We open with Maxwell having just finished a workout. Ever since aging up, he has become more self conscious. Edging closer to becoming an elder means he can't rely on his youthful good looks in his mind.

 

 

Mackay thinks his husband is being silly. He looks good, and he can prove it.

 

 

He wants Maxwell to see what he sees.

 

 

However, it does not work. Maxwell can't stand his reflection and insists that they move to the bed.

 

 

Oh well, it was a nice try.

 

 

"Are you sulking?"

 

 

"I am not!" retorts Maxwell. But Mackay is having none of it.

 

 

Mackay tells Maxwell that he loves him- and the way that he looks - and that's all that matters.

 

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Later on Maxwell is trying to focus on working at home.

 

 

Gaming can be fun, but today it isn't cutting it. Maxwell quickly loses patience with Genie Frenzy. He needs to get out of the house!

 

 

He travels to South Square coffee in hopes of some stimulating conversation. He meets up with Caleb Vatore. Caleb can't relate to his worries about aging for some unknowable reason. 

 

 

Bjorn decides to join him after work.

 

 

Bjorn wants to talk with Maxwell about something that has been on his mind,

 

 

but reading, conversing and cannoli create a less conversation fertile environment than one would think. As soon as they manage to sit together the evening is already upon them.Perhaps another time.

 

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The next day before work, Mackay and Maxwell realise that they have the whole morning together.

 

 

Maxwell excitedly proposes that they go on a date.

 

 

Maxwell's enthusiasm is too cute too resist, so Mackay agrees to a walk around the Spice Market district.

 

 

Mackay can't resist tickling Maxwell and teasing him about the previous morning.

 

 

But jokes aside, Mackay genuinely wants to know if he is feeling okay.

 

 

Maxwell says that today he is travelling much better. He isn't gloomy, just happy to be alive.

 

 

Mackay kisses him deeply. He is relieved.

 

 

There is only one thing that could make their date better.

 

 

A quickie behind the karaoke bar!

 

 

It is a beautiful day.

 

 

But they had to finish fast because they both have work.

 

 

The pair streak home!

 

 

How's that for body positivity?

 

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It is after work, Bjorn had barely walked in the door before he received a text message.

 

 

He felt a strong obligation to accept the invitation.

 

 

It has been so many days since he was home.

 

 

The house is large. A stark contrast to the single bedroom apartment.

 

 

Sofia Bjergsen greets him, she's so happy that he made it.

 

 

Elsa is home too, she seems wary.

 

 

Though slightly awkward, Bjorn handles the reunion well.

 

 

As they talk, things start to feel more like old times.

 

 

He has missed his children.

 

 

It is getting late so Bjorn pours himself an Americano in the enormous kitchen.

 

 

He sits back down with Elsa. She asks him when he is coming home. He does not know what to say.

 

 

Bjorn excuses himself for a swim.

 

 

He remembers building his fitness skill by swimming in this pool every day.

 

 

And suddenly she's there.... Clara Bjergsen. She stares at him silently, then she walks inside.

 

 

Bjorn goes in after Clara hoping to talk to her. But he is too late.

 

 

She's already asleep.

 

 

Bjorn decides it's time to leave. He says goodnight to a sleeping Elsa.

 

 

He catches Sofia and lets her know he's taking off.

 

 

He wasn't prepared for the response from his oldest girl. "Why" she says, but doesn't expect an answer.

 

 

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Sex animation credit to Amra72, Azmodan22 Lupobianco ooOLaLa and Zorak.