers mouth in a gasp.

You smile and the waterworks begin. "You can hear me okay? Too high? Too low?"

He grins. "Just perfect."

And the rambling starts. "Oh my god, baby. I love you. I love you so much. God, you're perfect and I love you so much."

"I love you too, babe. So fucking much," he blubbers and pulls you in for one of the most passionate kisses to ever happen in the history of the universe.