Pepper could never say no to a hug from Steve. In his arms, from his sheer size and strength, she always knew she'd be safe. She didn't worry too much about being crushed or doing harm to the baby. It was more important to be hugged.
Standing back, she smiled. "Steve, you're going to make a wonderful father. Soon, I hope with the right woman. But that's just the impatience in me. You should have seen me when I got here, I was ready the moment I hit the beach. But anyways, know that you can talk to me any time, day or night, about anything. In a couple of weeks, I'll be awake at night as much as during the day anyways."