The Miracle by Felice Stevens

Author:Felice Stevens
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, M/M
Publisher: Felice Stevens
Published: 2019-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

“So, Doctor Klein, I have very good news. As suspected, you have between stage zero and stage one testicular cancer. The tumor is one centimeter and has not spread to any lymph nodes or blood vessels in the testicle.” The urologist, Dr. Kim, stood by the end of the bed. Ash took Drew’s hand. “We’ll remove the affected testicle and monitor you every three months for the first three years.”

Feeling a bit light-headed with relief, Drew held on to Ash, and their cheeks touched. “I told you. It’s going to be okay.” Losing such an integral part of himself might’ve at one time shaken his self-confidence, but Ash’s unwavering support reassured him that their love was stronger than ever, no matter what.

“Thank you.” He drew in a stuttering breath.

“For what, baby?”

“Being here with me. Loving me. Giving me the strength and sense to believe.” Drew leaned against Ash. “Doctor Kim, when do you want to do the surgery?”

“Sooner rather than later. I know it’s the holiday season, but can we schedule it this week?”

It was already Wednesday, and his grandmother’s party was next weekend. “How long will I need to be in the hospital?”

“You might be able to go home the same day—or stay overnight at the most. Recovery is about two weeks, so if you had any plans for the holidays, it might put a damper on them.”

“He’ll do it as soon as possible, right?” Ash glared at him and Drew put his hands up.

“I know, I know. I guess I’m doing it this week if we can. I need to talk to my family.”

“Good.” Dr. Kim wasn’t a man of many words. “Schedule it with my nurse before you leave. I’ll see you then.” He shook both their hands and breezed out of the examination room. The door shut behind him and they were left alone.

“Well,” Drew said as he got dressed. “Time to make that call.”

“And Rachel. Don’t forget her.”

A knot of anxiety grew in his chest. “I feel so helpless and out of control.”

“I know.” Ash held him. “Illness, whether physical or mental, leaves you on the sidelines watching, while it takes over your body or mind. But you have to have the mindset that you’re taking charge. You’re having the surgery and getting it out of your body.”

Listening to Ash, Drew marveled at how far he’d come from when they first met. Ash had melted down at the dinner table in a full-blown panic attack, then afterward had sex with a waiter in full view of anyone. Sex had been his drug to stave off the pain of loneliness. He’d mistreated his body, believing he wasn’t worthy of love or respect.

“I couldn’t do this without you.” He held on to Ash. “Knowing you’re here, by my side, gives me the strength to think I can do anything.”

“You can, baby. You can perform miracles. Remember, you saved me.”

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