After my divorce, I introduced a new woman at a party, and my ex-wife exclaimed, “You fool!” and then broke into laughter.

table eating burgers, stood up, equally perplexed.

Glancing at Jenna, I saw her smile falter. She scanned the room, swallowing nervously.

I wanted to inquire what was happening, but before I could, Izzy’s mother, Gloria, stormed toward us.

Her face was flushed with anger, and she stepped close to Jenna, abruptly delivering a hard slap across her face.continue reading …