Chris didn't answer for a long moment. He couldn't lie to Isaac; aside from the ethical problems with lying to his lover, Isaac would know.

"I don't think now is the time," he said finally. "I don't think we're in a place in our relationship where we could bring a kid into it. I'm worried about you if we do this, Isaac. Listen. We know this can happen now. If we decide not to now, we can try later, when we're ready. That's what I mean by it not being all-or-nothing."