Concern
After finding out about his impending fatherhood; Espo told Lanie that he was thrilled. A day or so later he met up with Castle and Ryan. Espo was still a bit freaked by the baby news he had gotten from Lanie. While Lanie filled Beckett, Jenny and Martha in on Espo's reaction; Espo met up with Castle and Ryan for coffee.
"What's so urgent that we had to be here at this hour?" Ryan asked.
"Lanie's pregnant and the baby is mine."
Castle and Ryan shared a look.
"You know." Espo stated.
"Our wives told us." Castle admitted.
Espo figured as much.
"Like I said before; why are we here this early, bro?"
Espo didn't really say why but Castle and Ryan were able to draw their own their conclusions.
"You're worried that the baby will change things and that you won't be good dad because you didn't have your dad." Castle stated.
"Yeah."
"There's nothing to worry about. Being a dad is like riding a bike."
"Maybe for you two. Your kids are perfect."
There was a pause.
"They may seem perfect but they have their moments. Besides you'll be a great dad."
Espo smiled as he recalled when he told Ryan that prior to Sarah Grace's existence.
The trio talked a bit more and Espo felt a bit more secure with becoming a dad in a few months' times.
Once the coffee was done the guys parted ways. Ryan and Castle returned to their respective families. Espo returned to his apartment as he started to think things over. Some changes were going to happen before Espo and Lanie's son or daughter arrived.