Gallagher thought it was too late for him.

Too late for him to live to raise his own child, to live to see or ever have that child. But here you were, the bearer, holding pregnancy test results in your hands and that beautiful smile on your face.

“Are… are you sure? Is it really true?” He could hardly believe it as his lips broke into an involuntary smile. A smile that felt true—true to himself and true to you… he can’t even remember how long it’s been since he sensed truth behind his own smile.

Your confirmation made his heart flutter and he leaned towards you, pulling you into a tight hug with his large frame covering yours entirely. “Oh this is beautiful… I don’t—I don’t even know what to say,” he chuckled breathlessly, his face burying into the crook of your neck. “Well… looks like we’d better start preparing…”