How did you meet him? Sex I’ll love him just as much, forever. The only payment I’ve ever been disapointed by was a plain wedding band and a tiny note with three words: ‘Paid in Full.’ Whatever happens, please don’t do that to me.”
“Thank you, Monday at 4:00?”
“I’ll see you both then.”
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Saturday morning
Debriefing:
I fixed breakfast and tried to relax while I waited for Hope to call Saturday morning. It just turned into another nightmare for both of us. But what seemed to be the most important to her was how long it has been since your ex wife left and what your love life has been like since then. Chris looked at me, he loves me. He said awful things that were lies. I expect to hold her and comfort her as much as I can while she struggles through this. You’re teaching me how good it feels to be needed. And Lisa after she was born. I’m glad he’s in jail now.”
“You’re being very brave Hope. Are you okay?”
“I don’t think so.” She sounded a little shaky. It always kills me to say goodbye to them. Until you.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“This last ten days have been one realization after another. Until that night when he got drunk.
