I Caught Red-Handed a Cheating Wife In My House w/ Her Boss. I Put Heavy Revenge. Sad Audio Story

[Music] I grew up in a small quiet Town far from the chaos of big cities as a kid I was always curious about how things worked my dad a mechanic let me help in his shop which sparked my interest in electronics and fixing things After High School I joined the army and worked as an electrician gaining skills I'd later rely on while military life provided structure I eventually wanted something different I dreamed of owning an electronics business but that plan got put on hold after leaving the Army life was tough I returned home and took

a job as a garbage collector it wasn't glamorous but it paid the bills by 37 I thought my life was stable I was married had a daughter and felt content but I had no idea things were about to change drastically one Friday I was at my usual spot at the bar when my wife called her voice sounded strange and I knew something was off I rushed home and it was 5:27 when I walked in that moment marked the end of my 16-year marriage to Sarah Smith my name is James Smith I'm 37 and by most

standards I'm just an ordinary guy I used to be an electrician in the Army now I collect trash but I always dreamed of running my own business thanks for coming home early James Sarah said Laura and I need to talk I glanced at my daughter who looked blank and gave her a small smile she's always been my light okay what's going on I asked James Laura and I are leaving she said leaving where to I asked confused I'm divorcing you she said Youk get the papers today but I wanted to tell you myself I looked

between them fear rising in my gut I'm sorry James Sarah added I turned to my daughter Laura she looked away and the pain hit hard who is he I asked feeling my anger build if they were leaving there had to be someone else it's Robert Mitten James he's a real estate developer he can do more for Laura than I can she said the mild concern I felt quickly turned into pure hatred you're leaving me for money I may not smell great after work but I don't carry the stench of betrayal I said Laura nothing to

say I'm your father for God's sake I was hurt angry and lost so it's about his money huh well money doesn't buy happiness I said bitterly there's no need for sarcasm James I'm trying to make this easier for you Sarah said Ure you are I replied so have you been sleeping with Mitten James Laura is right here Sarah said pointing to our daughter I looked at Laura has she I asked bitter and on edge huh my 15-year-old daughter responded has your mother been sleeping with this guy I repeated James Laura is your daughter Sarah yelled

and she's choosing to live with the guy who's been with you I said the anger boiling over the argument escalated for several minutes until Laura ran from the room over whelmed by the yelling fine if that's how you want to handle this Sarah said giving up on trying to calm me down she stood gave me one final pitiful look and left the front door slammed behind them and I was alone my life had fallen apart I walked into the living room and noticed they had already taken most of their things there was barely anything left

to remind me I had once been a family man now I was alone devastated by Sarah's betrayal and Laura's acceptance of it it hurt more more than I could bear and I swore I'd get some form of Revenge though I wasn't sure on whom Sarah had planned everything well not 5 minutes after they left I was served divorce papers her lawyer had likely advised her to sell the house and split the assets we didn't have much but what little of value we did have Sarah had already taken I signed the papers relieved that at least

she was paying her own legal fees likely with her lovers help after the house sold I moved into a tiny studio apartment closer to work with 11 ,000 left in my account and no bills I considered making some changes there was no alimony to pay since Sarah planned to marry Mitten as soon as the divorce was finalized we were clearly heading in different directions one tough day at work my buddy Ben asked want to grab a couple of beers yeah why not I said we headed to the hop and grape and it was busy for

a Friday I'd spent more time moping than enjoying myself lately but I realized it was time to move on as the night wore on I started feeling better Amanda a clerk for from work was there too she looked great in a short gray skirt and heels hey you're single again Amanda said eyeing me I looked her over not hiding my interest Ben smirked as if he knew something I didn't well soon just a couple more months but aren't you married I asked fishing for information Ben laughed I'm out of here you two have fun he

said as Amanda winked at him then he was gone without another word Ben's a nice guy she said and I nodded I'm not married James I've been divorced for 2 years I thought you knew I thought everyone knew she said laughing maybe that's why no one's asked me out you haven't dated at all in 2 years I asked surprised no just hanging out here with the girls and you guys she said want a drink I'd like to be your first date letun have a drink and get out of here I said okay but you're not

planning on anything too fast right she asked looking serious no just don't want someone else to ask you out before me I said smiling she smiled back all right it's a date I'll have a white wine she said we sat drank for a bit and then got ready to leave I need to stop by my place first to shower and change I want to take you somewhere nicer than Max's I said sure thing sailor she replied she followed me home I handed her a beer and quickly showered and changed we took her car since my

