Chapter Eleven Telling All December 17th Marshall walked into the house and stood in the doorway with confusion all over his face.  The house was totally dark, and he knew that AJ and Hailie were at home. “What the fuck is going on here?”  He called walking to turn on the hall light. When he didn’t get a response he walked into the family room and what he saw there made he breath catch in his throat.  AJ and Hailie were snuggled on the couch looking up at the newly decorated Christmas tree.  Walking slowly toward the couch he stopped and placed a light kiss on his fiancé’s head AJ looked up and smiled.  “Isn’t it beautiful?” He said scooting over on the couch so Marshall could sit down. Marshall sat and looked up at the tree.  “It’s a pretty amazing tree. Where did you find that?” “I don’t know you would have to ask Kevin.” “Why would I ask Kevin where we got our Christmas tree.”  Asked Marshall who was getting really confused. AJ laughed.  “That’s because he went out to get his tree, and asked if we wanted him to get ours too.  I guess he thought you’d be to busy and that I shouldn’t be out marching around in the snow trying to find a tree.” “He’s just being his old controlling self. He didn’t like the huge 10 foot pine I got last year.” AJ snorted.  “That was not a pine, Marshall.  That was a fire hazard. Marshall glared at AJ.  “Whatever, I still wanted to pick it out myself.” “Awe, poor baby.  We’ll all go out and pick out the tree next year.”  Said AJ patting his stomach.  “Can you believe there will be another person with us next year?” Marshall smiled and put his hand on AJ’s still flat stomach.  There was a slight bulge, but to the naked eye you wouldn’t be able to tell.  “I love you so much, you know that right.” “Even after tomorrow?” Marshall got up off the couch so he was kneeling in front of AJ.  “Of course even after tomorrow.  I want to do this baby, I want the world to know about us, I want the world to know about this little miracle.”  He said rubbing his baby. “God, I love you.”  Exclaimed AJ whipping a tear from his eyes. “I’m sorry I don’t feel like going crazy on our two year anniversary.” Marshall pulled AJ into a big bear hug.  “I’m happy to be sitting here with my three favorite people looking at this great Christmas tree.” “Three people?” Marshall smirked.  “Can’t forget about this cute little one.”  He said kissing AJ’s sweatshirt clad stomach. *****@***** “Are you sure you guys are ready to do this?”  Asked Kevin rubbing AJ’s back.  “You’re so tense, this cant be good for the baby.” AJ sighed.  “I want my life to change, I want to be able to be open about Marshall and I, but I don’t like this whole not knowing what’s going to happen thing.” “I know you don’t.” “Hey guys, we’re just about ready to start.”  Called Rob (Rob is part of BSB’s management in my story, have no idea who really is in real life.) “Where’s Marshall?”  Asked AJ looking around the room and not being able to see his boyfriend. “He’s over there by the door ready to go in.”  Rob explained.  “That’s where Nick and Justin are too.  So, lets get this show on the road.” AJ had to smile at the comforting tone in Rob’s voice.  “Ok, lets do this thing.” *****@***** Marshall stared out at the dozen reporters sitting around in the room.  He loved AJ with all his heart, and wanted this day to happen, but he was scared shitless. “Hey babe, we’re going out now.”  Said AJ walking over to where Marshall was looking out at the reporters. Marshall turned around and smiled.  “Ok.” “Come on guys lets go.”  Called Nick and Justin. “Those two are way too happy.”  Laughed Marshall before he followed everybody into the room. *****@***** Reporters watched as all the members of the Backstreet Boys, Nsync and Eminem filed into the large conference room. “Do you see the way they are looking at us?”  Whispered Howie to Kevin. Kevin looked at the reporters.  “I think they are paying the most attention to our rapper friend over there.” Marshall sat down in between AJ and Nick. He was beyond uncomfortable, but tired not to show it.  It was taking all his will power not to run from the room and throw up. “Alright everybody, first off I would like to say thank you all for coming and I would please like you to hold all your questions until we come back.  The next few minutes is used for the boys to give you their information, not for you to start yelling questions at them.  So, without further rambling I give you the members of the Backstreet Boys, Nsync, and of course Eminem.”  Rob backed away from the front of the crowed and prayed that the boys could keep to their ‘scrip’s’ and not get themselves in some kind of deep shit. Kevin was supposed to be the first one to talk.  