Certainly a more realisitc, though tragic turn of events. Wound up a bit quick on the shift from ‘I love you’ to, ‘Nope, never gonna’ happen’. Felt like I missed a whole ficlet in tehre somewhere.

What a tragic end. THX might of expected it, but I didn’t.
LoA

Ouch, that’s why I married a sane woman. I learned long ago not to mess with crazy. The transition is a bit abrupt, but the ending is very fitting.