"I'm not smug. I'm just right. A lot of the time." He rested his head against Jack's shoulder and held him tighter again.

"You say that now until we come up with some other crazy idea that we can love." He tickled Jack where his hands were. Careful because he didn't want Jack to fall backwards. "You can be my stripper any time and I'll always have a fiver for a lapdance from you."

He tilted his head a little to look at Jack. "Body shots and birthday cake off those stomach muscles of yours please?" He was sure they could put college kids to shame.