"Good night, my love." He planted a brief kiss on Maxie's forehead and adjusted his hair on the pillow for a moment, before lying down next to him again. "May your sleep be restful, and your dreams be sweet."

He remained awake for a while, watching lovingly as Maxie fell asleep. Only after Maxie was safely consigned to Morpheus' embrace, could Edmond finally fall asleep in turn.