The length of time since he went upstairs, without him arriving back again accompanied by the sound of a closing door, implies today it is the bed option.

So cute only goes so far in the 'House of Wombat'.

Wonderful to read about your Xander story. S2C's latest shows a marvelous understanding for how the charater might have matured if given a chance coupled with distance from the Slayer.

Have fun writing.

pgavigan