Morningside Cuesta how long have I been your fool?

The male relaxed pretty quickly once he caught her cheerful mood. All at once, his whole body seemed to unwind, and he grinned freely at her as she accepted the meal, proud of himself for doing the right thing, this time. A tiny bit of tenseness remained, but that was fatherhood. He'd keep on worrying until the day he died, and then maybe worry even then, just to be sure.

"Are they kickin' around today?" he asked, trying to keep the hope out of his voice. He knew it couldn't be pleasant for Khoe, but he loved more than anything to feel the soft movements of life within her. A second, silent question went unasked: Can I feel?