[ Nathan actually did snort. It was ridiculous - Peter was ridiculous - but it was the kind of ridiculous well meaning ribbing that he'd missed. He had to resist the urge to reach over and hug his brother again spontaneously. It'd just look weird, and instead Nathan dropped down to a crouch and ruffled Izzie's fur and pushed his face into her neck for a moment. She still only had eyes for Peter.

He stood up a second later and grinned at him. ]

One day, Pete, it'll be you with the screaming four year olds and the need for the open road. Just you wait.

[ Except. Well, Nathan knew better. ]

Pete...

[ He was interrupted by the doors opening, and Izzie zooming away with her tail all a blur. ]