[Music] Jason Chandler sat on the couch fixated on his phone until Karen his wife of nearly 10 years called with unsettling news earlier a private investigator had revealed Karen's deceit she and her lover were on route to Honolulu contrary to her claims Jason pondered his naivity having devoted a decade to their relationship now Shattered by her lies taking a gulp of coffee he reclined reflecting on their history they met in college 13 years prior both pursuing business degrees their romance blossomed leading to marriage post-graduation Jason joined his father's Tire business mastering various roles and ascending
to head the accounting department he aspired to inherit the company from his father and succeed Mike Allen the retiring CFO after marrying Karen pursued a career as a realtor excelling even during tough Market times they lived comfortably with a nice house and new cars seemingly secure in their marriage though they were childless he saw it as a blessing initially Karen mentioned fertility issues opting for tubal legation despite suggesting adoption she declined recently her increased social outing sparked his suspicion especially her late returns home despite expressing his concerns she dismissed them attributing her absences to work
stress what were you doing out so late he inquired as she returned home one night looking disheveled with a scent of cigarettes clinging to her clothes just hang out having a few drinks she replied defensively it's my business Jace I can take care of myself Jason was taken aback by her tone a departure from her usual demeanor seeing his reaction she softened I'm sorry Jace she apologized it's just work stress getting to me you've handled Market pressures before without this he pointed out what's changed it's tougher than ever out there she explained competition's Fierce and
the pressure's Relentless I it but don't take it out on me he reassured her I'm on your side she hugged him expressing regret you're right dear I'm sorry agreed but please freshen up he requested you rek of smoke apologies it was Smokey at the club she conceded heading for a shower he was already asleep when she joined him in bed over time their closeness dwindled from several times a week to barely once a fortnite her interest in his life waned and he noticed her blatant lies like the she claimed to be at the office when
she wasn't he refrained from confronting her sensing her potential explosive reaction he pondered how many more lies she might have told lying awake beside her he gazed at her his worry evident what's on your mind Jace she inquired I'm worried he admitted about what she probed us he confessed it feels like we're growing apart do you still love me of course sweetheart she reassured embracing ing him you know that right H I honestly don't know he confessed it's been a while since you said it and our closeness has dwindled you're out more than your home
I'm sorry she apologized workk been overwhelming I do love you please trust me can you show me more he requested of course baby she affirmed kissing him they made love that night soothing Jason's worries temporarily but concerns lingered a month passed and the cycle repeated Jason began to suspect something deeper one day his friend Ron asked to meet urgently sure letun grab a beer Jason agreed I can't explain over the phone Ron insisted they met at the bar and Ron dropped a bombshell I saw your wife today Ron disclosed yeah she's in real estate showing
houses Jason Shrugged I'm certain Ron affirmed but I never knew real estate involves such closeness seriously Jason exclaimed you must be kidding I wish I were Ron side I saw Karen with another man holding hands and kissing it wasn't innocent that can't be right Jason protested are you sure it was Karen Ron showed him a photo confirming his suspicions damn Jason muttered asking for a copy of the picture sure thing Ron agreed sending it over what your plan I'm at a loss Jason admitted this blindsided me my friend's a pi Ron offered want me to
connect you please do Jason requested I need answers after parting ways Jason found Karen at home you're back early he remarked surprised just in time she smiled where were you having a drink with Ron he explained everything okay with your friend not really Jason shared his wife's been unfaithful oh Karen feigned innocence yeah Jason replied it's a nightmare I'm glad we don't have Karen's reaction didn't Escape Jason's notice it would crush me if you ever betrayed me he remarked observing her subtle Flinch I'd never betray you she assured embracing him I love you too much
glad to hear it he replied kissing her what brings you home early our company's convention starts this weekend she explained I wanted to pack early and spend time with you before we're apart where's it held he inquired Las Vegas at the Westgate Resort Hotel she answered we leave Friday after lunch another award this year he asked aware of her past achievements I suppose she replied they kissed again and he suggested celebrating their anniversary in Vegas she declined citing work commitments disheartened he agreed to celebrate later the next day he contacted Ron for a pi recommendation
