All Chapters of A Place To Call Home: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70
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Chapter 60 - The First Step
 "Okay, you guys have a nice day," Cailen heard as he led Ezekiel- their son, their officially adopted son- out of the adoption agency, Asher following behind and mumbling out a 'you too'.When they emerged from the darkness of the building and into the bright morning sunlight, Cailen squinted up into the sky, a beaming smile on his face because it was official.They had a son. Cailen and Asher were fathers.It was exciting, frightening and wonderful all at the same time."Okay," Came Asher's voice from behind Cailen, an arm snaking its way around Cailen's waist.Cailen grinned over his shoulder at the man, meeting his eyes and seeing everything he felt reflected in the brown of his eyes; happiness, excitement, and a little bit of uncertainty but Cailen leaned in to place a quick kiss on his cheek, chasing it away.After sharing a smile with his husband, Cailen glanced
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Chapter 61 - Unexpected Guests
 "Uninvited company!" Cailen called out into the flat, knowing they were in here somewhere.Sure enough, they heard a loud cackle of laughter that was now as familiar as his own.It was coming from the living room so Asher and Cailen both headed in that direction, their knees being attacked immediately when they turned the corner after Loki finally realized they were home.Cailen gave the dog a quick pat, greeting him briefly whereas Asher got right down and allowed the dog to lick him all over.Cailen liked dogs, he wouldn't have allowed Asher to have Loki if he didn't, but that didn't mean he enjoyed getting a face wash by him.Cailen was busy anyway, glaring at the four people making themselves at home in their living room.They were all grinning innocently as if they hadn't just technically broken into their home.Cailen wasn't panicked because he knew these four people, th
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Chapter 62 - The Best Charmer
 "Cai, any tips for getting this thing out of me?" Hazel asked, half joking, half serious.Cailen smirked at her, offering her a hand as she tried to put on her shoes."Well, sex is the most recommended method, or at least sexual arousal. Gets the oxytocin flowing... Or acupuncture, aromatherapy... or just simple relaxation, but nothing has been fully established in any of their effectiveness," Cailen explained.He's been kind of coaching Hazel through this whole thing, even setting her up with the best doctor at the hospital he worked at."So I would just stick with the fun one," Cailen suggested, sending her a wink that she snorted at."So the acupuncture?" she teased, looking to Matthew who gave her an unimpressed look."Exactly," Cailen agreed, grinning at Matthew who reached out to flick him in the nose.Cailen chuckled, swatting his hand away then pulling both him and Noa
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Chapter 63 - His Husband’s Voice
 "I'm sorry, Mom, but we just wanted to get settled before we spring everyone on him," Cailen spoke into the phone that was squished between his ear and shoulder as he finished wrapping up Ezekiel's sandwich that he had made to pack with him for lunch.It was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that was making a right mess of his fingers but it was Ezekiel's favorite so Cailen figured it was worth it.Ezekiel was in his room, hopefully getting ready for school, but Cailen suspected he was playing with his toys. It was alright though, they were ahead of schedule anyway."I know, I'm just excited is all. I'm a grandmother!" Cailen heard his mother's voice say through the phone, obviously excited.Cailen smiled as he put the sandwich into the Batman lunch container. Honestly, this kid loved batman too much for his own good, but his smile faded as what Eden said sunk in."Uh, yeah... Mom, you mig
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Chapter 64 - One Plus One
 "Zeke, you're supposed to be getting ready for school. We're going to be late," Cailen said even though they really weren't.Ezekiel grumbled something out, something Cailen couldn't make out but it didn't matter. It was probably something along the lines of 'I don't want to go to school'."Come on, up, up!" Cailen said, slipping his hands under the boy's armpits to lift him to his feet."But, Cailen-" Ezekiel began to protest."No, come on, we're going to be late and I've got to go to work," Cailen reminded him.Ezekiel huffed and stomped over to his bed where an outfit was laid out for him. Asher thought it wasn't necessary to pick out an outfit for the boy but Asher had never tried to get him dressed for school.Cailen let Ezekiel pick once and Ezekiel had come out butt naked, much like he is now, and that was the end of that.Cailen stayed as
