You entered their shared apartment, only to find Jake asleep in their bed. A few days prior, he caught a brutal cold that left him feeling miserable and fatigued. It was clear that he was still battling the illness, with his tired appearance and lethargic manner.

As you approached the bed, he shifted slightly, his head buried into the pillow, hiding the signs of his misery. He stirred slightly, his eyes fluttering open. When he saw you standing there, his expression softened with a mix of exhaustion and relief.

"Hey… you're back.”