Birthday Blow-Up
This paragraph expresses the author’s curiosity and questions about an upcoming story. It outlines a situation where a woman has surgery on her birthday, preventing her husband from giving her a birthday card until the day after her birthday. The author highlights the woman’s perceived unreasonableness for becoming angry about not receiving a card while under anesthesia. Additionally, it mentions the husband’s response to this incident, which is to stop giving her birthday cards altogether.
The paragraph further delves into the husband’s unusual reaction, considering that the story occurred years ago, yet there’s no mention of the woman being his ex-wife. It suggests that the husband has harbored a grudge over this incident for years but hasn’t resolved the issue with his wife or pursued a divorce. The paragraph emphasizes that the story might be missing information or complexities, leaving readers intrigued by the unusual circumstances.