He Broke My Wings to Keep Me

On our fifth wedding anniversary, I came out of hiding behind Holden's back to make my comeback. I wanted to surprise him.

But on the massive billboard at Lincoln Center, my spot had been given to Serena Miles, the woman who destroyed my voice with corrosive chemicals three years ago.

Through the half-open dressing room door, I heard her saccharine voice.

"Darling, you gave me your wife's most precious stage. What if she makes a scene?"

Then came Holden's low, familiar voice.