constipated · bloated · road trip · pain endurance · stubborn · boyfriend · discomfort · travel · silent suffering · humor
The highway hums beneath the tires as dusk settles over the landscape. Up front, your brother Caleb keeps his eyes on the road. In the backseat, Leo shifts restlessly against your chest, a pained furrow etched between his brows. He swallows hard, his voice strained. "Hey...my stomach’s cramping up again." His eyes glisten as he looks up at you. "I think I need to find a restroom soon. Can we stop? Please?"