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It turned out their first mating had not gotten Cas pregnant. He found that he actually had mixed feelings about that. They’d used condoms through his first heat, so when he started his classes, he was able to focus on his courses and their children. He and Hailey liked to go shopping together while Dean got Matthew signed up for peewee football. They attended Matthew’s games together as a family though, and it was soon proven that the boy was an essential part of the team. He was faster than any other pup on the field, and almost impossible to catch. Dean would end up cheering so loud he’d end up losing his voice.
Karate was going well for Matthew too, and he loved learning new things with Dorothy. By the time Cas was six months into his schooling, Matthew had moved up two belts. The kids enjoyed their summer break, both making new friends and at the beginning of the new school year, they enrolled Matthew in the elementary school near the house. The boy was friendly and before the end of his first week of school he’d made three new friends. Cas was glad that the kids were adjusting as well as they were. It made things much easier on him and Dean.
The wedding had gone off without a hitch too, and it had been absolutely beautiful. They’d opted to have a small ceremony here at the house, out in the backyard, and really, it had been everything Cas had ever dreamed off. Hailey had, despite being almost seventeen, happily doubled as the flower girl and a bridesmaid while Matthew had served as the ringbearer. Gabe had stood up as his best man while Sam had served as Dean’s. His own parents had even attended, which had shocked Cas to no end. They had always been disappointed that two of their three children had ended up being Omegas, but they were gracious and loving, and as icing on the cake, Anna and her family had come as well. Having his entire family all in the same place at the same time was what had truly made the day perfect. Benny had happily take pictures of the entire Novak pack and the Winchester pack, altogether. The first thing Cas had done was have some of the pictures enlarged, and the best one of all turned into 30x60 canvas that now hung in their living room. He smiled fondly at it quite frequently.
The adoption was pretty straight forward as well, and made easier since Cas had never listed Matthew’s mother on the birth certificate. She had cut her losses right after they’d mated anyway and it had been devastating when he’d realized she had only been with him for the opportunity to knot an Omega. She’d never really been in love with him, and had no idea Matthew existed. He’d bent the truth for Matthew only so the boy didn’t think poorly of the woman that had helped to create him. One day he would tell his son the truth. For now though, he had two fathers that loved him dearly, and that was all he needed. When the adoption was finalized, they threw a small party for Matthew. It was the first one he’d ever had and was excited for it. Dean had gotten him a shirt with his name on it: Matthew Winchester, and for a full week the boy refused to take it off. Cas had to finally steal it away while his son was in the bath one night, just so he could wash it.
Cas completed his first year of school in record time, doubling up on his courses and completing them all in six months. It was just after Christmas and he was feeling rather drained from the holidays, Matthew’s birthday, and finals. He woke up on a Saturday morning feeling sick to his stomach. The kids had both had the flu recently and he groaned as he realized he had probably picked it up from them. He barely made it to the bathroom in time and was still heaving when he heard his husband come in the room behind him.
“Honey, did you pick up the kids’ bug?” Dean asked softly as he laid a cool washcloth on the back of Cas’ neck. Cas groaned and laid his cheek on the cool toilet seat, glad he had just cleaned all of the toilets the night before.
“I think so. Do I have a fever? Both kids had one.”
Dean touched his forehead first and then his bare chest. “No, you don’t. Your temp is normal. Do you ache? How does your head feel? Matty had a horrible migraine when he was sick, and he was congested really bad.”
“My head feels fine. In fact…” Cas sat up, waiting for another bout of nausea to hit him, but it didn’t. “I don’t feel nauseous anymore either.”
He looked up at Dean who had a smile slowly creeping up on his face.
“You don’t think…”
Dean’s smile grew wider. “I think maybe. Should I run to the store and get a test?”
“Yes, go now. Get more than one.” Cas shooed his mate out of the room, and Dean practically sprinted back into the bedroom. While Dean quickly dressed, Cas brushed his teeth and tongue to rid himself of the taste of vomit. He turned sideways to look at himself in the mirror and what the hell...he already had a bump! His hand ran over it as he looked in wonder at his reflection.
“Dean! Come here!”
Dean hurried back into the room, stopping short when he saw what his mate was doing. He placed a hand on his mate’s belly, feeling the small but firm bulge there.
“Shit, you’re either carrying multiples or further along than we think.”
“I’m hoping for the ‘further along’ part.” Cas said as he placed a hand over Dean’s. “We’re ready for this, right?”
Dean nodded. “Absolutely. I want this, Babe. I’m going to go and get a couple of tests anyway. Once they confirm what we already know, we’ll make a doctor’s appointment. After that, we’ll break the news to the kids.”
Cas smiled and hugged his mate tight. “I’m so excited!”
Dean hugged him back just as tight. “So am I!”