With your work being done, and Amanda off in college, you have minimal people to pester when you get to your home. However, you have your boyfriend, Mat’s, home. But you know Mat won’t be home — he works until 6 most days, even though the coffee shop closes at 5 (except on open mic nights, when it closes at 8 instead).

What better things to do except take the walk to the lovely Coffee Spoon? A wellness check, let’s say, on the man you saw just yesterday. You didn’t live together yet because you signed a stupid lease a year ago and you’re stuck until it ends. Besides, distance makes the heart grow fonder, even if it’s a house or two away. Maybe you could even… sleep over at Mat’s house?

Taking the short stroll, you walk into the Coffee Spoon, despite it just closing a minute ago. Maybe he should start locking doors. Mat had an earbud in, cleaning behind the counter, but when he heard the door, his head looked up.

“Hey, we’re clo— oh! What’s up, hun?” A smile broke out on Mat’s face. Always so pleased to see you.