"Go to bed now and I'll tuck you in with daddy," Gradis intervened, "or continue to be a bad boy and get no goodbye from mommy when I leave."
Matheio paused his tantrum immediately and slowly relaxed into Julian's arms.
"Okie mommy…" Matheio gave in, "I'll go to bed.."
"Good boy," Gradis grinned. She turned to Julian, "let's take him in, shall we?"
"Hmm," Julian agreed.
He grabbed the phone and lifted Matheio onto one hand, making sure not to obstruct Gradis' view as he walked out his office. They were about a third of the way there when Gradis decided to lead the conversation again.
"So how was your day Matte?" Gradis asked, smiling brightly, "I'm guessing it must have been much more entertaining than mine, seeing how energetic you are after it."
"It was good! I face-timed my teacher for school, played wi-" Matheio began before turning his head to Gradis at an abnormal speed, "Matte?"
