[ It was a lot, but because Patrick loves David so much, he doesn't point out that David himself is also a lot. He can roll his eyes and deflect with sarcasm all he wants, but Patrick knows exactly how much his husband not-so-secretly loves those passionate declarations of love and devotion. How much he needs them, sometimes.

And Patrick thinks occasionally he needs them just as much. Even months after their wedding, he can still catch himself marveling at how unbelievably lucky he is. If David sometimes feels like he'd accidentally cast a spell on his husband, it's not unknown for Patrick to feel exactly the same way.

He smiles back, relived, gazing at David warmly. ]

No one has to get pregnant.

I know you don't want children, David. And I told you. I'm fine with that.

[ He pauses, eyes softening along with his tone. ]

Don't ever feel like you're not enough for me. Please.