truck wasn't the best smelling it was my first real conversation with a woman in months and for the first time my thoughts weren't consumed with anger toward my ex-wife instead I was ready to enjoy life again we went to the Blue Bayou for some cjun food Amanda hesitated at first but soon got into it I don't eat like this every day I laughed I just needed something fun I've been in a funk since they left but you saved me tonight happy to help she said and the food's great I love the vibe here we talked

for a while danced a bit and had a few too many martinis she drove me home around 11:00 p.m. gave me a kiss but didn't come in maybe next time she said busy tomorrow night I asked no she smiled want to go out I'll clean my car I said okay if you're cleaning your car for me how can I say no Amanda and I started dating after that most weekends I felt like a teenager again even making out at the movies I quickly got back into the rhythm of dating one night at Bob's Big Boy

while eating burgers I made a decision Amanda I'm quitting tomorrow I said surprising even myself I'd thought about it but hadn't made a decision until that moment why what for she asked I've saved up some money and I'm starting my own business electronics repair and installation I said no need for a shop just a 24-hour hotline and my tools I can be up and running in a week she eyed me how will this affect us it won't my divorce will be finalized by the end of the week and after that my ex has no claim

on anything I do I've wanted to do this for years but my wife never supported it ironically she left me because of my nothing job now I'm free to go for it I don't want to look back and wonder what if the time is now wow she said good for you I assume you've looked into the market yeah I have there's definitely demand especially with all the tech these days I can handle both hardware and software I gave my two weeks notice knowing the city could replace me easily on my last day Clyde my boss

came over starting fresh huh single again and going into business he said yeah Clyde it would have been nice to have my family in on it James your daughter's waiting for you out back he said looking a bit awkward I know things have been rough with her and your wife but she seems eager to talk surprised I went to see her Laura looked pretty in her red sundress and despite everything I felt a bit of Pride daddy she cried hugging me yeah I guess I'm still that I said Youk always be my dad she said

I felt awful about how we treated you me and Mom I couldn't bring myself to respond still harboring anger toward her I miss you Dad can we go eat she asked I have plans I said but then I called Amanda to push back our date Laura gave me a curious look a friend letun go I said avoiding the question at Denny's we ate mostly in silence finally I spoke you look nice Laura Dad I'm your daughter not a stranger she said yeah but you're living with a stranger as his kid I shot back I haven't

heard from you or your mom in months how am I supposed to feel I know that's why I came today to let you know that you're still my dad my only dad she said firmly really I asked yes really she replied what I said next might seem cold to some but I felt it was necessary great I said enthusiastically call your mom and let her know we'll be picking up your things tomorrow picking up my stuff she asked confused yeah if you're still my girl you'll be staying with me right I replied still acting like

the happy Dad her face dropped just as I expected but Dad I can't just she began yeah I figured I said dropping the act so why did you come here if you have another Dad how can you say I'm still your only one explain that Daddy that's not what I meant she trailed off got up and ran out the old hurt rushed back I knew she cared for me but I couldn't ignore the fact that money had made me the second choice dad I blamed her mother for that I went home to get ready for

my date with Amanda I refused to let my frustration with Laura ruin my evening I deserved some happiness and I was determined to have it my wife had betrayed me but Amanda wanted me even if my ex didn't tonight was the night we had time to eat and grab drinks before the movie I arrived early 30 minutes ahead of schedule and I worried she'd think I was too eager well I was I knocked and after a moment she opened the door a crack you're early she said count to 10 and then come in I did

as told and went in hearing her head to the back of the house grab a beer from the fridge she called thanks sorry for being early guess I was nervous no worries I'll be out in a few minutes just relax I sat by the window sipping my beer taking in the neighborhood it was a nice place though I knew she was paying a lot for rent seemed like a waste to me but everyone values different things hi she said walking into the room hi hope I didn't throw you off by showing up early I said

she smiled next time just call if you're in a hurry we can adjust sounds good I thought we could grab dinner have a couple of drinks then catch a movie that work for you I asked perfect she replied dinner was great and the port wine after was even better we headed to the theater a retro Drive-In called The Garden Amanda gave me a curious look as we pulled up to the booth to pay the passion pits she said with a grin feels like a teenage date I laughed exactly I wanted to do something fun and

different we'll see she teased we parked and I hooked up the speaker my truck was spotless and I'd even replace the bucket seats with a custom bench seat so we could sit close like the old days I leaned back looking at her and she smiled like a cat about to catch a canary me but my mind was on something else entirely are you comfortable with me I asked stumbling over my words I just want you to feel at ease instead of replying Amanda slid closer cued my face and kissed me gently the car windows fogged

