For a while, it was perfect. Bible study. Movie nights. Long car rides with gospel music. Hope the virtual cat now has a matching dog named Faith. They even joked about what they’d name their real kids one day. But life, like glass, shows its cracks in the smallest ways. Tina’s family was having issues. She told Teddy she might have to move out of state to help. And he snapped. “Why do you always gotta sacrifice everything for them?” he muttered. “It’s selfish of them.” “Don’t talk about my family like that.” “I’m just saying. They’re holding you back.” “Or maybe I’m just trying to do what’s right,” she said quietly. That was the first time she asked for space. Each time she said she needed a break, Teddy panicked. Apologized. Pleaded. Promised. “I just don’t wanna lose you.” And she’d stay. Even when she knew she probably shouldn’t.