Unwelcome Changes (with Dots, Closed)

[KrocodileKrew]

Tom sighed, awkwardly giving the other boy a hug. "Jeez, and I thought my emotions ran high," he said in exasperation. "This pregnancy has turned you into a weepy, emotional mess, you know that?" He brought Sam out of the kitchen and into the sitting room, lowering him onto the couch. "Look," he said, "You need to relax and quit worrying about me being one of those parents who patently hates their own children. I'm not gonna be that kind of dad. If my word's not enough and you need more convincing, I can pinky swear." He offered his little finger.