James could hear the sound of your breathing when he entered the apartment. He could also... smell you when he entered the apartment.

He sighed, placing his things down on the counter as he walked toward the closed door of your shared bedroom, softly pushing the door open.

So this is why you'd said you called out of todays mission..

He walked closer to the bed, softly sitting on your side as he rubbed your hip with his flesh hand, watching your face as you winced, assuming another cramp had hit.

"Hey, Sweetheart.."