He's noticed it, too, but hasn't thought on it for any length of time. He's been busy around the house, his thoughts preoccupied with chores and cooking, and what his children are up to. But now that he has time to slow down and think, he wonders what it is, exactly.

Setting his bread down, he steps forward, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Whatever it is, we're here together now, and I fully intend to pull a few good smiles and laughs out of you before the night is over."