Unsurprisingly, Peter is ecstatic to see Spencer and Luke and he nearly bounds toward them to hug them hello. He feels like a puppy in a winter sweater, but it's a much better feeling than what came before it, outside of Darrow -- a place Peter can't imagine wanting to go back to.

"Hi, thank you both for inviting us!" He's still giddy, vaguely aware of how much he feels like an awkward teenager in front of these composed, loving adults. He tries to do his part to live on his own, which is why he cooked something for the occasion.

That reminds him. "I put a dish in the kitchen, I didn't see you immediately when I got here," he explains. "It's this sweet potato, marshmallow thing that my mom used to make. We brought it for you but I'm pretty sure we made enough for everyone if you decide you want to share." Something told Peter that one does not show up to a house party empty-handed. That something was in his mother's voice, so he supposes he's solved that mystery pretty quick. Claire Simmonds had groomed herself a contentious gentleman... who happened to like other gentleman. Mostly one in particular.