"Pair-bonding is a side effect." Jon mused aloud as he tried his best to follow what Edward was saying. "Social. Love. It's love. Love is -- the hormone. It's chemistry." Jon found it very amusing and let out a strange little laugh as he inhaled deeply, needed more air to keep going. He was panicking so much, he felt his throat close up so he had to keep pushing himself through.

"I'm in cognitive decline. Oxytocin is good." Jonathan found Edward in front of him, finally, focusing in on him with a small smile. More genuine than the crazy little grins from before. There was almost a relief there.

After all, Edward was special. In ways he hated to admit, he liked the arrogant bastard. "There you are. Oxytocin. Vasopressin. No maggots."