Selene wandered down the corridor at a leisurely pace. She was entirely in control, not that John would agree. Scanning the boys' bedroom doors, she spotted the one that was open, though she had been the one to leave it that way a few hours earlier. Heading into John's room, Selene flopped onto the bed. Lying on her back, she listened to the sounds around her. A smile crossed her face as she rolled over and hung her head over the side of the bed. Her purple hair brushed against the floor, but her eyes fell on her target.

"Found you."

Her best friend's son giggled furiously as he shuffled out of his hiding spot. The boy was just like Scott in so many ways, both in looks and pure adventurous energy.

"Again! Again!"

His dimpled grin and sparkling blue eyes melted her heart. All the Tracy boys seemed to be able to get what they wanted out of her, and this little Tracy was no exception. Although Selene much preferred his demands of hugs than his uncles' and father's demands for food.

"No more." John announced as he entered the room.

Selene had to grin at the Alan-like pout and sad eyes her nephew now displayed. In two strides, John crossed the room and scooped up the boy into his arms, turning the from upside down.

"We're meant to be getting him ready for bed, not energising him. He'll never sleep if he's just been playing hide and seek."

Selene rolled her eyes as she shifted herself away from the edge of the bed and into a more comfortable position. John sat down in the cosy reading chair, arranging their nephew so they were both comfortable. Reaching behind blindly, John pulled a book from his collection and opened it. Selene marvelled at how her man knew exactly what book to read and where it was. Moments later the room was filled with the soft sounds of John's voice. His soothing tones were music to her ears and her body relaxed in response. Placing her head in her hands, feet kicking gently behind her, she observed the scene before her. The child who had been ready to run around the house moments ago had settled down and was relaxing into her husband. His blue eyes focused on the pictures as his hands held the pages of the book spread across their lap.

The book in question was a history of space travel, and Selene knew it contained many pictures of rockets inside from the time she had a nosey through the shelf. The gently spoken facts filled the air, though to the two people listening it was less about what was being said and more about how. Selene's breathing deepened, becoming even as she enjoyed the calm atmosphere John was creating. She had to fight the yawn that threatened after her nephew did just that. It wasn't long until the boy's head lolled as he thought to stay awake. John closed the book and slipped it effortless back into place on the shelf.

"Time for bed."

John nodded to her with a satisfied grin, and Selene watched him stand and carry the boy away. She stayed put on the bed, rolling onto her back so she could stretch out and yawned. Sitting up, she curled her feet under her body and waited for John to return. He did, placing the baby monitor on the side table after shutting the door.

"Next time you volunteer to babysit, please don't get him so excited before bed."

"It was fine. He's asleep, isn't he?"

John sighed and sat down on the bed in front of her.

"Only because we had such a busy day today."

"See, it all worked out. I knew what I was doing."

John raised his eyebrow, not quite believing her. Selene ignored it, running her fingers across his shirt and down his chest. His eyes followed her hand before lifting to meet her gaze, just as she wanted.

"You know, you are quite sexy."

I thought you were falling asleep."

"I was relaxing." Selene shot at him, straightening up while shuffling closer so their legs would touch. She was craving contact. "You know I find your voice irresistible."

John was grinning now, his hand reaching behind her back. He pulled her in close so they were face to face and stared down into her eyes.

"I might be aware of that fact."

His voice vibrated through her body before he leant in and kissed her. Selene's hands slid up his body as excitement built up within her. Their kiss deepened as John's hands started to explore her body. Whoever said babysitting was boring was doing all wrong.