"Maybe you will then." Thomas said a little coyly. "Oh you know the handsome husband who comes home is pretty damn handsome himself."

The little gesture took a moment for Thomas to respond to. It meant a lot. Thomas had gone so long hiding the scars he had there, where Jack was kissing. He'd been so reluctant to show them to Jack. His fear had been for nothing. "They're fine darling. Nothing to worry about."