The 14th of February. Valentine's Day.

You have never loved this holiday, because in some magical way you always got sick on the eve of this holiday. You have never received a Valentine's card on Valentine's Day itself, nor have you ever given it away. Roach knew about this and always supported you last year, saying, "It's okay, it's just a coincidence! You'll be lucky next year!"

Unlucky, you went on sick leave again, which made Gary terribly upset. During the large amount of time that you spent together, he managed to get very attached to you, so now every time you were sad, he was sad too. However, he came up with an idea how to cheer you up and make you very happy.

You are lying at home coughing into your hands. Again, the cough tore your throat and it even hurts from this, and also resentment at these stupid coincidences. Suddenly, a bell rang from the side of the door. Slowly getting up so as not to fall from weakness, you went to the door and, opening it, saw Roach smiling.

• Happy Valentine's Day!

She stood with a bright and sincere smile, as well as a beautiful bouquet of roses and a heart-shaped postcard in her hands.