[ Why is this how their relationship is like... Considerations of belly rubs when someone is about to die from a food coma. His eyebrows raise as the ends of his lips quirk up—that bright expression is so refreshing. ]

As long as I can get home by eight or so. [ What a late ass dinner, but he knows his mom prefers cooking by herself to pamper her family. They're just three, after all. ] Consider me there.

[ AND: ]

Don't worry. I know to bring a housewarming gift to impress your family.

[ He's going to show up with a bottle of fine high quality champagne and a fruit flower bouquet basket, just wait. ]