Zach's Secret Babies (ON-HOLD)

Chapter Twenty-Five

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"What happened??" Zach asked as soon as he walked inside the room and immediately hugged Sam.

"Thankfully, it's just a common cold," Sam replied weakly, his tone sounded like he just came from crying. If Alex's childhood illness came back, he wouldn't have known what to do. Although the doctor warned him before that Alex's illness might come back when he grows older, Sam didn't think it would be this early where the young boy is still unable to undergo major surgery.

"Thank goodness. This must've been because of the recent events. Our child is strong and I'm sure he will get better with proper rest," Zach cooed as he continued to hug his lover. Meanwhile, listening to the couple's conversation, Garry Welton also felt relieved while touching Alex's warm forehead. He just learned recently of the twins' existence and although he was against his son's relationship with Gregory Abiñon's son, as a grandfather, he also wanted to meet his dear grandsons.

He may look like a very strict person with facial paralysis, but he still loves his grandchildren. He just had trouble showing it openly and instead, he always looked cold and heartless.

"How about you? Are you okay?? How about Allen?" Zach asked affectionately before they pulled away from their hug and he walked closer to the bed where Alex was sleeping peacefully and Garry standing next to his bed. Zach caressed his son's hair before kissing his little forehead waiting for Sam's answer as he faced him again. Meanwhile, Sam briefly greeted Zach's father before he once again smiled weakly at Zach. He knows Zach worries for him because he too had not yet fully recovered from his ulcer but he is fine.

"I-I'm fine... Allen's back home. I was in a rush and I asked your brother to take care of him. I'm just worried that when he wakes up and doesn't find me and his twin beside him, he will cry nonstop," Sam replied. His earlier slightly relieved tone turned worried, remembering his other son who will surely look for him if he wakes up in the middle of the night or the next morning.

"Alright, don't worry. I'll go and take him here with me later. Please just don't stress yourself too much. I told you right that from now on there will be the two of us. So you can rely on me more, you don't have to shoulder everything on your own from here on," Zach replied, kissing Sam's forehead. Since he doubts his wife would allow Alex to check out of the hospital even with the doctor's approval, it's better for him to just pick up Allen so they can all wait for Alex to recover.

"Thank you, Zach," Sam uttered softly. His eyes began to water uncontrollably before he hugged his lover again. He was so used to being alone all this time so seeing Zach with him now and hearing him say all this touched him. He couldn't stop shedding tears because finally, he has someone he can depend on. He didn't need to act all tough just because he was both Allen and Alex's Mom and Dad.

"You don't need to thank me. Allen and Alex are my children too. It's only right for us to share the responsibilities," Zach smiled softly, holding Sam's hand and kissing the back of it. They began to once again hug each other. It lasted for a couple more minutes before they finally decided to let go. And since everything was fine, Gregory decided to leave the two alone and wait in the car for Zach. Sam briefly bid farewell and soon it was only Zach and Sam was left in the hospital room with Alex.

Zach approached Allen's bed and caressed his son's head one last time. Even though the little boy's temperature was still high and his complexion was pale due to his fever, Zach knows that after a good rest his son will soon run around filled with energy together with his twin.

Smiling in relief, Zach sighed before kissing his son's forehead and turned to Sam after.

"I can't say it went well but I promise you. I will get your father's approval and marry you. I will give you a peaceful and happy life just like you've always dreamed of Sam. Just wait a bit more," Zach suddenly said, pulling Sam into his arms again. When Sam heard Zach, his lips formed into a smile. He already knew what Zach was talking about and he felt so touched that the man he thought wouldn't return his feelings before was trying his best to make their relationship possible.