Surprise!

So, it's almost 2am, and I wake up to dogs barking and the front door opening.  I immediately know it's my brother because no one else would come over so late.  I had just gone to bed about 20 minutes earlier, so I'm automatically annoyed.  Then I hear him coming up the stairs and sit up to see Aaron standing there!!  He came home and surprised me!!!  I couldn't believe it!  FINALLY!  My brother and his girlfriend were videotaping, hoping for some Oprah-worthy reunion, but I was so shocked all I could do was hug him and say, "Are you really home?"
He is really home.  I have to keep saying it and pinching myself to make sure it's real.  I had constant proof because he snored ALL night.  I took a voice memo, so you could hear it too (of course, I couldn't get it to load, so you'll just have to imagine it).  It was so loud (which usually happens when he's really tired), but I didn't mind, it was like (loud) music to my ears!  If you ever have to be away from your significant other for any extended period, you have my sympathies, as it is not easy.  It's a huge adjustment when they leave, and believe it or not, it's just as huge an adjustment when they return, as you've settled into a new routine.  Either way, I'm just happy he's finally home and my heart is finally at peace.
He's home.