When A Broken Vow Leads To War

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1:02Show regret the day she underestimated me. This is my revenge, and it's just the beginning. Rick Jensen wasn't on the high school basketball team because he was only 5-6 inches tall. He also didn't play football, weighing in at a slow 145 pounds. He wasn't a top student either, with an average of BS and CS in his classes, but he was content with that. His best grades were in metal shop and auto repair subjects that really interested him. If it weren't for his classmate, Kate Moore, Rick might have struggled in basic chemistry. Kate was very smart and had a lot of knowledge about many topics. Unlike most students, she didn't get to spend much time in town because her family owned a farm. Kate often had to help at home, cooking meals for the farm hands and doing chores. As she moved through school, her father also had to handle the farm's bookkeeping. Kate was very different from Rick. She stood at 5 at 10, with broad shoulders and strong arms. She sometimes felt self-conscious about her looks because she didn't have the trait she wished for, like a smaller nose or straight of teeth. In elementary school, she earned the nickname Big Nose Kate after a famous woman from

2:03the Old West. That woman was known for her tough life, while Kate was just a shy girl who had never even shared a romantic moment with anyone. Rick and Kate didn't date. They simply enjoyed each other's company. They both had aspects of their lives that others teased, but they never made fun of each other. Instead, they offered support and understanding. Rick's classmates often called him Little Ricky since he stopped growing when he was 14. While there was just like teasing an elementary school, it turned into bullying in high school. The bigger boys began to assert their power over the smaller students starting with Rick. Complaining to the school officials only made the situation worse, leaving Rick confused and upset. He talked to his father, John, who was also smaller than most men, but had never been bullied. John had served four years in the Marines, where he learned a lot about protecting himself. He took Rick to a nearby karate school and asked the instructor to teach Rick the basics of due jet-to. John believed that Rick didn't need to break boards or kick hard. Instead, he needed to learn how to use his opponents straight against them. This way, he could defend himself without causing serious injury.

3:03Rick quickly embraced this type of self-defense and became skilled in various techniques like joint locks and throws. In his sophomore year, the school star quarterback decided to show Rick who was in charge. In the whole way, he grabbed one of Rick's books and tossed it away, making other students laugh. When the quarterback reached for another buck, Rick quickly grabbed his arm, turned it over, and put him in a hold. At surprise, the quarterback cleared it, Rick and said, let me go. Rick tightened his grip, causing the quarterback to win and drop to his knees. He calmly replied, where else what? The quarterback started to realize he was now at Rick's mercy. Rick added, you have two options today. You can apologize to everyone for how you've acted, and I'll let you go, or you can choose not to apologize, and I won't be so gentle. It's your decision. Shusing wisely, the quarterback apologized, and Rick helped him up, brushing off his clothes. Rick extended his hand and said, no hard feelings. His opponent smiled and replied, no hard feelings. He respected Rick as someone tough, not to be messed with. Later that month is Rick walk between classes, he saw several boys bothering Kate, calling

4:04her names. Rick approached the group and said, leave her alone. Two of the boys, knowing who Rick was, backed off immediately. The third boy, larger than the others, stepped toward Rick and tried to hit him. Rick blocked the punch and struck him gently inside, which caused the boy to open surprise. He couldn't raise his arm because of her. With a grateful expression, Kate took Rick's arm and thanked him. For the next three years, the teasing of Rick and Kate lessened quite a bit. Rick's father owned a gas station on the outskirts of town. The station was built in the 1950s and had two places for oil changes and small repairs. Rick worked after schooled and on weekends, pumping gas and cleaning windows, and he loved it. He was passionate about cars and read many magazines about them. He did very well in his autumn mechanic classes in high school and always looked for ways to learn more about cars. He bought an old, broken-down Ford Falcon and used one of his father's workspaces to fix it up. Although he made slow progress, he gained valuable experience and started helping his friends with their cars. Rick kept the business going while attending vocational technical school to continue expanding

5:06his knowledge of how to repair. After working successfully for several years in his father's shop, Rick took over the local tiresaw, you, as built in when his father retired. The building had four service space and a small office on a big lot dot. He gathered a team of skilled mechanics to help manage the shop and keep everything running smoothly. Using what he knew about cars, he started going to auctions, buying used cars, fixing them up, and selling them. The back area of the lot became a place for used cars. With the growth of online business, he hired some tech-sevy young people to help find specific cars and parts for sale all over the country. Customers looking for a certain vehicle were happy to pay Rick for finding, fixing, and delivering it. This approach made his business very successful, dot. One summer afternoon, as close in time near, he noticed a pickup truck with smoke coming out of it slowly driving into the lot. Clearly the vehicle needed some attention. Dot. The mechanics were getting ready to leave, so Rick thought he would talk to the driver and have the team work on it the next day, dot. As he walked over to the smoking pickup, he didn't immediately recognize the driver as

6:07she climbed out. But when he looked up, he saw a familiar face, his classmate Kate. She smiled when he approached her. Kate, it's great to see you, he said happily. Dot. She replied, I wish it were under better circumstances. My dad's pickup is having trouble and it needs your expertise. Can you help us? Of course, Kate. Unfortunately, the skilled mechanics have already gone home for the day and only a few inexperienced ones are left, he said with a chuckle, dot. She frowned and said, Dad thinks it shouldn't take long to fix and he wants me to bring it home tonight in good shape. Laughing, Rick responded, well, you're a bit late for that. Here's the deal I can offer you. If you join me for a quick dinner, I'll let you use one of my trucks and you can return it when nose is fixed. Sure she replied quickly. Dot Rick brought out the truck he was trying to sell and they headed to a fast food restaurant for dinner. They talked about old times and what their classmates were up to. Rick enjoyed the visit, but it was over too soon since Kate needed to get back to the farm. The repairs were easy for Rick to handle, so he left a message for Kate that her truck

7:07was ready. When closing time came, Kate returned to the shop looking nice in her shorts and blouse. Rick made sure to help her himself. After they swapped keys, he handed her the bills over if father could send a check for the repairs. They looked at each other, both hoping the other would suggest dinner until Rick finally asked since he looks so nice tonight, would you like to go out for dinner? Kate happily accepted. On the way back to Rick shop after dinner, he asked, are you working somewhere or just helping your dad? She replied both. I handled some paperwork for my dad in a few neighbors and I also worked at Tyson. Is that an accounting too? I applied for an accounting job there, but they didn't hire me. Instead they found something else for me. I get a fair wage health insurance and vacation time. What do you do? She hesitated a bit and then said, assaparate the heads from the chickens. What does that involve? She was a little shy about answering, but eventually explained, I cut the heads off the chickens as they come down the line. There's a machine that comes by every few seconds. Someone further up the line puts a live chicken upside down in a funnel with its head hanging

8:09out. I explained, along with twenty other women, my job is to separate the head from the body while the chicken drains into the container below. It's not what I expected my life to be like, but I still have hope for the future. He didn't laugh because he understood starting from the bottom and working your way up. He asked, do you enjoy working in accounting? Yes, I do, she replied. Would you be interested in a temporary part-time job at Rick's rise until we catch up? Absolutely. I finish work every day at 4pm and I'm available on Saturdays and Sundays. Great, he said. Come by when you can implant stay until about 6 or 6.30pm and five days a week. I'll pay you $10 per eye or and you can have any meal you want after work. He smiled and she smiled back even wider. The arrangement worked out well for both of them. Rick had been worried about falling behind on his accounting, but now everything was accurate and up to date. This allowed him more time to focus on what he loved, fixing and trading cows. Rick admired her strong work ethic. She didn't mind working weekends to catch up or finish important tasks.

