Mark was quiet for a minute, just letting his hand move softly over the other man's back. "Do you want him?" he asked just as quietly.

Mike lifted his eyes then looked back at the chest in front of him. "It doesn't matter if I do or not, he's my son."

Mark took his free hand and lifted Mike's head until they were looking into each other's eyes. "Do you want him?" he asked again.

Mike thought about lying, but after 10 years with Mark, they pretty much knew when the other person was lying. He took a deep breath, let it out slowly and nodded. Mark smiled softly and...