“Alexander, come back to sleep.” Eliza appeared in Alexander’s office, emerging from a shadow.

“I have an early meeting out of town.” He replied.

“It’s still dark outside.” She walked towards him

“I know. I just need to write something down.”

“Why do you write like you’re running out of time?” She asked, putting her arms on his shoulders. “Come back to bed, that would be enough.”

“Shh. I’ll be back before you know I’m gone.” Alexander assured her.

“Come back to sleep.” Eliza pushed.

“This meetings at dawn.”

“Well I’m going back to sleep.” She gave up.

“Hey.” He grabbed her hand. “Best of wives and best of women.” Eliza walked away and Alexander cursed under his breath.

“Today will be out last sunrise. You will never see me again.”