"Baby, you know that I won't do that ever again. Never. You know that I will always protect you. Always, always. Forever and ever." Sergio reassured me.

I nodded in response.

"Do you remember when you said you needed a break?" I asked quietly.

"Yeah. Of course I do. Why? Are you feeling better now?" He asked me, rubbing circles on my back.

"Kind of, yeah." I replied shakily.

"Well, it's late and I think it's time for us both to sleep. Come on, let's get up and make some coffee so that we can get some rest." Sergio suggested.

I reluctantly opened my eyes and slid out of the...