Redhawk Caldera And the two of us went up in smoke

He closed his eyes with a sappy smile as her kisses fluttered against his cheeks. She was in an awfully good mood -- maybe he had caught her at the exact right time and this conversation would have a happy ending. After a few seconds of simply enjoying her caresses, he took a step back, though he was still smiling as he met her gaze.

"Maybe Fox can take you prom dress shopping," he teased. "But, really...I was talking to Eljay about...uh, about whether or not he would have younger siblings this year," he continued haltingly, his brows raising slightly in a silent question as he tested the waters before plunging in head first.