Just as she was about to speak, Ray said, "I'm going to the office now. Don't forget we have a doctor's appointment at 3:30 for Rachel. I'll drop by and pick her up and we will meet you there."

With that statement the conversation was over. It was added to the long list of things that were festering into Marilyn and Ray's relationship. An uneasy truce was observed when they got to the doctor's office. The good news was that the new medication was having positive signs initially for Rachel.

When they got home, both tried to put on a show of normality. When it came bedtime, Marilyn asked Ray...