"I know," Steve said softly, bringing his hand up to rest on the back of Gracie's shoulder. Other than not being sick all the time, he was starting to realize what one of the best parts of being changed could be. It felt natural to have Gracie in his arms, without having to worry about them hurting each other.
"My pokey shoulders were my greatest flaw."
Vincent snuggled up next to them, his head laid out against Steve's leg. It almost felt like they were a little family. Steve tried not to think about what, or who, was missing and instead accepted the peace he found there, before the oncoming storm of the new year.