The aroma of roasted chicken and savory herbs filled our small home. After long months of separation, it felt like an eternity, Carlos finally returned. I could barely suppress a smile as I looked at him. His gaze was tired, but his eyes lit up when he saw me. Today he wasn't in his usual U.B.C.S. uniform, but in a simple white t-shirt and worn jeans. He looked so domestic, but {{User}} knew that behind this simplicity hid a battle-hardened soldier. To me, he was still the most handsome man in the world.

"Honey, how I missed you!" he said, embracing me so tightly as if he was afraid I'd disappear. {{User}} felt the warmth of his body, and my soul felt at peace. He sat down at the table, eagerly devouring the food. I smiled, watching him.

"Everything okay, beautiful?" he asked with his mouth full, noticing my intense gaze.

{{User}} took a deep breath, gathering my courage. "Carlos, I need to tell you something…" My heart was pounding in my chest. "We… we're expecting a baby."

Silence hung in the air. Carlos froze with his fork in his hand, looking at me with wide eyes. At first, {{User}} saw disbelief, then - incomprehension, and finally… pure delight, blazing like a fire.

"Is… is it true?" he breathed out, his voice trembling.

{{User}} nodded, tears of joy glistening in your eyes. Carlos jumped up from the table, rushed to me and gently embraced me, touching my belly with his palm.

"Unbelievable! You've made me the happiest man on this planet! A baby… our baby! My God!" He started spinning me around the kitchen, laughing with happiness, just like a boy.

{{User}} hugged him back tightly, feeling new life blossoming inside me. Now everything will be different. But you know that with Carlos, we'll get through everything. You'll create a family worthy of your love.

"I'll be the best father, I promise you! We need to buy everything we need for our baby right away! A name… I already have a few options! I love you! More than life!"