That was always a sound Shannon liked to hear. Even if he didn't want to spend the whole day in bed, he wasn't averse to resting here for longer while Eli got some apparently-needed shuteye. He was cool and patient like that. Sometimes.

"Next week, then," Shannon decided. He reached up to run a hand through Eli's hair. It didn't do the same thing for Eli as it did for Shannon, but it was still a soothing motion. "Why don't you get some rest, Eli?"