9:09As expected, they became closer than just boss and accountant. Rick felt that their connection had grown beyond just playful interactions in his office. He still lived with his parents as did she. He asked if she would like to go to St. Louis for the weekend and she happily agreed. However, she needed to talk to her parents first. Although they were hesitant about the trip, they appreciated Rick and were glad that Kate had a serious boyfriend. They planned to visit the gate we watched in St. Louis and spend a day at the famous zoo. However, they ended up spending their time in the motel room. Rick and Kate were new to being close in this way and their first moments together were filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Rick remembered what his father had once told him, focus on her, not yourself. He wanted to make sure she felt comfortable and appreciated. Kate had some idea of what would happen, but wasn't sure about the details. She felt nervous, not because she was shy, but because she wasn't confident about her appearance. Though she had turned in securities, she was eager for this to be a memorable experience. To help them relax, Rick made some drinks and seen they were laughing together feeling more at ease. They gradually and gently drew closer to each other.

10:11Rick was happy to see that she enjoyed his thoughtful gestures. They shared soft, tender moments as they explored their closeness, discovering what made each other feel valued. Rick paid attention to Kate's reactions, adjusting his approach based on her responses. They found comfort in each other's presence, slowly learning what felt right for both of them. Their time together was filled with care and connection as they shared this new experience, learning to communicate and understand each other without words. In the end, they felt a deep sense of peace and closeness happy to have shared something special. As they held each other, they shared a kiss that was more heartfelt than before. They both laughed together as they navigated the newness of their experience, sharing a light-hearted moment. It was a new adventure for them, and they were discovering it together. Rick had always been fine with how he was understanding that it wasn't about being perfect, but about making the moment special for both of them. At the shared this intimate connection, Rick focused on what made her happy. He was careful and gentle, wanting her to feel safe and comfortable. They moved in sync, finding a rhythm that worked for them, smiling and enjoying the closeness they shared. After a while, they both relaxed into the moment, feeling at ease.

11:14It was a simple and tender experience filled with care for each other. They laughed softly afterward, feeling the warmth of their bond and the joy of being together. This was a memory they knew they would cherish, built on love trust, and laughter. This was their first time together, and it was special for both of them. The rest of the weekend is spent time discovering what each other liked and trying new things. She enjoyed the playful moments they shared, creating light-hearted nicknames that mused them both. At the end of the weekend, he asked her to marry him, and she happily accepted with the joyful squeal and a big hug. Their parents were thrilled with the news, and both mother was excited they began planning the wedding. Her mother, who was skilled with sewing, got kids approval to create a beautiful wedding dress. The next three years were wonderful for the couple as they welcomed their son, Todd Aaron Jensen. His business grew successfully, and he gained a reputation as a fair entrust for the owner. Kate only helped out in the office when things got busy. Rick noticed that Kate felt uncomfortable about her appearance and arranged for her to get braces for her teeth into some adjustments made to her nose. She didn't ask for these changes, but she appreciated his kindness and felt even closer

12:16to him because he wanted her to feel better about herself. When Todd turned three, Kate expressed her wish to help support the family by returning to work. The two grandmothers were excited and promised to take good care of Todd. Kate saw a job opening at the bank and decided to apply. With her accounting knowledge, she quickly adapted and became a head teller. The customers appreciated having a friendly local face to assist them. As she gained confidence in her work, she felt better about herself. However, there was still one thing Kate felt unsure about, and that was her body shape. After taking care of Todd, Kate felt self-conscious about the changes to her body, even around Rick. However, with Rick's growing business and the family's simple lifestyle, she soon treated herself to some nice new outfits that boosted her confidence. When they went out for dinner and dancing, people noticed the stylish woman at Rick's side. As they doubt, Kate's new look drew attention, and what other men asked to dance with her she cheerfully replied, thank you, but I'd only dance with my wonderful husband. A few years later, Kate received an offer for the executive secretary position at the bank. The bank president Charlie Handel admired her dedication and commitment to excelling for

13:18both the bank and its customers. In this new role, Kate thrived. She gained confidence, knowledge in banking, and a strong working relationship with Charlie Dart. The girl from the farm had transformed into a successful professional woman. She spent part of her pitch at unfashionable and high quality clothes, making her a role model for many clients and staff. Kate appreciated the compliment she received from salesmen and customers when they visited the office, Dart. She particularly enjoyed seeing the boys from high school who had once teased her come into the bank. Instead of feeling resentment, she found joy in showing them how much she had grown and achieved. Forget everything you had planned for this weekend because you are sitting on your couch and winning from the comfort of your own home. I'm here with SpinQuest where you can play hundreds of slot games, all of the table games you love, and you could even win real cash prizes. New users, $30 coin packs are on sale for 10 at SpinQuest.com SpinQuest is a free-to-play social casino, voidware prohibited, visit SpinQuest.com for more

14:19details. During this time, Rick's ride was thriving and a couple decided to build a new home for their family. They found a spacious lot on the outskirts of town, perfect for Todd to play, and for Rick to set up a workshop dot. The street was smooth but didn't have any curbs or gutters, just a shallow grassy ditch on the side dot. Rick collaborated with carpenters and electricians and plumbers to build the house just as Kate envisioned it. He fixed engines, completed paint jobs on cars, and sold them at lower prices to help keep the house's cost-manageable while ensuring high quality. This house was Kate's dream, and she showed her appreciation and countless ways to start Rick Cordes, rides was a turning point. He needed to grow the business, or he would have to start saying no to customers. After assessing his operations and opportunities, he decided to purchase the four-base shop he was renting, add two more bays, and utilize the large area next to her and behind the building dot the side yard would become a space for selling cars that he had refurbished. The luck out would house a new paint and body shop along with storage for cars and stock and parking for employees. Rick's rides was becoming known for finding, fixing, and selling used cars, attracting

15:22enthusiasts of classic and muscle cars from a wide area dot. The only obstacle to achieving his plans was the funds he needed. He approached Mr. Handle about the loan he required. Rick had done all his banking with Mr. Handle, who was well aware of Rick's ride success. The loan committee approved the loan, but Mr. Handle wanted a guarantee from the small business administration, SBA. This presented a challenge, as the SBA required a personal guarantee from the owner and their spouse, despite Rick's rides being a corporation. Rick had started the business before marrying Kate, and she wasn't the shareholder, meaning Kate had to sign a loan agreement for a business she didn't oversee. Thankfully, Kate trusted Rick's skills with the business. The concern was that the banker to policy that no employee could add this much money to the bank. Handle believed that Kate was his best employee and very important to his company, so he made a deal. Kate would agree to give up any claim she had done Rick's rides. Rick also had to agree not to sell any of his interests in Rick's rides to anyone else without the bank's permission. The change is to the business brought in more sales than Rick expected, and he needed some help.

16:23He reached out and discovered Bob Smith, who had been the sales manager at several use car lots and was looking for new work. Bob and his wife Mary had just moved to town because Mary got a teaching job at the local high school. Rick and Kate's son Todd were starting junior high. He had his father small frame but was also strong, smart, and good looking. His mother was very proud of him. Just like his dad when he was younger, Todd started to deal with some bullying from bigger boys. He took due to two lessons to learn how to stand up for himself and also grew to be a skilled wrestler. Rick went to almost all of Todd's matches. The two of them practiced wrestling moves at home, which sometimes were at Kate. She thought about getting a referee's whistle to keep the peace. Todd reached the state finals in both his junior and senior years, winning his weight class in his senior year. Although he didn't want to wrestle in college, he owned an academic scholarship to the state university. Bob Smith became a great sales manager, allowing Rick to oversee the business and explore new chances with classic car clubs and fans of muscle cars. People from all around came to him to find the exact car they wanted, and he offered

17:23help to fix paint, and finished it just the way the customer wanted. Sometimes success brings his own and this was no different. Bob had done a great job as a sales manager, so he and Mary built a new house. This house cost much more than Rick's place. Bob was hoping for great sales each year for the next 30 years to pay off the loan. When sales were slow, Bob got irritable and pushed his team hard. Rick, on the other hand, told his sales staff to focus on helping customers find the car they wanted instead of trying to sell them something they didn't want. This approach built strong loyalty among customers. Because Bob was being so demanding, he and Rick often disagreed. They didn't argue loudly, but it was clear there was tension. Around this time, Rick noticed that Kate was growing more frustrated with him. Little things, like where he put the ketchup in the refrigerator, became issues. She no longer gently touched his shoulder as she walked past him at the dinner table. If Rick was working in the dinner bed time, she used to come in to say, good night and I love you. No, she just turned off the TV and went to bed quietly. In the past, they had playful moments together that were now becoming less warm.

