"I don't know, I've never been a father before." he'd raised other's children, yes, but not his own. "I have a feeling that I will be more than a little protective..." Methos already felt it, worry plaguing him. The child would be a gift and he'd likely do anything he could to protect it. Perhaps even risking his life, which wasn't something he was willing to do often. He'd also be likely to worry over River more than usual,
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