My Surgeon Husband Worked Five Floors Below Me While I Fought Sepsis for 30 Days—When He Said, “I Was Too Busy,” I Put My Wedding Ring on the Hospital Report He Never Knew I Had

At first:

“I’m sorry I hurt you.”

Then:

“I’m sorry I lied to myself about not having a choice.”

Better.

Later:

“I’m sorry I assumed love meant you would wait indefinitely while I decided everything else was more urgent.”

There.