My Wife's Birthday Gift
"Phoebe, happy birthday. Did you get the flowers I sent?"
"I got them. You're not even home for my birthday, and you think flowers make it better?"
She sounded irritated.
"No, that's not what I meant. I'll be done with everything the day after tomorrow, and we can celebrate then, okay?"
I tried my best to sound gentle.
"Wh-what? I thought you weren't coming back until the end of the month! Why are you coming back the day after tomorrow?"
Her voice shot up in pitch.
"I rushed everything so I could get home early and see you."