before lunch he met with the investigator good morning Mr Chandler the investigator greeted him in his cluttered office glad to meet you Ron greeted call me Jerry what's the deal Jason briefed him on Karen's Vegas trip Vegas huh Jerry mused you think she's up to something there could be Jason admitted I've got contacts there who owe me favors Jerry offered we'll keep tabs on her and can set up surveillance if you give me a room number it'll cost extra expected as much Jason nodded but I need to know the truth Jerry handed him a digital
audio recorder easy to use just slip it under her car seat voice activated retrieve it later she usually parks at the airport Jason noted perfect Jerry nodded wek handle it if she slips up we'll know here's my private line for updates thanks Jason said taking the number thanks Jason said writing a check from his personal account not the joint one they had separate personal accounts and agreed to allocate up to 10% of their earnings Jason usually spent his on clothes and gifts for Karen saving for a cruise until now that night Karen packed for the
trip Jason offered to help noticing her excessive luggage curious he peaked inside and found birth control pills despite her previous claim of tual legation he photographed her belongings noting Club attire and revealing bikinis including an open micro bikini he'd never seen her wear he discreetly placed an audio recorder in her car and ensured it was activated before locking up this might be the last time Jason pondered sadly for seeeing their closeness fading as husband and wife the next morning Karen shared her hotel room number and promised nightly calls love you she said kissing him love
you too he replied watching her drive off at work he informed Jerry of Karen's room number got it thanks Jerry acknowledged ready to deploy his team later Karen called from the airport planning to update him upon check-in love you she reiterated love you too baby he echoed internally concealing his doubts when his father approached sensing his distress Jason confided in him that's rough son his father sympathized I never would have guessed same here Dad Jason agreed if you need us we're here his father offer thanks Dad Jason appreciated leaving work early he found Karen's car
at the airport retrieving the audio recorder despite the Tidy Car doubt lingered on the drive home Karen called hey just got here she informed him thanks for telling me he acknowledged just settling in she continued I'll call you tonight love you love you too he reciprocated at home he activated the audio recorder hoping for nothing incriminating mostly there was road noise in her radio halfway through however reality hit he listened to her conversation via Bluetooth he baby a man's voice greeted hello stallion she flirted a studmuffin Jason scoffed internally who's this clown last week was
amazing the man reminisced glad you enjoyed it she giggled plans for next week already arranged he confirmed did you tell your husband not yet she admitted I've got it handled he suspect anything the man inquired nothing she assured HEK clueless hope you're right he said HEK believe anything she boasted okay he conceded pulling up to the airport she announced see you at the hotel tonight okay can't wait he replied bye love bye-bye she concluded ending the call Jason stared at the tape recorder shocked by what he'd heard he replayed the recording to ensure he hadn't
misinterpreted she wasn't just cheating she had plans for their anniversary week that didn't involve him frustrated cursed internally and pondered the duration of her Affair and who her partner was grabbing a beer he sat at his desk contemplating recent events had he overlooked obvious signs he questioned what else she might be concealing he had respected her privacy but now felt compelled to investigate knowing where she kept the key he retrieved it from their jewelry box and headed to her office in the spare bedroom he accessed the desk driven by betrayal to investigate inside he uncovered
a Web of Lies Karen had deceived him throughout their marriage shockingly her personal account held over $250 far exceeding their agreed upon savings limit examining her expenses he found lavish gifts including a pricey men's Rolex watch likely for her lover her purchases also revealed expensive clothing and visits to Planned Parenthood for fetid which she paid for in cash he pondered the paternity of the terminated pregnancies and her consistent use of birth control over the years additional he discovered a receipt for Plan B pills purchased just days earlier and there's more he found a recent receipt
for a hefty down payment on an apartment in an affluent neighborhood pondering if it would serve as her love nest or an exit strategy other receipts revealed payments for utilities and new furniture prompting him to consider if one of the keys he found was for her new place determined to investigate further he powered up her computer finding passwords conveniently listed bene the keyboard he accessed her email surprised to find her credentials saved indicating her confidence in her secrecy shockingly he uncovered exchanges with Greg Wilson detailing their carnal encounters dating back nearly a year when he
first noticed changes in her behavior initially meeting in hotel rooms they later reved in houses she was selling one email from 6 months prior provided some answers to his questions did you handle that little issue Greg inquired yep Karen replied I went and had in feticide today shame you didn't keep the baby Greg remarked you could have passed it off as Jason's I can't do that she explained he thinks I can't conceive he'd figure out it wasn't his reflecting on 6 months ago Jason realized that was when he first caught her lying damn he thought
