Henry felt like every single bit of his life had slid into place. Most years he came to Aspen, he tended to hang back, really only interacting with Merry, Tinse, Carol and Frank. He was the black sheep, after all. There had been something missing and it was very clear now, that something was Iestyn. The family adored him and he fit in so perfectly.
And then Henry's dad had come home, filled with kisses and hugs and declarations of love- Henry hadn't realised he could be so happy, but here nestled in the mountains, his heart felt free of burdens. At least for now.
The cold air bit at his nose, but the lights and the snow were so beautiful and his christmassy robe was keeping him warm. He leaned against the railing as well, grinning over at Iestyn. "They love you, you know? All of them." It probably helped that Nick, Maria, Tinse and Merry had all made it quite clear Iestyn had sat at Henry's side while he was in hospital, and helped nurse him back to health. "I love you too."