Chapter 3

After a week in the hospital Peter was finally released under strict orders to take it easy for another two weeks before returning to desk duty until his doctor cleared him for field work. Neal was ecstatic that Peter would be suffering desk duty with him as they healed. Catching a flight back east on the FBI's jet Neal felt the jet lag hit when they landed at JFK. They took a cab home while Neal held Jasper in his arms with Peter holding Jiro. When they got home Neal got out of the cab first with Peter right behind him and found Elizabeth waiting for them with Jace in her arms.

"Hey sweetie, do you want meet your baby brothers?" Neal asked as he got down to Jace's level and showed him Jasper in the car seat as he took him out and held the baby in his arms. "This is Jasper… and that's Jiro," Neal said as Peter sat down on the couch with the other twin. "I'm the baby," Jace said as he tried to push Jasper out of Neal's arms causing him to wake and start crying. "Jace… don't push…" Neal scolded as he tried to calm Jasper down. "Jace you're the big brother now and it will be your job to watch over these two. They will be looking up to you," he added hoping to make Jace feel important while he managed to rock Jasper back to sleep before putting him back in his car seat.

Elizabeth gave a small smile to Peter. "Three kids… you two are going to have your hands full, and with that word of wisdom I'm going to take my leave," she said giving a small wave before walking out the door. Getting up from the floor Neal held his hand to Jace and led him over to the love seat and helped him up so they were sitting next to each other. "Now why don't you like the babies?" Neal asked trying to engage his son and have a conversation. "I'm the baby," Jace stated again loudly as he got off the couch and having a small temper tantrum as he stomped out of the room and over to the stairs. Neal huffed a bit and looked at Peter. "I did not see that coming…Jace come back here…" Neal called calmly as he got up slowly to follow behind Jace and diverting him from the stairs. Looking over at Peter Neal sighed at how tired he looked from the jet lag. "You should go upstairs and get some rest you look tired," Neal said softly as he scooped Jace up and brought him back to the middle of the room. Peter sighed and got up, "I don't want to leave all three of them for you to look after," he said as he pulled Neal over so they were sitting beside each other. "I can handle it… besides I'm not the one healing from a bullet to the heart," Neal remarked as he put his head back against the back of the couch.

Peter chuckled and put his hand on Neal's knee. "Well we could put the twins upstairs in their cribs and then you can spend some time with Jace at least until the twins need to be fed," Peter remarked as he moved his hand, "and try to convince Jace that he has nothing to fear from his new brothers. That we still love him." Peter said. "Peter, I have to ask. How much trouble am I in for running to Aspen and killing Adler?" Neal asked looking at his husband. "Don't worry about that right now…you're not going anywhere and I'm going to make sure of that," Peter said as he got up and made his way to the master bedroom.

Neal looked at his three children and picked up Jiro as he started to fuss a bit. After Jiro fell back to sleep Neal put Jiro in his car seat and rocked him with his foot a bit. Smiling at Jace who came over to the couch and was trying to climb up onto it Neal helped his son onto the couch and sat him on his lap and rocked him and lightly sang to him while Jace sucked his thumb and fell asleep. Once Jace was asleep Neal laid him on the couch before picking up Jasper and then Jiro to take them up to their cribs in the nursery making sure the baby monitor was on before leaving the room. Neal made a quick detour to his studio to grab a sketch pad and some pencils before heading back to the living room where he sat on the floor and began to sketch to help him-self in an effort to calm down a bit. It was after getting halfway through the sketch that Neal started to feel his eyelids getting heavy and before he knew it the jet lag finally got to him and he fell asleep. He woke a couple hours later to Jace poking him, he instantly regretted falling asleep on the floor since it left him feeling stiff. Neal got up and looked at the clock as he turned a few lights on and saw it was after seven. As he rubbed his eyes he looked at his son and smiled. "You have a good nap?" he asked with a chuckle. Jace nodded and held his arms up to be picked up. Neal, careful of his stitches, picked Jace up and carried him upstairs to his room on the third floor before helping him change out of his clothes and into his PJ's for bed as they did their nightly routine.

After getting Jace to brush his teeth with help Neal tucked him in to his big boy bed and sat on the edge to read to him a bedtime story knowing that even if he had a nap it would knock him out. Getting two pages into the book read Neal looked down and saw that Jace had fallen asleep. He turned the nightlight on before turning the nightstand light off before Neal slipped out of the room and made his way to the kitchen as he made a beeline for the wine and cracked a new bottle open. Pouring himself a glass of wine Neal corked the bottle and made his way outside to sit in the garden as he looked up at the night sky.

