this is so charming and sweet, but with a very introspective and mature sort of feel to it. the mix of practical details of fatherhood and married life, along with the cute moments of him around his son, are just really heartwarming and lovely to read

"what kicked started the plumbing system here was someone throwing an explosive in one of the outhouses"

also, i don't know why, but i think that's the single most new vegas line i've ever seen in a fic, lmao