"I couldn't just do a country life," he says, knowing that himself. He wants to come into the city and work at the shelter, especially if he intends to be taking on kids in need of a temporary stop before they find somewhere more permanent (or stop wanting their place). "We'll make sure that we all keep working exactly as much as we want."

He leans in, sniffing delicately, not sure what to expect, but Aramis is right. "Honestly, I'm gonna have trouble prying her from your arms, aren't I?" he says knowingly.