Tori had fallen asleep in my arms the night before while reading to her, and I had done my best not to move and keep her there long as possible. My arm had gone so numb and cold I was afraid it would fall off, and only then did I slip it from under her to turn to sleep myself. Now awake and sliding out of bed, I feel a tinge of pain in my shoulder and realize I'd acquired some stiffness from this choice as well. "Labor of love, the labor of love, my good man." I groan, rolling my shoulder to help loosen it. After years of intense training while in the Corps, I had many issues involving my muscles. I had to remain active and stretching, or I would wake up in pain. Walking slowly, I feel a twinge of hot pain shoots up from the bottom of my left leg to my hip. "f**k!" I groan loudly, almost
