"Somehow I figured you wouldn't have a problem with that," Gabriel said, grinning back. He'd taken up a few of Jack's mannerisms since they bonded. He smiled a lot more, especially now that the pregnancy (and all the associated universe-hopping) was done with. Gabriel didn't think this was a bad change. "But he told me my heats might be a bit irregular until my body stops expecting suppressants all the time. While I'm sure you're up for it, I'm just hoping Sasan wouldn't be overwhelmed."

If he was, they'd hire a heat sitter, but....the thought of leaving Ginny with a stranger made Gabriel curl his arms around her a little more. Her head tilted to the other side, and she made a quiet, sleepy noise of protest before settling back in against his chest. A tiny hand reached out in the air, fingertips outstretched for something to touch, and Gabriel gave her his thumb. She gripped it with a fierceness that only babies learning motor control seemed to manage. She probably wouldn't be giving that thumb up for awhile.