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Charlie chuckled in response. Not one of mockery, but of reassurance.

"You had the same response when you found out you were pregnant." she pointed out as she placed her hand on his gut, "Oh, and you still look good with a dad bod."

She then wrapped her arms around him. It was such a simple gesture, a hug, but it said more than any words ever could. Charlie smiled as she felt Birkin's flab squish against her body.

"I love you." Charlie repeated with absolute certainty in her voice while gently brushing the tears from his eyes.