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Each step took a lot out of Alex as they paced around the living room, as evident from the veins popping and the slight trembling of Alex's thighs. Jethro tried his best to relieve Alex's burden, and carried all of his weight when he was obviously hit by another round. To hear Alex crying out in pain said a lot on how much discomfort he was in, his normally tough soldier who preferred to stay in control, finally losing it. Jethro held Alex tight, holding him from his bottom to steady him and therefore was the first to feel the trickle of liquid running down. He whispered to Alex albeit knowing he was still not fully conscious being overwhelmed by pain. "Alex babe that's the water, our baby's going to come very soon now." He found his eyes wetting from reaching this indicative step. This was indeed happening.