Marilyn thought she was being understanding by leaving home every weekend so her husband, Scott, could spend time with his son, Ben. But months into the arrangement, she came home unexpectedly—and discovered the truth.
Before marrying Scott, Marilyn had bonded with his sweet, shy son and even got along with his ex, Patricia. But things changed after the wedding. One day, Scott asked Marilyn to leave every weekend because Patricia didn’t want Ben around her, claiming it would confuse him.
Though hurt, Marilyn agreed, not wanting to risk Scott losing time with his son. So, every weekend, she packed a bag and stayed with her parents, feeling like a guest in her own life. Her mother was suspicious, but Marilyn insisted it was temporary.
Weeks turned into months. Marilyn tried to stay patient, trusting Scott’s claim that it was all for Ben’s sake. But one Friday, she snapped—turned the car around, and went back home.
What she found shattered her.
Instead of Ben, Scott was on the couch—with Patricia, wearing Marilyn’s pajamas. Ben, it turned out, was at Patricia’s mom’s house. The whole arrangement had nothing to do with Ben at all.
Patricia smugly confirmed it: she and Scott were trying to rekindle their relationship, and sending Marilyn away had been his idea.
Marilyn, prepared, played a recording from the week before. The truth was finally out.