up as things got more heated you're so beautiful Amanda I said kissing her again as we explored each other when I paused she opened her eyes having second thoughts she teased no just thinking about seconds I joked proud of myself she kissed me again and I pushed things a little further before pulling back Amanda I'm sorry she stopped me with another kiss and soon we were fully wrapped up in each other the next morning I woke up to loud knocking on my door it was just after 8:00 a.m. and I was still in last night's

clothes groggy I opened the door to see Sarah you prick she spat did you have to destroy her who I asked confused until I realized she meant Laura Sarah barged in heading for the patio I must have looked terrible but I shot back you should have called I wasn't ready for visitors we were married for 16 years she snapped yeah and I guess I never really knew you I said she gathered herself Laura came to you yesterday to fix things and you blew her off no she came to ease her guilt I replied she wanted

me to feel better about her abandoning me just like you did when I said I was happy she considered me her dad and that she could come home she ran off she wanted me to be okay with it but I never will be not with her or with you we're not done Sarah said you need to listen I sat on the couch bracing for a lecture James I know I hurt you she said I didn't know how to make it easy please forgive me I'm sorry Laura needs you I stayed silent are you going to

say anything she asked frustrated no but if Laura wants to come back fine but I won't play second fiddle to your new guy I hope that's clear you're not second fiddle she loves you and Robert isn't a bad guy she said she loves me but not more than his money and yes Robert is an a-hole just like you you're so stubborn yep I'm not here to sooe either of your conscience is I'm her dad or I'm not looks like she's chosen now go live your life James I just get out Sarah we're done here I

said I headed to the loft of my studio to clean up and grab something to eat Sarah just watched me go I heard the front door open and close she was gone again I didn't feel great about how things went with Sarah but I wasn't going to let them make me the bad guy they had to carry the weight of their choices and if that made them uncomfortable too bad I'd been uncomfortable for months I planned to spend the rest of the day relaxing by the little Fountain I'd set up on the balcony but my

day was interrupted by another visitor Robert Mitten you know who I am right Robert asked walking past me and out onto my patio yeah you're the a-hole I saw you in court what do you want I asked not hiding my irritation we fell in love James it happens why are you making things hard for the girls are you that selfish he replied his tone almost condescending selfish for wanting my family screw you now anything else before I throw you out I said holding back my anger just this Laura needs you Robert said stopping to face

me she likes me but she loves you cut her some slack she can move back with me anytime I shot back you know Sarah and I are getting married right he added casually I figured I muttered in case you were wondering I'm not trying to adopt Laura Robert continued she wants you to know she's still your daughter she just wants to live with her mom her mom's Unfaithful so no she shouldn't be with her I replied sharply you really are a stubborn son of a witch Robert muttered before leaving as he walked away I had

the sense that things weren't going as smoothly in Robert's world as he pretended too bad I called Amanda I needed some company meanwhile over at Robert's house he and Sarah Sat by the pool what did he say Sarah asked looking at him anxiously you don't want to know but he thinks you're an unfit mother Robert replied do you think we can get him and Laura talking again Sarah asked hopefully heun not budging Robert sigh HEK hurt and not getting over it he hates me and probably you too Laura is running out of Chances with him

he thinks nobody cares about him and he's bitter with our wedding in two weeks and Laura is made of Honor it'll just be another slap in the face for him Sarah said frowning I don't know what to do Sarah side again I never meant to hurt him falling in love with you wasn't planned me either Robert agreed taking her hand I tried to explain that but he wasn't listening honestly I can't blame him losing you would destroy me too she hugged him both of them with tears in their eyes wek figure something out Sarah said

softly you know what he needs another woman if he don't go there Sarah Robert cut her off that's something he has to figure out on his own what if Robert began hesitantly Laura stayed with him part-time like shared custody I don't know Sarah replied uncertain Laura prefers it here she misses her dad but chose to live with me she thought she could visit him often but none of us expected James to be This Bitter I'll ask her but James would need to agree and heun not communicating right now Sarah said shaking her head from nearby

