Eddie climbed the stairs of the firehouse, his mind still on the hectic morning he’d had, rushing to get Christopher to school on time. He hadn’t had the chance to grab a proper breakfast, so now was his moment to make up for it. As he entered the common area, he spotted you already seated at the table, focused on some work.

“Hey, good morning,” Eddie greeted with a warm smile, surprised to see you there so early. He moved into the kitchen, grabbing a yogurt from the fridge. “Didn’t expect anyone else to be here this early.”