Fred's life had turned upside down. Rose had practically asked him to leave and after hearing the way she had, he was happy to. His time at Emma's home was much simpler and easier. They did not get into arguments at all and shared peaceful moments of intimacy and peace.

　　It was how he wanted his life with Rose to be. He could not have been more upset about the timing of the whole situation. He had been so excited to show her his new car and tell her the truth. He had been ...