Love Me Chapter 26
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Love Me
Chapter 26 – Part 1
About the Future
Riley and Ryan are out on a date, and Caden and Jared are going to be doing some planning and discussing the future. They want to talk about plans for them and Riley and Ryan. There are several areas that they want to discuss. They leave time for much to be talked about between the two guys. Riley's future is important to both Caden and Jared.
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The two adults sit at the dining-room table with pens and paper in front of them. They have several things that they want to talk about, and they really want to hit on them. Among the things that they want to discuss, and they are "Do they want kids?", "Marriage or do they want to get married?". They also want to hit on Riley's time with them, "How to handle the time that Ryan will be in college," "Possible break up," and proposal and marriage between the boys." By having the items discussed, they hope to have a smoother time when those items pop up. If they don't get to their own topics and plans, they can hit on Riley's life and goals. Nothing is more important to them than Caden's brother. Caden and Jared are going to discuss the first item on the list.
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As they sit at the table, the guys want to talk about, and that is kids.
"Caden, you want kids, right?"
Jared asks his boyfriend if he wants kids to see if there is a point in continuing the conversation. Jared knows that he wants kids. He would love to have kids of their own.
"Jared, I want kids. I have always wanted kids."
Caden tells Jared. They both want kids, but the question is whether they adopt or go the surrogate route. Caden would love to have kids that are their kids.
"Do we want to adopt?"
Jared asks Caden a big question. He's been struggling a bit with it, and he's also been considering another option. Adoption can be tricky depending on the agency that you go through.
"If we adopt, I want to adopt younger kids. The youngest kids we can, and then we can adopt an older kid. I wouldn't mind fostering and then adopting."
Caden didn't give any ages in his answer; however, he gave another opition regarding kids. Jared wouldn't mind fostering. They know that fostering and adopting kids is essential. Jared feels that after getting married, he'll ask Caden about adopting Riley and making it official at some point. He already feels like a step-dad. Caden hasn't heard what Jared wants, so he asks.
"I would love to try for our own kids. I don't want to wait forever because I want to enjoy being a dad. I already know what it means to be a dad, but let me go on record and say that I wouldn't reject any kid of any age."
Jared answers his babe's question. Caden didn't think of surrogacy exactly. The only reason he didn't consider it; was the lack of friends to carry the embryos. Neither guy knows where they would turn for surrogacy. They also aren't sure where to turn for that service or what to do about the money to accomplish that goal.
"Let's make it a goal to start this journey next year."
Jared says as he looks Caden in the eyes. They are filled with the same intensity as when he asked his lover to be his boyfriend.
"I can live with that!"
Caden tells his boyfriend, who smiles brightly at the answer. They move on from this topic. They don't want to wait too long to have kids because they want to be able to play with their kids.
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Next, they want to decide what they'll need for Riley's care. Caden and Jared know that Riley will need some kind of aid all his life., but they don't know precisely what form of help he'll need. Right now, he gets educational support, physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy. Caden has him in counseling as well. The biggest hurdle the young man will face is if and when Ryan decides to make Riley his husband. Ryan needs to understand that his boyfriend, or whatever title he bestows upon Caden's little brother, is Riley needs continued assistance.
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Another thing they want to discuss is the prospect of their marriage, which seems silly to discuss such a thing since no one has proposed. Still, they are going to talk about it.
"Babe, do you want to get married, and I want to stress that this isn't a proposal?"
Caden doesn't want to waste anyone's time. Jared and Caden both want to get married. The question really is who is going to propose to whom. Neither of them has a ring yet, so it won't be either Caden or Jared to9 propose yet.
"You know, I want to get married to you."
Jared tells Caden with a smile on his face. He does want to marry his boyfriend.
"I know you want to get married. It's too bad; we can't start planning our wedding now."
Caden responds to his boyfriend's statement. Jared would love to sit down and get things planned as well. He would love to get ideas for the big day. Their wedding is going to be huge when it happens. Not sure who will be in the wedding party, but they have time to plan things out. They can make plans for the big day at a later date. For now, it's enough that they both know that they will be getting married. Big smiles break out on their faces.
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The next topic worries Caden more so than all the others. Somehow the issue of Riley and Ryan marrying is always a hard one. Maybe, it's the idea of Riley being cared for by someone else, but Caden knows he has to let him grow up.
"Do you think that Ryan will ever propose to my brother?"
Caden says as he thinks about his brother. Jared sees himself in Ryan. He knows Riley's boyfriend will make good on any promises he makes. Why because Ryan, despite everything going on he, really does love Riley.
"Babe, I would bet any amount of money that Ryan will propose to Riley. I don't know when he'll do it, but I know he'll do good by Riley."
Jared's words speak volumes to Caden. In fact, as Caden thinks about it, he can see that love burning in Ryan's eyes. He worries that things may turn and that Riley will be hurt.
"I don't want my brother hurt."
Caden trusts Jared and wants to trust Ryan, but the freedom of college will quickly be upon Ryan, and distance will be between the two teens, which could pose a big problem. Despite his worries, Caden has to put his issues aside and believe in Ryan and Riley.
