Connor watched Cutter for a moment, knowing him well enough of course to know where his mind was likely going when what he was choosing not to say out loud just then.

He reached out and pulled him close and into a hug. "Hey, at least you get to enjoy her now, that's what matters right?" he said. "We get the chance to see what some 'might have beens' get to be like," he added with a soft smile.

A voice from down the hallway ended anything else he was about to say, replacing them stead with stuttering blushes.

"Dad? Quit snogging Pops! Breakfast is ready!"