Dramatis Personae:
Jenna--David's 49-year old wife of 22 years, who checks his texts upon waking every morning at 4:45am to do her T'ai Chi.
Kim--David's 46-year old divorced co-worker (different field office), who texted him last night to see how he's doing. They worked on a project in 2009.
Text conversation between the two blonde ladies:
J> Why did you text my husband last night asking him what he does "for fun"?
[2 minutes later]
K> Good morning. I don't believe we've met. Do I know you?
> Good morning. I see you're a morning person, too. I sort of respect that, unlike other properties of you. I'm Jenna. Your work-crush's wife.
> Nice to meet you. He never mentioned your name before.
> May I ask your name?
> That's fair. I'm Kim.
> You're deflecting my question.
> I believe my words to him were self-explanatory.
> I'd stll prefer you explain them. Kim.
[longer pause than usual between text replies]
> I was making sure he was happy. Is he happy, Jenna?
> That's a bold question for you to be asking, Kim. How is his happiness any of your business, Kim?
> When you come across old friends, you don't ask if they're happy, Jenna?
> Not if they're married, I don't. No, Kim.
> Why not, Jenna?
> Because if they're married, the question carries different meanings. Sexual meanings.
> Isn't that part of being happy? Jenna?
> Are YOU happy? Kim?
> Since you ask, Jenna: No, I'm not. I'm horny , and lonely. But I expect to change that. Life's too short.
> I wish you well, Kim. But leave David out of it. Ok?
> Or what, Jenna?
> You don't wanna know, Kim. Do not fuck with me.
> I do want to know. But ok, whatev's.
> Ok.
To be continued....