I was greatly amused by the image of Strider blowing out puffs of air and attempting to calm Frodo. Why do I have a feeling that Frodo will likely lose his cool at least once during the latter part of this labor?

I'm so glad you decided to continue this! Can't wait for the birth---oooo... you know me. That's my favorite part---am salivating lustily (and he's in jail again, no less... how utterly terribly, but he's got the support of Strider, who'd BEST not leave him again).

Oh, and STERN AND THREATENING ARAGORN. *bows in worship*