“Sorry, Gale, I'll be more careful next time.” He hugged her, lightly brushing her forehead with his chin.

Gale wondered if she was overthinking things. It was just normal work busyness that made Shawn come home a bit late, and she hadn't really minded or dwelled on it. But, it seemed this issue kept resurfacing in her mind.

Just as she was thinking, she suddenly felt lighter.

"Ah..." Gale exclaimed, "Shawn!"

He scooped her up horizontally and headed upstairs in large strides. It was another