Hank
I couldn’t deny the excitement I had felt sitting in that waiting room. I also couldn’t deny how happy I was for my boss and his husband. It had felt as if the entire hospital had been buzzing with excitement. Jacob and Alastair had beamed with pride and happiness, and I truly wanted the best for them. However, I couldn’t deny the twinge of disappointment. After we had gone to see Jaxon, I had excused myself to gather my thoughts. Now that we were back home, I just didn’t feel any better. I had lied to Jack and Corey about a sudden upset stomach, but they knew that I was lying. The truth was that while I was happy for them and while it amazed me to see how they lavished their adoration for Jaxon, it had pained me as well. Jake was my best friend and a fellow worker at Crawlott Constr
