“Thank you,” Sawyer said. “I’ll wear it with pride. I won’t even take it off. Ever.”
“That’s not necessary. I’m sure my son would rather not be in bed with you with his fathers and I between you.”
“Oh. Right. That’s freaky. Agreed. Okay, I’ll wear it a lot of the time.”
“That’s probably for the best.”
Sawyer reached for the box again and lifted the vest from inside. “Can I try it on?”
“I’d like it if you did.”
Draco took it from his hands and helped Sawyer slide his head through the opening and directed his arms into the sleeves. It was lighter than he expected, but then again, his scales weren’t heavy or he’d never be able to fly. He fastened the sides, recognizing his father’s work in the closures. Every piece of it perfectly formed. It took his breath away.
“Momma.” He could barely croak out the word. His throat had never been so tight.
“Oh, don’t momma me, Draco. You’ll make me cry and that’s just not acceptable.”
He didn’t care. He pushed to his feet and pulled her up and into his arms. “Thank you.”
“Anything for my baby boy.”
“Excuse me,” Sawyer said.
Draco turned to him and proceeded to be pushed away. Sawyer squeezed in and hugged his mother as well. “I needed in on this action. Don’t hog her to yourself, Draco.”
His mother laughed and before he knew it he was surrounded by his fathers as well. Sawyer let out a happy sigh before looking up at him.
“We should probably feed them. You’re supposed to offer to feed a dragon, right?”
“Yes.”
“I’m kinda wishing I’d had Viv make steaks now.”
“Why?” Blaise asked.
“Well, burgers just seem way too easy after a gift like this. Even if the burgers are Viv’s and—”
“We are having hamburgers for dinner?” Joash asked. His voice actually squeaked a little.
Draco tried not to laugh at his dad’s excited tone.
“Um, yeah? I know. Maybe it’s not too late.”
“No. No! We never get burgers. Blaise always burns them and Dalinda doesn’t like to make them correctly. I’ve found that mine always turn out… well, unpleasant is the world my mates normally use.”
“Everything Viv makes is exceptional. She does these things called smash burgers, and honestly, it’ll change your life.”
Joash actually whimpered a little. His dad practically drooled.
“And wait until you have her sides,” Draco added. “Her baked beans will make you rethink your life choices.”
“And the broccoli salad. I mean, broccoli is just meh but when it has bacon and cheese and—”
“Say no more,” Blaise said. “Feed us.”
“Yessir,” Sawyer said with a beaming smile. He led them all downstairs. Viv was in the kitchen where they’d left her.
Joash stopped and stared at the pile of burger patties on the counter.