To get things out in the open. “Thanks Rob.”  Taking a deep breath he turned to look at his friends.  “I guess you are all wondering why in the world are all these people who aren’t supposed to like each other are in the same room together.  Well, I guess I should turn  you over my friend AJ here he can probably explain things a little better.” AJ smiled.  “Thanks buddy, leave everything to me.” The reporters laughed too and everything seemed to bring on a more comfortable feel. “I can’t really speak for my new found friends of Nsync over there, but I’ve gotten permission for the bleach blonde weirdo over here.” Said AJ smiling at Marshall.  “Ok, enough beating around the bush, I’m gunna get right to the point.  I, Alexander James McLean, known to all you people as AJ ‘Boner’ or whatever you want to call me, is gay and dating the love of my life.  Marshall Mathers, Eminem or Slim Shady.” Marshall looked out to the reporters expecting to see a bad reaction, but the only reaction he got was smiles and people whispering that the knew something like this was going to happen.  Why they knew this was going to happen he didn’t know, but also could care less.  This was going a lot better then he had expected Nick cleared his throat.  “I guess it’s my turn to say something now.  And what I have to say already fits with the theme of this conference thing.  I’m also gay, and dating none other then Mr. Justin Timberlake.” Again the reporters began talking to each other, but nothing seemed too strange. “They are doing too good with all of this.”  Justin whispered to Nick. “I know, but this isn’t something they weren’t expecting, that part is to come.”  Nick whispered back. AJ looked to Kevin to get the ‘Okay’ to go on with the next part.  Clearing his throat so everybody was looking at him he continued.  “There’s more.”  He said laughing.  “What AJ, is trying to say here is that he’s pregnant.”  Said Marshall, maybe a little too bluntly. This time the reporters just sat still looking at the eleven men in shock. “Good going Marshall, you scared them to death.”  Laughed Nick. “Well I’m gunna scare them more and add to that.  I’m also pregnant.”  Added Justin. “What the hell are you guys trying to pull!”  Yelled one of the reporters. “Hey, I said no questions.  Please keep those until after we get back from the short break.  The guys are going to go for about fifteen minutes while we have Doctor Keller in here talking to you about what the boys just said.”  With that all the boys got up and walked out of the room. “Oh, god do I look as fucking scared as I feel.”  Exclaimed Nick as he walked hand in hand with Justin to sit down on a couch. “No, but I know how you feel.”  Said AJ. “Marshall!” Marshall turned around to see his ex wife Kim standing in the doorway. “What are you doing here?”  Asked Marshall. “I saw the press conference on TV, and waned to come talk to you about it.” Marshall was taken back by the kind tone of voice Kim was using.  “Ok, talk.” Kim sighed.  “Marshall, I don’t want to fight, I just want to talk to you.  It’s nothing bad.” AJ turned to Kim and for once saw acceptance in her eyes.  “It’s ok Marshall, go ahead.” “Ok, but only for a few minutes, I’ve gota be back out there in less then ten.”  Said Marshall following Kim to another room. *****@***** Once in the room Kim turned to Marshall with a smile on her face.  “I’m proud of you.  For once since I’ve known you I’m truly proud of you.” “Excuse me?” Kim sighed.  “Why is it when ever I’m being nice you seem to think I’ve got something up my sleeve.  I’m sorry, but what do I really have to gain from you telling the world about you and Alex?” Marshall thought about this for a second, and couldn’t come up with anything. “See, there isn’t.  I’ve known you since we were teenagers, we’ve been married, we’ve had Hailie, but up until when I saw you on the TV this afternoon I have never seen you so happy.” “If you were happy for me, why has life been a living hell the last few years?” “You fucking shocked me Marshall.  I couldn’t help but wonder if this meant that you had never loved me.  God, you know the statistics for gay men in this world.  Relationships only last weeks months even.  But defiantly not years.”  Said Kim sitting down on a table with her legs swinging. Marshall sat down on a chair and looked at his ex wife.  For once in a long time he was seeing a human being.  Not some bitch trying to get some of his money and fame.  “It’s been two years yesterday.”  Kim smiled.  “I know that, and I’m very proud of you Marshall.”  Hopping off the table she looked at her watch.  “You should be getting back out to the rest of the guys. I’ll be by to pick up Hai tomorrow afternoon.”  With that she walked out the door. *****@***** AJ was sitting and talking with Howie and Kevin when Marshall came back into the room. “Hey baby, how’d it go?” He asked getting up to give his fiancé a big hug. Marshall smiled.  “I think that’s the best conversation I’ve had with Kim since we were teenagers.” AJ smiled back.  “I’m glad to hear that.” “Hey guys, the doc is done and they want us out there with him now to answer questions.”  Called Nick. “Well here goes nothing.”  Yelled AJ as he literally ran out into the other room where the reporters and Doctor Keller was. Marshall followed shaking his head as he walked to his own microphone.  “You gota excuse my weird boyfriend, his hormones are going crazy.”  Laughed Marshall, which caused AJ to glare at him and the reporters to laugh. This time around it was only the couples that were out in the room with the reporters.  The rest of the guys didn’t think it was necessary for them to be out there too. “Alright, now is the time I’m sure you guys have been dying to get go.  I will go ahead and take the first question, one at a time though please.” The first reporter to stand up was a young woman who AJ couldn’t believe was even out of high school, let alone old enough to be a reporter. “This question is for Marshall and AJ.  How long have you two been together.  Cuz there as been a lot of press already wondering what was going on with you two.”  Said the young woman. AJ moved to the microphone.  “We just had our two year anniversary yesterday.”  Rob had told them to keep the answers sweet and simple and not to answer any questions they didn’t feel comfortable having the whole world know. The next reporter was an older man, probably in his 50s. “This question is for Mr. Mathers.  Why in all your songs do you bad mouth homosexuals, when you yourself are living the said life style?” Marshall had been prepared for this question.  “If you know my Music Mr…?” “Cummings…Frank Cummings.”  Said the reporter. “If you knew my music Mr. Cummings then you would understand by this point that I write about what is controversial.  Back when I actually wrote songs like you mentioned the whole thing about being homosexual was controversial.  People liked listening to it. Now, also if you knew my music you would also know that my last CD didn’t speak of anything like this.” AJ smiled and Marshall reaction to the question.  He himself wanted to know how Marshall was going to respond. Another middle-aged man asked the next question. “This question is for anybody who wants so answer it.  “Which of you was the first to hear about Doctor Keller’s program?” Nick moved to the microphone.  “I believe it was around the same time actually.  After talking with AJ and Marshall about this Justin and I have found that we were all doing the exact same thing at the same time.  Justin and I were about a month ahead of them though.  So technically we were the first to try the medication.” The man turned to Rob.  “Is it alright if I ask another one?” Rob nodded so the guy turned to the men again.  “I was very shocked when I heard you state that you were pregnant earlier AJ.  How do you expect your fans to take the news?” AJ sighed.  “I’m not sure what to expect.  But I guess if worst comes to worst and they totally hate us for it, then Backstreet will have to be let go.  I’m at the point in my life where my family means more to me.  With everybody but Howie having children we are ready to settle down I believe.” Another reporter stood up right away. “You just mentioned Howie being the only single member of BSB. Does that mean you guys are going to be getting married sota speak?” “I can’t speak for Justin and Nick, but AJ and I are getting married after the baby is born.” A whole bunch of cheers could be heard through out the room.  Yes this was going a lot better then anybody could have expected. *****@***** That night laying in bed AJ couldn’t sleep. “Marsh?” “Hmm?” “Can you sleep?” Marshall turned over so he was facing AJ.  “Nope.” “Do you think our kids are going to have a normal life?”  Asked AJ with fear in his voice. Marshall sighed.  “We can try as hard as we can, but having celebrities for parents is never easy.” “That’s not what I meant,  I meant the fact of having two dads instead of a mom and a dad.” Marshall pulled AJ to him and kissed his head.  “I have a feeling we are starting a new era Alex.  Our kids wont be alone for long.”  Said Marshall pulling away slightly.  “And what is this with you brining up kids in a plural form?” AJ laughed.  “I want a big family.” “Oh you do, do you.” “Yup.”