I arrived back at our place, parked my truck in a different location, so she wouldn't see it when she pulled into the parking garage and ruin my surprise. But, during the short ride back, I thought about what Mick said. It consumed me for the rest of the afternoon, up until five minutes before Beth was to arrive back home. I pulled the take out from the oven, where I kept it from getting cold, and began making our plates.

"Owen, I think someone is in our apartment." I began to shake my head as I read her text.

'Note to self when you're trying to surprise someone, be...