What? I stepped out of the shower sopping wet and butt naked. "Paul!"

He stalked out of the bathroom.

"Paul, will you please wait?"

He ignored me and continued walking.

I materialized in front of him and blocked the bedroom door. "Paul, please don't go like this. I didn't mean what I said."

His face was cold. He reached beneath the collar of his shirt until he was gripping the crucifix. He undid the clasp and handed it to me.

I took it. ...