I spent a while in the bathroom. First, doing my business on the toilet, then spending who knows how long trying to work up the strength and motivation to stand up again and go to bed.

Me: [Gonna pass out soon.]

I hoped she'd answer soon. I wanted to hear from her and I wasn't gonna be conscious much longer. My phone finally buzzed with her reply right after I collapsed onto our shared bed.

Karen: [Hi babe!!! Glad ur home safe ;-)]

Me: [thanks. How are u?]

Karen: [good, just chilling with the guys in their room now. We left the pool a while ago, it was so hot...