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"I think they would at least be willing to visit often," Alex said. He let Elliot squeeze his hand through the contraction before hopping off the bed. He immediately felt bad for letting Elliot be by himself, but this was something he had to do properly. He said, "Speaking of important decisions, I have a serious question for you." He gave Elliot a reassuring smile to let him know that it wasn't a bad question. Then, he pulled a small leather satchel from his pocket, getting down on one knee so that the two of them were almost eye level now. "I realize that when we're already having a baby is maybe a little late to ask, but," he opens the satchel, pulling out a gold ring. It wasn't as fancy as what Elliot was used to, or even what he could buy, but he had made it. He spent the days he wasnt sneaking over to see Elliot at the smithy, learning how to forge, and making quite a few duds. Until he produced this shiny gold band, with their initials engraved on the inside. "My love, I have known you're the only one for me since the day we met. You're many of my firsts, my first friend, my first love... And I would like you to be my one and only. Forever. I love you so much, I can't imagine a day without you. Will you marry me?"