---- one storm." In the ten years I was with Selena, it had stormed inside my heart more times than I could count. These storms left me battered and bleeding. Eventually, they washed away every last bit of love I had for her. I wasn't going to be that fool again. Tears welled up in Selena's eyes. For the first time in her life, she looked small-begging me with a kind of desperation I had never seen before. "I'm sorry. I was selfish and stupid. I didn't know how to cherish you. I was wrong... Please, forgive me. This family can't survive without you." I, however, just found it laughable. This sudden, desperate affection wasn't touching at all. It was pathetic. It meant nothing now. Then, Evie stepped forward with tears in her eyes." Daddy, I know I messed up too. It's all my fault. Please forgive me and Mommy. I promise I won't complain when you nag me anymore, and I'll never waste your cooking again. You're the most important person in ---- my life. I'm not happy at all without you." Right on cue, Selena added, "If you don't believe me, I'll call the company right now and have Skyler fired. I'll make sure he never shows up in front of you again. " I didn't move. I just stood there, watching her scramble to prove her innocence, watching her humiliate herself like a clown in some tragic show. Just then, Skyler's voice rang out.