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With a sudden resolve, he grabbed his own keys, choosing not to be relegated to the sidelines any longer. Driving through the city, he lost himself in thought amidst the blurred neon lights, contemplating their fragmented relationship and the disappointments they had accrued over time.
Confronting Reality
Pulling into a dimly lit gas station, he realized he had subconsciously made a decision: perhaps it was time to stop waiting for Lorraine to realize the gravity of their relationship. The notion struck him with force, stirring something inside him. Perhaps he had been afraid to acknowledge the truth that had been screaming at him for months – he was no longer valued in his own home.