His chest shook twice with subdued laughter. Just for tonight. She could believe that all she wanted. He'd still pop in at night sometimes. But this was diferent what with both parties consciously agreeing to it. Yes. Diferent but...nice for the lack of a better word.

"Yeah just for tonight if you want" There that wasn't a lie. It just had a convenient little loophole.

He'd hold her as long as he was conscious either tighter or lighter depending on how her sleep would go. A wet sleeve was nothing to be concerned about. Not as long as she would be able to smile in the morning. Or scream at him then kick him to the head. That would work too, most likely.