18:25When Kate joked about him, it started to bother Rick. He reminded her that she had disliked being teased in high school and that he didn't enjoy it either. She just laughed and said, I didn't mean to upset you. At dinner, she often talked about the customers she met at the bank and described them in a way that made Rick uncomfortable. Instead of saying they were nice or polite, she used words like strong or charming. We could help Kate improve her appearance by paying for some enhancements and new clothes. She now loved very attractive and it seemed like she felt she could find someone better than her husband, whose old used cars. When they were together, she would softly say, more, more, more instead of yes, yes, like she used to. Despite their husbands being different, Kate and Mary became close friends and the two couples enjoyed spending time together. At a tarder college, Kate started to explore new ways to spend her evenings. She and Mary often went out for drinks. Rick noticed that when Kate came back home, she always had one more button of her shirt and uncompared to when she left. One night, when she returned at midnight, Rick asked her how many people she'd downed with that evening. She looked at him curiously and replied, oh, about a dozen guys and I danced with half

19:29of them more than once. Why do you want to know? You were probably the most attractive woman at that club. How many of those guys would want to be close to you if they had the chance? As she was getting ready for bed, she playfully shrugged and said, all of them would love to notice me, I am a real catch. I know you're a catch, but as your husband, I want you to be a catch only for me, Rick said. She smiled and playfully touched his face, responding, are you feeling a little jealous? That's sweet. I just enjoy the attention from those who used to notice me. Don't worry, you're the only one I've ever been with so far. When she grinned cheekily and playfully tossed something in his direction as she headed towards the shower, Rick started to feel uneasy so he decided to hire a private investigator to follow her when she went out with Mary. The investigator reported that the friends went where they said they would. Upon arriving, various men would approach and start buying drinks for them. While they danced, some men would put their hands on kids back. Unlike many married women, she didn't stop them right away. She let it stay for a moment before gently moving a hand to a more appropriate place whilst

20:30smiling sweetly at her dance partner. Mary welcomed the guy's company, perhaps, and joined their attention. Kate had mentioned to Rick that Mary's divorce stand from her unfaithfulness, but Mary attributed it to her ex-husband's straight views. A private investigator noted that one of the men often walked Kate to her car, sharing a brief hug, but no more than that. After several months of weekly outings, Kate organized another girl's night out inviting Mary and Bob to join her this time. Bob danced with both women while Kate's dance partners kept their hands comfortably on her back throughout the evening. The investigator did not observe any inappropriate behaviour. Rick felt reassured that Kate hadn't done anything wrong, though he since she was getting too close to crossing our line. Rick decided it was time for a serious conversation. After dinner, as they tidied up, he said, someone I know saw you at the club last week and mentioned how friendly you were with some guys. He noted that you were dancing closely and I mirrored about what that might suggest for us. When married, a marriage can be tested if one partner stays. I love you and don't want to lose you to someone who doesn't value our family.

21:30That would be very painful for me. Please understand where I'm coming from. She juckled lightly, responding. It was all in good fun. No one got hurt over a few dances. There's a saying each person says to rules for their relationships. I don't want anyone else, so you needn't worry, and I'm not a fan of feeling like someone is watching me when I'm out. To keep things smooth between us, you might want to consider letting go of your informants she added with the teasing tone. Later, Kate mentioned a polka game at Bob and Mary's house the following night. Rick thought it would be nice to join as he wanted to stay close to Kate. That sounds enjoyable. I haven't played in a while, but it could be fun, he replied, noticing a flicker of disappointment on Kate's face, which made him feel he had made the right choice. On the night of the polka game, Kate asked, are you sure you want to go tonight? It's really cold outside and the roads might still be icy. I know you prefer to relax after a long day at work. No one would mind if you stayed home. He just made me want to come even more. I don't want you driving alone on these slippery roads, he said. I'll be fine.

22:30I have a four-wheel drive, she assured him, though she smiled somewhat reluctantly as she put on her coat. Starting the car, she turned to Rick. It's really chilly. Are you sure you want to go? Absolutely, he affirmed. Upon arriving at the Smith's house, Rick and Kate were warmly greeted by Bob and Mary, who seemed to have a dissipated Rick's presence. Dr. Harrison, a local surgeon, and Sandy Jones, the station manager for a local radio and TV station, were also present. Rick knew Doc, as everyone called him, while Cindy worked with Rick's rides for advertising. Mary mostly played the hostess that night, bringing drinks to everyone. The men played Texas Holdham for about an hour while Kate and Mary enjoyed their drinks and occasionally served the plays. The sticks were not very high, but the game was competitive. As the round shifted and the next deal got ready, Kate hurried over to the table and asked, can I join this round? Forget whatever plans you have this weekend, because you're staying at home and playing on spin quests. And there's never been a better time to sign up than right now. New users get $30 coin packs for just $10.

23:31All the table games you love, with hundreds of slot games and real cash prizes. That's at spinquest.com, S-P-I-N-Q-U-S-T dot com. Spinquest is a free to play social casino. Visit spinquest.com for more details. I'm not that great, but I'm fun, Kate said. The other three men at the table laughed and agreed well Rick's side quietly. He was guide he came to keep an eye on Kate, especially since she had been drinking quite a bit. The full-on, Kate lost most of her money. It seemed like this was going to be her last round, but she was eager to keep play. Luck was on her side as she received three aces and a king of diamonds, with another ace showing on the table. She laughed, thinking no one else could have such a good hand, but Cindy kept raising her bets until Kate was at a funds. You just trying to win by throwing your money around, she said to Sandy, frustrated. Then Rick spoke up. I can help you out with some chips. But the other guys quickly objected, saying, no way, you should play with what you have. No lending chips. Kate then jokingly said, I'll make my bet in a different way since I have no

24:35money left. The other guys weren't treat and all decided to go all in. Rick shouted, whoa, this is not happening. No deals like that with my wife during this game or any other. Kate, you can't just say that. Are you drunk or just being silly? Let's finish this hand-like normal, or we're leaving right now. Kate shot back. If that's my bet, then that's my bet. It's not up to you to decide for me, so just let us finish. Rick replied, please don't do this, Kate. This could lead to trouble for us. Think about our lives together, about our family. It could harm our relationship. Ignoring him, Kate turned over her cards triumphantly. I have three aces, and with the ace of hearts on the table, that makes four of a kind. Sandy smiled and so confidently, watched closely. The ace of hearts on the table, plus the king, Queen Jack, and ten of hearts in my hand. You lose. Three guys laughed loudly. Kate looked at the cards chuckled and said, wow, I didn't expect that. Rick replied, all right, you played your hand. Let's go home. She turned to him and said, I need the bet.

