by BarryJames1952
But come on, she lied during their entire history. He got onto fights defending the honor of a slut. Ok, forgive her and move on. After all, he doesn't even know who she is. She was never, at any point during their time together her true self. Put this cheap whore in my house where you get reminded of the fact that she played you for an ass for years, that just doesn't make sense. Being a Christian doesn't mean you punish yourself needlessly. Sitting at that table it should have been, " I forgive you, now go and be well but as a reward to me for all the shit you put me through, don't ever darken my doorway again". That would have been real for a Christian to express.
Ben and Laura are wonderful for helping Megan, after what she put Ben through. Ben, Laura, and the kids are a wonderful family...
Now here was just too much forgiveness and helping out .... Christianity DOES have a concept of responibilty for ones own actions, too, not just expectations tha any evil deed and screw-up just be made right by others ...
Spectacular story - great writing BarryJames Have come to like Ben and Laura and the kids. Have been dreading a wrinkle so didn’t like the last sentence.
Ben is a better man than I would have been if Megan had done me dirty like she did. The only redeeming thing about her leaving was not trying to shaft him for half of everything they had. This is fiction and more Hallmark than real life so it's good that they have grown past the petty revenge and animosity that fills most divorces. Not a five star chapter but close.