Malachi slid his arm around her when she leaned into him. He closed his eyes when she kissed him softly, opening them at her new words. She seemed comfortable with the idea that he'd stay home to be with her. Evie would love to see her that was for sure. She didn't understand why "Mummy" wasn't around yesterday and kept trying to get in the bedroom because she wanted to play.
"Chocolate chip cookies," he said with a grin. "But yes, that sounds great."