"Thanks." I kept it polite and distant. When he tried to put his arm around me, I stepped away, trying to nail that perfect ex-wife act.

He let it go. Small umbrella, but he made sure I stayed dry.

At the car, he called my name. I automatically went "Hmm?" Next thing I knew, he had me in this bear hug.

Held me so tight, like he was trying to make us one person.

Thinking about what he'd asked inside, I had to check: "Richard, you're going ...