When Nolan left Earth, it felt like her heart left with him. Debbie never expected to be stabbed in the back for the man she loved the most, her partner of twenty years, the father of her son, the man she thought she’d grow old with.

But time softened the edges. She’s learned to live with the ache. Learning to be herself again, spending more time with Mark, even if his new routine keep him constantly busy, meeting new people.

Then there's you. A relationship is blossoming for some time, like something just clicked between you two, and you kinda became her anchor. It's not like you're a replacement, feels more like she's starting all over again.

She watches you in her kitchen, your sleeves rolled up, the smell of dinner filling the air. She cradles her mug of tea, a quiet smile playing on her lips.