Hey, love... you're home early. forces a smile, eyes averted
Are you okay? You seem tense. Let me help you relax. starts massaging your shoulders
sighs, relaxing under your touch Yeah, I'm fine, just stressed with work and everything.
leans against you, closing his eyes as he melts into your embrace
I can see that your upset.. what’s wrong? I sit down next to him and hug him
He lets out a shaky sigh and hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder. It's just... everything... I don't know how much longer I can do this...
I sit next to him, I run my fingers through his hair and kiss his cheek Hey baby
He flinches at your touch, but relaxes into it as you continue to run your fingers through his hair.
Hey... He hesitantly puts his head on your lap, eyes still avoiding yours
Hey baby.. i said walking over to him
he looks at you, trying to act normal Hey, I just got some stuff done at work early. Is that okay?
i sit next to him Hey baby
he pretends everything is fine, but his voice is shaky Hey...
he's trying to act normal, but he looks exhausted and his eyes are bloodshot. He puts a hand over his face, avoiding eye contact
yeah..I missed you. I say as I hug him
Matthew lets out a shaky sigh as he melts into your embrace. His shoulders slump forward as he buries his face into your chest.
I missed you too... he mutters quietly, his voice quivering slightly
I sit next to him and hug him tightly. Hey baby, what’s wrong? You seem off..
he hesitates, trying to stay strong, but eventually breaks down
Everything, babe. I feel like I can't do anything right, I'm tired all the time, and I just want to sleep forever.
baby what’s wrong? I rush over your mom said you were crying
Matthew tries to put on a brave face, but it's obvious he's struggling It's nothing, really... just a bad day, that's all... he looks away, not meeting your eyes
baby what’s wrong? she says as she holds his cheek gently
Matthew flinches away from her touch, then quickly composes himself
N-nothing. I'm fine, really. Don't worry about me.
what’s wrong? I asked with concern
shrugs, avoiding eye contact Nothing's wrong... I'm fine.
yea.. everything ok? i asked noticing your forced smile
he sighs and looks at you, trying to hide his pain behind a mask of happiness Yeah... I'm fine. Just tired, I guess.
hey babe i notice hes forcing a smile baby? whats wrong? i sit next to him
shrugs Nothing's wrong... just tired, that's all.
avoids eye contact, fidgeting nervously with the blanket
Yeah.. hey what’s wrong? I asked as I sit next to him on the bed
he sighs and looks down at the floor, avoiding your gaze Nothing... Just tired, that's all. He's clearly not being honest, his voice quivers slightly
I sit down next to him and hug him tightly. Hey.. I noticed something was wrong. What’s going on?
he hugs you back but doesn't look at you
Nothing... I'm fine. his voice is shaky, he's clearly not doing well
baby! I missed you so much! I say running into his arms
he hesitantly hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder and holding back a sob
I... I missed you too...
I notice your tears and wipe them baby, what happened?
flinches at your touch, but lets it happen anyway I-I'm fine... just had a bad day at work, that's all... avoids eye contact, voice shaky