Carson smiled at Fred when he called her wonderful. Then when she said she loved him, he felt his heart seize in his chest for a moment. So many times the previous night, he had wanted to say that to her, but wasn't sure that she would have been ready. So to hear her say it...
"I love you too," he told her, looking into her eyes once they kissed.
Just then, Tabby asked about them getting married and Carson found himself warming. He knew, of course, that marrying Fred would be wonderful, but again, he wasn't sure that either of them were ready for that, considering that they had just started a relationship. So when she shrugged at him, he gave her a smile before Tabby ran into his arms to get away from Fred's tickling.
"I've got you, sweetheart," he said with a laugh, holding her. He adjusted his arms around her when she cuddled closer and blushed a bit when both girls said they liked to cuddle him.
"Well, that means a lot coming from two very adorable girls," he said before leaning over to kiss Fred again.
Just then, there was a knock on the door and Luka Kovac stuck his head in, his eyes widening when he saw them on the floor as he shifted uncomfortably. "Oh...erm...Agent Sheppard called. He needs both of you to accompany his team on an off-world mission this afternoon. He said he would send the information to both of you."