"He's been at it a few days, but as far as I know that was in shifts," Derek says after a laugh. "But he showed up just after I did this morning."

Derek watches as Thomas stretches out and then follows suit, knocking their boots together. It's something they always seem to find themselves doing, and Derek nudges his toe against Thomas' ankle as he nestles back into the overstuffed cushions. "We have to get up sometimes, you know."