What'd You Think?

Chapter Fifteen

The couple get into the car, finally heading over to Jon's sister's place. After there they'd head a little ways over to his brother's house, then to Evan's family in Canada.

"I hate driving." Jonathan mumbles in the car.

"But you're not." Evan states pulling out of the driveway. Jon groans, "I know, I mean like car rides. The babies don't like it very much." Evan frowns.

"Hey, did I tell you that my family is having another Thanksgiving just for you?"

"Really?"

"Yeah, we have it in October, but they're having it again when you do, because they want to meet you."

"Are your parents okay with you being gay? And being a father?" Delirious suddenly has an attitude.

"Of course, I just didn't tell them about the baby part, figured I'd save that. As a surprise for them."

"Are they going to be like, "Oh! So you're not gay! Not if he's able to get pregnant." Huh?"

"No, Jon, lighten the fuck up please. I understand this pregnancy is really tearing you to pieces. Literally, like a few weeks ago at your baby shower you asked me to marry you, now you don't even want to meet my parents."

"I didn't say I didn't want to meet your parents. I'm just afraid."

"You're just overthinking."

"I know, and I'm sorry about that."

"It's fine I understand, and I still love you."

"I love you too..." Jon smiles.

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The blue jeep has been parked in the driveway of Jennifer's. Evan helps his beloved out of the tall vehicle. "Watch, there's a little bit of ice." Evan holds his hand, and they start towards the door. Before Evan can knock, the door opens and Jen's smiling face squeezes both of them. "Happy Thanksgiving love birds!"

The men walk in and see another woman taking the turkey out of the oven. She spots us and smiles, "Hey! Just in time!" Jen and her laugh together. "This is my girlfriend, Sara." Jon's jaw drops, "Oh my god! Why didn't you tell me earlier!"

"Yeah! Surprise Johnny! I'm a lesbian."

"That's amazing!" Evan says and walks over to help Sara with dinner. The siblings sit down and chat.

"So how ya feeling?"

"I can't wait still, but it's not the pregnancy I'm worried about."

"What is it?" Jen has clear worry across her face.

"It's about going to see Sam."

"What?!" Jen tries her best to keep the shout quiet.

"Yeah, Evan and I were going to see him. I mean, he should know he's going to be an uncle. And we haven't seen him in forever... well I haven't."

"Well, I can go with you!"

"What about Sara?"

"She has to go visit her aunt after this. She'll be fine. Right honey?" A "yep" is murmured from the kitchen.

"See?" Jenny smiles. Jon rolls his eyes. Jen grabs his hands and pulls him over to the kitchen.

Both of the couples eat the nice dinner and chat about things they liked, things they did together, and what they were doing for Christmas. "Speaking of Christmas, I think the babies are going to be winter ones. December is too early, but January or February is perfect." Sara isn't surprised at all about Jon talking about babies. Jenny had caught her up about the whole story.

"Well, we better get heading out." Jonathan states, he wishes they had more time to hang out with Jenny and Sara, but he wanted to get this thing off his chest to his brother.

Jenny hugs and kisses Sara before we leave. Evan and Jonathan hug her as well. They all leave at the same time, just going different places.

"I'm nervous." Jon states randomly in the car. "Agreed." Jenny's in the back seat of course.

"Why are you guys nervous?"

"We haven't seen him in years Evan."

"I know that, but I haven't seen my grandparents in years, but I wouldn't be nervous to see them."

Jon looks worriedly at Jen. Evan notices this, "What? What is it?"

"Sam didn't know what Dad did to Jenny and I." Jon really doesn't want to tell this story.

"Well he did." Jenny steps in.

"When you were in 9th grade Johnny he beat me again, because I stood up for you when he called you a girl, you were his second daughter. He hit me, but then you stepped in and called him a transphobic asshole." A snap happens inside of Jon's blue eyes; he remembers. "Yeah. He was about to hit me before Sam came home. He also told me..."

"No. No. No. Jon that's not true."

"What'd he tell you?" Evan curiousness gets the best of him.

"No-" Jenny was cut off by Jon.

"He told me I was the reason Mom was dying..." The car was very silent afterwards. No one said a single thing. It was so depressing no one could change the subject.

"At least he won't be there." Evan states, hoping to whatever god or goddess that it'd make Jon and Jen feel better.

"You're right."

They continue driving in silence, with the low volume Christmas music playing.

"We're almost there." Evan states to the now sleeping Jon. "That's good I guess." Jenny states laughing.

"He's so cute sleeping."

"You're a dork." Jenny laughs again.

The two occasionally talk. Either about being LGBT, marriage, and of course parenting. The conversation stops when Jon wakes up and they pull up to the driveway of Samuel Dennis; the brother of Jennifer and Jonathan Dennis. "You guys ready?" Evan tries breaking the nervous silence. "I guess." Jenny says, but Jon stays quiet and gets out of the car. Evan's boyfriend panic kicks in.

They walk up the concrete steps, Evan assisting Jon, because... you know why.

"Who's going to knock?" Jenny jokingly asks. Jon still hasn't spoken, he has a nasty feeling in his gut, and it's not the babies talking. Jenny knocks, Jon squeezes Evan's hand. The door opens and Sam appears. The first thing he notices is Jon's belly. He tries, but fails to show his surprise.

"Who's at the door?" A raspy voice is heard from the house. Jenny's breathing gets heavier. She's not worried for herself though. She's worried for Jon. Jon grasps his belly, but still squeezes Evan's. His face suddenly pastey. "It's some family." Sam shouts back.

"What family?" Jon and Jenny frown.

"Jon goes in last." Evan states looking at Sam and Jenny. "By the way, I'm Evan." He extends his arm to Sam, and he shakes it. "Sam, and I'm sorry about him. Really sorry." Evan nods as Sam leads Jenny and Evan first.

"Jennifer! And maybe a boyfriend?"

"No Dad... this is Jon's boyfriend, well fiancé." Jenny awkwardly states. Jon waddles in afterward. Caressing his belly and keeping a tight grip on Evan's hand. Their father instantly notices the bump. He stands and starts towards Jon. Jon squeezes so hard that Evan's hand goes numb. Suddenly their dad wraps his arms around Jon. Tears slip down both of their eyes. Jon let's go of Evan and wraps his arms around his dad. "I'm so sorry, for everything..." His raspy voice cracks and they both sob. Tears rise in Evan's throat. Jenny's already bawling. Sam watches in awe with a few tears.

"I love you son..."

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