missed him, and thinks he deserves a good rest. He cooks some breakfast for him and leaves covered on the table for when he wakes up.

hears rustling around and blinks. He sits up to see what it was and looks around hoping it's not his koala.

pauses as he looks down at the covered breakfast. He glances back at the door, assuming Alex was still asleep. 'He wouldn't mind if I had_

a small bite...' He uncovers a tiny bit and takes a nibble.

sees Brett standing at the table and watches him curiously. When he notices what's happening he can't help but laugh.

spins round, caught red handed. 'I-it's not what it looks like!' He says, with a mouthful of pancake and a tub of syrup in his hand.

"I-I bet it is what it looks like!" He manages to say in between laughter pointing at the syrup.

quickly hides the syrup behind him and covers his mouth until he swallows. 'It's not, really! I-I made you breakfast! I was...testing it.'

can't stop laughing and hides his face in the couch to try and stifle it.

pulls at his own cheeks, embarrassed. He brings the plate over to him and tries to force feed him to stop him laughing. 'I-it's not funny!'

he looks up at Brett when he gets closer getting his laughing fit under control. "Yea it is, love." He reaches over ignoring the fork -

and pulls Brett onto the couch with him.

falls down with him, fork waving in the air forgotten about. He snuggles up closer to him. 'You were asleep, you weren't supposed to wake_

up to see me doing that. I must seem greedy.'

takes the plate and fork from Brett and sets them down on the floor next to the couch before food gets everywhere. He then -

wraps his arms around Brett and lays back down smiling at him. "No, it's sweet of you to make me food at all."

wraps his arms around Alex's waist and rests against him. 'You've been working so hard lately, I feel like I've not helped you at all.' He_

nudge-kisses his cheek.

"You don't need to help me." He mumbles trying to wake up. "You're busy too."

cradles his head so he will be comfy as he wakes. He speaks in a softer, quieter tone in case Alex wants to sleep more. 'Yeah, but you_

know me...After business is done, I busy myself with unnecessary things. I could have helped.'

"Why? I finished everything and I didn't want to bother you." He laughs and takes one of Brett's hands kissing the back of it. -

"I do miss you though, when I work."

's hand now feels tingly. He glows at that. 'You do? I'm glad, although I don't want you to get distracted from work.' He pulls Alex_

closer and rubs his nose in the Aussie's hair. 'I miss you too, but it just means I talk about you all the time as a result.' He laughs

"Only distracted enough." He chuckles at the feeling of his hair getting messed up "Mmm, nothing bad I hope? And really who are you talking-

to about me? I hope not Greg he doesn't need another reason to hate me." He laughs and opens his eyes pushing -

himself up a little to kiss Brett lightly.

smiles into the kiss and strokes his cheek affectionately. 'Lately? Arthur. He seemed a bit surprised at it, and of course it was all good._

You never give me a reason to say anything bad. And Greg...well, you know he'll come around.' He hopes!