Frederic gave a start at Karen's voice, and turned, the frown melting off his face quickly. "Yes, I'm alright," he muttered and glanced at her hand on his arm. Her further words brought a small smile to his face and he relaxed a bit, but he still worried. Were they being irresponsible? No, they couldn't be- they were going to take care of each other, and their children, they were truly a family, like she'd said. He moved his other hand over hers on his arm and searched her face for a long moment before leaning in and kissing her cheek. "Right."