The next couple of months seemed to run into each other as work became the normal social outlet for me. I was literally the Cathy Chatty at work but at home I was as a deaf mute. You see, Greg lost his job and we were living off of my paycheck and being at home became more uncomfortable and our conversations became few. Greg took temporary jobs here and there and we were very grateful when the money was coming but you could tell that we both knew this was not the way things were supposed to be. Greg became so upset about the situation that he decided to go for a visit to see his cousins in Las Vegas. The last little bit of our savings went towards allowing Greg to try to get some piece of mind, but maybe it would give me a chance to try to piece together mine. In a way looking at it now it was truly a blessing because I had gotten my first real glance at what life could be like without him period. Sure he would call everyday but it was different than seeing and interacting with him. A week had passed since he had been gone and I was actually enjoying spending time with myself. I loved to read and write so I had time to actually stay up late doing both. I would get up and go anywhere I pleased and didn’t have to worry about what time I had to be back. Yes, I was taking great pleasure in not having some of the strain that both Greg and I were feeling. Greg called early on his second Saturday there and he had such a perkiness in his voice. I said “ What is going on Greg, you sound to be in good spirits? Are you enjoying spending time with your cousin Gail?” Greg said “yes, I am but I also have some news to tell you Rebecca. I got a job here within three days. Can you believe it?” I said “I am happy that you got a job but I didn’t know you were looking and for that matter, what about us?” “I am thinking about us, that is why I took the position. So, when do you think that you would be able to move out here? I start on Monday. Isn’t this great? We could start our lives fresh and new!” “I am not sure when I can get out there. Let me plan some things and I will call you later this evening and we can finalize everything. Are you sure this is what you want to do?” “Yes, I am sure. We will have a great life in Vegas. Watch and see. I Love you Rebecca.” I didn’t have the strength to say it back. I just held the phone to my ear until I heard clicks back to back on the other end. I wonder how long I had been holding the phone like that. I don’t even remember hearing him hang up. Here is something else to put on my plate.