You dropped your keys in the stairwell and I fished them out for you.

You left your phone in the taxi; I called and left a calm message.

Your bike chain slipped and I tightened it for you in the alley.

You’re allowed to be cross and exhausted; I’ll keep my voice soft.

I can’t fix everything, but I can bring ice cream and stay.

You burned dinner and still managed to laugh; that laugh kept me going.

Your favorite song didn’t come on the radio today; we can play it twice.

You left your grocery bag outside; I brought the milk in for you.

The meeting went sideways and I heard you — that sucked, I know.

Your shoelace snapped and I tied a knot that held until you got home.

I hate that this day treated you poorly; you didn’t deserve that.

You forgot your keys on the counter; I left them by the door.

Bad day noted; I’m on your side for the rest of it.

You spilled coffee on the notebook; I wiped it and kept the pages.

Your inbox was a mess when I checked; I deleted the obvious spam.

I’m proud of you for getting through the morning even though it was hard.

The toast burned but you still smiled at the cat; that made me laugh.

I’m sorry today was heavy; I’m here and I won’t rush you.

You can tell me what went wrong and I’ll listen without fixing it.

I’m thinking of your tired face after today; come here and rest against me.

The subway delay was ridiculous; if you’re still out I’ll come get you.

You’re allowed to be cross with today, I’ll be mildly annoying until you smile.

Your scarf got stuck in the door; I’ll bring scissors and a foot massage.

You sounded disappointed; that matters and I’m here to help unpack it.

Your glasses fogged in the rain; I’ll meet you under the awning with mine.

The elevator stuck you felt trapped, come to mine and get real air.

I wish I could unsend parts of your day; until then I’ll listen.

The leftover soup spilled, I’ll bring a towel and a ridiculous movie.

You look exhausted in your selfie; come over and nap on my couch.

Your tote strap snapped, I’ll bring a spare bag and my terrible jokes.

You sounded small on that call; that mattered to me and I’m with you.

Your plant got knocked over, I’ll come fix the soil and stay for coffee.

I know your inbox exploded; take ten minutes and breathe, I’ll wait.

Call me petty: I labeled your snacks 'for emergencies' and today's qualifies.

Your umbrella turned inside out? I'll parade around pretending it's haute couture.

Spilled your bag? I'm hiding one shoe and offering a dramatic ransom.

Wear those ridiculous socks tonight; I'll narrate your entrance like a sports commentator.

If the spreadsheet betrayed you, I'll draw a ridiculous chart proving I'm better company.

You forgot lunch? I brought two sandwiches and one is suspiciously extra for you.

If someone cut you off, I'll steal their parking spot later and act triumphant.