Ben watched via Facetime while he and Daniel spent time together.
I said nothing but after he tried and failed to engage me five times over I gave him the middle finger.
I'd eat that right off you if I was there.
Then come and get it. I told him. The look on his face said he understands exactly how I feel about his absence and how it's finally beginning to sink in.
When Daniel's cast and toes were dry I hung up on Ben and made some ham sandwiches and tea for lunch, brought on a tray in to the living room. We're going to watch musicals and fall asleep on each other because it is the best way to heal from everything. Broken bones and kidneys and everything in between.
Like hearts maybe. Or spirits. Or promises!