I Drove Three Hours To Surprise My Mother—Then I Saw My Husband’s Car

when he was caught off guard but trying to hide it. Ran a hand through his hair in the gesture that usually meant he was thinking fast, recalibrating. “Of course, of course. I just forgot which day. God, this week has been insane.”

He launched into an elaborate explanation about canceled flights and meetings falling through and last-minute changes. continue reading …