[He snuggled close to Steve, enjoying the rise and fall of the water as each wave washed onto the shore. There was a distinct comfort of being home after a long time away, and it was made better with their kisses as his left arm curled around Steve's shoulders to hold himself to his mate. His tail kept a good grip as well, and he doubted he would lose either mate or baby to the rocking water.

Despite the exhaustion of birth combined with the uncomfortable nights previous with little sleep, he nuzzled Steve and would change nothing about any of this.] At least a few weeks and see how he develops. He may have confidence for land early given his father will be going up and down on it. [He glanced down at the slumbering baby, feeling the caress of tiny fins and sighed.] It was your fault. You got me pregnant; I just carried the child around for some months.