leaving the hospital
The father couldn’t overcome the uncomfortable sensation he had as he left the hospital. The details of the power outage lingered in his thoughts like a broken record. ‘Could that have produced a mix-up?’ he mused, taking cautious and deliberate steps. He glanced at his wife and newborn, who were blissfully ignorant of his distress. As they headed to the car, the father’s heart was full with doubt.

Leaving The Hospital
toll on the marriage
The father’s pursuit for answers began to take its toll on his marriage. Arguments sprang up during dinner, with minor disagreements developing into yelling battles. ‘Why can’t you just let it go?’ his wife said, her face filled with irritation. ‘I need to know the truth,’ he replied, his voice rising. Their previously pleasant home was now fraught with anxiety. Trust was fading, pulling them apart.

Toll On The Marriage