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Lizzie wakes to light barely streaming through the cracks in the window shades. She rolls over to find William’s side of the bed empty, checks the alarm clock and sees that it is still very early. She pulls herself up and makes her way to the nursery only to find that room is empty as well.
She hears a quiet voice coming from the den, walks down the hallway and gravitates towards the sound.
William has his back to Lizzie and is holding their one year old daughter Olivia in his arms. He is wearing only his pajama bottoms which meant he arose in a hurry. He is swaying slowly and singing a familiar song.
“Someday when I’m awfully low,” His voice is low “When the world is cold. I will feel a glow just thinking of you and the way you look tonight.”
Olivia has her head resting on his shoulder and looks like she is nearly asleep. William unhurriedly turns around and quietly continues the song when he spots Lizzie standing in the doorway. He gives her a warm smile as Lizzie makes her way to his other side.
“She could not sleep,” He speaks in a hushed tone. “I know you had a long night and did not want her to wake you.”
Lizzie runs a hand through the dark curls of her daughter’s hair and sees that she is now fast asleep. William goes to put Olivia down in the nursery and makes his way back to Lizzie in the den.
He hugs her from behind and breathes in her scent as Lizzie leans her head against his chest. He begins to hum their favorite tune once more and they are swaying.
William breaks the quiet moment and turns her around to kiss her gently.
“Thank you.” He smiles.
“For what?” Lizzie looks at him quizzically.
He caresses her cheek and she leans into his hand.
“For moments like these. For our beautiful daughter…and for your love. You make me feel so absolute.” He finishes.
Lizzie kisses him on the cheek and says, “You make me feel the same, Will. I love you.”
They stand there for just a moment more before Lizzie’s smile becomes mischievous.
She gives him a flirty look and hooks her fingers around the waistband of his pajamas. He quickly lifts his head and raises an eyebrow.
“I saw your shirt on the floor in the bedroom. These should join them.” She winks.
William lets out a low growl as she turns and seductively makes her way down the hall. He runs up behind her, lifts her up in his arms and Lizzie lets out a chuckle as they make their way to the bedroom.
It was the beginning of a good day.