He walked into the kitchen and picked up his phone from the island.

He didn’t unlock it or check the screen.

He simply slipped it into his pocket and came into the living room.

He sat down next to me on the sofa and stretched his legs out toward the coffee table.

He put his right arm around my shoulders and pulled me close to his chest.

“Do you feel better about our finances tonight?” Daniel asked.

I rested my head against his shoulder.