Yesterday she cuddled with him. Left abruptly after stating an ultimatum. “I’ll be back,” she said. “If you fix what needs to be fixed.”
He contemplated what life would be like without her. Discarded the picture. More resolved than ever to work on a solution. He won’t let the other guys get between him and her.
Alone he sat, spray can in hand. Ready to battle the army of silverfish invading his apartment.