Oh my goodness. Where is this all coming from- is anyone listening? Does anyone care? Okay, enough of that. I don't own things! Sorry if it's crap. But ya know, what else can you expect from me at this point?
I don't own things.
The street lights cast odd shadows on the walls around her, and the words on the page seem to swim. Her hand trembles as she reaches for her coffee cup, only to discover that it's empty. She settles for a slight pinch to her forearm and a brisk shake of her head.
She needs to finish looking over this file tonight. There was no choice, even if she had a nice comfortable bed calling her name.
"Cindy?" a soft voice inquires.
She tucks the more sensitive pages into the large binder that reads CLASSIFIED and then says, "Come in."
The door opens. Jimmy is wearing his boxers and a t-shirt. His hair is messy from sleep, and he's carrying a mug of hot coffee which he sets on the desk in front of her. She takes a long drink, not even caring that it burns her tongue.
"Thank you. I can't tell you how much I needed that," she says.
"Did you get any sleep last night?" he asks.
"No. Every time I close my eyes, I wonder if I missed something,"
He sits in the chair across from her desk with a yawn. "How will you explain it if you fall asleep at work today?"
She sighs, pushing her fingers into her temples. "Well, it's too late to stop now. If anyone understands that, it's you."
"I do. Can I get you some breakfast?"
"An everything bagel with cream cheese, please."
"Will do, and Cind?"
"Hmm?"
"If anyone can figure this out, it's you." The words had become a sort of mantra for them, and it illuminates something soft and warm inside of her chest.
"Thanks."
"I'll be back soon," he stands up and leans over to kisses her softly. When he pulls away, he whispers, "I love you."
She watches as he leaves, closing the door behind him without being asked. She takes another sip of her coffee, prepared just the way she likes. Even though she is dead ass tired, she finds that she feels hopeful for the first time all night.
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