husband and break the news to him. he will be upset. he has never been the kind of man who keeps a stiff upper lip. when he is sad, he cries. this is going to make him cry. you can’t speak at all, let alone to him. you certainly can’t drive home so he has to come here anyway. maybe it is better if he hears it from someone who is calm rather than you, crying, crying, crying like you may never be able to stop. you give them his number and hope he will forgive you for not being the one who calls.
they offer you tea. it is the 