Laura chimed in no Mom that won't work for Dad it's all or nothing he hates Robert I don't know how to fix things with him her mother nodded you're right I'm proud of you Laura I didn't handle things well with your dad and cheating on him was the worst mistake he'll never forgive me and I don't deserve it but I hope you two can reconcile someday he's a good man just hurt meanwhile I spread the word through my old army buddies that I was starting my business by the end of the first week I had

a few small jobs lined up nothing big but enough to get started I focused on quality work good material and quick turnaround times Amanda offered to help schedule appointments so I set up two phone lines and some software to manage everything business was slow but steady in the first couple of months then I caught a break a private investigator named Lionel Tandy recommended by my old army buddy Jerry needed help with his surveillance equipment he had a lot of business and soon he was sending clients my way by the end of the first year my

income had doubled by the second year it had quadrupled I was making four times what I earned as a trash collector life was good and getting better things were going well except I hadn't heard from my former family in over 2 years I'd asked Amanda to move in and though she initially refused worried I hadn't fully dealt with my wife and daughter's betrayal she eventually reconsidered maybe I didn't seem as down anymore probably because I was so busy plus moving in together meant she no longer had to worry about rent we were a good team

and now we were sharing a bed I knew my ex-wife Sarah and Robert had married shortly after our last conversation with Laura as the maid of honor that stung but it wasn't surprising as for marriage with Amanda not yet I was still cautious even after 2 years Amanda had hesitated about moving in and I couldn't blame her other than hearing about the wedding through mutual friends I hadn't had any contact with my ex-f family I doubted they even knew I'd switched careers but I was wrong Amanda and I had rented a small office a mile

from my old Studio apartment where we still lived the office wasn't fancy just functional but that didn't stop my now 17-year-old daughter Laura from finding me at first I didn't recognize her she had matured a lot since that day she'd run out of the restaurant hello Dad she said her tone slightly condescending Laura nice to see you you've grown up would have liked to be there I said with a smile you could have been she replied no I don't share my children they're either mine or they're not and I wasn't she said sharply what brings

you here heard you quit being a garbage man she said glancing around this place is kind of small no customers a few I replied I eat regularly now why are you here did you come just to insult me or hasn't your mother done enough of that she winced finally showing some reaction sorry I didn't mean it like that did it sound that way yes well I'm sorry I came to see how you were doing I hope you're okay she said sounding more sincere here I believed her but it didn't change much well thanks I guess

how are you doing you're 17 now right I asked did that a-hole buy you a new car yet Dad please stop calling him that he's not a bad guy and yes that's my car out front she replied no he'll always be an a-hole to me I think I mentioned that last time you visited I glanced out the window nice car looks like you and your mom did well trading up I turned back to her so did you come to check in or just rub it in no I didn't mean it like that she said looking

uncomfortable right well tell your mom she did a great job raising you just like her now if you'll excuse me I'm busy dad that's uncalled for she said visibly frustrated by the way what do you call the a-hole at home I asked Dad she nearly screamed do you call him dad I asked grinning no I mean she paused taking a breath will you stop calling him an a-hole please no anyway a while back your mom and Robert so you call him Robert I interrupted yes Robert she confirmed they were going to ask if I could

split time between you and them this posed a dilemma for me Sarah despite everything had the right to have Laura parttime how would you have felt about that I asked I would have considered it she admitted me too I replied but you'd have to leave all the fancy stuff at his place would you have been okay with that why are you so mean she said her voice breaking I've never insulted you neither Robert nor mom has either but you always call him names and set ridiculous rules yeah but I'm not wrecking his family am I

I shot back don't come back Laura you're not part of my life anymore you're just flaunting his stuff in my face stay where you belong now please leave I have work to do if I'm ever going to make enough to compete with the a-hole I turned away pretending to focus on paperwork dad you're cruel she screamed as she stormed out she was probably right but I didn't care at that moment later Amanda and I sat down and she as usual was calm but curious so what's your plan she asked I don't know I refuse to

play second fiddle I demand to be the only one that's the gist of it divorce often means kids split time between parents Amanda pointed out yeah I could have lived with that but they only offered me occasional visits if I behaved that wasn't going to work maybe cutting her off completely wasn't the best move Amanda said but I get why you're hurt I think they do too a month later I was sitting with Amanda at a back Booth when my best customer Lionel Tandy stopped by Mr Tandy I said good to see you James how

are you mind if I join you he asked of course not I replied you look great tonight Amanda Lionel said smiling warmly thanks Lionel Amanda replied I'm glad you took my advice and expanded your business liel said yeah me too I said I had to hire a bunch of young techies to handle the demand some not even 18 but they're good with Hardware software and electricals business is booming and that benefits me too my clients love the work you do Lionel added with a grin you know James the best revenge is Success sooner or later

your ex will realize she made a huge mistake maybe I sighed but it's been almost 3 years Amanda's agreed to marry me and I'm trying to put all that behind me the hurts still there but it's less with her by my side Amanda squeezed my thigh and I smiled at her we chatted for a bit but soon had to wrap things up despite the rare visits from my ex-f family I always ended up feeling uneasy afterward it seemed like they just couldn't leave me alone later Sarah showed up looking frustrated hello Sarah I said already

