Redhawk Caldera ain't nobody love like you do.

Her reply came quickly, stunning Elwood into brief silence. It wasn't what he had expected at that very moment, but he was overjoyed to hear it. He hadn't brought the topic up to her since they had broached the Nightjar issue, and life had kind of settled back into its natural rhythm. His talks with Eljay had kept his hope afloat, and now he was finally being rewarded with the answer he so desired.

"You do?" he asked, rolling away from Finley slightly so that he could get a better look at her. She was glowing, inside and out, and nothing but happiness radiated from her. It erased any doubts that he could have had -- that she was just acquiescing because he wanted more children and Eljay wanted siblings -- and his tail thumped the ground heartily.