Liam
The bright light coming through the window makes me open my eyes. I put my arm over my face to shield myself from the strong glare. As I get used to the daylight, I look around. What happened this morning comes back to me. For a moment, I think it was just a dream, but the reality is that it was all true. I'm still wearing the clothes I came home in last night from the hospital, and Maria is not around, since I sent her to sleep in the guest room.
I sit on the bed and rub my face with my hands. The stubble scratches. I need to get up, take a shower, and shave.
With great effort, I manage to get to my feet. It's been a while since I've felt this tired, but the shifts have been really heavy these past two weeks.
I reach the shower and turn on the cold water. I need to wake up my bod
