It's going to be a little bit complicated, to say the least. Left or leaving, cheating or not, no marriage ends as cleanly as Karen would like to hope hers will. There will be tears, and she's bracing for that.
But knows that she's not alone, which is her touchstone for when times get rough. And that's what she's banking on to give her the strength and clarity to make it okay for Iris. And if Henry's on board with easing Iris into the idea of his being around, well she knows that's nothing short of a gift.
And more reason to know she's fallen in love with the right man.
"The boat sounds perfect. She loves the water. Thank you." She turns and offers a grape to his lips. "You're pretty excellent, you know that?"
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Date: 2012-07-20 05:37 am (UTC)But knows that she's not alone, which is her touchstone for when times get rough. And that's what she's banking on to give her the strength and clarity to make it okay for Iris. And if Henry's on board with easing Iris into the idea of his being around, well she knows that's nothing short of a gift.
And more reason to know she's fallen in love with the right man.
"The boat sounds perfect. She loves the water. Thank you." She turns and offers a grape to his lips. "You're pretty excellent, you know that?"