“Did you fight?” “Of course.” But he knew Geeta’s mind, he must have, because he added, “Never physical, though.” “Don’t you all hit once in a while? It’s not beating, not really.” Karem paused. “Yes, it is. Don’t get me wrong, Sarita and I —it wasn’t perfect, nothing is. And there were times we hurt each other plenty with words, but no, Geeta, no. I don’t hit.”