25:36I come back out now. I need to own up to my loss. It's about honesty among card players. No, Kate. We are going home now if he insisted, grabbing her arm and pulling her from her seat. The other three men stepped in to separate them, keeping Rick against a wall. Dot, Rick yelled over his friends. You won't do anything like that. That's not happening, Kate. You can settle the bet with cash, but that's it. We need to leave. Now, it's my choice. I can do what I want, shouted Kate. Right now, I'm going to go into Bob's room. You can come watch if you want, but don't give me any grief. It's up to you. Turning to Sandy, she said, are you ready for me to step in as I should have done before? Just make room. I hope you're ready for some surprises. Sandy grinned at Rick and said, hey, Rick, by the time I'm done with her, she'll be able to handle anything. This comment pushed Rick over the edge. He pushed forward, kicking and elbowing his friends. Bob yelled, get into the couch. They quickly lifted Rick, which made it hard for him to move, but he still kicked a lamp table,

26:39causing the lamp to crash with a loud bang. His feet flipped to coffee tables, they carried him through the living room, Dot. Merri shouted for them to stop ruining her new home. Merri tried to pull the men away from Rick, but she was pushed aside and fell to the floor. At that point, the guys had Rick pinned down on the couch, struggling with his kickstop for strated comma. Merri walked over to the fireplace, picked up a tool, and struck Rick on the side of the head. His movement stopped, and he's slumped and conscious in the couch. Dot come in a con voice, said, you didn't need to knock him out, Merri. He would have given up eventually. Merri responded, I didn't want to hurt him unless he kept wrecking the place. Is he okay? Doc checked Rick's pulse, looked him over, and said he's fine just up cold. Let him rest. Bob, turning his attention elsewhere, said, let's go check on what's happening in the other room. As they walked into the bedroom, they saw Sandy sitting on the edge of the bed and Kate kneeling nearby, clearly exhausted from her efforts. She stood up, pulling her sweater off and throwing it onto a chair, irritated by the messed up. The others who had been watching exchanged glances and pressed by her confidence. Kate gave them a playful smile before returning to

27:43what she had been doing, determined to continue with the focused attitude. Merri quietly walked to the bathroom, returning with a towel, and laid it on the floor to protect her new carpet from any messed up. After several minutes, Sandy finally reacted, clearly exhausted. Kate wiped her face, and the others in the room looked on, watching her composed demeanor as she tidied up Doc, Rick comma beginning to regain consciousness, felt disoriented. His vision was blurry as he tried to understand what had happened. He touched his head and noticed blood on his hand, feeling confused but determined to get up and leave. As he tried to stand, he stumbled and fell back onto the carpet, still weak from the blow-dot. Meanwhile, Comicate, feeling hot in the room, removed her out of clothes and tried to cool down. Bob, watching her, playfully made a bet with her, but she wasn't really concerned about the money. She had too much on her mind and wanted to focus on relaxing Dott. She moved closer to Bob, reaching out with her hand lightly as they shared a quiet moment while the others watched from a distance, Dott. The room was filled with quiet anticipation as attention slowly eased, Doc. She gently touched Bob's legs, moving carefully, hoping to make the moment special.

28:47As she continued, Bob's reaction showed he was caught up in the intensity of it all. Rick, still weak but determined, managed to get his feet by leaning on the couch and then the wall. He heard laughter from the other room and the relief that his wife didn't sound distressed, his heart sank at what the sand suggested. Slowly, he took out his fun and started recording as he pushed the bedroom door open, Dott inside comma. Bob was wiping his face, and the group around the bed was sharing a moment of laughter. Kate made a remark, comparing what she was experiencing to what she was used to, which only caused more laughter from the group, Doc Rick couldn't believe what he was witnessing and continued recording. The scene before him was overwhelming and it became clearer to him that things had gone too far, Dott. He knew that the hit his head had made him weak. You couldn't turn away from what was happening in front of him. If he went into the room, they might have forced him to see the discomfort surrounding his wife. His time in that house fell finish and so did his marriage, but the night was not done. Dott. He slowly made his way to the front door, posing just long enough to grab Kate's purse with the car keys inside. As he closed the door, he heard Kate say, no more small guys from me. From now on,

29:49I want only the best. Let's do this again next week. He went to Kate's car and started it with her keys. As he backed out of the driveway, he made sure to scrape Doc's car with his bumper, leaving a mark from the wheel to the back. He chuckled himself, thinking about how Doc would need a good mechanic to fix the damage, Dott. When he reached their house, which now felt empty, he parked the car across the street. After taking the house key from her key chain, he dumped the contents of her purse on the floor of the passenger seat. He picked up her wallet and took out all the shared credit and debit cards, throwing the rest of the items away. With purpose, he walked toward the house and tossed her new purse into the ditch filled with water and ice Dott. The driveway was a mix of slush, mud and water. At 32 degrees, the snow was barely melting. He unplugged the garage door opener, entered the house and called 911. He told the dispatcher that he had been hurt and needed help. While waiting for the ambulance, he went to Kate's closet and used her wedding dress to help stop the bleeding Dott. After the bleeding had stopped, he took the wedding dress outside and tossed it in the driveway. Officer Murphy was driving his EMT girlfriend, Sarah, around since it was a cold,

30:52snowy Thursday night when they received a call to check on Rick's house for a possible disturbance. Kate had just finished a long and tiring time and felt that she needed to stand a move around. She placed her hand under her clothes, feeling uncomfortable and decided to go to the bathroom. Mary went to get some drinks for the next ride when she looked into the living room and shouted, oh no, that man. I should have done something. Kate's trip to the bathroom was put on hold as she ran to see what Mary was shouting about. What she saw made her hard drop. There was a pool of blood and blood the handprints on the white couch. She thought, oh no, is that Rick's blood? Then she spotted more blood on the carpet and traces leading to the bedroom where Rick had crawled before standing up. The footprints led right to Kate's feet and stopped at the bedroom door. Someone had hurt Rick badly and when he woke up, he managed to get to the bedroom door and saw a shocking scene. As she looked at the blood on the floor, she realized how serious the situation was. Oh my god, what have you all done to my husband? Where are my clothes? I need to get to Rick. He's hearth and I have to be with him, catch outed. After searching, she found her skirt and sweater but couldn't find the wrist of her clothes and

31:55dash for the front door. She looked for her purse but noticed her car was gone. Sobbing, she said, I need someone to take me home. I need to go right now. Please help me, she cried. The three guys who had been hanging out and having fun together were not eager to get dressed and go into a chilly night. They stayed quiet so she began to scream and lightly urge them to help. Duck stepped up and said he would take her home. He told the others, I think I need to help Rick stay calm so he doesn't overreact. It was just friends having a good time but things got a little out of hand. Merchant have hit him so she should apologize. That way everything will be okay, he added. Bob, Sandy and Merrick's change were it looks inside, oh no, how are we going to get out of this situation? Duck didn't share that com attitude. He was upset when he saw the big scratch on the side of Rick's car. That guy's going to be in trouble tonight, he said. Forget whatever plans you have this weekend because you're staying at home and playing on SpinQuest and there's never been a better time to sign up then right now. New users get $30 coin packs for just $10 all the table games you love with hundreds of

33:00slot games and real cash prizes. That's at SpinQuest.com SPINQST.com SpinQuest is a free-to-play social casino. Boyed where prohibited visit SpinQuest.com for more details. Once Kate was in a car he sped off toward the Jensen House. As they got closer Kate was surprised to see her car parked in the street instead of in the driveway or garage. She felt relieved to see lights on in the house. She hurried up the driveway not noticing anything on the ground. She ran the doorbell repeatedly until Rick finally came to the door and turned on the porch light. But then he turned away and walked back into the kitchen. Ignoring her dog frustrated karma she rushed to the garage into the code but the door didn't open. After slipping in the snow she returned to the front door and started to shout and knock on it. Meanwhile Rick was watching her with a smirk through his door security camera. Kate shouting and banging attracted the attention of the neighbors and Doc didn't want that. He went to the door and tried to speak with Rick but didn't get it anywhere at Doc. It was time for action. He noticed a landscaping rock that was bigger than

34:03a soft bulb but smaller than a football. He thought it could help them get into the house. He stood next to the side light by the front door when Kate suddenly stopped him. Don't break that side light she exclaimed. It's just plastic. It can be fixed for less than $100 he replied. That's actually a custom piece of glass. I had it made with our initials Kate insisted Doc. Ignoring her he moved closer to the side light ready to throw the rock. Just then the lights from a car turned into the driveway flashing red and blue distracting him. In his moment of destruction he accidentally broke the glass, cutting his wrist deeply. He cried out in pain and pulled his hand back causing more damage. What quickly flowed onto the porch? Doc. Officer Murphy's girlfriend grabbed her medical kit and rushed over to help him stop the bleeding. Just as she reached him the ambulance Rick had called arrived driving over a wedding dress that belonged to Kate. Two male paramedics worked quickly to lift him into the ambulance and began applying pressure to his wound. Doc meanwhile, comma officer Murphy and Sarah walked up to the door and rang the bell to get inside.

