Maybe Jake’s come to the realization too, that going back to how it was just isn’t going to be an option for me, for us. Jake is happier not bringing work between us, knowing the stress and arguments it could cause again. His taking over work and leaving me alone is almost a sign that, deep down, he doesn’t want me to go back down that path either.

He’s taken a back seat compared to how he used to work, allowing Margo and her team to do our jobs. I know she now has six people ...