Etienne was surprised to find he was relieved that Sophie didn't know who the father was. "Oh, darling, not at all," he reassured her when she mentioned he might think of her. "We all yearn for a bit of attention. I must admit I'm a bit relieved there isn't a father in the picture," he gave her a sheepish grin. "While I would gladly fight for your affections, having a child with you would have certainly given him an advantage over me," he teased, winking playfully. He was glad then for the smaller table, as it allowed him to raise their entwined hands and press a gentle kiss to the back of her hand. He smiled at her question and shook her head. "Sophie, my sweet, I would no sooner change that you are pregnant than I would change the color of your eyes." He promised.
He took a bite of his food then, followed by a sip of his water. "Mon Cher, I do have a few questions for you, however." he told her, trying his best to keep his voice gentle. "I want to support you, and be with you when you want me near," he tried to explain, shifting to take her hand in both of his own. "Are you intending to keep the baby, sweet?" He asked, trying to sound as gentle as possible.
"I fully support any decision you've made, Sophie, you don't need to explain anything to me. I adore you, and I will dote on you, and if you've chosen to have this baby in your life, I will dote on him- her? Them, I will dote on your baby with the same devotion I have for you. I will change diapers, make bottles, stay up late." He smiled shyly. "I wasn't expecting to have a newborn infant in my life right now, but I will be anything you need me to be, Sophie. A daddy, a babysitter, a lover, a- a friend,"
He grimaced just a touch at the last word but tried to hide it. "I will take any role you want me to have, Sophie, I just... I want to know you, and be with you, in whatever way you're comfortable with." He told her. He knew it might be a bit much, but he had always believed in love at first sight, and he honestly believed that fate had brought him to Sophie and his heart already belonged to the beautiful woman in front of him. He pressed a gentle kiss to the back of her hand. "Even if I know what I want, Cherie, what you want is more important to me."