feeling tired hello James Laura told me she visited you I didn't know or I'd have had her call first she said how'd you find me is this some kind of coincidence I asked I know your usual spots this was the first one I tried no girlfriend today she asked what do you want Sarah my love life isn't your business I replied you're right she admitted I just want you and Laura to talk civy again she cries sometimes James she loves you she's just a kid and doesn't understand everything adults don't understand much better I said

she giggled maybe can I buy you a drink I nodded why not I signaled for two beers you know my rules Sarah if Laura wants back in my life she needs to choose me over him I deserve time with my daughter too yes but I had no choice in what happened why should I agree to anything now I asked you and your a-hole are still making the rules are things not so great between you two you need me to smooth things over with our kid she looked at me frustration etched on her face Lauren needs

her father that's the only reason I'm here I'm not here to discuss my relationship with my husband Sarah said why can't you believe that did I hurt you that much I don't believe you Sarah because you are a liar and a cheat and yes you hurt me that much especially by not letting me have a say in Laura's future I replied I'm really sorry for hurting you James I mean that I've lost sleep over it but once I decided to leave I thought if I tried to soften the blow we'd just keep going in circles

I figured it would be better to make a clean break I thought it would cause less pain in the long run than dragging it out I guess I was wrong as for Laura she was scared would you really disown her but she was even more scared about me well leaving for another man so I told her she had to choose who to live with but could visit the other as much as she wanted neither of us expected your reaction when she picked me I still can't wrap my head around that Sarah explained wrap your head

around it I repeated did you really think I'd be okay with what you did to me and to her you left me alone with nothing and no one I was Furious the nerve I couldn't even find the words to express my feelings to this woman James I'm sorry I messed up okay I didn't realize I tried to do things right and minimize the hurt but I guess I failed I don't know what to do anymore James I just want us to be friends or at least on speaking terms most of all I want you and

our daughter to get past all the bad stuff and reconnect she pleaded the condition is she has to leave you and that guy along with all that money you're so proud of and I'll welcome my daughter back with open arms there's no other way not after what you did to me cheating on me I said my anger Rising again wrap your head around that now if you'll excuse me I'd like to finish my beer in peace buying it by the way is the nicest thing you've done for me in ages she stood to leave I

think she was starting to tear up but maybe not okay James the door's always open and if you ever decide to walk through it but I guess this will be the last you hear from me unless you do she said and then she left I gave her a half-hearted wave and turned back to my beer I needed at least a couple more my stomach was in knots and I wasn't sure why she kept her word 3 years pass before we saw each other again and when we did it was a shock to both of us

there are cartoons sitcoms and standup specials you watch them expecting to laugh but sometimes the funniest shows are the financial news channels where you don't expect comments for me oh yeah watching the ultra wealthy and the pundits who coddle them Panic as their Millions disappear into the mess they created with their idiotic speculations it's not just entertaining it's hilarious this recession is something else seeing these Wall Street Fat Cats suffer is oddly satisfying for those of us who get our hands dirty to make a living it's always been that way what does any of this

have to do with anything well I'm one of those people who has to get his hands dirty to earn a living the good news is I'm doing really well and I'm smiling more than ever my accountant yes Amanda insisted I hire one says I'm worth over $7 million now I own and run 14 small stores in the southern part of the state including the one I work at my staff mostly high school and college kids doing Hardware repairs are all making decent money minimum wage plus commission Amanda and I oh I should mention we're married

now are coming up on our third anniversary no kids yet but we're thinking about it we're at fish on fire tonight and she's in the restroom she said she had to go before telling me something no it's not a request for a divorce we're really happy busy and excited for a long life together there you are honey I thought you'd fallen in I joked when she returned very funny sweetheart she replied but I could tell she was anxious I need help help I asked at home I'm working almost as much as you are James most

of it's on the computer but I'm on there so much that I need help with the house cleaning and stuff she explained not a livein I hope I said no just someone to come a couple of times a week for the heavy stuff what do you think well you knew it was always going to be your decision but it's nice you're giving me the illusion of a say in it I laughed you do have a say love It's Not Just an Illusion the Grossman have been using a service they trust and they say they're good

and yes you really do have a say in this I love you you know she smiled yeah right call Henry or Meg tomorrow and set it up if you haven't already since it's not a live-in situation it's fine with me we talked danced had a bit too much to drink and went home we did things that would have been mortal sins if we weren't married God I love this woman I got home late the next day and the scene I walked into was well strange no Melancholy no strange Amanda I called she hadn't looked this

