Without going into detail, the fallout was tremendous. My boss called us both in separately. He was almost in tears when he saw me. "I can't tell you how disappointed I am in you. You were the best of the best. I always admired your marriage. I thought it looked a lot like mine when the wife and I first started our journey together. Do you still have a husband?"

I nodded, not bothering to hide my tears. Yes, I was still married, even if I hadn't seen my husband in two weeks.

"Good. He was a fine man. I hope he has in his heart to forgive you. I...