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That's all a parent needs to see." Oscar says with finality, Alex lets his words hang in the air.

There is a small party inside the palace and Alex never lets go of Henry's hand. Henry traces the outline of the ring on Alex's finger, which secretly drives him crazy. There is a lot of laughter, a lot of hugs, and a lot of love.

It is late when everyone leaves yet Alex is still not tired. Before Henry opens the door to their bedroom, Alex pulls him back into a kiss and reaches for his shirt buttons. They stumble into the room and onto the bed and they can't stop saying how much they love each other. While pulling Henry's shirt off over his head, Alex says, "You've been so good to me tonight, baby? You know it?"
"Ye-yes, I know I have," Henry says, tracing his hands along Alex's hips.

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