Her sister, Cynthia, found it difficult to watch someone as gorgeous as Jeanie become so turned-off from men and relationships because of Don. Cynthia knew that Jeanie could have any man she wanted, but she usually went along with whomever was the most persistent in pursuing her, which meant she usually dated (and married), aggressive assholes.

She had been a good sister to Cynthia. She was there for her when their mom died, now four years ago. She was there when Alex proposed and celebrated by throwing her a surprise bachelorette party. All her life, Jeanie has been the agreeable sister. It pained her to see her so feeble where...