Tangled web

It was the kind of sex that makes others suck the air between their teeth and say ‘it’ll never last.’ No one’s presence has ever made as much sense to me as yours, even though we make no sense. 
But it didn’t last, of course. 
When Lockdown came I still thought we’d be the ones to defy the cliche. You called and text from the spare bedroom every night. Not knowing your wife was pregnant in the next room. What you don’t know is, my sister was born into a similar situation. I wish I could tell you how that played out. I really do hope you’ll be the best fucking dad to that kid. But I can’t help but wonder, is she still only with you for financial security? Would she still not notice a scratch on your neck?