Chester gently pokes him with a fork as he continues to prepare dinner like it's nothing. "This is because you forgot to feed the cats again", he explains and merrily continues the poking.
did he. . actually forget to feed the cats ? gavin vividly remembers waking up , groggily going about his morning ritual before all the five babies started screaming at his feet . he dismissed them with an ounce of well — deserved attention ; it was his husband's turn to feed them , yes ? — but he found out that it's not 'round lunchtime , when chester asked in that gentle voice of his : " did you remember to feed the cats this morning , gavin ? " . .it's neither the last nor the first time our detective forgot , so hours later. . here he is : stuck , standing next to chester as he pokes him with. . with a fork . he eyes the other from a side , an urge to take 'n throw the fork away so strong he almost caves , but how could he. . when his dear husband's such an angel ?
" be a good guy and remind me earlier next time . i don't wanna look like a fuckin' prick in front of my babies . " reed replies & there's a hint of humor strapped behind his words . damn. . he really needs to remember next time .