A Blended Family

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Draco yawned getting to his feet and followed a sick Harry into the bathroom. Harry had started his last rough of Chemotherapy. It was very strong, but they were hoping it would do the trick. It was just the matter of Harry's body keeping up with this treatment. That had to already skip a couple days, because it was to much for his kidneys. Harry didn't so much care. He wanted this over. He wanted to get better and be there for his husband and his children. He'd been sick for years and he had enough.
He knew Draco loved his family, but Harry hated being here. He hated not being able to provided for his husband and their children. He hated everything right now. His depression was very high on top of being so sick. Something else Draco was having to help him with. Something else that made Harry hate himself. A part of Harry didn't care if he died because of this treatment. It would mean it was finally over and that was something Harry wanted more than anything right now.

Draco stood at the sink running some cold water wetting the hand towel. Harry finally stopped vomiting and sat down beside the toilet. Draco eased down to his ankles and eased the rag on the back of his neck. Harry didn't appear to have a fever, so that was good. Draco reached over and flushed the toilet and looked back over at Harry. "Let's get you back to bed, my love. You might feel a bit better after some more rest." Draco said softly.
After a couple minutes? Harry wanted to rest in some cool bath water. Draco eased him to lend against the floor cubby and started to run the water. The tub filled up with cool water and Draco helped Harry into the bath water. It didn't take long for Harry to relax into the water and appear asleep. So, Draco gave his head a light kiss and went to check on their two children.

Draco pushed open the bedroom door the two toddlers shared. Like usual, lately, Willow was nuzzled to her big brother in his bed. The children fast asleep and looked calm and happy. That is what was important to Draco and Harry. They both knew it was hard on the two toddlers and this helped them. So, they left it alone.
Draco shut the bedroom door back and went downstairs, all the way down to the main kitchen and saw his adopted nephew, David. David was sitting on the kitchen floor, down to his pullups playing his Gameboy. Draco glanced around, and saw no evidence that Bell or Hank was even awake. Only saw an empty milk container. "Hey, buddy." Draco said easing down to his ankles. David? Wasn't the most talkative to anybody by his new mommy, Bell, but he wasn't so touch sensitive like some of Hank and Bell's children, so he responded by putting his arms up. Draco picked up the toddler and settled him on his hip. The small boy holding tightly to his Gameboy as Draco carried him down the long hallway back to the bedroom the small boy shared with his big sister, Mary.

Mary was still sleeping, so Draco kept his voice low after he sat the toddler down on his toddler bed. "Why didn't you go wake mommy?" Draco asked. "Milky." He mumbled. Draco just let out a sigh and eased the boy to lay back down in the bed. Draco pulled the blanket up over his shoulder as the small boy rolled over onto his side. "Go back to sleep, buddy." Draco said. He got back to his feet and turned the small lamp back off.
Draco stood there for a couple minutes, but it did appear the small boy was going to sleep so Draco made his way back to the kitchen and started some coffee.

He was standing in the living room watching the early morning news when Henry was heading for the door. He'd been putting up the stores trucks the last couple of weeks. "Harry up?" He asked. "Doubtful. Left him in some water. Doesn't have a temperature, so he might feel a bit better." Draco said. "Convince him, to stay home, if he does not. El won't remember you know." Henry said. "You know how my husband's mind works, Henry. I can't upset him more than he upset himself. As long as he doesn't have a fever come, I'm not saying anything." Draco said. His step father let out a sigh, but nodded. "Very well. Harry was put on the books for a short shift this coming Friday. Sarah is having her surgery then." Henry said. He smiled. "She's having the baby?" Draco asked. "She is. Boss already knows it's a day Harry gets a treatment. Even an hour will add." Henry said. "As long as he doesn't have a temperature, I'm sure he'll try and come." Draco said. He sat down his coffee and went to the stairs. "Be careful, yeah?" Draco said. "Always, kid."

Draco gave Harry's head a light kiss. Harry opened back up his eyes. "Feeling better?" Draco asked. "Little...you smell like coffee." Harry said. Draco chuckled. "Come on. Let's get you in some comfy clothes and I'll make you a cup of coffee." Draco said.

