Ben stopped as he heard Rose call to him. He smiled and turned back to accept a kiss from the sleepy girl on his cheek. He turned to give her a kiss and suddenly found his lips pressed against Liliya's. Her eyes widened as she squeaked gently in surprise.

Ben pulled back and saw Rose was grinning with delight.

"Sneaky girl!" Ben said and managed to catch her cheek for a kiss this time. He looked to Liliya as her daughter continued to giggle softly.

"Sorry," Ben said.

"No, it was nice. Good night, Ben," Liliya said with a sweet little smile of her own. Mother and child left, and...