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My Husband Wants To Kill Me — Episode 8
A Story of a Home Where Someone Dies
Daniel gives up on the phone.
Comes back to the porch and looks at me like I'm a stranger.
"I'm walking to town," he says.
"It's fifteen miles."
"I don't care. It's better than staying here with you."
The words hit like a slap.
"Please don't go. Just wait until morning," I say. "Please. It's not safe."
I'm practicing begging.
He looks at me for a long moment.
Then: "You're right. It's not safe. For either of us."
He goes back inside. I follow him. He goes straight to the bedroom. Starts packing.
"What are you doing?"
"Taking my things to the living room. I'm sleeping out there. With the door locked."
"Daniel—"
"Stop. Just stop." He turns to face me. "I wanted to help you. I really did. But you're too far gone. And I'm not going to let you drag me down with you."
He pushes past me. Sets up on the couch. Drags a chair in front of the door.
