It's really quiet. 
The baby sleeps better than I ever will, if I ever will. 
No one replies to my text messages. 
Maybe their phone is dead, or at home - 
But it still means they hadn't thought of me. 

It's really dark. 
I closed all the blinds and curtains, scared of what will melt out of or into the nighttime. 
The baby sleeps with his door open, hardly afraid. I thought he would've wanted to sleep next to me for safety, and yet I wish I was sleeping near *him* for safety. 

Sometimes a little body next to you is all you need. 
Or a text message. 
Or a little bit of sunlight. 
Anybody.


Anybody?