"Much," he says. His eyes follow the passage of Alex's hand, Edie only half-stirring at the gentle touch before subsiding again into quiet. "I've got coffee going," he says. "And I was going to start breakfast soon, or closer to brunch now, I guess, if you haven't eaten yet?"

Going to her side, he looks down at them both before bending to kiss the top of Alex's head, breathing in the soft scent of her shampoo. "Your wish, my command, Stern."