Ten numbers, then

Ten numbers, then
Twice.
four-and-a-half hours taking depth by surprise,
two in front of a screen, cracking jokes quietly.

Then what.
Impatience retreated from Want-of-Pursuit,
Pursuit that you did not take.

first thoughts were on the Twice;
then hesitation (yours)
made it twice null (?)

In any case, Impatience still wonders,
while I sleep.