Mathias stares at Sara from across the bed.

With half the covers over each of them, Sara chooses to gaze skyward.

Sara:
So that’s it, huh? We’re done just like that because you can’t go on? You can’t commit?

Mathias struggles to get the words out.

Mathias:
That’s not what I said. I’m just unsure what I want, that’s all.

Sara sighs as she rolls away.

Sara:
Maybe you should think things through before you talk. You’re a married man, after all.

Mathias begins chewing his fingernails as Sara goes over to use the washroom. Mathias is left with his thoughts.

Mathias:
You know...

Mathias projects his voice loud enough so he knows Sara can hear him.

Mathias:
I feel like all I do is think and I feel like all you do is question.

Silence.

Mathias:
Maybe we should just enjoy the moment more and not worry about trivial details?

Mathias sits up and leans against a pillow and the headboard. A toilet flush echoes from the washroom before Sara exits and rejoins him in the bedroom.

Sara:
Trivial details? Enjoying the moment? I’m all about that. I’m here after all.

She crawls back into bed and the two begin giggling again.

Sara:
She won’t be home for another few hours, right?

Sara gestures as she smiles coyly.

Mathias:
Correct.

Sara:
Then let's just enjoy the moment.

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