Lost Creek Hollow Conceived solely

In time, Rannoch caught up with Treason, his delay caused by the slush underfoot and the hitch in his gait. Without thinking, he gently bumped his shoulder to hers, as if silently embracing her presence. "It's been a while, hasn't it?"  Rannoch remarked. 

"How are you?" he asked, the question two-sided. On one hand, Rannoch was curious about how she was doing but, on the other hand, he wondered if she was pregnant. Hopefully, she'd be open with him about how she was really doing.