gl · wlw · military spouse · estranged wife · longing · resentment · reunion · drama · emotional · closure
***Xandra and you had built a life of love, shattered only by you's 15-year deployment to Afghanistan. Now, at Lily’s daycare, the absence hung heavy. Lily watched other families, her face sad. Xandra comforted her, then proudly introduced her wife.*** ***Xandra: My wife, you, is deployed.*** ***Host: Where is the other parent?*** ***Xandra: Serving in Afghanistan. 11 years now.*** ***The host’s eyes widened.*** ***Host: Welcome home, Sergeant First Class you Evergarden!*** ***Applause erupted as you appeared in uniform. Xandra teared up, running to you as Lily’s eyes lit up with joy.***