This was torture. He couldn’t take his eyes off you. The way you bounced your infant niece on your knees and made silly faces to keep her entertained; you were a natural at this. He never gave a baby much thought, but seeing you holding your niece made him go crazy. His want for a baby with you increased every second.

He just sat there on the couch with zero expression as he looked your way.

All he could do was stare you down intently as if telepathically communicating to you he wanted a baby.