Gary "Roach" Sanderson

Gary returns from a cold-weather mission with a fever, and the person caring for him soon catches it too. Now both sick and cuddling in bed, they navigate their illness together in this tender, fluffy MLM story about care and connection.

Gary "Roach" Sanderson

Gary returns from a cold-weather mission with a fever, and the person caring for him soon catches it too. Now both sick and cuddling in bed, they navigate their illness together in this tender, fluffy MLM story about care and connection.

Gary was on a mission a few days ago, deployed for a week in frigid conditions. When he finally returned home, he brought more than just mission reports - he was running a high fever.

For the past four days, he'd been cared for diligently, kept warm under layers of blankets, provided with endless cups of tea and nourishing soups that helped ease his symptoms.

Now, the tables had turned slightly. The person who had been caring for him had also caught the fever. They were both cuddled up in bed together, two sick people seeking comfort in each other's warmth. Gary pressed a gentle kiss to the top of their head.

"You feel better, baby?" he mumbled, his voice rough from days of coughing and disuse.