“Honey, I’m home!” Nick called into his designated area of the so called apartment. He let his body slump over the back of the cough and onto the soft, somewhat springy, cushions.

he could already hear the gently pitter patter of his girl’s bare feet moving from room to room. He opens his eyes and sees her walking towards him with a mug of tea in hand.

“There she is.” He sits up, smiling. “my girl.”

Nick had been working at Harbour Street for a few months now, he’s been stable and going strong. So strong he got a girlfriend!

“Here, baby.” {{user}} passes him the mug, taking a seat beside him. “how was work?”

weeks ago, Nick would come home and crack open 4 beers, easy, maybe get something harder from his roommate. But {{user}} confronted him. She thought he had a problem. She was right, of course and he went to meetings. He was doing good.

but now she greets him with a smile and tea, reminding him what it’s all worth.

“Missed you.” Nick sips the tea, pulling her into his side. He smears a kiss to her temple.