Marilyn noticed changes in Raymond that evening. He came home late. Normally, even when he returned exhausted, the first thing he did was to find her and kiss her. A hand around her waist. And a quiet, “Where have you been, love?” Sometimes he would barely enter the living room before pulling her close. That night, he walked past her with just: “Good evening, Marilyn.” Marilyn stared at him. “Good evening.” Raymond removed his jacket. And the next person he asked was Elizabeth. “How is your mother?” “She’s fine too.” Marilyn replied. “Good.” And that was it. No kisses. No touch. No Nothing. Marilyn stood beside the sofa, watching him walk upstairs. She wanted to believe he was tired. But the next morning proved otherwise. Raymond was already at the breakfast table when she came downstairs. “Morning,” Marilyn said. He looked up. “Good morning, Marilyn.” Again. Just Marilyn. She sat across from him. Raymond continued reading something on his tablet. Marilyn waited fo
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