[ She's such a sucker when they call her auntie. It almost makes her want little monsters of her own (adopted, of course, she would never risk pregnancy given what she could possibly bring forth into the world).

Between Shiro's response to the mac & cheese and the kids' expressions, Sharon can't help the laugh that rolls up and out her throat. ] Then it seems I made the right choice 'cause I brought you guys a whole [ Whoops, she almost said 'fucking' here but quickly cuts it off before even the 'fu' is out of her mouth. Sorry. She's bad at self-censorship. ] case of 'em.

It cost me a pretty penny, though. [ She ruffles the hair of the kid closest to her as she looks down at them. ] I might have to steal the two of you for a weekend to make up for the cost.

[ Look, she just like to spend time with the kids and she knows Adam & Shiro deserve a quiet weekend on occasion. ]