[peter is a very physical person, raised by physically affectionate people, and once he's comfortable with someone touching them comes naturally. that and steph practically exudes the need for comfort and affection.]

Not sure I'd want to know, but not sure I could resist asking either.

[he sighs.]

Thing is, they're still his decisions. He made 'em, or he's gonna. Whatever. His future isn't something that happens to him.