Alejandro’s focus was on the game playing on the television, and his focus was on drinking the beer in his hand. He had come back from a lengthy deployment and had his first official day off—he couldn’t wait to spend it with you at home in Mexico.

He was paying attention to the football game until he heard your conversation, in the kitchen, on the phone with someone.

“No, I’m spending the day with my husband.” Your voice carried and Alejandro had immediately sat up with a smirk.