When Shannon finally started to stir, it was with some reluctance that he rejoined the world. He was still quite tired, too wired to go back to sleep as his internal clock insisted it was far too early for bed. He laid still for a moment, eyes blinking into the darkness while he breathed, then grinned when he recognized the signals. Eli there in the bed with him, his scent filling the air and his warmth crowded about in front of him. Shannon really didn't know how he had expected things to end, but that scene had definitely been beyond his expectations in more ways than one.

"So," he said, voice laced with sleep and amusement. "Was that as good for you as it was for me?"