Tommy had definitely enjoyed the massive tub, especially for sharing it with his mate. And frankly, he'd been happy for Bruce's loan as well. The other option had been Tommy mentioning it to any of the adults in his family. Pietro and Wanda might have helped them buy it, but his grandparents would have gone for theft or throwing money at the problem, and refusing compensation. At least Bruce was REASONABLE about this sort of thing.

"I think the bigger shock is that we've gotten far enough away from being woken seventeen times in two hours at night that I'm starting to think she needs another cub around," Tommy counters, finally pushing his lover forward just a bit.

She's a kid, he wants to say. She's one and her parents will take care of her, but she has to EXPERIENCE things, even if she's only one. Don't be scared, let her play.

"If you don't get moving, I'm carrying you both into the water."