Pseudo-daylight streamed through the windows. Alex covered her eyes and rolled over onto something fluffy, hard, and soft all at the same time. It groaned.

Jack's arm came around and wrapped her body close to him. She uncovered her eyes and stared right down into his ice blue ones. Her hands pushed the bushy hair away from his face.

A tear ran down her cheek and Jack took his free hand out and caught it. "What's wrong?"

Alex shook her head. "It doesn't matter. ...