Ernie would probably look back on this moment and feel some sort of happy emotion, some sort of almost glowing sense of being accepted, but for now Hestia's laughter was catching, causing him to have to hold his sides to keep from doubling over.
"You saw it, Hannah!" He laughed, making sure that his voice was loud enough for Hestia to hear. "PROOF that I am her favorite!" He would never use the knowledge to his advantage in a bad way that could get either of them in trouble, but he'd be damned if he didn't give Miles hell about this tomorrow!
When they were out of the family room, Dominic wrapped his arm around Hestia's waist, pulling her laughing form to him. "Kissing other men.." He said, his voice full of laughter and a teasing note of chiding. "Really, Jones, what's gotten into you?"