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Tweak says, "It's only time."

Henry McCoy (mccoysluck) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2009-02-27 18:36:00

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Who: Henry and Anya McCoy
What: An evening of revelations and words
When: Tonight
Where: Their house
Rating: TBD

Henry was bustling about the kitchen as he worked on the final moments of dinner. He had cooked a simple but large meal, and it was almost ready for the eating. He was awaiting the arrival home of his wife, and hoping she had managed to have a good day.

He was bouncy as he hummed and thought of her. Anya was an amazing woman, beautiful, warm, loving, and incredibly intelligent. She made him want to sing Shakespeare. Together, it seemed anything was possible.

Their current efforts made their lives even warmer as they attempted, carefully, to make a child, and to make their dreams come true.

He smiled as he hummed and moved around the kitchen.

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notincestuous
2009-02-27 09:46 pm UTC (link)

Anya walked in, purse over her shoulder and a plastic grocery bag in her hand. She was a little worn out from long meetings and was ready for the weekend. Mingled with the tiredness she felt was apprehension. She wrapped her hands around the bag, feeling the small box inside.

"Henry?" The sounds and smells from the kitchen led her to him. "Hello darling," she said, smiling as she leaned in to kiss him.

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	mccoysluck 2009-02-27 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	A smile leaped to his face and he hummed as he turned to her. A soft kiss back and he swept a bow to her. "How are you, dear one? I hope you are ready for a gustatory experience par excellence!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-27 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled, nodding a little. "I am.. a little queasy, actually." She looked a little flushed. She opened the fridge, pulling out can of Sprite. She had a feeling it would take more than Sprite to settle her stomach. Some of it was probably nerves. She put the bag down on the counter and sat at the table. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-02-27 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	Concern slashed across his face. "For how long, dear?" He turned to her, eyes worried. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-27 11:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Today, on and off." She sipped the soda. She was nervous. Every word felt important. Should she tell him now, or take the test first? She'd hate to disappoint him if it was negative, but she wasn't sure she could keep it to herself either way. "I'm late." It was said with weight enough that the meaning was obvious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mccoysluck
2009-02-27 11:23 pm UTC (link)

He raised an eyebrow at that, worry coalescing and he reached for a cabinet where he kept a few medical things... and his hand fell to his side at her words, shock and hope and fear all spiriting through him.

He turned to her, amazement and a smile, worry chasing it, on his face.

"Truly? Have you..."

He breathed and hugged her.

"Not yet, or you would know, oh my dear one."

He hugged her with warmth and love, his breath puffing out against her neck.

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	notincestuous 2009-02-27 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	She hugged back, taking a shaky breath. She shook her head, pointing at the bag on the counter. "I'm nervous." The fact that Erica had been here should have given her some confidence, but she was still worried something would go wrong. The future wasn't set in stone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-02-28 01:09 am UTC (link)
	He hugged her again, then nodded, and eyed the bag. "I can understand. It will be hard... but I believe in you, and in us..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-28 12:21 pm UTC (link)
	She took a deep breath and then reached for the bag. "I'm going to get this over with," she said in Romani. "I don't think I'll be able to eat until I do." Hopefully she would be able to eat afterwards. She started toward the bathroom and looked back to see if he was following. "You can wait outside the door," she said hesitantly. "If the food won't burn." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-02-28 07:20 pm UTC (link)
	He was on her heels and rocked back as she turned, his blush bright. "Of course. And the food will be fine, love." His pulse was fast and his eyes were bright and he felt like he could hyperventilate. He knew it was all silly, and just excitement, but he felt like flying, like hoping, like fearing. He followed her, and prayed, with all his soul. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-28 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	After a minute in the bathroom, Anya opened the door and emerged. "We have to wait," she said, her voice tight with anxiety. She gripped his hand tightly to keep her own from shaking and leaned against his side. "I feel like I can't breathe," she said, looking up at him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-02-28 08:29 pm UTC (link)
	He hugged her, stroking her as well as he could, shivering a little. "It will be okay, love. " And because he had no answers, because it meant something, he kissed her, lips parted, a soft puff of his breath, sweet from cooking, going from his mouth to hers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-28 08:45 pm UTC (link)
	She kissed him back briefly. It was hard for her to focus much on anything, even the affection. "How was your day?" she asked, hoping for distraction. "Tell me a story. Make it last three minutes." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

mccoysluck
2009-02-28 08:52 pm UTC (link)

He chuckled, barely, and nodded.

"I started an ambitious project of attempting to isolate the causes of secondary mutation today, wielding some new equipment made for me by some of the brighter engineers of this planet and some old techniques mixed with the serendipitous alteration of circumstances that has allowed me to concentrate so."

He waved a hand.

"The permutations of this research, my dear, will perhaps show us at last how to track mutations and aid in the raising of such to prominence, to temporarily subdue them in training hours, and to prevent their permanent stealing. Some remarkable research has been done by young Doug Ramsey, who experienced a threshold alteration of his mutant ability grating him some insight into research and engineering of the mutation and computer type. With his intent to aide young Rogue, he has managed a filter that is highly unstable but has allowed for me to start looking into further ideas I myself had, back in my previous home."

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notincestuous
2009-02-28 09:15 pm UTC (link)

She sat down on the floor, leaning against him. She tried to keep her breathing slow and even. His words blurred together a little. She heard some of what he said, but most of it passed by without even an attempt at understanding. Still, the sound of his voice was soothing and distracted her. She couldn't focus on the specific words, but it kept her from obsessing over the seconds ticking by.