"Can't sleep?" Peter asked as he came out with a beer and sat beside Neal on the bench swing. "Not really, also this is my first wine in forever I think I've earned it," Neal remarked sipping the wine and moving so he was snuggled up against Peter. Chuckling Peter put his arm around his husband and held him close. "We're finally home together as a family and it's going to stay that way for a very long time so get all thoughts of running out of your head," Peter remarked as he drank his beer. "Okay…I'll stay…" Neal said laughing.

After being trapped at home for two weeks made Peter relish in the fact he was finally going back to work and as much as he loved his family there was only so much crying and dirty diapers he could take before he went crazy. Heading down to the kitchen Peter found Neal sitting at the table bottle feeding Jiro while Jasper was waiting for his turn lying on a sitting pillow. He was pleased to see Jace feeding himself in a high chair.

Before leaving for work Peter went out the garden level door and made sure the door was locked behind him before he left. After getting into his car he drove to work and smiled at the greetings he got from his coworkers. It took him a while to get through the throng of agents begging to see pictures but Peter finally made it to his office where he sat at his desk and began to look at the files he was given. Opening another mortgage fraud file Peter understood what made Neal so bored about them. Thinking of Neal Peter smiled at the mental image of his husband running around all day to take care of a toddler and two newborns. Deciding to call home and check on his family Peter dialed and waited for Neal to pick up. After four rings Neal finally picked up. "Is everything alright you took a while to pick up," Peter said a twinge of worry rushing through him. "Everything's fine Peter I was changing a dirty diaper that's all, we're not all super lucky to go to work," Neal said as he put Jasper back down from the impromptu changing table and into the play pen beside his twin.

"Well alright, I'll try to be home on time but I can't promise anything. Do you want me to pick up take out for dinner?" Peter asked. Neal thought for a moment. "I'm fine with anything you bring home; just enjoy being tied to a desk. I can assure you it doesn't get any more fun than right now. I have to go I'm going to play with Jace while the twins are behaving I'll see you when you get home tonight," Neal said as he kept Jace from tugging on his leg too much. Neal hung up letting Peter get back to his work.

As he put his phone away Peter grabbed his pen and began to look at the files. Getting the urge to look up Peter saw four sharp suited men come into the office walking swiftly through the bullpen and up into Hughes' office. Peter sat still and swallowed hard as the men came in followed by Hughes. "Agent Burke, I'm Jason Bishop... I'm from the Office of Professional Responsibility and it has come to our attention that you seem to be living well over your means with your CI whom you married in secret according to our source… the two of you live in the upper west side in a townhouse with a hefty price tag of over fifteen million," Bishop said as he stood by the door.

Peter stood up slowly and put his pen down. "We're far from living over our means… now unless you have any charges I'd like to get back to work so I can be home on time tonight," Peter said as he started to sit down only to see the look on his boss's face. "I'm sorry Peter but the charges warrant that you be suspended without pay until further notice…leave your badge and weapon and take the rest of the day off," Hughes said not wanting to look his best agent in the eye.

Taking his badge and gun from his drawer Peter packed up a few things in his briefcase before grabbing his coat and leaving his team but not saying anything. Peter drove straight home and sighed as he got out trying to hide behind a mask as he went inside. "Neal, are you home?" Peter called as he left his briefcase on the couch and went downstairs to the kitchen to find Neal on the phone. "Thanks Diana…oh Peter just walked in I have to go," Neal said hanging up the phone. Neal put his arms around Peter and held him. "News travels fast doesn't it so what's the gossip at work?" Peter asked as he let Neal cling to him. "It's a full investigation…a big one… apparently they will be showing up here sometime this week to look for stolen artwork or forgeries at least that's the rumor. By the way they also froze your bank account until further notice, Diana gave me a heads up so we wouldn't be caught off guard…apparently Hughes let that slip on purpose," Neal said as he pulled away as he made his way to the table and sat down. "What are we going to do Peter?" Neal asked.

