I Went to Surprise My Husband at Work—His Colleague Looked at Me With Tears and Asked, “He Hasn’t Told You Anything, Has He?”
That is the lesson Garrett finally understood.
Protection without consent easily becomes control.
Even when done gently.
Even when done by a good man.
Even when a sick child is involved.
That is why his apology changed over time.
First:
“I am sorry I scared you.”