I have to tell you something and I want you to listen now, Peter. Listen to what I’m about to say. I won’t live like this for much longer.” “Meaning what?” “Meaning, the kids and I, we have options.” “And what does that mean?” But she wouldn’t say it, and he didn’t ask again, and suddenly a door sprang open that he never knew was there, and he saw her walking toward it, a child’s hand in each of hers.