"We'll get through this I promise," Peter said sitting down and taking Neal's hand in his. "This is my fault…if I hadn't pushed for something this expensive we…" Peter raised his hand and covered Neal's mouth. "Don't blame yourself, and before you get any ideas in your head I'm forbidding you from coming up with some crazy scheme to get this OPR agent off our back," Peter said reading his husband like a book. Neal smiled behind Peter's hand and pulled it away from his mouth. "You know me Peter…" Neal said with a thousand watt smile. "Exactly that's why I'm telling you no cons or schemes Neal we can get through this without them," the agent said just as Jace walked into the room.

Peter turned in his seat and carefully picked his son up. "Hey there big guy…" Peter said smiling as he sat Jace on his lap and chuckled at his son. Neal smiled and got up from his seat and leaned over and kissed Peter's cheek. "You know how much I love you," Neal said looking over at Jace and seeing him smile. "Why don't you go spend some time with Jace while I make something small for lunch, we're going to have to stretch the money we have at least until your account is freed or I can get Mozzie to pull some from my accounts," Neal said as he looked through the cabinets to plan meals for as long as possible.

"How much do we actually have?" Peter asked bouncing Jace a bit. "I have about three hundred in my wallet and another three in my studio in a rainy day box in case of emergencies." Neal remarked leaning against the counter. "That's only going to last us a few days with diapers and formula, let alone gas. We're going to have to limit driving around unless we have to," Peter said keeping the worry out of his voice even though he had no idea what to do to provide for his family. "I could make a lot of money if we really need it with a few cons, three card Monty in the park and going down to Wall Street to pick pockets," Neal offered getting a stern glare in response.

Peter found himself on edge and snapping at Neal a few times after four days of being suspended. His comments sent the ex con into seclusion of either the nursery with the boys or his studio. Peter headed upstairs to once again to apologize for taking his anger out of Neal and found his husband asleep at the desk in his studio. He slipped the book Neal was using as a pillow out from under him and looked at the cover. When Neal woke up he saw the book in Peter's hand he yanked it away in embarrassment. "New York State GED study guide, Neal… have you been studying in secret?" Peter asked. "I don't want to talk about it…" Neal replied as he dropped the book in the trash. Peter immediately retrieved the book before asking, "What brought this on?" Peter flipped through the guide looking at the filled out practice tests.

"I said forget it Peter… it's not important," Neal said as he grabbed the book out of Peter's hands and tossed it across the room with a loud thump as he made his way toward the stairs. Peter grabbed Neal before he could leave and put his arms around him knowing the embrace would make him spill the beans. "I'm ashamed all right…you and everyone else at work have some kind of degree I'm just a high school drop out with good looks and street smarts… and I want to set an example for the boys to at least finish school…" Neal said letting Peter pull him closer. "You have nothing to be ashamed of Neal; you're perfect the way you are…so get your GED. The boys and I won't love you any less, in fact we will be so proud of you for doing it," Peter said as he slipped away and got the book from the floor and brought it back to Neal and put it in his hands. "Don't hide it anymore… come on let's go downstairs," he said pulling Neal behind him as they made their way down to the fifth floor and got in the elevator to the family room.

Dropping onto the couch together Neal curled into Peter's arms as they looked over the test that Neal had fallen asleep studying and just as they started to read the problems the doorbell rang upstairs. Peter pulled free of Neal's embrace to make his way upstairs with Neal hot on his tail. Peter went to the vestibule to pull the front door open and gripped his hand into a fist as he came face to face with Agent Bishop and a small team of OPR lackeys. Neal let his curiosity get the best of him and looked around the corner. "Peter who is it?" Neal asked resting his chin on Peter's shoulder. "Neal this Agent Bishop…Agent Bishop…this is Neal," Peter said as he felt Neal put his arms around his waist and hold him tight. "So since the pleasantries are over what are you doing here?" Neal asked not bothering to hide his disdain for the OPR agent.

Peter gave Neal a small jab with his elbow. "We're here to find evidence of illegal activities, and I want you to stay the hell out of our way," Bishop said as he shoved his way past Peter and Neal to lead his team inside. "I want to see a warrant," Neal called after the agents as they started to turn things over and look through everything in the living room. Neal moved past Peter to stand in front of the agents blocking them from going upstairs. "My children are napping upstairs and I will not let you stampede up there and wake them all," Neal said standing his ground.

