Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Why are you seeing a men's health specialist? Something wrong down there?" Axel walked up to Jasper, a playful gaze traveling from Jasper's eyes to his crotch. "I've seen that thing of yours. You had an erection even when you were unconscious. It certainly doesn't seem useless."
Jasper's expression froze in awkwardness. Was he supposed to thank Axel for that remark?
Right then, a nurse approached Jasper and handed him a form. "Mr. Beckett, please keep this form safe. Do come to the hospital at 9:00 am tomorrow for the surgery."
Jasper accepted the form with a nod. After the nurse left, Axel grabbed the form from Jasper. Upon taking a better look, he screamed, "Are you getting a vasectomy?"
Jasper felt flustered at Axel's loud disclosure of his medical information in public. Axel, realizing he had been too loud, stopped himself and dragged Jasper to a quiet corner for a talk. He questioned, "Dude, what's going on?"
"You're aware of Lyse's condition. If I get a vasectomy, she won't feel as guilty about her inability to conceive. Plus, it'll serve as a personal reminder to respect her boundaries," Jasper stated flatly, trying to sound nonchalant about it.
However, Axel shrewdly saw through Jasper's thoughts. Gripping Jasper's forearm firmly, he almost dug his fingers in. "Jasper, seriously? You're not that petty, are you? I was a bit harsh to you before this because I was worried for Lyse. Considering what you did to her, can't I express my concerns as her brother? But you don't have to castrate yourself over it!"
Jasper couldn't hold back his laugh. "A vasectomy has nothing to do with impotence. You're overworrying. I admit I went overboard last night. That's why I felt the need to take proactive steps for Lyse's sake."
Axel finally dropped his cheekiness and adopted a serious look. "Jasper Beckett, do you not want to have kids with Lyse?"
"Let's drop the topic." Jasper avoided the topic that remained a painful memory. His heart missed a beat.
"Since learning about her infertility, I've been tirelessly searching for treatments abroad. I haven't found one yet, but I haven't given up," Axel lamented. "How can you see her as barren when I'm still fighting for it? Do you truly believe she's destined to be childless in this life?"
Jasper drew a deep breath. The pain ripped through his chest. Of course he wanted to be a father. He dreamed of being Alyssa's husband and the father to their child. But his past mistakes, grave and inhumane, had robbed her of the chance to become a mother-it was God's punishment for his past naivety and reckless behavior.
"I'm not alone in doing this. I've heard that Jonah and Julien are exploring treatment options in Mosgravia," said Axel.
Placing a hand firmly on Jasper's shoulder, Axel fixed a burning gaze on the latter. "Even if you can't figure out something at the moment, you should never give up. A miracle is another word for effort.
"If you get a vasectomy, you won't stand any chance of becoming a father! You can't take my words to heart, or you'll find it tough to fit into our family once you're married to Lyse! My brothers are no less blunt than I am."
"I got it. Thank you, Axel." Jasper exchanged a smile with him. Feeling relieved, Axel tore the form in half.
Alyssa fell asleep after receiving the IV infusion. Jasper waited until she woke up before sending her home.
Axel showed up in Solana City unannounced for two reasons to visit Alyssa and to attend Angelina's funeral, having received an invitation from Landon.