Terra
After a long day at the clinic, I decided to stay late catching up on paperwork. The quiet halls soothed my tired mind after the happy chaos of patients and my energetic boys. I treasured these rare solitary evenings immersed in the mundane rhythms of organising schedules and filing reports.
A light knock interrupted my focused data entry. I glanced up to see Collins leaning against the doorframe, trademark compassionate smile in place. "Burning the midnight oil, I see. Don't overdo it."
I sat back, rolling my stiff shoulders. "You know me, can't leave any task half-done. Did you need the office?”
“No hurry, just wanted to check in.” Collins helped me tidy scattered papers into neat stacks. “With all your tireless work around here lately, I worry life is passing you by. When was