"Control you husband Burke, you don't want him to end up going back to prison for assaulting a federal agent… then again you'll probably pull some strings to keep him safe," Bishop remarked as he towered over Neal by a few inches and waited for him to move. Standing his ground Neal looked over at Peter as his husband moved him aside. "It's best to just let them look and find nothing. I'll keep an eye on things here; why don't you go upstairs and sit with Jace until he wakes up then take him to the nursery to see the twins," Peter said hoping to stop the small battle that looked like it was about to happen. Giving Bishop one more look Neal went upstairs to the fourth floor to check on Jace as he napped. Neal sat next to Jace and spoke softly until he woke up. "Hey sleepy head…did you have a nice nap?" Neal asked as he picked his son up just as a couple agents came into the room and began to go through everything making Jace cry. Neal grabbed a pacifier and a fresh diaper and left to find a private place to change his son. When he couldn't find one Neal handed Jace over to Peter. "He needs to be changed and I can't find an open room so you do it… and get these agents out of my house," Neal said getting very annoyed with the mess the agents were leaving in their wake.

Before Neal could take a step farther he heard both twins begin to bawl and running upstairs Neal kicked the agents out of the nursery as he retrieved Jasper and Jiro's pacifiers and quieted the boys down. Once there was silence in the room again Neal dropped into the rocking chair and sighed as Peter walked in with Jace and smiled. "They're leaving soon; it looks like they didn't find anything useful. I promise I will do all the cleaning so you just take care of the boys and calm down," Peter said as he put Jace on the floor and watched him waddled over to the toys and began to play with the stuffed animals. Neal sighed as he slowly stood up. "I'll help you clean and then I'm going to take a long hot bath in the Jacuzzi with all those jets and maybe I'll turn in early… you know with nothing on…" Neal remarked as he made his way downstairs to clean up while Jace was preoccupied with the toys on the floor in the nursery. Peter smirked as he followed behind Neal and they got started on cleaning up the mess the agents left behind.

When they got halfway done with the first floor the doorbell rang again. Neal answered with a smile, "Hey Diana come on in we're just cleaning up, what brings you to our neck of the woods?" Neal asked fixing a couple items in the vestibule. "We all heard at work that you two fell on some hard times with Peter's account being frozen and yours being 'investigated' so we set up a small collection and you wouldn't believe how many people chipped in all they could," she said handing a thick envelope over to Neal. Neal was in shock once he realized just how much was there but managed to thank her a few minutes later. "Thank you so much Diana… if Peter doesn't get his job back soon I'm going to have to end my maternity leave early…seven hundred won't be a lot but it will be something," Neal said with a weak smile. Diana returned the weak smile. "Well I have to get going but you and Peter really should come over for dinner sometime on a night Christi isn't working," she said getting a nod in response before she left.

Rifling through the money Neal smiled at the giant wad of cash and went over to Peter and knocked him off his feet onto the couch. "Diana just dropped off money the team collected to help with the boys while we're in hard times… I was thinking…what if we celebrate a little," Neal said with a smirk as he pulled Peter into a kiss. As his eyes slid closed the doorbell rang again. Peter let out an annoyed growl and pulled away, "We'll continue this later after you've had your bath in the meantime I'll see who is at the door," he said shooing Neal off.

Answering the door Peter came face to face with his ex-wife and Neal's former landlady with bags of diapers and baby food and what looked like serving trays stacked up in a large pile. "What's all this?" Peter asked truly confused. "Diana called and let us in on what's been going on so after the evening I had today I decided to pack up all the leftover food. Food that was barely touched and bring it to you two until you get back on your feet. June got everything you would need for the boys. She brought diapers and baby food plus some clothes for Jace because he's just growing like a weed," Elizabeth said as she pushed past her ex and started to carry the food in. Peter was taken aback by how caring everyone was but managed to move out of the way. "You two are a godsend Neal was just getting worried about food for the boys and us," Peter remarked sighing softly.

