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As the hours passed by, Kathy went about on her normal everyday activities and Ed, he remained seated next to the phone, staring at it blankly.
Returning from the market, Kathy entered the house to see Ed still staring. She walked past him with the grocery bags and right into the kitchen.
She made dinner and didn't even bother calling Ed, for she knew that he wouldn't listen.
When the clock struck eleven, Kathy slipped into a nightgown and finally went over to Ed. She stood behind his chair and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, dear. Some guys can be real big jerks."
Ed partially came out of his trance state at her words. Not taking his eyes off of the phone, he said softly, "He's going to call me."
Kathy shook her head and moved to in front of the chair. "No, Ed. No he isn't. Please, come to bed with me. I'll let you wear my pink nightie," She said and offered him a smile.
Ed slowly, but finally managed to peel his gaze away from the telephone. "He... He..." Ed stood up from the chair and threw himself into his wife's arms. "He told me."
Kathy held him and rubbed her hand along his back. "I know." Then she took him by the hand, and this time was able to lead him back to the bedroom with her.
Ed removed his wig and changed into the lacy, pink nightgown and then they both went to sleep.