35:03When Rick saw them he opened the door. This was the first time Kate had seen him and she gasped at the side of his coast stained with blood. She started to cry and rushed towards him but he gently motioned for her to step back and quickly shut the door. Doc Rick explained that Kate had lost a bet and he was trying to prevent her from fulfilling it. He was worried that since she had been drinking a bit things could escalate. That's why he struggled to get her to the car but when Doc and Bob brought him to the couch he got hit on the head, Doc. He thought it was Mary, her head hence since both men were busy with something else. Rick told the police who was involved and gave them the address of Bob and Mary's home, Doc outside, comma. The emergency workers were ready to take Doc to the hospital. They placed Rick in the ambulance since Doc was on a stretcher being looked after by a paramedic, Doc. Meanwhile, comma, Kate was left by herself as the police and emergency workers noticed the tension between the gents and family. She couldn't get into her house so she decided to drive to the hospital. She was surprised to find her prescattered on the floor of her car and her keys still in the ignition, Doc. As the ambulance pulled away another patrol car

36:03with a man and woman arrived. Officer Murphy explained what Rick had said and the new officers chose to talk to Bob and Mary that what had happened, Doc. When the police arrived at Bob's home they had Mary shouting, I should have handled that situation when I had the chance. Look what happened to my couch and carpet. Bob, you didn't help at all. You were only thinking about yourself. Bob replied angrily, that guy was hard to manage. I thought he might fight back. It wasn't easy to handle him. After the officer rang the doorbell, Bob opened the door and let them in appearing disoriented. Inside, Mary was on the floor scrubbing a large stain. She grabbed a blanket from a couch and threw it on the ground to cover as much of the stain as she could, quietly muttering in frustration while looking at Bob, Doc. The trail of evidence matched what Rick had told them. It went from the couch to the floor to the bedroom door and outside. A fireplace to lane near the couch, Doc. After the police read Bob and Mary their rights, they asked what was going on. Bob and Mary hadn't expected the police to arrive so quickly and were caught off guard. Doc Mary struggled to explain why she was cleaning the stain from the carpet. Seeing this, the police sergeant decided to arrest her

37:08for serious rendezvous. Bob began to shut saying, you can't arrest anyone here. A female officer reached for Mary's wrist to put handcuffs on her, but Bob intervened. This led to a struggle and in a chaos, Bob and had inadvertently caused the officer to stumble. The sergeant quickly intervened, ticking out his taser and using it on Bob, who then valed to the ground, Doc. The right to the hospital was stressful for Rick. He sat near the man who had been with his wife just hours earlier and it filled him with anger, Doc. The sounds coming from Doc reminded Rick of what he had heard before, pushing him to the brink. He unbuckled his seatbelt, lunged forward and struck Doc. Just as he was about to act again, the EMT stopped him and urged him back into his seat. Doc looking directly at Rick, the EMT said quietly, don't do that again. Doc cried out in discomfort, prompting the driver to ask what was happening. The EMT replied, our patient isn't enjoying the ride. Please try to avoid any bumps. Turning back to Rick, the EMT lean in and said softly, keep this between us. I've got your back. Everything's fine, understand.

38:09Everything is fine. Rick nodded, though he still felt a desire for a retribution toward Doc Doc. When the ambulance arrived at the emergency room, about 20 people were waiting. As the EMT brought out the stretcher, the crowds stepped forward, calling out for assistance. Doc rick stood alone as the EMT who accompanied him, said, follow me. They walked to the registration desk. While sitting down, Rick saw a nurse and the EMT sharing a moment of connection with outward's dot. Then a friendly nurse named Cindy came over and said, please sit here, Rick, and I'll take you where you need to go. You've already met my husband, Pete. Cindy guided him to the check-in area. When asked about his next of kin, he replied, my father, John. He answered no to questions about being married and having visitors. Cindy weaved Rick into a treatment room where another nurse came in but didn't join the conversation. The nurse explained, we need to shave the hair around your wound to prepare for stitches. Cindy said, I can do that. The nurse looked at her strangely and replied, I'll let the doctor know he needs to see Mr. Jensen soon. As Cindy was the side of Rick's head, he asked, do you work

39:10in the yard, Cindy? Cindy said, no, I work upstairs in surgery. Curious, regast, why are you being so nice to me? Cindy smiled and replied, do you remember me? We thought for a moment and say, I think he bought an SUV for me a few months ago when you were about to have a baby. She laughed and said, you're not losing your mind. I'll make sure the doctor knows what to do for your recovery. We just need to clean and stitch your head and then you can go home. That sounds good, Cindy. Does your little boy still play with the toy car I gave him? Yes, he plays with it every day. He's almost worn it out. I'll send him a toy truck when I get back to the office. This made Cindy laugh. Rick then asked, did you have a girl, a boy? She smiled and said, we have a beautiful baby girl named Riggle, but we call her Ricky. Rick thought it was a unique name for a girl. Just then, the doctor came in as Cindy finished cutting Rick's hair. While the doctor stitched up the cut, he asked Rick about his job, hobbies, and the stock market. Rick figured this was part of the rules for his recovery. Once the stitches were finished, the doctor said Rick should

40:11stay in the hospital overnight because he needed fluids after losing some blood. They weren't worried about the cover concussion, but wanted to give him some fluids to her in room and for. Cindy brought him to a private room. The nurse connected him to the room and gave him a pill to help him sleep better with all the noise in the hospital. Cindy placed her hand gently on his shoulder, expressing her relief that he was okay. She softly assured him, I will check on you tomorrow. Rick thought it was a nice way to make patients feel cared for. By 2 a.m., Rick had received the fluids, but he still couldn't sleep. Too much had happened that evening, and he hadn't fully understood at all. He just wanted to go home. He got up from the bed and opened the door to look for us and noticed Kate. She had slumped down and was asleep in a chair in a waiting room across the hall from his room. His first thought was how nice, she stayed close to me to check on me. Then he remembered, she is here because I kicked her out for being with her friends, and she had nowhere else to go. It's kind of sad to see her sleeping there, looking vulnerable. We got dressed and walked over to Kate while she was asleep. He shook her a little and said, why don't you go get some rest?