"So how much longer are you going to be suspended?" June asked as she put the last large bag of baby formula down. "I have actually no idea; Bishop was just here looking for something illegal but Neal and I have nothing to hide which really rubbed him the wrong way. Whenever he gets around to filing his report it could be another week at most. Neal's overseas accounts were frozen yesterday leaving us totally broke but you two just missed Diana. She brought over a wad of cash for us that will last us a little while. I want you to know that once we get our money back we're treating all of you to dinner for your help," Peter said with a smile as he helped Elizabeth carry the leftovers downstairs. "Peter you should be careful even after you get your job back; Bishop could be another Fowler and continue to cause you problems," Elizabeth warned as she smiled at her ex-husband. "Don't worry we know how to handle Bishop he'll back down once he can't find anything…now if you ladies will excuse me I'm going to go upstairs for a minute," he said as he started to leave the kitchen only to be called back and handed a plastic bag. Looking in the bag Peter smirked at the contents of the bag. "Neal and I were just talking about getting some but we didn't have any money," he remarked keeping a hold on the bag.

Elizabeth smiled as she put the food away in plastic containers from the trays she brought. "We thought you two would like to avoid number four for a little while, in fact why don't you let June and me take the boys for the rest of the day and tonight they can have a sleep over at June's for the night. That way you and Neal can have a romantic night together, candles… wine… and at least try to keep the volume down tonight unless you want the police called," she said with a smirk. Peter cleared his throat a bit. "Neal's the loud one not me, but as long as you two promise to take perfect care of the twins I believe that Neal would agree to let you take them for the day although he's still a bit clingy with them," he added as he walked over to the elevator and jabbed the button to go up to the third floor.

Sliding into the hot water of the Jacuzzi Neal sighed as he put his head against the built in pillow and let the bubbles relax the stress from his body. As he slowly drifted off to sleep Neal adjusted the heat and let his eyes close. Using the bathwater as a bed and warm blanket Neal drifted farther into sleep. Not hearing Peter come up in the elevator Neal jumped when he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Peter…you nearly gave me a heart attack, is everything alright are the boys alright?" Neal asked as he sat up quickly. "They're fine, June and El are going to take them out for the rest of the day so we could be alone. We should make the best of it and by the way they also brought us something you wanted other than food for us and the kids," Peter said holding the bag up. Glancing inside Neal smirked and yanked Peter into the tub fully clothed. The bag clattered to the floor spilling the boxes of condoms on the floor.

Peter sputtered as he righted himself in the water and coughed a bit as Neal moved into his lap. "You know the water was getting a little cold but now it's hot and with the promise of sex its better... Just you and me for the night," the ex con said as he worked on peeling Peter's shirt off. Tossing the shirt into the shower stall Neal looked at the scar on Peter's chest where he shot him. "I'm so sorry for this…" Neal said softly putting his hand over the scar that was still very noticeable. "It's okay…you saved my life and the boys," Peter said tracing a finger over the scar over Neal's stomach where he had been stabbed. "I took a bullet for this family, that's the only way to explain it. Just because you shot me means nothing, I love you Neal and I promise nothing will get between us," Peter said putting his hand behind Neal's neck and pulling him into a kiss.

Breaking the kiss Neal slid back through the water to the other seat and put his arms up over the edge of the tub and smirked. " You know I have a thing about wet jeans…why don't you take them off," Neal remarked as he pushed himself out of the tub and grabbed a towel to put around his waist before making his way to the master bedroom to get under the covers. Peter groaned and drained the tub before he stripped out of his wet clothing to wrap a towel around his waist and joining his husband under the covers pausing only to grab the plastic bag off the floor on the way. "You are amazing and I plan to use up at least one of those boxes tonight," Neal remarked with a smirk as he held his hand out for the bag.

Tossing a box over Neal smirked at the one Peter chose and opened it and snuggled against the pillows. "You know what… I'm not wearing anything… not even this…" Neal remarked pulling the towel from under the covers and held it out beside the bed and threw it to the floor. Crawling into the bed Peter smirked and took the box from Neal and put one on before putting the box on the nightstand. "You realize that we're going to need another shower after this right?" Peter remarked with a chuckle. "I'm fine with that… as long as you join me," Neal smirked and pulled Peter closer to him and kissed him. Running his hand over Neal's side Peter traced the scar on Neal's stomach with his thumb making the younger man shiver in pleasure. Pulling away Peter smirked at the grin on Neal's face.

"Do you remember that first case we worked on the Dutchman… I wanted you even back then… the way you sat on the desk with that cocky smirk on your face I didn't know whether to yell at you or bend you over that table," Peter remarked knowing that talking about what he would do got Neal hot and bothered. "You would have a lot of explaining to do with your agents being right there… but I would have loved it," Neal said snaking his arm around Peter's waist and pulling him close as they kissed again. Pulling away for some much needed air Neal panted lightly with a smile. "I love you and I always will Peter," Neal said softly as Peter attacked his neck. Neal moaned loudly as he grabbed onto Peter shoulders and threw his head back.

