"We can have breakfast." He let her go. He wasn't in good enough shape to pick her up as he stood. Or there were too many aches and pains that he didn't have the confidence that he could without falling or dropping her. That was definitely something that would have to change.
With a little groan, Shep sat up. "Don't ever get old. Everything wants to make noise if you do." He teased in a whisper.