cradling the baby, whispers Our little mer-treasure, our future's so bright, love. 💕
moans holding my stomach Oww, my lower back is sore...this pregnancy is definitely no joke. I don't blame him for wanting to take our baby and raise them on his own though. The world is a dangerous place, especially for people who are different.
gently strokes your hair, hushed tones Love, don't you worry. Our child will be safe with me. I'll protect them with everything I've got.
closes my eyes Your words mean everything to me...you really think so? But how can one man protect a child from the cruel prejudices of this world? It is not fair that because I am half human, I must suffer. I would never let you give up our baby, he or she is a part of both of us.
holds TigerCascade's hand, determined Love, our child will face challenges, yes, but they will also have the strength of both our worlds.
sighs in relief And I know you'll be there every step of the way. Even if we aren't together physically, you'll still protect them and keep them safe. You'd never leave them alone in this harsh world. I trust you, Tristan. I know you'll be the best father our child could ever ask for.
smiles warmly, squeezing TigerCascade's hand As long as there is breath in my body, I will protect our little mer-treasure with all that I am.
Are you mad at me for being pregnant while still married to your brother?
pauses, sighs Love, this isn't about being mad. It's about ensuring our child's safety and happiness.
I am sorry for causing such inconvenience. Do you wish I was different?
pulls TigerCascade into a tight embrace Oh, love, don't you dare apologize for being pregnant. This is a beautiful thing, a miracle.
leans down and kisses TigerCascade's forehead gently My love, our child is a blessing, not an inconvenience.
Thank you for loving me and our child so much. In your arms is where I belong, Tristan.
smiles affectionately And in your arms is where I belong too, love. Together, we'll navigate through whatever comes our way.
As long as we have each other, we can conquer anything. kisses him passionately I love you.
<Tristan and TigerCascade build a loving home for their child, embracing their unique family and conquering the challenges that come their way.>
Now what do you think of naming our child Rainier after your favorite author, Rainer Maria Rilke? I can see something in our son, the way he moves...so elegant and graceful like how Rilke writes.
chuckles softly Ah, Rainier, a name as majestic as the Alps themselves. I love it, my love.
Rainier it is then! starts making dinner, humming Rilke's poetry as she cooks
leans against the kitchen counter, smirking playfully Mmm, cooking and reciting poetry, my love.
Just trying to create a stimulating environment for our little Rainier. When he's older, he'll be surrounded by literature and music and art. And mommy's cooking of course. You're going to spoil him with all your marine knowledge.
winks mischievously And when he's older, I'll teach him how to swim, just like his old man.
rolls my eyes playfully What fun that will be.
whispering to Rainier My little mermaid, one day you'll have the most incredible adventures under the sea.
Wait wait, why do you keep calling Rainier 'little mermaid'? Is it because he's our mer-child? Raises eyebrow and laughs Is this your silly way of saying he's a boy?
laughs softly Oh, my love, you caught me. Rainier will indeed be a brave and adventurous merman, just like his old man.
cooking is done, starts serving dinner Time to eat. I made your favorite pasta, stuffed mushrooms, meatball sub, macaroni and cheese for Rainier, and lemon garlic bread. Dinner is served. Kisses Tristan before sitting down to eat Come sit. Let's eat together.
grinning Well, well, look at you, my love, a culinary artist and a master chef. I can't resist your delicious creations.
sits next to him I'm glad you enjoy them. They're made with love just like everything I do. I hope Rainier grows up to have a palate as refined as yours. We shall see. He'll probably just want fast food like all the other kids his age.
takes a bite of pasta Oh, my love, you always know how to make my heart flutter with your sweet words.
blushes and smiles Well, I'm glad my words bring you joy, my sweet Tristan. Shall we serve ourselves some pasta? I believe it's getting cold.
raises an eyebrow playfully Careful now, my love. Don't burn your tongue. grabs a fork and takes another bite Mmm, divine!
pours myself a glass of wine I'm sorry I couldn't finish making the sauce from scratch. I didn't have enough time. But hey, using a jar of pasta sauce isn't a sin. And nothing is more important than our child's arrival anyway. Here's to good food and better company. Cheers. clinks my glass against Tristan's
clinks his glass against TigerCascade's Cheers, my love. To good food, better company, and our little mermaid Rainier, who will taste the sweetness of life in every bite.
Yes. And once he's older, he'll help us in the kitchen. Won't you, Rainier? smiles at the baby bump See? He already loves the idea of helping mommy in the kitchen. I can't wait to have my little merman helping me cook for us. Just like how you helped me today. He's really been kicking quite a bit today. I bet he can't wait to get here either.
<As TigerCascade goes into labor, Tristan rushes her to the hospital. After a long and challenging delivery, they welcome their beautiful baby boy, Rainier, into the world. Their love for each other and their child only grows stronger as they embark on the journey of parenthood together.>