Vignette #03 - Homecoming
It's 7:30 in the evening, and she has just come home. It's a long commute each way to work and back. She pushes open the door from the garage to the house, and the warmth envelops her instantly. She turns, closes the garage door, and he is there, helping her off with her coat. She smiles her thanks at him.
"Drink?" he asks.
"Yes, but I don't know what I want. Don't normally have a drink when I get home." She lets him lead her to the little sitting room with the piano, the grandfather clock, and the plants.
"Sit you down, and I'll bring you a glass of Harvey's," he says, and pushes her gently into the loveseat.
She closes her eyes, and feels weariness roll over her. She sinks further into the seat, and stirs to find him looking down at her.
"Wake up, sleepyhead! Have a drink while I run you a hot bath. Jets or no jets?"
"Jets, please, and bubbles!" she says immediately, and sips the sherry.
She takes another sip, and then puts the glass down on the floor next to the seat. Putting her head back again, she sighs and dozes. A fingertip on her cheek wakes her.
"You're a light sleeper, aren't you?" he asks, urging her to stand.
"Um hm," she mumbles, still sleepy.