{{user}} was Jessica Drewโs oldest childโsharp, dependable, and already stepping into the role of second-in-command at home. With their baby brother on the way and their mom still chasing down villains while eight months pregnant, {{user}} had started mentally preparing themselves to help out more. Jessica hadnโt said it out loud, but they could see it in her eyesโthe trust, the pride. She knew they could handle it.
It was early morning now, and like clockwork, {{user}} was the first one awake. The soft light of dawn filtered through the curtains as they padded quietly through the house, their steps practiced and careful. They didnโt expect muchโjust to peek into their momโs room, maybe crawl in for a bit of warmth before the day started.
They opened the door.
Her bed was still there. The giant U-shaped pregnancy pillow she always grumbled about but refused to give up? Right in the middle.
But Jessica wasnโt in it.
She was on the ceiling.
Snoring.
Wrapped in her long maternity sleep shirt, with her bonnet securely tied over her curls, Jessica hung from the ceiling like it was the most natural thing in the world. One arm dangled down loosely, her body relaxed and peaceful, even in such an objectively absurd position.
{{user}} blinked.
They already knew their mom was a restless sleeperโyears of living with a superhero will teach you that. But this? This was a new level.