The morning sun has filled their bedroom as Barney awakens in it alone with the extra blankets and pillows that are piled around him. The birds sing a song of praise outside and even the cat has disappeared. The warm smell of eggs and toast greet him from the kitchen. He gets out of bed to find Valancy setting their plates out on the kitchen table. The cat is already occupying his chair. He wraps his arms around his wife to great her.

"Good morning. How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. Isn't it strange? I don't know how, it was as if... I can't explain."

"You have your color back although you should be resting." He releases her.

"Mr. Snaith, I believe we have an agreement that I shouldn't be treated as though I wasn't perfectly healthy." Valancy softens her voice. "As long as I can, and I feel up to it, I want to stay active."

"Well, you had me scared last night and we're not taking any more risks than necessary. Sit down and rest."

She takes a chair in acquiescence to his command as he brings their breakfast to the table.

"Barney, the things that we talked about last night. I want you to know. I meant everything I said. Thank you for being there for me."

—end scene—

So that's how I thought that small event could have gone. Thanks for taking the time to read this I hope you enjoyed it.

C.O.L.