Nicholas still needed help sometimes, navigating stairs and uneven terrain, so while Jesse carried Bastian into the house, JJ helped Nicholas up the stairs and inside.
"We brought lots of leftovers," she called out as Jayden trotted dutifully into the entryway. "Hey there, littlest Delacroix!"
"I think technically that's Bastian," Jayden grinned, going over to kiss his nephew on the head. "Sometimes you smell really bad, but you're okay today," he said to the baby.
"Hey," Nicholas said gently, giving Jayden a weird look.