to himself she's a deceitful cheating woman he scrolled through their emails Greg had suggested they have love making in Karen's marital bed but she refused I won't betray Jason like that she wrote wrote to Greg that idiot has no clue he replied I won't do it she insisted what if you had your own place Greg proposed you could afford it with your earnings and your husband would be clueless maybe you're on to something she replied I have my own account and Jason never questions it I'll start looking that was 3 months ago the down payment
receipt was just over a month old I got a condo she told Greg I put a down payment and I'm getting furniture next week Jason's oblivious perfect Greg responded wek have fun all over that place Jason was stunned by this news he kept reading the emails why stay with your husband Greg asked why not leave and get your own place believe it or not I care for him Karen said he may be a cocky accountant at a tire store chain but I have feelings for him and he treats me right I got the condo so
we could meet without risking exposure at hotels plus you're still married hey just give the word and I'll dump christe Greg offered > a headache letun see after the conference Karen replied what happens after the conference Greg pondered Jason began printing out Karen's letters and copying the receipts he had discovered just as he was doing so Karen's number flashed on the display hello he answered cautiously it's me baby Karen greeted are you okay you sound off got a pounding headache he lied not wanting to tip her off just settling in for the night she informed
take something for that headache and rest love you and miss you she added yeah same here he muttered bye ending the call he pondered if she noticed his lack of affectionate words in truth he was seething determined to uncover the truth about Greg he scoured Karen's company website and found him Greg Wilson the regional manager she was indeed involved with her boss printing the page he added it to his pile growing more agitated he contemplated breaking into her apartment checking her address he hesitated wondering about a security system reviewing her documents he spotted a code
labeled alarm system of course she'd write it down he thought bitterly closing her laptop he left grabbing latex gloves from the garage to avoid leaving evidence finding her complex he parked in her spot and approached her door donning his gloves he tested a key from her jewelry box the door yielded and he entered spotting the alarm remote he inputed the code he discovered and ensured the alarm was disarmed switching on the light surveyed the apartment admiring Karen's Furniture choices she's always had good taste he mused shame her loyalty doesn't match her Decor preferences as expected
there were no pictures of him this was her love nest her Retreat from their marriage stepping into the kitchen he noted a few plates and utensils the fridge was empty the pantry bare surprisingly the house was fully furnished adorned with flower portraits and boasted a large flat screen TV entering the bedroom he found it likewise furnished with lace curtains cascading elegantly over the windows just above the electric heater an apparent fire hazard opening drawers he discovered unfamiliar underwear and suspected Greg's presence from Men's undergarments taking out his phone he snapped photos in the nightstand drawer
a card from Greg confirmed his suspicions thanks for the watch it read looking forward to your housewarming love Greg anger surged he imagined confronting Greg more clothing both male and female filled the dressing room in the master bathroom he noticed two toothbrushes by the sink and his and hers towels next to the shower he grabbed his phone snapping a few more photos in the second bedroom a small desk and chair were the only Furnishings a network cable lay on the desk likely for her laptop amid the letters addressed to her all from utility companies he
ensured her name and address were visible in the pictures lace curtains like those in the bedroom covered the windows here also draping over the electric heater he noted several potential fire hazards including the absence of smoke detectors in the bedrooms and the Aged one in the kitchen he wondered if it even had a battery confirming everything was as he found it he switched off the lights activated the security system and departed double-checking the locked door returning to his car he pondered his next steps divorce was inevitable he couldn't trust her again even if she severed
ties with her lover and relinquished the apartment aware men off often farare poorly in such situations he hoped her higher income would spare him alimony Consulting a lawyer seemed wise before proceeding he also hoped her sole ownership of the apartment meant he wouldn't have to surrender their home or divide its sale proceeds he felt she had abandoned him by purchasing the apartment secretly with no children custody and support were non-issues but he wanted retribution for their betrayal violence was out of the question he had no desire for jail time returning home he searched the phone
