09-22-2016, 05:13 PM
"That sounds good." An itemised list of baby items was drawn up, including a pram, a cot, baby clothes and soothers. Some debate went into where to put the baby's room, before an agreement was reached to build it out of the spare room, put in for house guests who never came to stay the night, much to Conner's chagrin.
Finally, it was Conner's wish that Samuel would sleep (or spend the night if he did not have to sleep) in bed with him. "I know technically this child is the Lord's, but while you are living here you will be playing the role of the baby's father, and... I want to be close to you as much as I can. You make me feel comforted, cared for... loved." His eyes sparkled with sincerity and longing.
Finally, it was Conner's wish that Samuel would sleep (or spend the night if he did not have to sleep) in bed with him. "I know technically this child is the Lord's, but while you are living here you will be playing the role of the baby's father, and... I want to be close to you as much as I can. You make me feel comforted, cared for... loved." His eyes sparkled with sincerity and longing.