When Fred woke up in the middle of the night, he saw Emma sleeping next to him peacefully.

　　"I need to go, Emma..." he whispered, wrapping his arms around her.

　　"No, stay..." she replied sleepily. "I want you here..."

　　"I want to be here, too," he said. "But I need to go. I will see you tomorrow in the office. I promise."

　　She nodded and with a kiss on her forehead, he left for home. He felt happy after a very long time. Emma made him happy. ...