The Samsonite luggage was packed and setting by the door when he walked in. It was a suprise, and not at all unexpected at the same time.

“Going somewhere?” he asked when he found her in the kitchen.

“Yes, I’m going home to the ranch for awhile.” she said “My plane leaves in acouple of hours.

“You might have told me about this sooner you know.” He said.

“You know this was coming just as I did.” she replied. “I need time. We both need time to get through this.”