Peter panted as he finished up and let Neal curl up against him catching his breath. "That was amazing… maybe we can go another round in a few minutes…" Neal said putting his head on Peter's shoulder. "In a few minutes… we have all night let's not rush it," Peter said as he put an arm behind his head to rest and enjoy the day away from the boys. Just as he was getting ready for round two Peter's cell phone began to ring. Neal folded his arms over his chest and huffed loudly, "You pick that up and you can forget sleeping in here tonight… or having any more fun," Neal remarked as Peter ignored him and picked up the phone. "Burke…oh hello sir, yes I can be the office on Monday… so because Bishop couldn't come up with anything he's going to back off," Peter remarked making the conversation continue knowing how it would make annoy Neal, who slid onto Peter's lap. He smirked as he watched Peter on the phone.

Peter tried hard to keep quiet while his boss was on the phone but Neal wasn't helping as he kissed Peter's shoulder and wiggled his hips for the reaction he was getting from Peter and when the right moment arrived Neal snatched the phone and sat on Peter's body to hold him down. "Hello sir…you called at a bad time I was just about to mount my husband and ride him like a stallion so I promise he'll be there on Monday morning at eight but for now we have to say goodbye," Neal said as he hung up and put the phone on the nightstand. Peter looked at Neal with shock while Neal leaned forward and smirked. "I had to get him to shut up somehow and besides I didn't want to ruin the mood… so I guess I better cowboy up…" Neal said smirking at his dirty pun. Peter choked on air as he managed to turn the tables and pin Neal down and hold him down by his shoulders. "I don't think so…you're more of the wild stallion than I am," Peter remarked with a tweak of his lips as he went for his neck again.

By exactly eight a.m. Monday morning Peter and Neal stepped off the elevator. Each had a car seat with a twin strapped inside. Neal had Jiro while Peter had Jasper and was holding Jace's hand. Peter opened the door to their office and saw everyone greet them with smiles while the women came over to see the babies and Jace. "I take it you weren't able to find a baby sitter?" Hughes asked as he came over and looked down at Jace who was hugging Neal's leg at the moment. "No one had the right qualifications in Neal's eyes to watch all three of them since our usual babysitters have other things like work and families to look after," Peter remarked as he put his car seat down on Neal's desk and picked Jace up and held him on his hip. "Well we need to have a talk before our guests show up so let the others get in their ten minutes of ogling the babies while we talk," Hughes said as Diana and Jones came to grab the car seats of the twins and bring them to the designated baby area that was their desks. Peter handed Jace over when Diana's hands were free as he followed Neal and Hughes into Hughes' office.

"Sir you mentioned guests?" Peter asked as he took a seat as Neal hovered by the window to keep an eye on the kids. "That's right Burke we have a joint case with Interpol while they look for an international art thief known as Silver Fox, the agent and his CI should be here soon" Hughes said. "Caffrey, do you mind making copies of this file for us," Hughes requested as Neal looked at Peter for a moment before he left to make the required number of copies. Thinking about working on the Silver Fox case Neal was lost in his own world as he came back into the office bullpen. Neal was caught off guard when he heard a very familiar voice, looking up too late to react he was caught in a deep passionate kiss until he pushed the other person away.

Feeling all the eyes in the room on him Neal swallowed hard. "Aleksi…what are you doing here?" Neal asked stunned slightly. "I'm working with Interpol to catch Silver Fox, and I thought I would look for you while I was in zee states," Aleksi said with a heavy French accent. Neal was afraid to look at anyone in the office until he finally broke his gaze and looked at Peter who was just as shocked as everyone else. Clearing his throat Neal handed the files over to Diana and walked up to the conference room with Aleksi hot on his tail. "Neal, do you mind telling me who this man is?" Peter asked his jealously not hidden at all. Neal bit his lip a few times until it started to bleed. "Uh… this is Aleksi he's a very good friend from France… remember those six months I was gone before Jace was born…I was staying with him," Neal said taking a step back.

Aleksi laughed "Don't be silly Neal we are more zhan friends, do not be ashamed to tell zhem I am your 'usband," he said not seeing the looks on both Neal and Peter's face.