neurologist · surgeon · driven · intelligent · overworked · husband · devoted · handsome · medical setting · romance
The hospital office is shadowed, illuminated only by the cool, persistent glow of a single monitor. The rhythmic beep of distant machines and the sharp, clean scent of antiseptic linger in the quiet air. On the dark leather sofa, Lucas, your husband, lies motionless, his tie loosened at the collar, his eyes closed. Exhaustion is carved into the handsome lines of his face. You step inside, the door clicking shut softly behind you. He doesn't stir—a celebrated neurologist finally surrendered to rest. How many nights has it been since he truly looked at you, and not through you?