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Jon Stanton (jonstanton) wrote in lechance,
@ 2008-10-16 11:34:00

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ben simoneaux, jon stanton

Ben
Jon was as excited as he was nervous. Yes, Ben had faith in him, but this was likely to be one of the most important discussions of his life and unlike most important discussions he had, he couldn't just put his lawyer face on and do it. This was the rest of his life and Ben's life and everything and yes, he wanted that. More than anything he wanted that, but it was still such a large thing that it felt monstrously huge.

The kitchen was clean and he'd gotten groceries for Ben. At the table were pens and ink and parchment. He was as ready as he'd get. Jon had actually dressed down though and was in trousers and shirt sleeves.

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	simoneaux 2008-10-16 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	"We can talk while I cook," he slipped out of Jon's hold, smiling. "And you can write. We'll leave the sexual negotiation for last." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-16 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Sounds like a plan." Jon led Ben into the kitchen then got himself some paper and a pen and ink and sat at the small table in the corner. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-16 05:33 pm UTC (link)
	Ben started going through Jon's groceries, then started a pot of water boiling. "What do you want to discuss first?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-16 05:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Children," Jon answered easily. "I know you want them. How soon would you like to try and how would you like to?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-16 05:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Two years? And." He tilted his head, "Adoption, I think. My blood's not that important to me and you said you're unable to perform so." He shrugged. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-16 06:04 pm UTC (link)
	Jon made a few notes on the paper then looked up at him, "We can do it sooner if you'd like, but that sounds good. How many children would you like?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-16 06:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Three," he said without hestitation. "Fairly close together." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-16 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	A few more notes were added, "Do you have any preference on age at adoption?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-16 06:17 pm UTC (link)
	He shook his head, "What ages do you want?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-16 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	"I'd like at least one to be a newborn if possible," Jon admitted after a moment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-16 06:47 pm UTC (link)
	Ben smiled at him, wrist deep in a turkey, "We can do that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-17 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	"Good. Thank you," he wrote that down. "Now the hard one...internal division of duties? I'm assuming you want the cooking?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-17 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	"I want cooking. I think we'd best leaving the majority of cleaning to you- I think you're neater. I'll take care of any pets and child cleaning." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-17 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	"Aah...good point. Pets?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 08:11 am UTC (link)
	"I like dogs," he admitted sheepishly, "Children should have a dog." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-19 11:22 am UTC (link)
	"I wouldn't mind a dog or even a couple. My father always had coon hounds." Jon paused for a moment, just watching Ben and smiling. "Not much for cats though." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 11:36 am UTC (link)
	He nodded, finishing the meat and starting with potatoes. "Agreed then." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-19 11:39 am UTC (link)
	Jon set his pen down and walked over to Ben, slipping his arms around his betrothed and kissing the side of his neck. "So that covers household duties and children and pets. What else shall we discuss?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 11:53 am UTC (link)
	"Sex and finances," he turned his head a little to kiss Jon's jaw. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-19 12:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Finances," Jon agreed. "I can manage them unless you've got strenuous objections to that." He rested his chin on Ben's shoulder. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 12:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I do," he said with a smile, then paused, and shook his head. "No, I mean more. I want to contribute equally to the household. I.. Do want to have my own money, but I also want to contribute so that it's our home." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-19 12:45 pm UTC (link)
	Jon considered that for a moment. "So there would be two accounts then, a household one and just yours?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 01:00 pm UTC (link)
	He shook his head, "Yours, mine, and ours." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jonstanton 2008-10-19 01:20 pm UTC (link)
	"I have no need nor desire to manage my own separate account, Ben. I firmly believe in my own full committment to the household. Not that this means I begrudge you your need for your own account." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	simoneaux 2008-10-19 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	Ben closed his eyes, and sighed. "Presents, Jon." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)