Lost Creek Hollow from the day we arrive on the planet

"I'm glad—well, glad in regards to you being happy," Rannoch mused.  Fatigue was a part of parenthood, he had learned. "You'll get used to being tired," he added with a light-hearted chuckle. 

When asked about his own litter, Rannoch's expression brightened. "Yes, we're due in the next couple of weeks," he replied. "Honestly, it's hard to thinking about anything else; I can't wait to meet them." He then glanced at Ashlar, and his smile grew. "I'm sure Ashlar will have plenty of playmates come the summertime," In addition to his own litter, he knew that Terance and Treason were expecting as well.