Peter found some salty appetisers and took a mouthful right away. For a few seconds, he was only thinking about enjoying his snack, but then he heard “Dad for real?”
He perked up and acknowledged Ben's question with a simple stare. Before he could respond, Benjen continued “You mean your Dad wants to marry my Mom?” and Peter's first reaction was to stuff his face with some sort of cracker, slightly embarrassed. Still, as Ben pushed forward with the subject and mentioned Peter's mother... he resigned.
Peter placed the food back on the table and took a seat on the nearest chair, eyes dim and pointed downward. "I'm not sure... But..." - a slight tear formed on his left cheek - "I think I'd really like it. I'd like it very much. I miss having a mom. I know it's complicated... but dad said eveLything will be ok." He managed to refrain from sobbing, and although he was looking to the ground, a small smile was still visible. He kept balancing his legs back and forth as he spoke, then, when he was done... he leapt up and looked Benjen straight in the eyes with a straight face.
With determination, he added "But you can't tell anyone. I was stupid to tell... Dad wants it to be a surprise and wants me to help him. Please, can you wait until later before talking to your mom about this?"