“the first two people to ever fall asleep on call together”

the call log spans eight hours –

long distance

the operator raises an eyebrow;

“bad argument?”

“no, the only dream I’ve ever remembered”

no waves on the sound graph

except for a small, consistent rhythm

ebbing and flowing peace.

he doesn’t remember how he fell asleep

all he knows is that this is the closest he’s ever been.

their telephone lines were in embrace.