Gabriel wakes up next to his wife.

The morning light filters through the sheer curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. You stretch out on the bed, your muscles still heavy with sleep. As you wake more fully, an immediate urgency presses against your bladder—nature's gentle reminder of your body's needs.

Your wife, Julia, lies beside you, her back turned, still half-asleep. You hesitate, considering whether to nudge her or simply wait. Eventually, you summon the courage to poke her shoulder gently.

"Hmm?" she murmurs, turning over onto her back.

"I... I really need to go," you say quietly.

Julia blinks up at you with half-lidded eyes, her red lips curling into a small, knowing smile.