MY HUSBAND INSISTED THAT WE SLEEP IN SEPARATE ROOMS, ONE NIGHT, I HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM HIS ROOM AND I CHECKED IT OUT

That evening, Pam confronted James over dinner. She opened up about her fears, admitting that she didn’t want to overwhelm him but was hurt by their growing distance. James listened and responded quickly, assuring her that he never meant to hurt her. He explained that his move was due to his restless sleeping, and not because he was pulling away. While Pam accepted his explanation, it did little to fully ease her concerns.

That night, the noises became unbearable. Desperate for answers, Pam pushed herself into her wheelchair and made the painful journey down the hallway toward James’ room. Despite the cold, eerie silence of the house urging her to turn back, she pressed on, determined to uncover the truth.

When she reached his door, she was surprised to find it unlocked. Hesitant but resolute, Pam called out to James and slowly opened the door. Her heart raced at what she saw. The room was filled with tools, paint cans, and partially assembled furniture. It looked like a workshop. James, caught off guard, smiled sheepishly and said, “You weren’t supposed to see this yet.”

Confused, Pam asked him what was going on. James revealed that he had been secretly working on a project to make their home more accessible for her. He had been building a lift system and custom furniture to help her move more easily around the house. Knowing how much she struggled with daily tasks since her accident, James had been planning to surprise her on their upcoming anniversary. His separate room was only a temporary measure to keep his work a secret.