Brian's Letters To Matthew

“We’re home!” Mattie cheers as he runs into the kitchen.
Mrs. Baker is finishing preparing dinner, “So where did you two run off to?”
Mattie looks over at Zacky, staying silent.

“I… I met Brian…”

Mrs. Baker immediately turns her attention to her son.
“You did?”
Zacky nods.
“Well,” she sets the pot of mashed potatoes on the kitchen table, “I somewhat knew a day like this would come.”
She goes over to Zacky, “I know you know you were adopted, but I never knew your interest of finding your birth parents.”
“Well this all happened kind of fast-ish,” Zacky explains, “We found this journal. It was kind of like a diary, and we read it. Its how I found out about Brian.”
Mrs. Baker nods in silence.
Zacky reaches for his mother’s hand.
“Mom…”

She looks at Zacky, who could see her emotions on her face.
“Brian and I know that you’ll always be my mom,” Zacky says with a reassuring smile, “That won’t change.”
She pulls him into a hug, “When I first met you, I knew I loved you. You were the baby you father and I were struggling to have, of course not knowing your brother and sister would also come into our lives.”
“I know that,” Zacky replies, “Brian knows that too. I’m still your kid mom, however I do want Brian in my life.”
Mrs. Baker smiles and nods, “He’s a good person. I know he cared about you when I saw him holding you. He has a good heart.”

“Well I was going to visit him tomorrow,” said Zacky, “Like to hang out and chat.”
Mrs. Baker hugs her son once again, “I hope you two have a good time, but now, its time to eat.”

------x------

The next day, Zacky knocks on Brian’s door.
Brian answers it, “Sweetheart, you don’t have to knock. Just come right in.”
Zacky’s face turns a light shade of red from embarrassment, “Sorry.”
Brian gives him a hug, “How was your night?”
Zacky happily returns the hug, “It went fine, but… I did tell Mom.”
Brian looks a bit surprised, “Oh?”
“She took it quite well.”
Brian smiles, “I knew she makes a good mother.”

The two walk into the living room.
Brian looks over at the younger male, “Do you want to do the test right away?”
Zacky nods, “Yes please.”
Brian leads Zacky to the bathroom where there are a few varieties of test for Zacky to use.
“I’ll be in the living room if you need me,” Brian says before closing the door.
Zacky takes a deep breath.

Brian skims through a magazine as he waits for Zacky. When the door opens, Brian looks over.
“Now we just have to wait,” Zacky says as he walks over and sits on the couch next to Brian.
Brian wraps an arm around Zacky’s shoulders, “How do you feel?”
“Lots of things,” Zacky answers, “I think the biggest one is being scared. How do you know you could have children?”
“It was when I had my appendix removed when I was ten. Doctors told my parents who then, of course, told me. I’ll admit it took me a while to process.”
“If those tests are negative, will that mean I can’t get pregnant?”
“No, but I’m sure if there are negative and you want to know if you can then we can see a doctor. I can understand your curiosity.”
“Thank my brother,” Zacky mutters.
Brian chuckles.

“How did you feel when you found out you were pregnant with me?”
“I was scared. I think it is a normal reaction when anyone finds out they’re pregnant. Scared for different reasons I believe.”
“I didn’t talk to Jimmy yet. After we left here yesterday, we just went to our homes. I figured we would talk after I found out.”
“You really love him, huh?”
Zacky nods, “I love him so much.”

Zacky shows Brian his left hand, revealing the ring Jimmy gave him.
“He took old jewelry and made it in his metal shop class,” Zacky explains, “He beats himself up for not having money to buy a ring but I tell him that this is my favorite. He made this with his own two hands and that means more to me than to buy one.”
Brian smiles as he examines the ring, “It does look unique and quite lovely.”
“I’m happy with him.”
“Well I’m happy for you. I would hope that you would find someone in your life. Actually, believe it or not, this is the happiest I felt in a long time and I’m glad I’m given the opportunity to rekindle with my son.”

Zacky smiles, “I suppose I have two moms. Or dads?”
Brian chuckles, “You can call me whatever you like. Mom, Brian, or even Dad.”
“I like Mom, because I feel like it suits you.”
“Mom it is then.”

Zacky checks the time before going to the bathroom. He looks at the tests before coming back out.
“Mom?”
“Yes Zacky?”
“… I’m pregnant.”

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