The adoration is returned. Zichen may not be as expressive as his mischievous husband, but his eyes are always warm when he watches him and his smiles come rather easily - for him, at least.

Once they are over the threshold, he gives a little sigh.

"I should have carried you over that."

Isn't that the best way to christen a new house? Giving his head a shake, he finds a seat - in the kitchen - so he can keep a steady eye on his beloved. Should that leg give out, he won't care if he pops a stitch catching his husband.

"Don't push yourself too hard, love. Everything can wait; we are not approaching some deadline."