"Is it time yet?" she asked quietly, looking up at him.

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	mccoysluck 2009-02-28 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	He did not need to glance at the clock to feel the time ticking by as hew turned his head to look at her and as time came near, he nodded, interrupting his words. "Yes... it is finally time." He shivered as he bit his lip, hoping and fearing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-02-28 10:30 pm UTC (link)
	She reached for the stick, afraid to look for a moment. She took a deep breath and turned it over in her hands. Her eyes lit up. "Hank!" She grinned brightly. "It's positive!" She laughed, wrapping her arms around her husband's shoulders. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 12:03 am UTC (link)
	He whooped and caught her up in his arms, spinning around for a moment before crushing her, gently, to his chest. "Yes!" He did a little dance as he held her and let her down and grinned like a madman. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 12:17 am UTC (link)
	She laughed as he spun her around, hugging him. "We're having a baby!" she squealed. She kissed him deeply, squeezing him. She couldn't believe it. Tears were rolling down her cheeks as she laughed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 12:19 am UTC (link)
	"We are, Anya... we truly are." He, too had tears in his eyes and hje attempted to kiss her tears away from her cheeks. "It will be a long road, but we will make it. All three of us..." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

notincestuous
2009-03-01 11:33 am UTC (link)

She wrapped her arms around him, resting her cheek on his shoulder. "I love you," she said happily. She only wished her father was here.

"I should go out with Wanda this weekend. I want to tell her. I'm not sure how many people we should tell so soon.. But I have to tell Wanda." She would still worry about something going wrong, but for now she was filled with relief.

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	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 11:36 am UTC (link)
	He kissed her and snuggled her close, happy, excited, and full of emotion, eyes wide. "That sounds like a good idea." He nodded. "We don't have to tell anyone you don't want to. With me acting as your doctor during the pregnancy, we can maintain it as quiet as you like... until you are showing, of course." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 02:04 pm UTC (link)
	"As soon as we know everything's safe," she said, nodding. There was apprehension there, but also excitement. "The most risk is early on, right? Once that's passed." She squeezed his hand. "Then we can tell everyone." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 03:18 pm UTC (link)
	He listened, then smiled softly in return. His heart felt like it could hammer out of his chest. "Yes. The two riskiest times are the very first month and the very last one. And both times I will be monitoring you." His eyes went vague, then focused on her. "I will do my best for you, my love." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Then I know I am in good hands," she said, smiling. "Erica," she said with a soft, happy sigh. She wanted to start on the nursery right away, but she knew it was too early. "And she will have a cousin of her same age to grow up with!" Scenes of happy young children playing together in a park ran through Anya's mind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 04:15 pm UTC (link)
	He bounced and grinned at her. "And maybe more. Domino and Nathan are having their kids, soon. Perhaps we can meet them for lunch, and you can get to know them, if you like. They are old friends, to me. and their children could be friends to ours." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 07:44 pm UTC (link)
	Anya nodded. "That would be lovely." She smiled. She couldn't believe this was finally happening. "Well, can you eat? I would hate for your meal to go to waste." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 08:08 pm UTC (link)
	He bowed to her and grinned brightly, eyes overflowing with unshed tears. "I can and I hope you can, too. It is the first and the beginning... a new beginning." He smiled softly at her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 08:47 pm UTC (link)
	Anya nodded, grinning. "I can. I think I can. There are so many things I feel like I should be doing instead of eating, but I am hungry." She shook her head a little. She didn't even really know what she meant, so she hoped he wouldn't ask. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 09:19 pm UTC (link)
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	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 09:19 pm UTC (link)
	He smiled as he led the way back to the kitchen, bowing his head to her. "We can do this evening. We have much to think on and do..." His grin was fit to burst his head. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	She was smiling brightly, and her cheeks were flushed. She was glowing. She sat down in one of the dining table chairs. She pushed her hair away from her face. "You'll have to tell me everything I need to do." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 09:33 pm UTC (link)
	He nodded as he started to dish out their dinner he had prepared. He had studied and over studied, and the words fell from his mouth in a well recited pattern as he set the plates in front of her. He managed to restrain himself to just the first few months of pregnancy... barely. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	She listened, but she wasn't really in a state to focus. "I do not think I can memorize all of this tonight," she said with a playful smile. "This smells fantastic," she said, waiting for him to take a seat before she started eating. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	"You wont have to. There is time." He smiled fondly as he settled next to her and ate, bouncy, happy, and hoping this all went well. "Someone you will need to tell is your superiors at work. Most places hate surprises." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-01 10:04 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded. "After I talk to Wanda. I am sure Ms. Frost will understand." She ate her food, thinking happily on all of the things the next few months--and years down the road--would hold. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-01 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	Henry quirked a grin. "I am rather sure she will." He poked her gently as he raised his cup. "To the future, love, as a family." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	notincestuous 2009-03-08 03:26 pm UTC (link)
	Anya smiled and nodded, raising her cup to tap his. "Yes. To family." She was filled with hope and happiness and love. Instead of sipping from her cup, she leaned in and kissed Hank lightly. "And new beginnings." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mccoysluck 2009-03-08 06:54 pm UTC (link)
	He smiled softly. "To family." He kissed her back, and blushed. "Wherever life takes us, whatever adventures our myriad of magical abilities and fates design, I will deign to be happy, for there will be you, my most fortuitous and miraculous moment, and my love." (Reply to this) (Parent)