Dad’s Retirement, My Husband’s Betrayal

To celebrate my father's early retirement from his position as the highest executive officer in New York City, I took him to the city's best restaurant for dinner.

From a distance away, I saw a festive double-layered balloon arch with the words "Warmly Celebrate Mr. Jonathan Gardner's Honorable Retirement."

My dad was stunned.

"Is this a surprise from Jason Cole? What does 'laid-off' mean?!"

I couldn't help but feel a surge of panic, because Jason Cole had just called me this morning and asked for a divorce.