She took both my hands in hers. "Mark, what we have here will be wonderful, but I think we both know it won't work permanently. I'd love to try, I really would, but after your inevitable divorce, you're going to need time to deal with the fallout. We'll be by your side, trust me on that one, but being in a relationship with another Walsh woman might not be the best idea."

Christine returned home the next day and I think it's safe to say all five of us pretty much ignored her presence. I noticed her curious glances as to why I was in such a good mood. She...