"Dad, I love you, have a good trip!" Norah said as she hugged Todd. He started to cry, and saw Bojack was trying not to cry, hugging Ash as well.
"I love you, sweetie." Todd said to her, kissing her cheek. "Have fun with your Aunt."
"You two be good for Aunt Holly, okay?" Todd heard Bojack say to them.
Ash shrugged but nodded. "I brought an extra pumpkin we can carve here, Auntie Holly!"
"Yeah, Ash wanted to get an extra one so you can have one here." Bojack said affectionately. "We got to go to that newly opened pumpkin patch the other day. That was fun."
Todd nodded. "It was great. I'm glad we went before the trip."
"We can definitely carve this bad boy!" Hollyhock said happily, looking over the huge pumpkin on the kitchen counter. "And roast the guts! Oh, I mean... pumpkin seeds!"
Ash high fived Holly and Bojack chuckled. "Sounds lovely," Bojack said fondly, with a bit of a sigh.
"And we are going to have that Halloween party, right, dad?" Ash said to Todd.
Todd looked over at Bojack and they both looked over at Ash. Ash saw their looks and felt that it wasn't going to happen.
"No?" He sighed in disappointment.
Todd grinned. "Yes!"
Ash smiled. "Sweet!"
Bojack rolled his eyes and hugged Norah, "You be good, dear. I love you. We will call once we check in to our hotel."
She hugged him back, tightly, even as he had been hugging her and Ash all morning. "Be safe. Love you, too, daddy."
Hollyhock went over and hugged Bojack. "You be good in Italy, and have a great anniversary."
Bojack smiled. "Thanks. We really appreciate you taking care of the kids."
"I love being with my niece and nephew!" She grinned, and she hugged Todd as well.
They all said their goodbyes as Todd got the notification that their ride was ready to go to the airport.
"Time to go, hon." Todd said.
Bojack nodded, and they held hands walking out.
Todd looked back and waved at everyone, and as they closed the door behind them, he saw Bojack was crying alot.
Todd held his hand tightly. "You okay?"
Bojack nodded, but still was visibly crying.
"We'll be back in a week, sweetheart." Todd said softly.
"I know. I just... I think I'm.." Bojack looked down and wiped his eyes aggressively, and then sighed. "I'm just gonna miss them."
Todd looked at him and nodded. "Me too."
They got into their car and the driver said hello.
It was a modestly dressed, middle aged woman who was their driver and she looked at Bojack and seemed to immediately recognize him.
Bojack sat close to Todd and they all said their greetings. Bojack had red, puffy eyes from crying still.
"Oh, my goodness." The woman started, leaning back a bit. Her graying hair was wispy and flowed long enough to go over the seat toward the couple. "I'm Hannah, by the way. You guys look familiar." She sat up straight and started to drive.
"You mean, Bojack looks familiar?" Todd asked, still holding Bojack's hand. She was a egret lady, but cute and had a nice, soft voice.
"Yes, I did mean that. I've seen you in many different things. I liked you on that one kooky uncle show." She chuckled, her laugh sounded like a wind chime on a soft wind.
Bojack smiled a bit. "Thanks."
"Are you two alright?" She looked back for a moment and Todd nodded.
"Just going on our second honeymoon." Bojack answered.
"Oh, then why so dreary?"
"We are going to miss our children. We'll be gone for a week."
"Oh, children! I'd love to have children someday." She said wistfully. "You two been married long?"
"Fifteen years, this October third," Todd said happily.
"Wow, congratulations! I can't think of the last time I even was loyal to a streaming service for six months!"
Bojack laughed, and moved a bit closer to Todd, who just grinned.
They arrived at the airport, and she wished them a safe trip.
Bojack was feeling better, but once the plane was taking off, he cried more. Todd bit his lip, and held Bojack's hand tightly.
"Darling, it'll be okay. The kids will have a great time with Holly." Todd reassured.
Bojack sniffled, and nodded. "And I thought you'd be the one to lose it once we left. Hah."
Todd chuckled. "You're just a doting, loving father, hon. That's a normal part of having kids. Letting things go sometimes."
"I hate letting things go."
Todd sighed. "Yeah, but it'll make us stronger, I think."
"Tomorrow is our fifteen wedding anniversary." Bojack said fondly. They looked at each other and smiled.
"I forgot to get you something!" Todd teased.
Bojack looked unimpressed. "Yeah, right!"
"No, really, Boj. I totally effed up!"
Bojack rolled his eyes. "You probably got like six or seven things to give me..."
Todd winked at him, and kissed his cheek. "I got one big thing to give you." Todd said seductively, in a whisper. Bojack's eyes widened and he felt like his entire body was hot.
"Right." Bojack murmured, his hands feeling sweaty.
"Does hearing that feel wrong?" Todd teased.
"On a crowded plane it does." Bojack laughed nervously.
"I heard something about joining a Mile High Club... what is that, Boj?"
Bojack shook his head, refusing to answer.
"Is it alright to join it?"
Bojack looked at him, a bit exasperated. "Who said that to you?"
"Oh, uh... no one. I just heard about it."
Bojack frowned, and shook his head again.
"Nevermind. Maybe we could have a dual membership."
Bojack laughed at that.
"You're so silly, baby." Bojack said, kissing Todd on the side of his head in a side embrace. He leaned closer and whispered, "The Mile High Club is about having sex on a plane."
Todd looked down and then his whole face turned red.
"Oh, damn. I didn't know that."
Bojack laughed. "That's funny."
"So... once we get to Naples, we should totally just..." He lowered his voice, "Make wild love immediately."
Bojack grinned. "Hmm. Sounds very hot."
Todd nodded. He decided to flirt a bit more. He really wanted Bojack to feel comfortable with everything, especially since he knew what his husband had practically begged for the last time.
"And... I can..." he whispered as softly as he could, "Shove it in your mouth..."
Bojack said nothing.
Todd waited for a response, but nothing came up.
Bojack looked away and felt so naked all of a sudden. His feelings were surfacing, and he realized Todd was trying to let him know that he isn't disgusted, and that made him feel better.
He felt like his heart was beating crazily, and was feeling irregular.
"Honey... you okay? I'm sorry." Todd said with a frown.
"Ye-yeah... I think so. My heart feels heavy in my chest."
Todd frowned more. "I didn't mean to startle you."
"No... its not you. I love... I love you," Bojack's shaky reply felt out of breath and he kissed Todd on the side of his mouth.
Todd kissed him back. "Are you really alright? I'm worried now. I love you, too."
"Yeah. I'm fine." Bojack took in a deep breath.
"I adore you, honey. I just wanted to... you know, be a bit spicy with you."
Bojack grinned. "I adore you, my bouncy pop tart. Your level of confidence is very attractive, yet... I found myself feeling a bit overheated..."
Todd nodded. "I know... that was the point."
Bojack laughed, and they kissed for a moment.
They stayed silent for the rest of the flight, but the silence was welcomed by the both of them.
They were checking into their hotel, The Grand Hotel Vesuvio, a one hundred and thirty seven year old hotel with nine stories high, it was a decadent, intimate, water front splendor that they were both immersed in as soon as they arrived there.
Their room was spacious, and their large window out looked a beautiful beach.
They both laid on the huge King sized bed, and felt happy.
"This is wonderful."
Bojack heard Todd and he smiled. "I'm so happy to be here with you. Just like in my dreams."
"What is the plan?"
Bojack leaned closer toward him. "The plan?"
"For our trip? I know you, dude. You always have a plan."
"Well... let's go crazy and wing it?"
Todd grinned. "Horray! Sounds awesome."
They kissed softly, and Todd jumped up to tackle Bojack happily.