26
Not the Girl
Next Door
“Zenny, we need to talk.”
“Danny, it’s so late.”
“I’m serious. I have something to tell you.” He shook her less than gently.
“Tomorrow, tomorrow. I thought guys hated to converse after making love.”
“Zen, I’m not happy.”
She got up on one elbow and looked at her husband. “What? Something at work?”
“No, it’s you. I mean, it’s us.” Dan stared down at her. “I want a divorce.”
“I’m awake! What in the world are you saying?”
Dan took a deep breath. He looked at his hands, which he always thought were small for his body, and continued, “I want a new life. My life.”
“Well, I beg your pardon, you’ve got a three-year-old daughter asleep in the next room. Her life is more important to me, than your life and mine put together. So I suggest we get
some counseling
