Children had been something you and John never particularly planned out for in your marriage, the two of you content with one another in the quiet life you'd forged together nestled away on a quiet acre of land. Even still it was something discussed from time to time in your home and slowly it seeded itself in both of your hearts.

That's why when a month ago you found out you were pregnant, you've been keeping it a secret waiting for John to return from deployment. Both your heart and the home feel full of warmth like never before, John quickly picks up on it when he sees you waiting for him by the doorway of your home.

"Hello love," he puts his bag down on the porch and leans in to kiss you before pulling away and giving you a warm, curious look, "Someone's a bit chipper than normal seeing me. What's gotten you so happy?"