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“You know it’s hard for me to sleep when you’re not here.”

She’s been saying that for years, and every time, it fills me with guilt. Guilt for leaving so often, guilt for keeping her awake. Especially now. But, whenever I bring up the subject of retirement, even if it wouldn’t be happening for quite a few years, she won’t discuss it. She loves my job as much as I do, which is a relief.

I watch our building come into view, and the driver pulls up alongside the curb.

“You need your sleep, Piper.”

“Just hurry home. I’ll be asleep the second your arms are around me.”

“See you soon,” I say, opening my own door and grabbing the suitcase the driver hands to me.

I wave to the doorman on my way through the lobby as he sits behind the desk. “Did you catch the game, Ralph?”

“Jesus,” he groans. “I almost forgot to bring Mrs. Salamander her dry cleaning and Mr. Rolland his Chinese takeout because I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. The team is looking so sharp.”

“As long as we stay healthy, I
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