Once home, Izzy took a hot shower to rinse off the travel dust and warm up his joints.
When he came down, a bowl of hot noodle soup was waiting for him. It felt good to finally be home.

When the plane finally landed, he couldn't get off fast enough.
Stede and Ed were waiting for him at the gate. Izzy went into Stede's arms and got a hug. Ed patted him on the shoulder. Together they went to get the bag and then to the car.

Stede takes the pot from the stove and places it on a trivet on the table that he set while the soup boiled. A basket of bread from yesterday is soon on the table too.

"Dinner is ready, darlings." Stede calls.

Mix ingredients, chop, peel and fry. Luckily there was lactose-free creme fraiche in the fridge so Izzy can eat it too.

Stede cooks with passion because no one should go hungry here. He adds salt and pepper before tasting. Delicious.

Ed and Izzy's little babies

KrakenEd helps MerStede be able to see himself in the mirror and perhaps comb his hair. 🥰

I hope you have a safe trip home and take care of yourself. Eat and rest as much as can.