nervous or upset since our wedding day James something really weird unusual happened you need to stay calm okay she said you cheated on me I joked knowing full well she hadn't she's too smart for that no but you still need to stay calm okay she replied of course whatever you say you remember last week we talked about hiring someone to help with the housework a couple of days a week cleaning ironing laundry that sort of thing she asked yeah I remember I said still grinning just get to the point you hired someone she paced a

bit before speaking again yes well okay follow me to the den I followed her and then I saw them Sarah Laura what the hell I said stunned you promised to stay calm James Amanda reminded me giving me a look I looked from her to my ex and then to my daughter who I hadn't seen in 3 years Laura was all grown up now and she was stunning these are our cleaning ladies Amanda said excuse me I heard Hur her but I still wasn't processing it they've hit hard times James I called the service and Sarah

and Laura were the ones sent they had no idea this was our house believe me when they showed up I was just as shocked as you are so were they needless to say none of us got much work done today she explained hard times huh I said it was the stock market James Sarah chimed in we lost everything but at least Laura and I have good jobs now it's humiliating being here but we're managing they wanted to leave as soon as they realized what was happening Amanda added but I convinced them to stay and wait

for you otherwise it would have just turned into a long drawn out ordeal with you trying to track them down and them avoiding you you understand what I mean right you did the right thing Amanda I said turning to Sarah so did he kick you out must have been tough on him huh being poor maybe having to get a job with you two footing the bill I think this was a mistake Sarah said starting to stand we'll go now Amanda thanks for lunch and for trying she pulled Laura up who by the way hadn't said

a word only sniffling behind her handkerchief no no I'm being the idiot here I admitted please stay so you can mock Us Sarah shot back Daddy Laura finally spoke though she didn't finish her sentence I looked at her realizing she must be about 20 now Laura Sarah please sit down I said collecting myself it's just it's all so crazy everything that happened before and and now this I gestured at the situation so what exactly happened the market tanked and we lost everything it's that simple we thought about you and what we did but knowing what

you thought of me Sarah trailed off and Robert I asked biting my lip where is he he divorced me to protect me from the legal and financial Fallout of the crash she answered wait what he divorced you why to protect me and Laura it's all legal jargon but he didn't want the financial mess to affect us so he filed for divorce even though it wasn't a real breakup Sarah explained not a real breakup I questioned I'm confused Amanda chimed in Robert may not be a bad guy after all Amanda said yes he cheated with Sarah

and we all agree they should be punished for that but they fell in love it happens they hurt you and now the market has hurt them they realize how complicated and well messy this all is Amanda was saving the situation and I was ready to let her she always saved me James Sarah continued Robert is suffering he lost everything house cars bank accounts he's practically homeless but a friend of his owns a cleaning business Century made service and got me a job Laura helps me we're a team my ex smiled and I think it was

Pride Laura you help your mom with all this I asked she nodded yes daddy where are you staying I asked asked they have a small apartment in the Rushmore District Amanda interjected Rushmore that's a pretty rough area isn't it I asked I knew it was yeah it is Amanda confirmed it's not so bad Sarah said it's warm cozy and we're managing look James we didn't come here asking for help we didn't even know this was your house it's obvious you're doing well I mean just look at this place she gestured around I guess your business

wasn't hit by the market like ours I'm happy for you really we're still here because Amanda made a good point it's better you know now rather than letting things fester and once again James I'll say it I think you should give your daughter another chance she's missed you always has Sarah finished mama I know Dad's upset with me we're not here to ask for anything we work hard Daddy and we make an honest living we're proud of that Laura said I looked at her skeptically you mean like me even back when I was a garbage

collector yes like then too she replied glancing away I've made my point Daddy I was never ashamed of what you did I just wanted to be with Mom I thought she needed me more the car and everything else they were just extras that stuff wasn't the big deal you thought it was Laura explained and your relationship with Robert I asked it still bothered me that she had chosen him over me but maybe I misunderstood I wasn't sure I'd be speaking to my wife by the end of the day I had long realized her thinking was

usually spoton HEK a nice guy dad he doesn't yell like you he treated treats us well Dad he's not an idiot please understand that he's not my dad and he never will be but he's a decent person a good man but you're my dad and I'll never abandon you Laura said I felt conflicted logically what she said and what Amanda and Sarah had said wasn't far from the truth but I was still deeply hurt by the Betrayal of a cheating wife even 5 years later I could still seek revenge if I wanted I remembered what

