"No, no, it's fine. Just don't be disappointed come dessert. I think Avery's eaten nearly half of it already." He leans into the kiss and then fully into Joshua's body, snuggling into him as they stand. A happy sigh escapes him as he wipes his hands on the apron around his waist.

The sounds of their son smashing things about by the sink as he washes is making Alecto grin. He knows what his husband is thinking in asking for what he just asked and he chances a glance up at him, bright eyes suggestive and perceptive. "Funny you should ask. Your son has been pestering me about a sibling for the past month. He's relentless, you know."