Love is unique to the people involved. Over time, Alec has been loving and lovable in his own very special way, and Phoenix adores him. Even when he gets turned female.

"I'm really good," he grins. "I guess you're not, seeing as, uh, Vahl's study and no detours."

En masse, the ducklings waddle quickly to the tempting bowl of temptation. Mom is a lot happier with this outcome. "Softy," Phoenix mutters, ruffling Alec's hair before releasing him.

Pots and kettles much?

"Okay. Let's get out of everything, then. What you wanna do?"