"TV time," Holden agreed. He got to his feet to get the towel he had prepared. "Look, it has a ducky on it." Yellow and blue, a nice big towel for the little boy. He held it out in his arms and just used it to lift Gideon out of the bath and dry him off, taking the opportunity to hug him close for just a little bit. He wanted him to feel loved, feel appreciated, feel cared for. He knew it would take a while but ever moment helped.

"Let's get you some clothes, huh?" That said, he lifted Gideon up in his arms, stopped to pick up Apple and carried them both to the bedroom. There he set him down and then handed him the pyjamas that were already laid out on the bed. "Put them on, yeah? And, Gideon, do you like sausage rolls?"