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Chapter 65 - Worried Brother
 Cailen was exhausted to say the least.He just wanted to go to sleep but the chairs were not comfortable at all and William's fidgeting- who couldn't seem to sit still long enough for Cailen to rest his head on the man’s shoulder- was not helping.It's been about two hours since Hazel arrived and Cailen had got Matthew all scrubbed up and into the delivery room.Cailen didn't stay because technically, only the husband was allowed in there and although he could probably get away with it if he helped out in some way, he figured it'd be best not to push his luck. That, and he didn't particularly want to see Hazel in that state, where he could be seeing most of her everything. Cailen had called Asher after getting Matthew into the delivery room, explaining what was going on.Asher of course wanted to rush down here and be here for Matthew and Hazel but
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Chapter 66 - Like An Old Married Couple
 "Cailen, I have to pee," Ezekiel said, crossing his legs in front Cailen and doing a little dance.Cailen let his suspicions go- for now- and smiled at the boy, ready to get up and take him to the toilet."I could take him?" William asked more than offered, looking from Ezekiel to Cailen then Asher. "You guys are probably knackered... I'm sure I could handle taking him to the toilet."Cailen looked to Asher who only shrugged, not seeing a problem with that. Cailen looked to Ezekiel, raising his eyebrows at the boy."Is that alright, Zeke? Do you mind if Wil takes you?" Cailen asked.Cailen knew William was trying to get some more time with the boy, probably wanting to get to know him or make up for the last time they met and Cailen wanted them to, but he didn't want Ezekiel to be uncomfortable.Ezekiel looked to William, hesitating for a m
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Chapter 67 - Nightmare
 "We all should go though. I'm sure Hazel's very exhausted and this one is probably going to be sent in to run some tests soon," Cailen said, slipping his hands under the baby and lifting her from Ezekiel's lap.Cailen carefully handed Aariyah back to her mother, Hazel smiling gratefully at Cailen because she knew he knew how tried she was. He's been through this enough times to know she'll probably be zonked out soon."Thanks for waiting, guys," Matthew said, looking to William, Cailen and Asher. "And thanks for making it, Noah."The Scottish nodded, sending him a smile. "Of course," Noah said."And thank you, Cai. I know I was freaking out a bit there," Matthew chuckled, nervously scratching at the back of his neck.Cailen chuckled, shrugging his shoulder."You're not the first father-to-be I've had to calm down," Cailen teased."Okay, mister, re
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Chapter 68 - Sleeping Arrangement
 "Asher," Cailen whispered even though he knew Asher couldn't hear him anymore.Cailen was tempted to just stay there but he knew if he did, he probably wouldn't be able to move in the morning. So instead of risking that, Cailen very carefully and very awkwardly swung his legs around, maneuvering Ezekiel's so they wrapped around his waist and stood, holding the boy by his thighs.Ezekiel didn't even stir, not loosening his grip either, as Cailen hobbled down the hall and kicked open the door to their room.Asher was waiting for them in the bed, grinning at Cailen innocently."You got him?" Asher asked around a chuckle, watching the duo carefully in case Cailen really didn't have him."Yes, no thanks to you," Cailen gritted out, shooting his husband a glare as he made his way to the bed, noticing Loki had curled up at the end and had already fallen asleep."He's not that heav
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Chapter 69 - Predicament Of A Friend
 "Wil's going to want to steal him away and have him perform with him when he's older.""Don't get ahead of yourself," Noah said. "Could of just been a one-time thing, but I think he's got natural talent even if we were just doing some chords," Noah complimented, smiling softly."Could you imagine? Zeke auditioning for... Got Talent or something?" Cailen asked, half joking, half serious."Who knows? Maybe he will," Noah agreed with a small nod of his head.Cailen reached out then, grabbing Noah's hand and giving it a squeeze."How are you holding up?" Cailen asked.Noah shrugged, not meeting Cailen's eyes."We started fighting a lot when we moved in together," Noah explained.This surprised Cailen because Noah had never told them but then again, they had kind of gone AWOL for a while there, having to deal with Ezekiel and all. Now Cailen fel
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