He twisted their arms a little to get the homework out of the way while he worked on dinner. After their homework, they both elected to 'help' him in ...he kitchen. He pulled out some pastry dough and had them make shapes instead of the planned crescent rolls.Not nearly as neat, but lots more fun. Bren got a messy hug and kiss and then Tracy slipped in. She took one look at the kids and started in on the dough with them. The kids were a little reserved, but her infectious laugh and conspiring. As it happened though, she didn’t even stir.He sat and watched her sleep for a good five minutes before it dawned on him how fucking creepy that was. That made him go into the kitchen and start a pot of coffee.He didn’t know what she ate, so he decided to just make a bunch of breakfast foods; he was used to cooking at the fire house and rather enjoyed it.Emma stirred a little while later. It took her a minute to remember where she was. Then she realized that she was being motor-boated by the. "There are another three trains tonight; why don't we have a curry before you go? Then I'll be able to assure Claire that you have eaten a proper meal. She was really looking forward to playing the hostess; she's got a great new casserole recipe, and she'd made some choux pastry buns for pud. We're both really gutted that you've decided that you're the one who has to go, but thank you for solving the awkward problem for us, and saving me the embarrassment of ejecting Claire's friend."Peter. That, was a very strange look to see on her, and he gulped as he watched the woman of his dreams deliberate.“You wish you were with someone closer to your age, someone who could ... evolve with you, as you aged.”“I’m not saying that.” Ugh, why did he bring this up? Why why why did he listen to Damien? Bleh, he knew why. Because they were thoughts he’d already had, about this strange, amazing relationship he found himself in. “But, I ... I am saying, that it’s something I’ve thought about. Not.