I remember a day just like today. The mental checklists, the things to do, the places to go, the people to meet, the calls to make.

There was a sense of anticipation in the air. A longing for the tide to turn. A million thoughts about what was on the other side of the door.

I remember a night just like tonight. The disalignment of my mind from my body. The need to sleep, to physically rest. Against a myriad images swirling inside my brain, keeping me wide awake and fully alert.

Just one difference though.

That one difference that makes it all so unimaginable and surreal.

That makes it seem like I'm entering the twilight zone.

With you.

And without you.