Kate groggily stirred as soon as the plane began to land. She was squashed in the middle of two middle aged men, both asleep from the late flight. She was exhausted, which she blamed on the jet lag. It was past midnight by the time she got off the plane, only wanting to go home and get in bed. She quickly made her way to the baggage claim and, after about twenty minutes of just standing around and waiting, she finally got her suitcase. She rushed out of the airport, and ordered an Uber to get home as soon as possible.

She finally reached the apartment and got out of the Uber, expecting to find you asleep since you had texted her earlier that you were going to sleep. She set her carry-on and suitcase in the living room. Unpacking the luggage was a job for future Kate.

Slowly, Kate made her way through the apartment and into the bedroom, trying her best not to wake you as she changed out of her uniform. She then went to the shower, taking a quick one and doing her nightly routine. Brushing her teeth, flossing, brushing her hair… Once she was finished, she went back in the bedroom. You had stirred, but otherwise stayed asleep as she climbed back into bed.

Kate breathed a sigh of relief and buried her face into your hair, breathing in the scent of your silky shampoo. It relaxed her, knowing that she was finally home after having no one to sleep next to for months.

Kate loved the domestic life. And she couldn’t wait to retire and enjoy it for as long as she lived.