She sat down in her favorite chair. The winter days were coming upon them quickly. Her husband was off talking to their neighbors. He thought that she didn't know about their anniversary party; he was wrong. She was dreading the thought of having to celebrate another year. Time she felt was running out for her. Her life was marked by misery and it was getting worse. Once she had a little hope, now that was all gone. For a surprise, her husband had planned a trip to NY. Man he was dumb; he just didn't get it. He planned these surprises and thought she didn't know about them. The worst part was having to act surprised. She heard her son come down the stairs and gave him a reclusive smile. Before looking out the window to make sure he wasn't coming home yet.
Mr. Andrews was happy to see his neighbor. Ever since they had moved into the country cottage just outside Harmony, he had become aquainted with his wife and child. Now here he was coming to talk about the surprise party for his wife.
"Mr. Andrew a moment of your time please." The man said.
"Yes, Mr. Lopez-Fitzgerald." Mr. Andrews said.
"I want to make sure that you will be over at our house around four o'clock." Antonio said.
"We'll be there." Mr. Andrews replied.
After Antonio received his reply, he smiled at Mr. Andrews and proceeded on his way home. He couldn't wait to see the look on Sheridan's face. He had noticed that lately she had seemed a bit bitter towards him. He had especially noticed that this had started to happen right after Luis moved to Nevada to be with mama. He didn't understand what was wrong her. That is why he planned a trip to NY with her and his son. Antonio arrived at the front door and noticed that Sheridan was pacing around in the living room. He saw a worried look on her face and began to worry himself. He had never seen her like this before. He entered the front door with caution.
"Hey sweetie, what's wrong?" Antonio asked her.
"Nothing just leave me alone." She said annoyingly.
"Sheridan what's wrong you? You've been acting like this since Luis left for Nevada." Antonio asked in a hurt voice.
"You want to know what's wrong, I'll tell you what's wrong." Sheridan started to scream.
"What Sheridan, what?" Antonio pleaded.
"I can't stand you anymore. You make me sick. You're so dumb. I don't want no stupid party and I definately don't want to go to NY with you." Sheridan started to scream even louder.
"Sheridan we've been married for ten years. When did I become sick and dumb to you, and how did you know about the party and NY? Did Mr. Andrews tell you about the party and the trip to NY. I told him not to but...
"Oh will you can it you moron. I have known all along about your plans. I also have something else to tell you." Sheridan snapped at him.
"What?" Antonio asked pleadingly.
"I'm going to Nevada to be with Luis. I have been in love with him since before I knew you. It was all a big misunderstanding. I'm going back to Luis and one other thing. William is not yours he's Luis's.
Sheridan than ran out of the house to her car and drove off as fast as she could. Antonio stood in the cottage dazed and confused at the news that he had just received. William then ran past Antonio and made his way towards the door for school. Antonio did not know what to do. He picked up the phone and began to dial. Luis was going to die for tearing up his family he thought.