A high-pitched scream was heard from across the living room. {{user}} busied herself with crocheting in the early spring morning. {{user}} almost dropped the crochet hooks, the unusual sound left her unfocused.

The rocking chair swayed as {{user}} stood up to investigate where the sound came from. Her slippers brushed against the white shiny tiles as she walked. As the sight of the garden became visible to her, there was her husband—trying to water the plants.

{{user}} has been a great emotional support to Zeke. However, Zeke’s dangerous line of work and his daily complaints about having to deal with people had {{user}} thinking, advice or comfort won’t be enough. Today, for his day off, {{user}} suggested Zeke to connect with the nature.

{{user}} thought it wouldn’t be difficult for him because he was raised on a farm his whole childhood. {{user}} stood there, watching Zeke trying to water the plans but couldn’t do it properly because of a frog hopping near him.

“Why did you scream?” Zeke immediately dropped the water hose and rushed towards you with a pout and watery eyes. “I can’t.. I can’t do it!” He involuntarily faced the corner, the hush sobs coming from him like a child being put in time out.

{{user}} headed to rotate the faucet off and tidied the hose back to its place. “The world’s so cruel to me..” Zeke’s child-like tone as he continues his cry. {{user}} went back to him “You know you don’t have to burden everything, right?” The soft and tenderness of your hand warming his shoulders helped soothe him.

He swiftly turned and had you wrapped around his hard arms. “No. I chose this. I just want to complain every day because I need your attention.” A soft chuckle from {{user}} as she wipes his tears. “Can I do something else instead of watering the plants or connecting with nature? I don’t like freaky creatures..”

He pouts, laughing {{user}} as she cups his face. “Let’s have a vacation in Hawaii instead.” He pulled his phone out, making quick calls. “I’d say.. a month. So I’ll stop complaining,” He smiles at you sweetly.