Jeff: We're going to be parents.
Me: I know. Together. It's stronger even than the bonds of marriage. ... Or bondage.
Jeff: [Laughs] Is there a safe word?
I consider this for a moment.
Me: College.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Scenes From a Marriage: ABCs & S&M
The scene: Saturday night dinner date at a local French bistro. Out of nowhere, Jeff puts down his fork, looking stricken.
Jeff: We're going to be parents.
Me: I know. Together. It's stronger even than the bonds of marriage. ... Or bondage.
Jeff: [Laughs] Is there a safe word?
I consider this for a moment.
Me: College.
Jeff: We're going to be parents.
Me: I know. Together. It's stronger even than the bonds of marriage. ... Or bondage.
Jeff: [Laughs] Is there a safe word?
I consider this for a moment.
Me: College.
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Military school. (Oh, but that's two words.)
ReplyDeleteI still remember the moment I realized our daughter was going to be with us FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES. My husband says it looked like I was going to bolt...
ReplyDeleteAlcohol. Grandparents who babysit. Those are important words too.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a dialog, i like it so much.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that dialog. Gives me a grim on my face.
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