WHEN THEY LEAVE CARLY and Liam’s, Alex stalks ahead of Paul. He’s carrying Claudia on his hip, which reduces the dramatic effect of storming off, but the angry set of his shoulders tells Paul everything he needs to know.
He trails after him as Alex gets the front door open one-handed and climbs the stairs. He hovers in the doorway of Claudia’s room while Alex gets her into her pajamas and ready for bed. It’s a routine that usually relaxes Alex, but once Claudia is in her crib and Alex checks that the baby monitor is on, he brushes past Paul without saying a word.
Paul sighs and follows Alex. His husband’s tendency not to talk when he’s upset has never been charming, and over the years Paul has stopped expecting it to change. Also, no matter what Carly or Liam may think, it’s not always A
