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Alex and Maggie is on their way to Blue Springs.
Maggie got a call two days ago from her cousin saying that her aunt is sick and would like to see her.
This is why they are here on the road for 3 hours already, and this is also why Alex keeps glancing at Maggie with concern.
Maggie has been quiet the whole time and her knuckles are white from gripping the steering wheel too hard.
Alex knows her wife of 4 years now too well that Maggie is barely holding up her walls.
"Mags" Alex decides to give it a push.
"Hmm?"
"Pull over. Let me drive for awhile." Alex says gently.
Maggie opens her mouth to argue, but no words come out. She pulls over, finally releasing the steering wheel from her grip.
Maggie switches seats with Alex without a word. But when she sits down at the passenger's seat, she lets out a breath she doesn't know she's holding.
"Close you eyes and rest babe" Alex says, hovering one hand on top of Maggie's.
Maggie lifts her hand to intertwine her fingers with Alex's. She closes her eyes and melts into the seat.
"I love you Alex" the words come out as a whisper but Alex catches them anyway.
Alex doesn't say anything, just squeezes Maggie's clammy hand and doesn't let go the whole ride.