HiveComb

Will it ever pass that sinking feeling?
No.

There we are—her on the sofa and me in the chair.

So, no?
No.

The feeling stays, and there’s nothing to do about it except that stupid "learn to live with it."

It’s hard to learn to live with something because it takes mountains of energy, and the last thing you have is energy. But do you say something like that to someone who is unhappy?

So, I will never be happy?

Not on average, but maybe things will feel better when the sun shines.

Well, good then.

It’s quiet for a while, and then life goes on—waiting for the sun. And no, no explanation is given. We look out the window and wait for better weather.

Do you want tea?
Is there any chocolate left?