"Nah," he shook his head, letting his stubble brush along her neck and shoulder. "Give him more. He deserves it. He's been good today."

Yes, he was definitely encouraging a sugar rush later, but that was the downfall privilege of being a parent, right?

After a second he settled his forehead into her shoulderblade, nuzzling at her like the cat he was, "It's been a good day all around, really. But I still missed you when I was working."