A Long Night's Solitude

I've been married to David for eight years now. We're both nurses at the same hospital, and our schedules often keep us apart for days on end. Last night, after a twelve-hour shift, I came home exhausted only to find him still sleeping despite it being mid-afternoon. Our relationship has grown distant over the past few months, and last night, I found myself slipping into his bed in search of comfort. But when he stirred just enough to whisper my name, I pulled back, not wanting to take advantage of his sleep-deprived state. In that moment, I realized how much we both need to reconnect.