The yelling happened often. They tried again and failed.
No blows. Only the yelling that so frightened the children.
It was over. Struggling had been no good.
What had she ever done except try to please him.
He was who he was.
A hard working man who tried. Paid the bills. Never hit her.
She couldn't take the arguing. The jealousy.
She was pretty. But she was loyal.
Enjoying life once in a while.
It was over.
Pack the trailer.
Head out.
To where they had to take you in if you had to go there.