"Anything and everything is welcome" Merlin told him with a smile and a nod in his direction as he watched the broader man cross the yard.
Nina stood from where she'd been playing with Ben and Audrey in the paddling pool and moved to hug Gabe, reaching up to press a kiss to his lips. "Hey you" she grinned, "let me help" she said taking the drink from him so she could put it on the table as he took the food over to Merlin at the BBQ.