She could be angry at him for anything and he would still look at her as if the sun rose and fell on her whims alone. James enjoyed his time with his friends and getting to know his older son, but there had been a Lily-shaped hole missing from his life. He really hadn't wanted to put her down, so when he did, his arms remained around her waist and he pulled her in so he could kiss her, relief washing over him that she was real and that he hadn't had to wait too long for her.
"Funny, I was looking for you," he told her with a grin.