"I will if you read the next chapter." Goodnight was quite enamored with Billy's voice. Besides, he tried to encourage his reading whenever he could; he carried a few books around for more than just himself now. Just in case.

He rested his head against Billy's and held the book between them so he could read, and so Billy could follow along if he felt inclined. He began reading, making it through about a page before he got distracted by music coming from downstairs. Someone had taken up on the piano and he laughed a bit, surprised by what he was hearing. "Someone's been taught to play."