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For the first time since he signed the contract with Packard Enterprises, he put the news out of his mind and headed towards the kitchen. He peered in and saw that he was right. Christina stood in the kitchen cutting up some veggies. His eyes drifted to the stove, which had a steaming pot on it. He wasn't crazy... His wife was making dinner....For the first time since they lost their baby. He was surprised, but also very happy. Finally, a little progress. This day was turning out to be one of the best days of his life.

She had her back to him, so she didn't see him come in.

"Tina," Evan called.

Her shoulders tensed and she turned quickly, dropping the knife she was holding in the process.

"Oh my God, Evan. Don't scare me like that" she said as she placed her hand on her chest. "You almost gave me a fucking heart attack!"

She bent to pick up the knife and rinsed it in the sink, then she turned back to cutting up the carrots.

Evan stared at her tense shoulders for a while. He could