Ocean's 8 1/2

Gifts of Life

"Oh my god, what are you doing here Harry?!" Lou asked with an even amount of confusion and excitement. She jumped up and ran to give her not so little brother a hug. Harry embraced her and kissed the top of the blonde's head. 

"I'm here because your 6 friends have a way with words," Harold smiled. The 6 women waived at him and Amita winked. Harry winked back. 

"This is such a lovely surprise, I am so happy you're here," Lou beamed. Deb slowly got up, she wasn't sure she was welcome to this reunion or not. Harry nodded at Deb and smiled. 

"Hey you," Harry said softly.

"Hey Harold," Deb replied back even softer. 

"Well, we will let you enjoy your present. Have a wonderful Christmas ladies, dinner will be served at 6 sharp," Tammy smiled. The women and the 3 kids all split up into their groups and went off to enjoy the rest of the day. 

Harry and Lou walked over to Deb. Deb sat back down in the chair and Lou sat next to her. Harry took his place on the couch and looked around. 

"Not a bad place you got here sis," Harry commented. He pulled a blanket over his legs and rubbed his hands. "A suppose it's a bitch to heat though?" Harry added. 

"Yeah, but we make do," Lou smiled. Harry placed his hand on Lou's thigh. Harry was really glad to see his sister. He was also happy to see that she had made it for herself and that she was truly happy here. Over the last 6 years, he had tried to convince his sister to come home to Australia, but Lou refused. She wanted to stay and be there if Deb got out early or if something happened. Tammy promised Harry she'd look after Lou and she did just that. 

"So why are you really here, other than because our friends have a way with words?" Lou asked. 

"Well, I was told you were in need of some assistance, and I have decided to offer my help. It's not much, but it'll do as my Christmas present and their's for you both," Harry replied. He turned his head to look at Deb as he said "both of you". While he was still somewhat bitter, he knew could already tell just how happy she made his sister. And if what the women had told him were right, he couldn't deny giving his sister a piece of her happily ever after. 

"And that is?" Deb asked softly. 

"You want a child, and I am here to offer Lou's half," Harry exclaimed proudly. 

"Oh my god, I'm going to kill them. What? Harry are you sure you want to do this? You don't have to," Lou rambled. She was embarrassed and she didn't really know why. Harry knew that she had always wanted a kid with Deb, but for some reason now that it was all folding out in front of her, it was almost too much,

"Hey, no I want to do this. You deserve this. You both do," Harry said calmingly. 

"I mean, it's a lot to ask of you. Of course, you wouldn't have to be on the birth certificate or help in any way financially but, just knowing that our kid is also yours might be a lot," Deb pointed out. 

"Her DNA and mine are almost the same, it's really almost as if she were giving you this child. I am just physically helping out until there is another way or you want to adopt. I will love this child, but I know my place. And I promise you both, I will never overstep it. I know what I'm doing and I will do it as many times as you need me to," Harry insisted. 

"But what if you have kids?" Lou asked. 

"So what? They'll be cousins. Or if we want to explain it to them and whoever I have kids with then so be it," Harry shrugged. 

"Okay, but do you want custody or any legal guardianship over the child?" Deb questioned.

"If you guys want to make me the godfather, that then I'm okay with it. If not, I'm happy settling for the Uncle," Harry replied.