41:14Your friends didn't hurt me. She jumped up and wanted to express her concern, but he stepped back. I think you should keep your distance for a while. I need to sort out what happens with our marriage. As she began to speak, he raised his hand and said, not now. Then he went to the entrance of the hospital to call for a ride. While he was on his phone, Pete drove by in their SUV and asked, Rick, do you need a lift? Rick replied, I'm calling for a ride, so I'm okay. Thanks anyway. He got out of the SUV and approached Rick, saying, please get in. I need to talk to you. As they drove away from the hospital, Pete said, I want to explain why I didn't say anything about what happened with Dr. Harrison. He might remember when we bought our first car from your few years back. I had just finished serving four years as a medic in the army. Our son was only a year old, and Cindy had just graduated from nursing school. We were both excited to start our new jobs here in town. That's when we ended up blowing the engine in our car and needed a new one. We found what we wanted at Rick's rides, but when we went to get a loan, the bank said we didn't have enough time

42:14at work to qualify without a big dam payment, which we couldn't forward. We ended up renting a car for a couple of weeks, but that turned out to be more expensive than a regular car payment. We were in a tough spot dot. Meanwhile, Thomas Cindy was working with Dr. Harrison, who was crossing professional boundaries. He often intruded on her personal space, making her feel uneasy. She couldn't report him because she was new, and he held a high position at the hospital. I decided to address him about it one day, but he dismissed my concerns lightly and told me to keep quiet or else dot. When he learned that we needed money for a car, he made Cindy an unsettling proposition. He suggested that she meet with him weekly until he provided the dam payment on the car. He would come to our home while I was there, forcing me to endure an uncomfortable situation. Since I had already confronted him about his behavior, he even tried to control me, dot. The dilemma was that this seemed like our only option for getting the car we needed to keep working. Without it, we risk losing our home and being unable to provide for our family, dot. When we came to your office, we were hoping to get the paperwork to find out how much we could pour from Dr. Harrison so we could return and buy the car. We felt so overwhelmed, knowing that

43:18the situation could jeopardize our relationship and lead to choices we might regret. What he did for us that day, we will never forget. You appreciated my service to our country and recognized our hard work in finishing our education and finding good jobs. He believed we could be valuable members of the community. Because of this, you took money from your own pocket to help us with the dam payment. This allowed us to buy the necessary car without having to consider Harrison's off at Rick. Calma, you helped me keep my dignity, my wife, and my family together. As we drove home the day, Cindy asked if I noticed the kindness in your support because that felt like what you were to us. No one has had a greater impact on our lives than you. We can't thank you enough. To remember all you did for us, we named our daughter Ricky after you. I was so glad when you took care of Harrison. I wanted to do something too, but I was worried you might tell on me and I would lose my job. When I told Cindy I was bringing you to the hospital, she insisted on looking after you because no one is more important to us than you. By then, he had arrived at Rick's house and walked him to the door, making sure he didn't slip on the wet sidewalk. He noticed

44:18the broken side light and told Ricky would come by the next morning to fix it. He continued after I got you to Cindy, I went to check on Dr. Harrison. The doctors were more concerned about his hand than making it work properly again. If everything goes okay, he might be able to eat soup with that hand, but not much else. There was no mention of his other injuries. It seemed so focused on his hand that they just took off his clothes, put him in a hospital gown, and took him for surgery. By the time they noticed anything else, he might have quite a problem. I've seen this kind of situation before. Without quick help, he could face serious issues, but let's hope for a good outcome. They both laughed at that. As Rick opened his door, he gave him a big hug and said, Rick Jensen, you are one of the best people I know. It's a privilege to be your friend. Thank you once again.

45:25Dakar! Kate left the hospital and went to Walmart to buy some clothes with the day. She hoped to get home and either asked to stay or at least find some fresh clothes. While at Walmart, she realized most of her credit cards were missing. But someone from the hospital taken them while she was resting. Oh no, Rick had taken them away, she thought. Rick didn't think he could sleep in the bed he had shared with Kate, so he went to the guest bedroom and quickly fell asleep. He woke up at 8am, ready to plan the next steps after feeling happy by what had happened the night before. Still upset about Kate's actions, he took the rest of her clothes that were left hanging and tossed them onto the driveway. His first call was to his lawyer, Paul Moore, who also handled work-related legal issues. Without giving too many details, he told Paul he needed to start the process for a divorce because of Kate's unfaithfulness. Next, he checked the employment agreement here with Bob Smith and found out he could fire Bob without any special reason and did not owe him anything for leaving. Paul explained, I don't include any severance pay in contracts with the sales team.

46:28By the way, one of our lawyers said a bondsman called about representing Bob for something that happened this morning. Did you hear about that? Paul asked. Rick said, no, I haven't. According to the bondsman, Bob was arrested for hitting a police officer. He heard her and the court is not happy about this. His bail will be high. Also, his wife was arrested for a serious charge and her bail will also be a lot. Rick couldn't answer Paul right away because he started laughing. After he come down, he said, I didn't know about Bob hurting a police officer, but I did know about the trouble his wife got in. I was involved in that. No kidding. We need to meet soon to make sure Rick's ride stays strong through this. Call me later so we can discuss this more. Rick replied, I have a partially shaved head and some stitches, so I prefer to stay in for now. I might have you come over to my place to chat. Rick's next call was do Amy at work to let her know he would be late. In the meantime, only he should take calls about Bob Smith. He stopped by the bank to close any shared accounts with Kate. He used his portion of the money to open an individual account, naming his son Todd

47:29as an additional owner. He also had a chat made out to Kate for her share and send it along with a current bank statement to his lawyer until she hired her own. Rick thought she thinks I don't have any strength, but my influence in this make her wish she hadn't treated me this way. Usually, Rick entered his business through the front door, greeting his staff and catching up on the day's happenings. Today though, he chose the backdoor often used as a fire escape and quietly headed to his office. He sent Amy and Emile asking her to come to see him. While he waited, he adjusted his hat to hide the bandages. With a curious look, Amy started Rick and his hat asking, what's going on today? Why the back door? She had always been a loyal employee and he trusted her completely, so he gave her a short overview of what happened the night before leaving out some details. After explaining, he shared several important tasks for her. First, he wanted all advertising with consolidated communications stopped immediately. If Frick's rise had paid in advance, they could leave the funds in their account, but any commercials on TV or radio should end today. He knew she could tell he was not in the mood for discussions about the changes. Rick's rise made up 20% of all local advertising revenue

48:33for consolidated communications. Sandy was about to grasp his fury. The next task was to prepare an email for the whole company stating that Bob Smith was no longer working at Rick's rides. His things would be packed up after work today and sent to him. He asked Amy if there had been about Bob's job references, and she replied, yes, here is his number. He thanked her and asked to see her draft of the email once it was done. He looked at the phone number and noted that it belonged to baila gogo, the local bail bondsman. Ticking a deep breath, he smelt himself and called the number asking for call. Rick understood what the call was for. Bob was trying to get out of jail. Karl would likely want to know if Bob had enough money to pay him back. When Karl answered the phone, he asked, do you employ Bob Smith at Rick's rides? Rick replied, Bob does not work here anymore. Karl, who was brief with words, said, thank you for your time and hung up. Amy walked into his office just as his phone rang. Rick recognized the call from Sandy and thought, I guess someone told him that Rick's rides stopped all advertising with them. There's plenty of time to call him back if I want to. Amy did a great job explaining this corporate update,

49:37and Rick approved the email to be sent out under his name. The email noted that he would be available to answer any questions in person when a business closed at evening. After fixing the broken sidelight, Pete was leaving Rick's driveway when Kate drove up and stopped in the street. She blocked his truck and asked, is Rick at home? Pete replied, I haven't seen him all mourning and his car is gone, so I guess he's not here. He thanked him and moved out of his way. Once Pete left, Kate drove toward the house but couldn't quite see what was on the driveway. She stopped halfway in, got out of the street and stepped out of her car to take a better look. They were in the wet and messy ground from the last dome lay all her work clothes. Fancy sweaters, nice blouses, and warm suits were ruined by cars and emergency vehicles. They were her pride and joy, clothes that transformed the girl from the farm into someone who looked rich and successful. Crying, she started to pick up each piece until her arms were full and the sweater she wore became soaked. She felt confused about what to do since her car couldn't fit all her clothes. She heard from one pile to another trying to save her cherished items when something made her hot stop. In the middle of the driveway was her wedding dress, the lace,

50:40which her grandmother had made, was marked with a large bright red stain. It was a sign of a painful moment. She fell to her knees and held the dress close to her chest, sobbing and rocking back and forth. How could she be so unkind? How could she have made such a big mistake? The stained wedding dress felt like a symbol that her happy marriage was over. The neighbors, Dennis and Tina were passing by when they noticed her kneeling in this no driveway. They stopped to check if she needed help. Kate couldn't stop crying, making it hard to answer them. They realized something serious had happened at her home since her clothes were scattered all over. Tina was upset that Rick had treated his wife so poorly. She decided to call him and tell him to get himself together. Dennis replied, you don't know the whole story, so it's best not to judge or get involved in something you don't understand. Don't call Rick, Tina said to herself. She was determined to make a point and didn't care what her husband thought as she died, Rick's number. When Rick answered, he recognized her voice. Hello, Tina, he replied. Tina jumped right in. We have your upset wife in our car.

