I've seen one picture of them, together Before me. It's their wedding. Yes, they look happy. Did they know what they were getting into?
I bet she did. I wouldn't be surprised if she had planned it all. I don't blame her, judge her, admonish her. She needed a way out; away from meaner men A home for her children. I think most of it was for them.
But he didn't know. I'm sure he didn't know. He wanted to be in love, I think. He still wants to be. I hope she didn't trick him. I hope she did it honestly.
I hope they were in love, once. I hope they thought this was forever. I want to believe that they believed Because there's nothing shameful about that. I just don't know if I can.
Eight years ago my grandparents had their 50th anniversary. All curled hair and black velvet I danced on my uncle's toes. He's been married more times than I know.
I know they were happy, sometimes. I'm sure of it. But I don't know if they were ever as they wanted. I don't know if they were ever in it for real.