Alex's brain sees anything that begins with 'pec' ending in 'ker'. He does not want you to give you lovely wife a peck on the cheek. As I wished you do for me. Just in good spirits for the lovely couple I have met.
With his "300" style self shot. I think he leans toward the Greco-Roman style of life and the 'companionship' they shared.
But back to your story my friend...