I’d never dream of thinking otherwise, not when you’re a sight to behold.

Does she? His genes must be strong.

Of course I do.

Well, congratulations to the both of you. You’ll have to bring her by sometime.

Oh? And what’s that?

Absolutely gorgeous, my dear.

Getting up from his seat, enthralled with the way she moved her hips, his dark gaze raked over her form as he followed behind her.

“I’ve never been so curious about a basket.”

Easter wasn’t something he really celebrated but seeing his wife in that costume had him wanting to know more.

- had hit the mother load. Brains and beauty, a partner for life.

“Well, hello there.” Leaning in he pressed a kiss to her cheek in return, hand moving to pull her closer to him. “Are you ready to go?”

His gaze was only for her as she approached him, smoke billowing up from his lips as he leaned back to get comfortable. Lifting his hand to rest on the back of the swing, he looked over her dress of choice, approving of it as usual. It was rare to find a woman with such tastes in his eyes, and he -

Gotta keep him in line.

- that would make you feel safe?”

- about ways of torturing the clown, even doing so, but they needed him regardless.

“The difference is, we are villains. Selfish. Despicable types, no? Your old crew was something else entirely. And you chose to walk this path.”

The corners of his lips curled up in amusement. “What is it -

- his teeth.

“List out what you need, I’ll make sure the baby has it. Of course I won’t let the little thing go without all they need and desire.”

- it was the clown who drove him nuts.

“Of course I would worry but I would still be on top of my job duties. Can’t let those slide, even if it’s dictating those to someone else.”

Casting his gaze upward, he tapped the pan against the pad, hook resting in his lap as he blew smoke through -

Pulling out his pen and paper, he set the notebook down on a nearby table and took a seat with a sigh. He understood wanting to take care of one’s wife, after all he spoiled his own. Scarlet wanted for nothing, everything she desired he got for her. He didn’t have anything against Emily, -

- know you’re safe here.”

- gardens that lay ahead, taking them in as he pulled out a cigar for a quick smoke.