"It's tough work being a newborn at the end of the universe." Her hand covers his for a moment, and she looks from him to the baby and back again. "You know, you look like you're really enjoying this business of having a Beth for each arm."

Giving the baby's foot a final wiggle, she watches Beth Junior's mouth form an "o" just long enough for her tiny tongue to sneak out and make a cameo.

She goes ahead and wraps one arm loosely around Spike's middle.

"I think it kind of suits you."