To say he was nervous was an understatement.

He didn't know what to expect from the moment you announced to him you were pregnant, up until now, as you clutched his hand in the delivery room, crying out in pain as you continued to push.

But when he heard the baby cry, it was like the room got more vibrant, and when they placed your child on your chest, and they were so small and fragile, he felt himself tear up as he sat with you.

"Can ... can I hold them?" he asked softly. "Please?"