ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON 15

Episode 65

The silence in the kitchen was almost deafening as Winston and Joe Jacobs ate their late breakfast at the table.

It was only broken by Joe finally asking," Are you sure about this thing? "

Winston put down his fork abruptly and glanced at his husband. " About what? Being this boy's father? Tania Kaye said I am and the tests prove it. And , I didn't fake it this time. "

Joe rolled his eyes. " No. I'm not talking about your pitiful attempts in the past to pretend to be straight. Although how you ever ran across two of Richard Norland's women is beyond me. Next thing you will tell me is you slept with the one eyed husband. " He looked at Winston in much alarm. Winston laughed over his coffee, saying," Of course not. You're the only blond I ever wanted to fuck. "

Joe smiled faintly. And , proudly. " No. I'm talking about this.... this transplant thing. Is it dangerous? For you? I don't want.... I ..... don't want you harmed. "

Winston reached over to grab one of Joe's hands. " I talked to the doctor. Most of the trauma really is the boy's. He'll need what they call conditioning therapy which is five days of chemotherapy. To prepare for the new bone marrow. I'll donate blood to him today though. And , tomorrow. The bone marrow will be sometime next week and I probably won't even stay in the hospital after. The doctor said it would be outpatient for me. "

Unless there was complications, Winston thought. But he was not telling Joe that. There wouldn't be complications anyway. Apparently it was a simple procedure on his end. The doctor said he might have a little hip pain for a few days and that was it.

" I'll be fine. Don't worry. "

Joe shook his head cockily. " Who is worried? Worry makes wrinkles. Of course you will be fine. Anyway, this boy is not coming back here, is he? "

Winston shook his head and returned to his oatmeal. " No. I'm his father in blood only. Norland is his father and when they figure out this custody thing Lewis will go back to him and Nigel. Richard Norland wants it kept secret. So Lewis won't find out. "

Joe poured himself another glass of mimosa. "No such thing as a secret, darling. The boy will eventually find out. "

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  ( Texts )

Jeremiah: Would you like to go to lunch one day? Maybe Saturday? My fiancee Bliss is being interviewed by some music magazine and I don't want to sit around all by myself or at my sister's.

Yasmin: That would be very nice, Miah. My husband Jackson is busier than ever with the campaign so I'll be a political widow that day too lol. Where should we eat ? I've heard Richard  and Nigel's is nice.

Jeremiah: It is. Or I can fix you lunch here. I can fix your favorites. Biryani and stuffed bell peppers. I mean if you want to.

Yasmin: That would be lovely. I can't believe you still remembered. That means a lot to me.

Jeremiah: I remember everything about you, Yas. I missed our friendship more than anything really. So , noon good on Saturday? I'll text my address in Arlington.

Yasmin: It's perfect. I can't wait, my sahbi. I missed you too.