A/N: This story is set after "Women transform the world" with the whole McCord family gathered in the kitchen.
Elizabeth stood in the kitchen looking through her daughter's beautiful work while Henry rested his hand on her back. She put on a smile for Allison, she was so proud of her, but back in her mind she couldn't stop thinking about the outcome of her work day. Henry observed his wife carefully knowing that something was up. After all those years together, he could read her like a book and saw when she was putting on a face for others. Whatever it was, he decided to confront her about it later on when they were alone. For now, he comforted her by gently stroking her back and letting her know that he was here for her.
Later that night, Henry and Elizabeth got ready for bed after saying goodnight to the kids. Elizabeth still busied herself in the bathroom while Henry was already curled up in bed with a book at hand. They still didn't have time to talk yet but Henry was being patient. Elizabeth quietly entered their bedroom and walked to her side of the bed. Henry closed his book and put it on his nightstand while she settled under the covers.
"Hi." He welcomed her and leaned over to kiss her cheek.
"Hey." She relied with a weak smile.
"What's wrong? Hard day at work?" Henry bravely asked and gently pulled her into his arms. Sighing loudly she didn't respond at first.
"I don't want to talk about it. But thanks for asking." She leaned into him and rested her head on his shoulder.
"You're welcome babe." Henry intervened their fingers and kissed her hair. "Do you want to watch TV? I think I recorded the last episode of cupcake wars ."
"Sure." She chuckled knowing that her husband just wanted to cheer her up. After watching for a couple of minutes, Elizabeth turned to him with a smile on her face.
"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Henry asked timidly.
"Because you're the best husband in the world." Elizabeth said to him lovingly.
"Okay..." Henry didn't know where all of this was coming from but he was more than happy to receive such a compliment from her.
"I really appreciate that you give me space whenever I need it. It's so good to know that I can come home to you and be myself even when I had a shitty day. You're here for me no matter what and that is all I ever wanted." Elizabeth leaned into him and pressed her lips on his. Henry kissed her back with equal passion.
"Of course I'm here for you. I'm your husband." Henry told her once they broke apart for air.
