Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Blindside

Maggie checked her watch as she hurried home.  She was supposed to meet Mike after work at Murphy’s, but she’d called him to say that she wanted to go home to shower first.  It had been an unusually steamy spring day and she knew she’d feel better with a cool rinse and a change of clothes. 

Thankfully, Mike had been understanding.  “No worries, baby, take your time,” he’d said.

Things with Mike ran hot and cold and Maggie could never predict which Mike she’d get.  He’d moved in with her a few months earlier, and she still wasn’t used to sharing her space.  Her mind drifted to thoughts of last Christmas when they’d had a huge blow-up. 

Mike had assumed they’d spend the holiday with his family on Long Island.  When Maggie informed him that she would be hosting the Orphans and Misfits at her place, as usual, things got particularly heated.