Lionel once told me the best revenge is Success Sarah Laura I'm not going to pretend I'm okay with what happened Sarah you cheating on me and Laura you choosing Robert over your dad it hurt back then and it still does a lot but it's in the past I got lucky I found Amanda or maybe she found me I'm not sure I'm happy scarred inside but happy with how things turned out for me that said is the cleaning service you work for big I asked yes I think so Sarah replied there are a lot of women

working for it the pay is decent we get 25% commission but we have to buy our own health insurance and stuff we're making it work I glanced at Amanda her eyes lit up knowing what I was thinking Sarah here's the deal I think I can help you if you're interested you might be doing okay but you're living in Rushmore Laura is my daughter you were once the love of my life and I still have a place for you in my heart God help me anyway go home tonight I need to talk to Amanda we'll call

you tomorrow did you make a sale I asked no not yet but we're planning to next month she handed me a business card with her employer's office number Amanda already had it but I took it anyway they left and Laura came running back to give me a kiss on the cheek before hurrying out after they were gone I turned to Amanda well I asked by the business she said I know you're thinking about it it looks like a solid investment Amanda she said hesitantly yeah yes I paid them for the week James they're getting by

but just barely I know you noticed Amanda said I nodded I was glad she'd paid them but I didn't want them thinking I was into giving handouts I wondered if they had planned to come back and clean Amanda called them the next day set up a cleaning schedule and even lined up a couple of high-end clients for them they were grateful they returned that Thursday and did a great job my clothes were pressed perfectly I wondered if it was Sarah or Laura who did it but I didn't ask 4 weeks after that strange first meeting

Amanda called me at work to tell me everything had gone through as planned she had arranged a dinner for the four of us at Samy's thanks for inviting us Amanda Sarah said as she and Laura arrived Amanda nodded toward me you too James it's nice to see you again she said I nodded back we talked about our day our week and the time since we last saw them a month ago it was pleasant Laura kept glancing at me throughout the evening a man Amanda caught my eyee and I signaled for her to take the lead

ladies Amanda said James and I have something to ask you is that okay Sarah responded eagerly sure what can we do we need you to run a business for us Amanda said seriously I'll handle the books and appointments but I need someone to manage daily operations huh Sarah looked confused we bought Century Maids recently Amanda explained James and I didn't want Laura or you living in poverty this way you'll be financially secure and independent James Sarah asked surprised it's as Amanda said I confirmed you and Laura can run the business we'll take 25% for backing

it but the rest is yours the current office manager will help you learn the ropes no strings attached so do you want the job Sarah looked at Laura what do you think yes Mom and we'll still get to see Dad and Amanda right Laura asked excitedly I smiled and nodded thank you Amanda this is more than I deserve Sarah said it got a bit emotional but the night ended on a positive note Sarah knew she had made mistakes and Laura was starting to understand what really mattered everyone was in a better place except for Robert

at the bar Robert slumped with his head in his hands what'll it be asked Mikey the bartender a cup of Hemlock would be nice Robert muttered how about a double Jack Daniels instead Mikey suggested sure lay it on on me Robert said drinking half in one gulp a year ago he had money and influence but now his only comfort was booze his family had fallen apart and he wondered how much of it was to protect Sarah from Financial ruin losing Sarah had been the hardest thing he had stolen another man's wife and kid and now

he was paying the price Mikey approached him Robert it's none of my business but I hear Sarah's doing well when did you last talk to her a couple of months ago Robert replied we were seeing each other regularly but my lawyer advised against it until I got back on my feet financially well I hear she and the girl are running a cleaning business and doing fine I think her ex is involved too said Mikey Robert frowned no they're just employees not owners and Sarah's ex wants nothing to do with them because of what we did

maybe but you should give Sarah a call something's going on there Mikey said she'd probably like to hear from you yeah maybe I will if she's making good money maybe she can lend me some Robert said with a hollow laugh Mikey smirked if she's running a business maybe shek hire you Robert shook his head shek not running it if she was she would have told me maybe Mikey replied meanwhile Sarah and Laura were cleaning for a select client even though they managed the business Sarah believed that staying handson helped the business Thrive they only spent

a couple of days in the office and the rest managing their team in the field mom someone's at the door should I get it Laura asked no just grab the solvent I'll get it Sarah said heading to the door to her surprise it was Robert Robert how did you know we'd be here I asked Helen your office manager come in is it okay for you to be here with what your lawyer said she asked I'm not sure but I had to see you I heard you're running the business now but it looks like you're still

