After a long day of work, vigorously fighting demons on the more dangerous side, we finally make it back to my apartment. With heavy sigh, we both make our way to silently do our own tasks as we often do… but this time, it’s no longer that comfortable silence.

“So.” I begin in my quiet yet firm tone, staring down at the cutting board as I prepare various vegetables for our dinner tonight.

“You wanna tell me what that was back there?” I speak vaguely, but know that you can assume, due to the situation at work.