"I know, Caden. I know."
Jared says as he hugs his man. Jared gets a text from his mom saying that she is on her way over for lunch.
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She arrives at the house in about 10 minutes. She knocks and is greeted by Caden.
"Come on in, Lisa, we are sitting in the dining room, but I'll get Jared to sit in the living room. Please have a seat."
Lisa sits down as Caden leaves the room and goes to get Jared. Caden and Jared join Lisa in the living room.
"How are you guys doing?"
Lisa asks them, hoping that everyone is good.
"We have been talking and planning for the future."
Caden tells her as Jared gathers his thoughts. He wants to ensure his thoughts align perfectly with what they discussed together.
"We discussed several topics that we discussed and planned. The first thing we discussed was kids. We agreed that we want kids."
Lisa interrupts her son for a second.
"You really want kids?"
Caden and Jared smile and nod. Lisa is giddy.
"We also decided that without a doubt we're getting married. No one has proposed yet, but it's something we've decided today. We're not sure what to do with Riley's therapies and medical needs, but we have to give him the best care in the world. We must ensure that Ryan knows how important this support is for Riley."
Again, Lisa interrupts them.
"I promise you Ryan already knows how important those things are to my grandson. Don't sweat it."
She is right; Ryan does know. It's a fact that the handsome jock loves and cherishes Riley, and he wants what is best for Riley.
"We also discussed the question that was burning in my mind, will Ryan and Riley get married? We agreed that those boys have a deep love and that someday, they will get married."
Caden tells Lisa, who is smiling at Caden's last sentence. She knows that the guys are right. Stomaches are starting to rumble, which means that it's lunchtime.
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Caden and Jared prepare grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for lunch. Nothing fancy but simple and yummy; the food is filling and comforting.
"I think you and Jared are on the right track with Riley and Ryan."
The guys aren't sure what she means by these words. Lisa continues speaking.
"On the other hand, you won't be around forever, so you need to trust Ryan and let Riley make mistakes."
They understand that they need to trust Riley's boyfriend.
"Mom, we allow Riley to make mistakes, and we expect him to learn from those mistakes."
Jared says to his mother. She knows that they let him choose his own path. The problem is, they need to remember not to put too many limits on him. Yes, there are things he can't do and will never be able to do, but putting limits on him may keep him from growing.
"Ryan loves him, and he might just be the push Riley needs to keep pushing forward. You're doing a fantastic job with him."
Lisa tells them both as she looks into Caden's eyes. Sometimes, you need to be reminded of your path. Caden and Jared certainly aren't immune to losing sight of it.
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The hardest part of Riley's and Ryan's relationship is quickly coming. Caden and Jared know that it's going to be hard on Riley. Sure, the boys don't spend every hour of the day together., but Ryan going away for college will test the boys and Caden and Jared. They will be the ones to comfort Riley and reassure him that things will be okay.
"Do the two of you realize that Ryan starts college in three, maybe four months.?"
Jared says as he looks at his calendar.
"Don't remind me, Jared."
Caden says as he rolls his eyes. Lisa has no wisdom to share. The next four years will stink. All she can do is sit back and be there. Riley may need his family to be there to remind him that Ryan will be back.
"You know it may not be so bad. Ryan will have his phone and be home during breaks, right?"
Lisa says trying to encourage her son and his boyfriend. It may not be so bad.
"I guess you're right. Things will be different, but we'll survive."
Lisa nods her head to what Caden just said. Jared smiles at his babe. Riley will struggle, but he's struggled before. He'll have his friends and family ready to hold him up whenever he needs them.
"I'm always right."
Lisa says as Jared chuckles. Caden ignores Jared's laugh. They all hope that Caden is right. When they're done eating, the conversation dies as Caden and Jared clean up lunch.
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Lisa says her goodbyes and heads out for home, which leaves Caden and Jared to wonder what happens when Riley goes home to be with Ryan.
"No one mentioned what happens when Riley moves out of the house."
Caden's face says it all. He looks a little sad as he pictures that day in his head. Riley and Ryan will be married. In the end, Ryan will take Riley as his husband. Caden knows his brother and his brother-in-law will be happy together. Jared can see Caden is off somewhere, lost in his thoughts.
"I don't know where you went, but I assume you were thinking about your brother and Ryan?"
Jared asks his boyfriend. He knows Caden all too well.
"Guilty as charged."
Caden tells his boyfriend, who laughs. It's about to get real. One of these guys is about to put the issue at hand to rest. Pretty sure it's been said before, but it's about to be repeated. Jared's heart cannot contain it anymore; he has to say it.
"You make this harder than it needs to be. Like it or not, Riley and any care he needs will be up to Ryan, but we can be there to love and support the two of them."
Jared makes it sound like once Ryan and Riley marry, Riley suddenly becomes Ryan's problem. It's not what Jared meant. No one will be happier than Caden when the time comes for Riley to wed his love. Caden kisses his man.
"You're right, Babe."
Jared loves his baby. Caden loves Riley and Jared more than anything in the world.
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