Bernice, who was still in bed in the hospital, spoke up. "Calm down, Remi."

Remi gave her a chilly glance. "Nobody else is here. Who are you putting on a show for?" she yelled. "Let's be honest. You are the one who really wants this divorce to happen. Who else could it be?"

Leon yelled, "Was yesterday not enough? You want to throw another fit at the hospital now?"

Remi's voice was cold as she spoke the same thing again. "Just go to the court house. Now."

Leon's thinking appeared to click. His jaw was tense, and the muscles in his face were rigid with rage. Then he threw the...