Husband #1
Would you happen to be missing me, my little Vixen?
I laugh with an eye roll and text back my reply.
Me
Shut up.
Husband #1
I’ll take that as a yes.
Husband #1
So… What are you up to?
Me
Just watching a show, might ask one of the girls if they want to go shopping or something… and MAYBE I was thinking about you a bit.
Husband #1
I like when you think of me.
I can practically feel his wide and happy grin through the phone right now.
Me
I’m sure you do.
Husband #1
You know what else I like?
Me
I’m pretty sure I have a good idea, but I’m going to stop you right there, Pretty Boy. Stop being naughty.
Husband #1
Okay! Fine.
Husband #1
But you should definitely go shopping. Go treat yourself to some sexy outfits, and you know, don’t hesitate to send me pictures if you aren’t sure. I was told I give very good advice.
Me
We’ll see.
I exit our messages and go through my contacts, deciding to call Emma. She’s been dealing with a lot lately, and I think a little shopping session would do her some good. I press the call button and set her on speakerphone as I get up and wander into my room to get dressed.
“Hey, babe,” her quiet voice comes through the phone along with a tiny sniffle, which is very telling of her current mood. Emma is never quiet.
“Hey, you okay?” If she’s crying right now, there’s only one reason for that, and it breaks my heart to think about.
“Yeah… I just left the hospital. It was a rough day, but I don’t really want to talk about that because then I’ll start crying again and spiral, and we all know how that goes…” She clears her throat, sniffles again, then takes a deep breath. “So yeah, what’s up?”
