He catches you sitting at the edge of the water, your bare feet dug under the sand. He watches the way the water laps at your ankles as you run the sand through your fingers.

Alejandro is quick to join you, to sit by your side. He wraps his arm around your shoulders and presses a kiss to your temple.

And then his gaze drops down to the subtle baby bump that’s visible through your clothes—his first child is already healthy and strong.