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He started taking long showers late at night. I’d already be in bed, half-asleep, listening to the water go for 30–40 minutes.
If I walked past and touched his back or hugged him from behind, he’d flinch.
Then he’d force a smile.”Sorry, babe. You startled me.
I’m just tired.”
In bed, I’d move closer, put my head on his chest.
His whole body would go tight.
After a minute, he’d ease away.
“Gotta sleep while I can,” he’d say. “Work is insane.”
Meanwhile I was leaking milk, living in leggings, and operating on three hours of sleep and cold coffee. My stomach was soft, my C-section scar hurt, my hair lived in a greasy bun.
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