working you deserve better Sarah I feel bad about everything he said she touched his cheek don't worry it's not your things will get better and yes I'm running the company now he looked confused I don't get it well a few months ago Laura and I ended up cleaning James's house his wife made us face him afterward James bought the business and gave it to me to run I meant to tell you but didn't know how I thought you wouldn't understand she explained Robert was stunned he's that wealthy now yes Sarah confirmed Robert leaned against the

wall it's ironic a few years ago I had the and took you from him and now it's him with the money I guess he's getting his revenge Robert we both cheated on him but he's not seeking Revenge HEK moved on emotionally Sarah said how are you really doing she asked not great I still owe a quar million no job but a friend rigel Macker is letting me stay with him for free Robert admitted at that moment Laura appeared Robert I didn't see you there how are you good Laura he said hugging her maybe Daddy can

help you out Laura suggested Robert smiled sadly not likely girl he has every reason to hate me Sarah looked at her daughter then back at the man Robert I'm the operations Chief at the company I can hire you I'm sure James wouldn't stand in the way he really has moved on from what we did to him we might have to eat a little crow when we ask him but we both deserve that said Sarah this isn't the time to let pride get in the way at least you'd have a solid job Sarah thanks for the

offer but housework I'd be the worst employee you ever hired he said laughing at the thought but Sarah wasn't laughing no not housework for you I need a driver someone to handle Supply pickups and deliveries it's five invoices a week and it comes with the usual benefits it might help calm down those chasing you for payments by allowing you to pay in installments it's a start Robert he spread his hands and surrender I guess Beggars can't be choosers and it would mean I'd get to see you I really miss you Sarah I miss and love

you too Sarah said Laura seemed disinterested the four of us sat at a table on the far side of the room from the bar Millie the waitress had just dropped off the drinks and moved on to another table Sarah what's this about I asked Sarah had called that morning asking to meet me and Amanda at the club she said she had something important to tell me seeing Robert my Nemesis sitting next to her for Comfort didn't exactly put me at ease James we need your help Sarah said I kept staring at at her I want

to hire my husband well my ex-husband can I what the hell I stopped trying to calm myself Amanda stepped in you mean for the cleaning service she asked yes I need a driver and Robert desperately needs a job Sarah explained Robert spoke up for the first time James how are you I hope well things are rough right now and I wouldn't be here humbling myself like this if I had any other choice but Sarah convinced me to ask if she could if I could work for you I know I messed up in the past but

you've got some nerve Robert why come to me don't you know anyone else from your old business connections who'd hire you I asked believe me I wish I did I become a bit of a pariah I even divorced Sarah who I love as much as you ever did just to avoid dragging her down with me that's the long and short of it if you hire me I promise I'll do a good job Robert we'll hire you you can start Monday Sarah will give you all the details Amanda said taking control I looked at her disbelief

written across my face James you've forgiven Sarah we're letting go of the hurt and moving on we're taking things to the next level Amanda said I nodded she was in charge Robert looked at me but didn't have the audacity to offer a handshake he did whisper what sounded like a sincere thank you I nodded in acknowledgement after the meeting the four of us had a few drinks before leaving Robert and I exchanged a few words about the market and his his downfall Sarah was grateful but spoke mostly to Amanda the meeting ended and I had

agreed to hire the man who had stolen my wife and daughter it was a big deal but little did I know it was nothing compared to what Amanda dropped on Me 2 weeks later 2 weeks later Amanda approached me with a nervous expression James you know your ex and I have become really good friends right she asked I nodded yeah I know I'm over her now so it's fine well we've gotten pretty close she continued looking even more anxious I raised an eyebrow what's going on I asked still unclear on what she was trying to

say I gave them the money Amanda blurted as if she wanted to flee huh what money did I miss something I asked confused she stayed silent for a moment then the phone rang I picked it up and Amanda looked relieved by the interruption Sarah yes I'm fine no need to thank me I hear Roberts doing a good job no not that oh that I said glaring at Amanda as if she just slapped me yeah sure you're welcome I said and hung up I turned to Amanda feeling like I didn't know her I was about to

tell you she said are you serious a quarter of a million A4 million dollars I yelled they want to get remarried but they can't with all that debt we had the money it's nothing to us but it gives the mother of your child a fresh start the money isn't going to them it's going to the IRS and a few of Robert's old creditors James you would have done it yourself eventually to help Sarah out of her mess I just made it easier for you and really this is your revenge you've saved them that's got to

feel sweet Amanda said I sank into a chair looking at her then looking away before turning back to her I smiled you know I hate to admit it but I think you're right I said smiling like a gold medalist I glanced at the clock it was 5:27 p.m. things had come full circle [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]