51:41She was trying to get her clothes from the driveway. How could you treat her like this? What do you have to say? Rick pulls for a moment. What is she saying about me? He asked. She isn't saying anything negative about you. Tina replied. He continued, is Kate blaming me or is she blaming herself for what happened? Before Tina could respond, Dennis, who was with her, spoke up. She keeps blaming herself for something. She hasn't explained it, but it's clear she feels responsible. Rick said, then Tina should ask Kate what's going on before accusing me. Goodbye. Dennis looked at Tina with a look that said he had warned her to stay out of it. They told Kate they would take her to their home, but she insisted no, I need to fix the mess I made. She got out of the car and continued gathering her wet clothes from the ground. Dennis and Tina helped Kate pick up all the clothes and put them in a cost to take them to the garage. While they were cleaning up, Tina noticed something in a ditch next to the car. She went over to check and found Kate's shoe scat other there. Tina felt sad for Kate, knowing how upset she would be to see her ruin shoes. She decided to have Dennis

52:43collect them the next day to spare Kate. The pain Kate was still holding her stained wooden dress, a reminder of her troubled marriage she wondered if she could ever recover from the troubles in her life or clean the dress when things started to settle down at Rick's rides. He headed home for it, and now he saw that Kate had been at the house and together to her clothes from the driveway. He hoped that Bisatina had enjoyed picking up the muddy clothes once Rick was at home, relaxing on his couch, his fun run. It was Sandy calling. He answered, this is Rick. Sandy said, hey, I hope you're feeling better. I'm sorry about what happened with Mary last night. I know she'll apologize when we see each other. Rick replied, she has to get out of jail for us. Chail? That seems a bit much. Bob will help her get released quickly, right? With a smile, Rick said, Mary is facing serious charges and Bob is in jail too forgetting into trouble with the police. They are having a hard time because Bob lost his job. Oh no, Sandy exclaimed. Are they both in legal trouble? What does Kate think about all this? Rick answered, and not sure if she knows. I told her to find a good lawyer after everything that happened.

53:45I spent the night at the hospital and haven't seen her since. You can't just leave Kate this. She cares about you and your life together. We just made some mistakes, but it doesn't mean you should end things. Sandy urged. Rick replied firmly, it is a big deal to me. Why did you call? Sandy hesitated and said, my team mentioned you're stopping all advertising with us. I wanted to understand Rick said sternly, you are involved with my wife. I won't work with you or your stations anymore. I'm moving my business elsewhere. He hung up, feeling he had made his point. Next, Rick called Todd to update him on the family situation. He kept a brief, not wanting to speak proudly of Kate since she had been a good mom. After a few sentences, Todd said, I'll be home tomorrow by noon. See you then. At the 6P, meeting with Rick's rise staff, everyone was in a cheerful mood. No one seemed sad when Bob left. In fact, some of the salesman bought beer during lunch to celebrate his goodbye. The team was more worried about Rick's injury. He pretended it was just an accident. Rick mentioned there will be a lot of

54:47talk about what happened last night at Bob's place. One thing I know for sure is that Kate and I are getting a divorce. The mood changed because everyone liked Kate, but no one asked why they were splitting up. After sorting through the laundry, dry cleaning, and things to throw away, Kate decided to drive by her home on the way to the cleaners. This was the house she had hoped to live in forever and enjoy it with her future grandchildren. She thought, oh no, this cannot be real. Please let this be a bad dream. She had picked every detail of the house from the cabinet knobs to the lights. Soon, it wouldn't be her home anymore. She cried so hard she'd almost drove into a ditch, the same place where her expensive shoes had been ruined the night before. She turned her car around, hoping Rick would be home. But the house was docking quiet with no sign of life. She no longer had a key and her garage code didn't work. It felt like Rick was shutting her out completely. She tried to call Mary to explain what happened at the hospital, but there was no answer and no one was at Mary's home either. Then she called Sandy and he picked up. Hello Kate. How are you today? She struggled to keep her voice steady as she said. Rick has

55:49locked me out of the house and I can't reach him. Mary is missing and I don't know what to do. With a serious tone, Sandy replied, I have more troubling news. Mary has been arrested for a serious issue and is in jail. Bob tried to help her and ended up in a difficult situation himself. Rick has fired Bob and doesn't have money to assist either of them. Everything around is his falling apart. He just cancelled all his shows with us. And now I've struggled to pay everyone. He did great Kate, but right now it's not worth all the trouble we're in. Hearing him say that almost made her sick. If she had just kept quiet and left the party, she wouldn't be in a soffil situation. She had everything she wanted, but she messed it up. Why did she have to make things so hard? Forget whatever plans you have this weekend because you're staying at home and playing on SpinQuest. And there's never been a better time to sign up than right now. New users get $30 coin packs for just $10. All the table games you love with hundreds of slot games and real cash prizes. That's at SpinQuest.com SPINQST.com. SpinQuest is a free

56:53to play social casino. Boydware prohibited. Visit SpinQuest.com for more details. The next day was Saturday and Rick spent the morning clearing out anything related to Kate from the house. He packed her clothes into trash bags and moved them to the garage. Everything even slightly connected to her went into boxes, which he also put in the garage. He sent Kate to text, giving her the code 1134 for the garage door to come collect her things. He warned her that if she didn't pick them up by Wednesday night, he would place them outside for the trash trucks on Thursday morning. He advised her not to reach out to him just yet. It was still too painful, dot. He was relieved the Todd would come over before noon so they could have lunch and discussed their plans. After Todd arrived and they enjoyed double cheeseburgers, they went to the office to talk. He wanted to avoid seeing Kate drive by. It would be too hard on him. Dot Rick updated Todd on what had happened with Kate and how it affected them. It was tough to explain everything from that night, and he had to pause several times to compose himself. Todd was curious if any of his classmates' parents were involved, but none were. Rick only

57:54recognized a few men from a distance. Having Todd at home was helpful for Rick. It didn't just talk about the current situation. They cherished her time together as father and son. Both of them expressed their feelings about what Kate had done and the fact that there wouldn't be a family anymore. Dot Rick asked Todd to reach out to her because she was feeling very sad and needed a family member by his side. Todd agreed to call her after he returned to school, Dot. As he drove back to college, he passed a bar and girl called McCallis, where his high school friends used to hang out when they visited. After a tough weekend, he thought it might be nice to grab a drink with his buddies Dot. When he entered the bar, he saw a group of guys near the bar with Sandy talking. He recognized Sandy from television, but had never met him. Todd kept his head down, walked past the group, and stood at the end of the bar to listen, not trying to get the bot into his attention, Dot suddenly calmer. He heard Sandy making comments about relationships. I find that some married women want to feel young and free again. They often feel just as stuck as the husbands do, so they look for someone else to help them forget. Todd felt anger rising, but decided to hold back

