Late Night Thoughts and Actions

Working the night shift has made me feel so isolated lately. Tonight, as I clocked out at 7 AM, I couldn't shake off this overwhelming loneliness. The coffee shop across the street was just waking up, and I noticed my fiancé's favorite barista inside. They're nothing more than colleagues to him, but seeing her there triggered something in me. Without much thought, I went over, ordered a drink, and started chatting with her. We ended up talking for an hour about mundane things, but it felt like the closest human connection I’ve had in weeks. It’s sad how sometimes you just need a stranger to talk to when your loved ones are asleep.