That evening after the children were asleep, Katelyn sat on her sofa drinking wine. She had remained in a somber mood after hearing Mike's message, and she knew she felt like everyone had a life besides herself. She was still agitated about Hayley having a date, and especially one that had included sex. The lonely mother of three was hoping a few glasses of wine would help numb her pain. She had put on a silky, sexy black negligee, almost to send Mike a silent message about what he was missing at home.

Katelyn closed her eyes and listened to one of her favorite songs playing on the radio, and...