"I'll tell him just like that," Holden promised, picking Gideon up so he could kiss his cheek and hug him close. Felt nice, holding his boy for a little before he got back to the room filled with unspoken things. "I love you, yea? To the moon and back."

He was sure Gideon would get annoyed with him over these outpourings of love soon enough, but right now they both needed it sometimes. "Thank you for the snack tip. I'll see you after your movie."

With that and one last hug, he set Gideon down and then headed back on over to the other side of the house, where he presented Felix with the special snack. "Cheer up, here's a wagon wheel!" Just as instructed.