Alignment...

Friday, 530AM.

Day in and day out, they were aligned. With each other. With him. In sync in ways that could be seen and felt. The pack provided. Looking at them now, deep gratitude poured over him, alongside a realization that it wouldn't always be like this. He smiled a little tearful smile. With no place to rush off to, he closed his eyes and listened to their steady breathing and the rain outside.

Here, for now.