Triphilia - together forever | one-shots

Diagnosed |7|

"Mitch? Mitchy, you have to get up. It's time."

Mitch stirred when he heard the soft voice of his husband. "But we just fell asleep..." He mumbled.

"Yeah, like nine hours ago."

Mitch opened his eyes and furrowed his brows when he saw not only Avi standing at his bed, but also another man, probably a doctor. "Oh hi."

"Good morning Mr Grassi, I'm Doctor Gordon, I'll be conducting your gastroscopy and colonoscopy together with Doctor Klein. I assume she already talked you through both procedures?" The man spoke kindly, which immediately calmed Mitch down.

"She did" Mitch replied.

"Good. Now since we had to shift a few things around, you'll be up first today. Do you have any questions?"

"No" Mitch said. "I understood everything."

"Good. Please change into this gown, without underwear, of course. Doctor Klein will come and get you in a few minutes. She will then also give you a light sedative. It will make you feel drowsy and sleepy, just so you'll be calm and relaxed during the examinations."

Mitch nodded. "Yes, got it. Thank you very much for taking over the examination" he said.

Doctor Gordon smiled. "Of course, Mr Grassi. You're supposed to feel safe here and I am sorry that my... that Doctor Johnston violated your privacy like that. That's unacceptable" he said kindly.

"Thank you, Doctor" Avi said. "Just one quick question: How long does this examination take?"

"I assume it'll be about two hours for the procedures itself plus another hour for transport and surveillance afterwards" the doctor explained patiently.

"Good, thanks" Avi smiled at the doctor.

"You're welcome. I'll see you for the examinations later, Mr Grassi and you, Mr Kaplan when I come by to discuss what we found out in the afternoon. Bye." The doctor shook their hands and then left the room.

Mitch slowly got out of bed and took the hospital gown the doctor had left for him. "Sexy" he commented sarcastically and then took off his shirt and pants. "Help me?" He asked Avi and turned around once he had the gown slipped over his arms.

"Sure." Avi quickly tied the ribbons in the back. "All set" he said softly and pressed a soft kiss to Mitch's neck.

Mitch smiled and turned around. "Thank you..."

"You're welcome, sexy" Avi said jokingly.

Mitch just rolled his eyes. "I don't exactly feel sexy, but I'll always take a compliment."

"I know." Avi winked at his husband and then pulled him into his arms, holding him for a moment. 

"Mmhm, you know exactly what I need" Mitch mumbled. 

"Maybe this is more for me than for you..." Avi said softly. 

"Don't worry, Avi. I'm in good hands with the doctors and will be back here before you know it. And everything else... we'll tackle it once we know what it is, okay?" 

Avi smiled at him. "You're so brave..." he said softly.

But Mitch just scoffed. "I'm not and you know it."

"To me you are" Avi said and kissed him softly to silence his protest. 

After the kiss, Mitch stayed wrapped up in Avi's arms for a long moment, until Doctor Klein came into the room with a male nurse. "Good morning Mr Grassi, are you ready?"