Parallel Universes 2

6

They were busy for two days arranging a funeral. Choosing and buying flowers, a casket, catering, and of course, informing everyone that was attending the the funeral was in two days. Anne made all the calls while Harry, Louis, and Gemma took care of the rest. Somehow they pulled through.

They gathered in the kitchen for a cup of tea the evening before the big day. Anne smiled.
"I'm so happy that you both are here. It's a dream come true. You know I fully support your decision to live in that alternative universe, Harry and I'm happy for you. I do miss you and I wish I could meet my grandchildren but I accepted it a long time ago. I still get to have a relationship with them over the phone but I can't spoil them. You know, buy them gifts for their birthdays and stuff like that."

Harry glanced at Louis.
"Mum, Louis, and I have discussed this. Now we know that I'm not the only one who can travel through my paintings. If you want to I can take you with me some time? I totally understand if it's too scary to travel to a parallel universe and it's okay if you don't want to. I just thought I should suggest it."

"Yes!" Anne immediately answered.

"Are sure sure? It could be risky." Harry said and bit his lower lip.

"It's worth the risk. Oh, sweetie, I would love to visit you and meet my grandchildren in person. Oh, I'm so excited." Anne smiled.

"Okay then. We'll make a plan for the future." Harry said.

Louis saw how happy that made him and wrapped his arm around Harry's and rested his head against his shoulder before he yawned.
"Sorry."

"I was always tired when I was pregnant. No worries, love. Get some rest." Anne smiled.

Harry examined his husband. He looked a little pale.
"I'll go with you. Good night, Mum and Gemma."

"Good night." His mum and sister answered simultaneously.

They headed upstairs and Harry helped his loved one get ready for bed. He held him close as they settled down and sang a lullaby for their baby quietly. Louis fell asleep right away.

That night he dreamt about Darcy and when he woke up he knew that he had one of his special dreams. He immediately told Louis who let out a breath of relief.
"We'll go home after the funeral." Harry promised.

Louis looked ill. He had bags under his eyes as if he hadn't gotten enough rest even if he slept the whole night through.
"How are you feeling?" Harry asked worriedly.

"Tired. I'm okay. Shower with me?" Louis answered.

"Yeah." Harry agreed.

Since Louis seemed kind of weak he decided to run them a bath instead and helped him get in the bathtub safely. Louis smiled as he lay down and the warm water embosomed him.
"This is nice. Just what I need."

Harry helped him to wash his hair and wrapped him in a fluffy towel when they got up from the bathtub. He pampered his husband until Louis started to protest.
"I can brush me own hair, Harry."

"You're carrying my child. Let me." Harry said softly.

"Alright." Louis smiled. "Love you." He added.

"I love you. So, so much." Harry replied and hugged him from behind.

He had brought one of his suits so Louis could hopefully cover up his pregnancy. It was a little big on him but served the purpose.

When they headed downstairs Anne had made breakfast. Harry watched as Louis mostly moved the scrambled eggs and bacon around on the plate.
"Are you not hungry?" Harry asked.

"No. I don't have much of an appetite." Louis sighed and pushed the plate forward.

"Okay." Harry replied. He was worried.

They headed to the local church to make sure that everything was ready for the funeral. Niall, Niall, Liam, and Zayn showed up to pay their respect. Harry made sure that Louis was seated before he joined his mother's side.
"Is Louis okay?" Anne asked.

"I don't know. He looks ill, doesn't he?" Harry answered and glanced at his husband.

They greeted the people who started to show up for the funeral before they took a seat in the front. Harry took Louis' hand. It was sweaty.

It was a beautiful funeral. Zayn sang Bridge Over Trouble Water and the priest said some lovely things about Robin. They said their last goodbyes and headed to the nearby venue for the reception.

There were a lot of speeches and everyone spoke well of Robin, sharing memories and anecdotes. Halfway through Louis grabbed Harry's arm.
"Haz, something is wrong. My stomach really hurts." He said and held his tummy.

"Come on, let's go to the bathroom." Harry said and helped him get up.

Harry's eyes fell on the chair Louis had been sitting on. It had blood on it. His heart cramped. No!

Louis noticed too and gasped. He looked up at Harry with teary eyes.
"No. Am I having a miscarriage? My baby."

"I'm calling an ambulance." Harry replied.

"Can they even help me? Men don't carry children in this universe." Louis whispered upset.

Harry held his arm around him and they walked out of the venue so they wouldn't draw attention to them. Louis' Niall came running after them.
"What's going on?" He whispered.

"Louis is bleeding." Harry whispered back.

"Oh no! I'll get Niall!" Niall answered upset.

Harry found an empty room and took Louis there and helped him to sit down. Niall and Niall came running after them and they had Liam and Zayn with them.
"Liam is a doctor!" Louis' Niall said.

"What's going on?" Liam asked and kneeled in front of Louis.

Louis and Harry just stared at each other. Harry's Niall spoke up.
"Liam, Louis lives in a parallel universe and he's pregnant. Now he's bleeding."

Liam stared at him as if he had lost his mind.
"Say what now?"

"I'll explain everything later. Be a doctor now." Niall waved him off.

Liam turned to Louis.
"You're pregnant? You're a male and you're pregnant?"

"Yes, please help me." Louis whimpered.