It did, so I called the office to check on my messages.“No messages,” Keri said. “Is everything OK? I got your message about taking today and to...orrow off.”“Everything is fine with my family and NIKA. A friend needed me so I drove out to Columbus to see her.”“Uh, OK,” Keri said.I knew that tone of voice.“A friend, Keri. And that’s all. She’s in a long-term committed relationship.”Not exclusive, but Keri didn’t need to know that.“Sorry,” she said. “It’s just, well, never mind!”“Exactly. My. .. attentions ... took a lot out of me, though I didn't require 18 hours of sleep after she jumped me anymore. Did that mean that I was getting used to her, her to me, or did I just have less energy for her to steal these days?Finally, 5 PM rolled around and I staggered out of the office. Demie wasn't home when I got back, so I undressed, got into bed, and fell right to sleep.A week-and-a-half ago...Banker Man looked out over the city -- his city. Below, the little people went about their daily. On Whatsapp (I have still retained all the messages)Me- you’re cute and I can’t stop thinking what we did in the theatreShe- yeah, lol you spent your time on me rather than watching the movieMe- you were the movie for me, and I think I liked itShe- you liked it so much uh?Me- the best movie of my life, please please let’s go for another movie tomorrowShe- lol okay, but this time, I also get to enjoy the movieMe- all pleasure is mineThen we decided for the same movie ‘sex tape’ and and same. There’s no way she’d have done it if she didn’t like you. And maybe liking you will help her learn to like other men.”“So while she’s involved in my rehab, I’m involved in hers, too?” I joked.“Exactly!” said my naked wife, taking me seriously. I couldn’t believe it. But because she took me seriously, I had to respond seriously.“Honey, I have enough on my plate as it is. Doing sex therapy with your mother is way more than I can tackle.”“Okay, I get that, but she’s made so much progress. Please.