DONOVAN

I lay in bed, my mind racing with thoughts of Vikky's condition and my argument with Maya. We had both been exhausted and emotionally drained, and had finally drifted off to sleep. But I knew that neither of us had been able to shake off our worries.

As I lay there, I couldn't help but think about how much our relationship had changed since Vikky's illness. We used to be so close, so in tune with each other's thoughts and feelings. But now, it seemed like we were drifting apart.

I glanced at the clock on my nightstand - 8pm. Just as I was starting to drift off to...