When Mia wakes that morning, she feels Elon’s arms warm around her. As she turns to face him, his eyes are already wide awake. He looks distracted, seemingly in a faraway world where she can’t reach him.

Mia lays a hand on the side of his face, gently pulling his focus back on her.

“Good morning, my love,” she whispers. “Where were you?”

Elon leans into Mia’s touch, closing his eyes for a moment.

“I ...