A marriage in trouble

“It’s the little stuff that really sucks too. Something around the house breaks, it’s me to fix it. And don’t get me talking about the lack of money. Remember Christmas? It was pretty empty. We only got a dinner because Jack here demanded we be there, not you. You couldn’t be bothered.

“I was pretty proud and full of myself. Damn good way to cover what I felt. I doubt that even you know what the fuck is going on inside of you. I can tell you what it was with me. Our dad leaving, abandoning us when we were 8 and 10. And you’re setting it up to happen for you right now. Just like I did. Fuck up another generation? You’re on your way.

“Best defense is an offence. Problem is that Jack is a much better parent that you are. He’s got the balls to do something constructive about it. Do you?

“We aren’t great wives. I’ve almost lost my marriage because I was full of myself. And I still don’t know if it’ll survive. Look at all the people that I hurt. Look at the people that you’ve hurt. Is that what you want? You treat Jack like shit, just like I treated Terry. In fact, Terry and Jack have kept in contact. Probably have the same lawyer. Is that what you want?” Deb started to protest a little when Joyce came back. “I’m your fucking sister, don’t bullshit me. Don’t even try to bullshit me.”