“As will I, as hard as it can be to focus with you nearby.” He responded in a light tone, honest about how he felt concerning his husband and what they had to look forward to together.

But he finally fell silent as he focused more closely on the task. The sooner it was done, the sooner their kitchen would be ready for company… And the sooner they could focus more on each other than if they’d missed a spot.

(We can fade out here if you want. I’m not good at knowing when a wrap-point is lol. )