My husband thought he would catch me off guard by announcing the divorce — he had no idea that I had prepared myself for this moment.

Jenna agreed to have a quick dinner in public places.

He apologized to Jenna and Cole without asking them to repair the damage he had caused.

Jenna agreed to go out for a quick dinner in public places.

Cole has started accepting Saturday afternoons again.

Some visits went badly.

Others went well.

In October, Jenna had read Nina's official statement.

Banality was now sufficient.

In October, Jenna had read Nina's official statement.

She knew that Nina had contacted you before David filed anything and that she had cooperated from the beginning.

One Saturday, Nina came to Briar Lane with a sealed envelope.

Inside, there were family photos that David had left at her house.

"I thought your mother should have them."

Jenna opened the door.

"I thought your mother should have them," said Nina.

Jenna looked at me, then turned towards her.

"Would you like a coffee?"

The three of us sat down at the kitchen table, the same place where David had announced the end of our family.

Nina hesitated.

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