A few minutes later? Harry sat in the recliner with a small cup of coffee and was flipping through the early morning channels.
It didn't take long for feet to come running down the stairs. First came the older triples quickly turning into the kitchen for some breakfast. Draco already had most of it cooked. Harry knew the children were pretty excited. They'd be going to a new park, for Eleanor Patrick's 2nd birthday. She's the first born daughter of Ginny and Ryan. Harry's Goddaughter. Harry had fixed his relationship with Ginny a long time ago and loved her two perfect little girls. Eleanor loved Harry and little Molly will start getting a lot of personality soon and growing up. Harry couldn't wait to see how this little girl was going to grow up and see her personality.

Harry was brought out of his thoughts by little Willow climbing onto his lap. She was dressed in her big brother's clothes. Harry smiled. "You little brother's clothes?" Harry said. "Comfy!" Giggled the small toddler who locked onto her daddy's body. Harry smiled and locked his arms around her tiny body and held her close for a couple minutes. Harry kissed her head, before he eased the girl down to her little feet. "Go have breakfast, sweetie." Harry said.

Once the children were all settled down at the table, Draco handed Harry a small plate. The usual, try and eat this piece of toast with your favorite jelly breakfast. Harry gave Draco a light smile who kissed his head and turned back towards the kitchen and finished having his conversation with his mother.
After the children made their way back upstairs, Draco walked into the living room. Harry managed a bite of toast, but that was it. His cup of coffee sat abandoned too. Harry was asleep in the recliner. Draco eased the blanket up over his shoulders. "Sleep, my love." Draco said softly and went to clean up breakfast.

A few short hours later? Their bus was heading towards the park. The children seemed excited. Draco did think to let Bell know David was up early this morning and not to worry about his nap in the bus. It wasn't uncommon for the toddlers who woke up too early to nap an hour or so, especially on a longer car rude. Draco ended up holding the sleeping toddler for half an hour or so after they got to the park so he could finish his nap. David rubbed his little nose and yawned before he pulled his head up off Draco's shoulder. "Hi, buddy. Let's get you some juice!" Draco said. A couple minutes later, he sat the boy down beside his mom as he had some juice. Bell smiled and rubbed his head. "Thanks." She said. "Yes, of course." Draco said.

Draco found Harry a few minutes after that. He was sitting on a swing with little Molly on his lap. The little girl was all giggly and holding tightly to his hand. Harry gave her head a little kiss as he saw Draco walking over. He smiled. "Did you have some juice?" Draco asked. "A bit, yeah. Said I'd keep Molly company. Seems Elly got her dress all wet." Harry said. "She just got too excited, running after the other kids. She'll be just fine. It's almost time for gifts so let's get you two in a proper seat." Draco said. He bent down and placed a kiss on Harry's lips. Harry gave Draco a little smile, but shook  his head. "I'm alright to be on my feet for a little bit." Harry said. Draco seemed to think about this, for a few seconds, but he smiled. "Alright, come on."

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The children weren't the happiest to leave the new park, giving their parents hell as they got loaded in the van. Harry just let go of Ginny, giving him a hug. "Let us take the girls for a night soon?" Harry asked. "Sure! Just call and we can set up a weekend. Could be a couple out. They've been going to mum's a lot and now and then Ryan's bio dad." Ginny said. "Alright! Be careful on your way home, yeah?" Harry asked. "Yes, of course! Get some rest, Harry." She said. Harry gave her a smile and climbed back into the van.

Harry went to bed as soon as they got home. When Draco finally slipped into bed, it woke Harry up who slowly rolled over to face his husband. "You sure ... You want to keep trying for another?" Harry asked. "Yes, I told you this. Did ... Somebody say something to you at the party?" Draco said. He put his hand on Harry's cheek. "No, no. I just...I did enjoy my time with Molly, but it reminds me how much work it takes to care for an infant that young. Guess...maybe I feel a little guilty." Harry said. "Well, don't. I know what I am signing up for, okay? I want to have another baby, with you. Please." Draco said. Harry smiled lightly, but closed back his eyes. He was exhausted and he needed to sleep.

He felt the kiss to his lips, right before his world went black for the night.