Laura woke up with a warm sensation and one of being in a very safe environment. However, Robbie's snoring woke her around 3:00 am. They were still both in their regular clothing, snuggled in an embrace, on top of the bed covers, but kind of propped up on each other and the pillows. She was ravenous – for food among other sensations that needed to be addressed.
Gently, Laura said "Robbie". The only response she got was some snoring. She tried again and got the same response. He looked so cute to her by some type of artificial light from outside as he held her. However, she needed to get up, and needed to be released from his embrace, temporarily. With more force and a nudge to his shoulder, Laura said "Robbie, wake up, please." This time a sleepy Robbie was compliant with Laura's wishes. He seemed perplexed at finding himself holding Laura, in their bed, both still in their every day clothes, on top of the bed covers, like she had. Then he also remembered how they got in this position. Robbie came to fuller consciousness fairly quickly, asking Laura "Are you better, now? Can I do anything to make you feel better?" Laura answered "Yes Robbie, please let go of me, I have to go take care of something." while she nodded towards the bathroom. Robbie chuckled, releasing her from his embrace and she scooted off to address the issue of the moment.
Robbie was surprised that it was 3:00 am, but he was happy that they had both gotten some rest. He realized that he was hungry. They had simply slept through what might have been a pleasant evening meal. So would it be a late diner or an early breakfast for them?
Laura came back to the bed and found Robbie awake, but stretched out all over the bed. Every time she tried to sit down on the bed, he positioned himself in that place to make it difficult for her to place herself comfortably on the bed. Finally he relented when Laura threatened to tickle him. She knew where he was most vulnerable to said treatment, and Laura knew how to make it most effective. Robbie said "I surrender.", with a hearty laugh. Meanwhile, Laura rolled on to the bed and fell into Robbie's open and waiting arms. She wasn't quite sure what they should do next. "Robbie, it's about, 3:30 am now, shall we try and get some more sleep or have a really early breakfast, or something else? " Robbie had her where he wanted her, in his arms and in bed. Laura seemed completely content there. Robbie responded to Laura's question "Let's try and get back to sleep for a while. If that does not work, we can come up with a Plan B." They got back to sleep fairly quickly, both enjoying the quiet presence of the other in such relaxed and close proximity.
Their alarm clock went off at the usual hour; Laura jumped out of bed first and headed for the shower. Robbie headed to the kitchen to make them both a large breakfast, starting with coffee and anything else he and Laura wanted after that, know that they were both very hungry.
After both members of the household had showered they sat down to enjoy a large breakfast. Laura asked Robbie "Are you going to eat the rest of that?" Robbie looked at her and told her to go ahead and take it while it was hot. Laura thanked him and finished the rest of Robbie's breakfast. He could keep nothing from Laura that made her happy or smile the smile he loved to see on her face. He watched her and smiled as she attacked his breakfast, now her breakfast with gusto with a knife and fork. Laura giggled while she swallowed her breakfast, noting that Robbie was watching her gulp down her nourishment, which was not her usual manner of thoughtful and mindful consumption of food. It was a good start to the day. A good night's sleep followed by a good breakfast.