He smiled, admittedly more than a little pleased to hear such a thing, flattered and content. Still waltzing them around the room, he took the lead long enough to dance them over to the bed; he sank down onto it, drawing Holmes down after him.

"You can have that," he murmured. "And gladly, too."

There was a sort of perfection in having this moment, and he kissed Holmes again, his eyes closed.