"Ah... so everything else is all right?"

Edmond's eyes brightened then, the tears stopping, replaced by a sunny, enthusiastic smile. He returned Maxie's kiss eagerly, and afterwards nuzzled against his husband's chest.

"I-it is fine, then. I-in fact, my love..."

One of Edmond's hands traveled along Maxie's side and finally rested on his thigh.

"... I feel so relieved to hear that, I think I want you right now."