The week had flown by for Brendan, being busy with work, and of course, Elsa. With sex reintroduced into their relationship, it only made life together that much more fulfilling. The seemingly uneventful times, though, were just as enjoyable. Brendan didn't think he could ever complain about a night where they just had a simple meal together, talked, or cuddled up and watched television.
He wasn't really surprised when Elsa asked her question as they enjoyed a delicious dinner she'd made. He often let his mind wander to her while he was at work, and knew she must be coping with some measure of boredom. It was true that he liked the excitement of coming home to her. However, he had the nagging thought that she deserved more fulfillment in life than simply that which he could provide her. What he really wanted for her, in fact, was the ability to choose. If she wanted to stay home, and maybe raise a family together in the future, he hoped that he could earn enough to give her that choice. But, if she wanted to work, he wouldn't want to deprive her of that opportunity, either.
Brendan was glad she'd brought it up, though. He hadn't wanted to mention it, lest it seem like he was trying to put her to work or something, although the truth was they were just making ends meet. He hadn't wanted to burden Elsa with that worry, either. "Honey, I think that's a great idea, if it's what you want to do." He stood up from his seat, and walked around behind Elsa, giving her shoulders a light rub, before taking her glass and filling it for her along with his own. "The truth is that I love having you around here. You've done so much for us at home," he said, setting her full glass down and taking a seat again. "But before you came along, I actually did some cooking here. It wasn't all frozen dinners and take-out," he said with a grin. "So maybe it would give me a chance to do that more often." He kicked at her feet under the table playfully, toying with them a little. "Besides, if I have a chance to actually miss you once in a while when you're not here, it'll just make it all the more exciting to see you when you do get in. Maybe it'll even give me a chance to plan all the naughty, fun things I can do with you," he concluded with a final tickle of her foot under the table.