58:56for a better moment. That moment came sooner than expected when Sandy said, I'll be right back, causing a stir in the restroom so someone else will have to deal with it. After a few moments, Todd slowly walked to the restroom. Just as Sandy had said, he was being careless laughing to himself. Todd noticed no one else was in the room. When Sandy left the stall, he looked in the mirror to check himself out. In that moment, Todd was right beside him. Sandy didn't see Todd's fists coming. The punch hit him hard, Dot. He grabbed his throat and able to say much more than ache, ache. Todd quickly glanced at the door and seen no one coming, pushed Sandy back against a surface. He took Sandy's wallet from his coat pocket. As he headed for the door, he slipped the wallet into his own pocket and pulled his hat down low on his head. He did not stop or look at anyone as he left Dot. The bar was crowded that night and Todd had parked his car on the street, not in the lot. He kept the cash and discarded Sandy's wallet before driving back to school. Before going to his apartment, he stopped by the student union to donate Sandy's cash to the abused women's fundot on Monday. Rick had a meeting with his lawyer, Palmer, to talk about starting the divorce

1:00:00process and discussing their plan for the settlement. The house was shared so that they could sell it and split the money evenly. Kate had given up her rights to Rick's rise many years ago, so she had no claim to that part Dot. Rick would need to pay Kate some of his salary as support. Because of a small business administration loan, his bank had him take a smaller salary until most of the loan was paid off. This ended up being advantageous for Rick since his salary could have been higher if it had been based on the company's profit. The bank only allowed bonuses if the company was making enough money to pay off the loan. Rick planned to list Todd as a dependent on his taxes since he was a college student. Kate would be covered by the bank's health insurance. Paul asks, do you really want to start the divorce now or should we wait until things calmed down a bit? Given what I've known about you, I would suggest waiting at least 60 days before doing anything. You're my friend, so please take your time and think carefully about this decision. His friend advised up Rick replied, thanks for the advice. I really don't know what to do. I've never been in a situation like this before and I don't want to mess it up. Let's go over

1:01:00everything before deciding. Rick texted Kate to let her know he wasn't filing for divorce right away. His emotions were too confused. Kate appreciated his consideration, but she also knew that was typical of him, always thinking things through. A month later, Rick and Kate attended a marriage counseling session recommended by their lawyers. As expected, Kate expressed her desire to work on their relationship. Hesitantly, she said, I want us to stay together in the house we built. I want to share our lives because I care about you. Rick looked at her and said that house doesn't feel the same anymore. Every memory, good or bad, clashes in my mind. It's like there's a constant tug of war between the past and the present. When the counselor asked Rick about his feelings, he turned to Kate holding up his phone. Do you want me to shut her wire and struggling to reconcile? Do you want to bring up what happened? Should I let her hear what you said about me that night? I will play it unless you explain why I feel this way. Tears weld up in Kate's eyes. I did and said things that are hard to forgive. No husband should have to go through what I put you through. I don't deserve reconciliation after what happened. He's been through so much because

1:02:03of me. Please, just help us move forward without revisiting the past. He deserves some peace. With that, she ran out of the room, sobbing. The hospital staff managed to save Dr. Harrison's hand, but its functionality was compromised. The injury he suffered in his lower body turned out to be much more serious than expected because it wasn't treated in time. The damage made it difficult to repair affecting the surrounding tissues necessary for normal bodily functions. Whenever he needed to empty his bladder, a catheter had to be used, causing him significant discomfort. His cries could be heard throughout the hospital, and some of the nurses felt little sympathy for him. News of his injury reached his wife, and she quickly filed for divorce. She didn't see a reason to stay with him after his career started to decline. Some believe she had been aware of his behaviour for years and had remained only for financial security while her reputation was intact. Sandy faced serious injuries as well, which led to surgery. His ability to communicate was impacted, preventing him from appearing on camera or radio for months. Without being able to work, his company let him go, citing unnecessary expenses.

1:03:06Meanwhile, the police had no leads and the person responsible for the attack on Sandy. Bob and Mary were eventually released on bail after giving the deed to their house to Carl the bondsman. Mary was informed that her teaching contract would not be renewed at the end of the school year. Bob, on the other hand, had vanished from town after the incident and hadn't been seen since. Carl assured the court that both Bob and Mary would show up for the trial. The law predicted that Mary could face three years in jail and seven years of probation as part of a plea deal. However, Bob's situation looked worse due to charges related to the altercation with an officer. Mr. Handel wanted to let Kate go because she was involved in a difficult situation, if she was also his best worker. There was a concern because Rick's rides had just received an important award, bringing positive attention to both Rick's rides and the bank. It wouldn't look good for the bank to turn its back on a customer who hadn't done anything wrong, especially while facing a scandal thought. Mr. Handel had another issue with Kate who worked as his assistant outside his office. Sometimes men would come in and try to talk to her, hoping to get to know her better, dot. Others just wanted to catch a glimpse of her,

1:04:08which stirred up trouble and lost jobs. Businessman meeting with Mr. Handel might worry that the wives would think he was with Kate. He felt he had no choice but to let her go, dot Rick decided to follow his lawyer's advice and not file for divorce. He still cared for Kate, but he couldn't forget the painful memories of the horrible night. He felt bad that Kate lost her job. After a few months, he decided to text her and see if they could talk on the phone, dot. To his relief, she replied, of course. Anytime you want to talk is fine with me. How about Saturday at 2pm? He suggested dot. With a cheerful reply, she typed, I'll be ready for your call. Great. I'll call you and it will just be us. No lawyers or counsellors, he added with a smiley face emoji dot. Her laughter came through in her response, something she hadn't done in a long time, dot on Saturday at 2pm. He called Hello Kate. Can you talk now? Yes, I can. I'm so glad to hear from you, she replied. I was really sorry to hear about your job at the bank. It wasn't fair for Handel to do that to you, he said. I feel the same way.

1:05:10I've been saying I'm sorry to so many people lately. It's hard to believe how many mistakes I've made in our community. Have you found another job? Yes, I'm back to working with chickens at the slaughter It's where I started years ago. Those were good times. Luckily, I can stay at my parents' place until I find a new home. This is what I wanted to talk about. Since you own half of a house, but I'm living here, I want to help you with rent for a nice apartment to balance things out. That's very generous of you. After everything that happened, you shouldn't feel you have to help me. I want to be fair. Just find a place and let me know how much it costs. Our son Todd brought up something important. He wants to visit us once a month, but moving between two houses can be tricky. He'd like to stay in his old room and have the three of us together for dinner and time together. Would you be open to that? Almost bursting with excitement she replied. That would be wonderful. Thank you. I miss him so much. He's upset with me and I have a lot to do to earn his respect and love again. You're such a great dad for suggesting this.

1:06:11I was hoping you would agree to these visits. Would you like to cook when Todd comes to our old house? I know you miss it, but I want you to feel comfortable. We can eat out, too. I would love to cook in my kitchen again. She has tasted and asked. Are you seeing anyone? It seems and quite popular now. I haven't asked anyone out, but several women have invited me to dinner or ask me out. I'm busy with cash shows and events alongside work. What about you? No one has asked me out and I haven't asked anyone either. Would you go with me to a movie or show if I asked you out? If you only want dinner or a movie then yes, I would. When the conversation faded away, Rick said, take care of yourself, Kate. Thank you for talking to me and helping with my rent. I don't deserve your kindness. The weekends Todd spent with his parents were great for all of them. Todd would come on Friday night and stay until late Sunday. Rick's parents and Kate's parents joined for the Sunday lunch. It felt like a family celebration without the presents. Since Todd was there for the whole weekend, he would sleep in his old bedroom and Kate would stay

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