"Apple bobbing!" Ben blurted, knowing that Liam would know what he meant. "And we gots to have lots of pirate games and princess games and dragon games and spy games!" he said, trying to think of what everyone liked. "Lots and lots of games and presents and fun!" He just grinned widely when Liam wanted to know his present. He wasn't telling. It was a surprise!
Ben giggled when Liam asked if Ernie was coming, and hugged Ernie's neck tightly. "Course he is," Ben answered for him. "Cuz he and Daddy are boyfriends and that means they go places together. On dates and hold hands and kiss and stuff." He giggled and looked at Ernie. "Right Ernie?"
He looked around when Liam asked for eggs, but he didn't see any. "Ernie, where are the eggs? Did the chickens forget to bring them to you?" he asked seriously, just as Daddy finally came in and joined them.