I Do
It was a clean break. Nothing else is seriously damaged. He'll be in a sling for a several weeks. He'll have to learn to use his left hand.
"Emily," He says as she stands up to leave.
He's extremely tired. He's exhausted. He's still a bit confused. He's suddenly afraid of this stabbing loneliness. He remembers the first time he met her. He remembers the first thing she said. It was hard watching Stephanie walk away. It was a mistake letting Stephanie slip out of his grasp. He felt beaten. He felt depressed. He hated feeling alone. And then one day Emily came across his path. And then almost immediately he fell for this smiling, pretty blue-eyed brunette. They dated. He proposed. She said yes. They had their first fight, as a couple, inside Pino's. He apologized. They had make-up sex. The wedding was beautiful. She's a most talented cook. She's a sweet lovely wife. She's nothing like Stephanie Plum. She's everything he wants. They are a perfect match. And he thought she was happy.
"Emily, please." He pleads.
Emily Morelli takes off her ring. Emily Morelli kisses her husband on his cheek. Emily Morelli places the ring in his palm. Emily Morelli squeezes his hand gently. The ER nurses and doctors widen their eyes. His mother and elder brother arrive. The universe stand very still. Emily Morelli smiles her pretty smile.
"Take care of yourself, Joe. I've got to go."
And just like that, she walks out of his life.