[Checking the sauce one more time before Scott runs to answer the door, he answers it grinning in his lovely apron and nothing else. Eyes widen at the sight of the bouquet and Scott feels himself softening more than he has in what feels like forever. Seeing Carter feels even better. ]

Get in here before I offer to take off my apron out there.

[He laughs and pulls carter into his arms and holds him tight for as long as he can, kissing his cheeks and nose and finally his lips. It has been too long, and he takes good care to make sure Carter knows how much he missed these kisses.]

These flowers are so beautiful, let me put them in a vase. I'm sure I've got one around here somewhere. Come in and grab something to drink. I've made homemade tea and lemonade, there's always beer too.