United Kingdom, July 19 -- Pete Davidson has "always wanted to be a dad".

The 31-year-old comedian and his 29-year-old model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child together later this year and friends of Pete have insisted that now is the "perfect" time for him to become a father.

A source told Us Weekly: "This has brought them even closer. It's a healthy relationship for Pete. Pete has always wanted to be a dad and thinks the timing in his life is perfect. He couldn't have done it a few years ago but is in a very different place in life now.

"He's had a great year so far with two movies coming out soon, another in production, and a return to stand-up."

While Pete and Elsie only went public with their romance in March...