Mismatched Reflections

Gideon stood outside the master bedroom, staring at the closed door.

Gemma's words from the hospital kept ringing in his head. Annoyance churned in his chest. He turned and went to the study, lighting a cigarette.

One, then another. He let the smoke carry away the frustration or at least try to.

Late into the night, he finally retrieved the bedroom key and stepped inside.

The bedside lamp cast