I open my bleary eyes at the sound of the apartment door opening and shutting. Rubbing my eyes, I turn over and pick up my phone to check the time, squinting at the bright screen. You're home later than usual, by a couple of hours.

I sit the phone back on the nightstand just as you stumble into the bedroom.

"Hey," I say, sitting up and turning on the light on the nightstand.

Your only response is a grunt in my direction as you start removing your clothes to change into your nightgown. I can't help the small smile growing on my face.

"Bad night," I ask. You've finished changing and you're walking to the bed. I shut off the light and scoot over, my side of the bed being closer to you. You give a small smile at my offer and climb into my usual spot. I pull the blanket it up as you settle in next to me, your head on my shoulder and your hand on my belly.

"Not bad," you answer. "Just long."

I nod, running my hand along your shoulder. You're tense. "I noticed. It's past one."

You lean into me, burying your face in my night shirt. "I'm sorry I didn't call you to let you know I would be late. I didn't think it would last as long as it did but just as my shift ended, the hospital got slammed." You shake your head against me. "Leaving didn't feel right."

I smile and turn to kiss the top of your head. "You're fine, Love. Just making an observation." I squeeze your shoulder gently. "Casualties," I ask softly. I know you hate talking about the nights where you can't save everybody.

You shake your head. "Thankfully, no, but it was close, though."

I turn and wrap my other arm around your shoulders, cradling your head. You duck your face under my chin and snuggle close and I feel you take a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"What can I do for you," I ask softly.

I feel your hand at my lower back fisting my shirt. "Tell me about your day," you say softly.

So I start rambling about my day at the bakery. Not much happened honestly, but I go through the entire day and retell everything that happened. Eventually I hear your breathing even out and I glance down at you.

You've fallen asleep.

I brush your hair back gently and brush a kiss along your hairline before tucking my head atop yours. I close my eyes and, soon, I join you.