Good news! I didn't use protection ma

Rhyme had seemingly lost his manners altogether, thankfully Rhythm was too distracted by thoughts of puppies to scold him. Even though they had lived years of their lives as slaves Rhyhm had a talent of correcting his manners. He waited for their conversation to slow down, finding himself quite caught up with all the dirt in Tana's fur. Not that Rhythm could see her anyway, but he felt bad for leaving her to work on the den with out him. He perked his ears as Rhythm asked when the due date was, and Rhyme realized he didn't have any idea how long she would be pregnant. He froze as Tana answered, and the familiar cold fear of what might happen gripped him.

Rhyme still couldn't say if he was in love with Tana, but he was coming to realize how much he cared for her and the new bundles of life growing within her. The icy grip loosened as Tana mentioned she could feel them moving already. He was astounded at how much more real they were becoming each day.

"I'm sorry I forgot to introduce you two. Tana, this is my mother Rhythm. Mother, this is Tana the mother of your future grandchildren." Though the shiny newness had worn off at her guessing Rhyme felt the excitement cover his worries for a few moments.