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"They are your babies - so to speak - and it's hard to give up that control," Sidney said as he began to set up the pillows so Silas would be comfortable. "This experience is such a huge challenge for you in so many ways. Having a baby sounds easy until you're actually pregnant."

Sidney got him lying down. "You are giving up so much of what you consider a part of you - your independence, your strength, your physical appearance - to have these babies. Giving up control at the restaurants is just another loss you don't want to have to deal with."

Sidney shut off the light and slipped into bed behind him, spooning Silas. "I know how hard it was for me when I was pregnant and I was used to you taking care of me. This isn't your role in our relationship - at least not in this way." He pressed a kiss to Silas's shoulder. "All I want to do is show you the same love and tenderness you showed me when I was carrying our babies. You're not ruining my plans at all. I'm right where I want to be."