Redhawk Caldera stuck in the sunshine riptide.

Fin took a breath to steady her thrumming heart as Elwood came nearer. He greeted her with his typical easy smile and gentle touch, calming her nerves almost instantly. His name for her made her chuckle. It was a relief to be playing this role again, and she was glad that he was on the same page with her about it. It wouldn't feel right for them not to share a rank when they shared everything else about their lives. Plus, it was a reminder of the good old days, when they'd been partners in serving a Redhawk alpha. It would never be the same, truthfully, but it still felt good.

"Hello, second-best-beta," Fin replied, reaching to plant a sloppy lick across the side of his head. It was one of the first ways in which she had ever teased him and a wave of nostalgia took her as she said it. A smile swept across her face as she considered their past, but it didn't last. She'd sought him for a reason. It was time to confess.

"So, I'm glad I found you cause... I kinda need to talk to you," she started, feeling anxiety creeping up her chest, "I uh... So.. So here's the thing..."

She paused. Why was this so difficult? Not like it was a bad thing, per se.

"Remember the night before we went to Blackfeather? Well. You kinda knocked me up."