Morning Routine
Little things became part of the Hereward morning routine. Whether it was a note with a verse or word of encouragement written on it, or a piece of candy waiting to be eaten. Flying saucers were always his and mints were hers. She had discovered his love of flying saucers by accident during a stay at home date at his house a week before the wedding. She had been cleaning out drawers in his chest to make room for her things and found his secret stash. She kept it secret until the occasion warranted pulling one out for him to have.
Often, the Herewards could find themselves much like ships meeting in the night in the morning. Barbara found herself looking forward to changing out of her uniform and into her pajamas for a quick snuggle with her husband when she got home from an overnight delivery. Tom knew that his wife would have an extra pair of thick socks ready for him (after one too many nights of his cold feet rubbing against hers on those chilly Poplar nights!).
Always, though, before one or other crashed for a few hours before they met the day, they shared a sweet simple kiss and a "I love you" before they began their day away from the other.