Beautiful

Jason grins as Misty sits on his lap, slipping his arm around her waist. Still able to drink his tea, he nods. "Yep, I'm comfortable. And Alec thought it couldn't be done." 

Alec rolls his eyes, but is grinning too. He can't help but wonder for just a moment though... if Carson knew what he was missing. Misty was... indescribably kind, smart, strong, and downright gorgeous. She was showing just a little bit - one might not even guess she was expecting yet. But Alec saw that new sparkle in her eye and that glow in her face - he wondered if Carson even knew at all what a beautiful thing he had chosen not to witness. And it was a pity.

Just relaxing in the chair, Jason lets Misty pick whatever she wanted on television. This wasn't how he'd planned his evening - if she hadn't texted him, he'd still be sound asleep at home. But he was glad she had. Even if they weren't alone, he still enjoyed being here. 

Once his tea was finished, he sits back a little and keeps both arms around Misty, making sure she's comfortable. If he wasn't careful, he might fall right to sleep again. 

As it was though, it was Alec who drifted off. The tea had done the trick, and though trying to watch the program on television, he just couldn't keep his eyes open any longer. Soon, he was resting soundly once more. 

Being told he took after their dad was probably the biggest compliment Eli could receive. Their father had been everything to them, and as a boy, Eli had always wanted to be just like him. He could only hope that he would be as kind, wise and strong. 

Returning Ryan's hug, Eli grins as she kisses his cheek. It wasn't all that often that she was affectionate, but he didn't mind one bit. Sometimes it was nice to reinforce their close sibling relationship. 

Her promise brings a little sigh - he wanted to go straight to Alec right this minute and knock his block off. But if Ryan would rather wait and see if he did anything else then... Eli knew he should respect that. 

"Okay... You better keep that promise." He gives her shoulders a squeeze. "And... is this something you'd rather Tal not know, or...?"