book and ated an ad for Gregory Wilson hoping it was the same Greg Wilson he dialed the number Wilson residence a woman's voice answered is this Mrs Wilson he inquired yes it is she confirmed who am I speaking to Jason Chandler he introduced himself your husband is the regional manager for Acme real estate he verified yes he is she replied but heun's away at a conference this weekend and will be visiting other offices next week you'll need to call the regional office and leave a message for him there actually Mrs Wilson it's you I'd like
to speak with Jason redirected oh she responded Yes ma'am Jason continued I hate to break this to you but my wife is having an affair with your husband are you certain she inquired absolutely Jason asserted and I can provide evidence do you have solid proof she pressed I can even show you where they meet up if you'd like Jason offered he heard her sigh through the phone would tomorrow work for you she proposed certainly Jason agreed what time suits you best around 1:00 in the afternoon she suggested providing her with Ken's apartment address and directions
Jason concluded I'll see you then before ending the call grinning he approached his desk and began drafting a too list first on the agenda Chang the door locks ensuring it was done before meeting Greg's wife at Karen's place the temptation to drown his sorrows in booze crossed his mind but he dismissed it opting instead for a cold pizza slice he mauled over his options satisfied he ascended the stairs and retired for the night early the next day he visited the hardware store purchasing supplies to replace the locks and crafting an extra key for the apartment
by noon all locks were switched after showering he grabbed his audio recorder and the printed emails from Karen's account then headed to her apartment to rendevu with Greg's wife spotting Karen's car he approached a Toyota Corolla nearby where an attractive dark-haired woman sat knocking on her window he inquired are you Christy Wilson she confirmed her identity and he opened the door for her call me Jason Chandler he said gesturing for her to Don latex gloves he offered letun head in I'll show you their Hideaway using the spare key he successfully unlocked the door deactivating the
security alarm as they entered Jason guided her into the bedroom opening drawers and revealing Greg's clothes in the closet oh my God she exclaimed I've been searching for these for weeks I wondered where his clothes were disappearing has your husband been sporting a Rolex watch lately Jason inquired she affirmed mentioning it was a gift from management shaking his head Jason retrieved a card from Karen's nightstand displaying it to her reading the note she burst into tears is that his handwriting Jason questioned yes she sobbed but wait there's more he added presenting the emails and activating
the audio recorder tearfully she read the emails before listening to the Friday recording I'm sorry Jason said embracing her and restraining his own emotions it's not your fault she assured I've suspected something but lacked proof composing herself she faced him so what's the plan she inquired I'm filing for divorce he declared and I'll kick him out as soon as I lay eyes on him she vowed suddenly she brightened I have an idea she exclaimed what if we help them move in together here Jason pondered momentarily before smiling I like it he agreed but we need
to Act Fast they'll be back soon Greg said he'd be away for a week after the convention she revealed I bet Karen will find a reason to leave too recalling the recorded conversation Jason cursed damn you're right he admitted but I want her stuff out of my house Pronto agreed she concurred meet me back here in 3 hours sounds good Jason agreed I'll bag her stuff I should be back in time see you then she said Rising Jason observed her struck by her petite sta St and charm he couldn't fathom why Greg would cheat on
her they left the condo and arrived 3 hours later their cars brimming with bags of the couple's belongings dumping the bags in the sparsely furnished second bedroom they didn't worry about breakage knowing it would take the cheating spouse's hours to sort through everything I don't know about you but I wasn't too careful with his stuff she remarked Jason chuckled same here he admitted sharing a high five with her glancing at her he announced I don't know about you but I'm famished me too she agreed I could really go for a Juicy Hamburger a big cheesy
one sounds perfect he replied I know just the spot care to join me my treat lead the way she replied heading towards the bar he frequented with Ron she followed upon parking Christy eyed the building skeptically a bar she questioned trust me he assured they serve the best burgers here you'll love it okay she acquiesced but I hope you're not planning to ply me with booze and take it Vantage chuckling he reassured her as tempting as that sounds I wouldn't do that he quipped darn she joked laughing inside they ordered beers Burgers and Fries exchanging
stories about their failed marriages over the meal their narratives shared similarities meeting in college quick marriages but diverging desires regarding children he inquired if she was a CPA to which she replied negatively expressing hopes of pursuing it someday Jason shared his professional background mentioning opportunities in his field maybe we can help each other out if you give me your resume he suggested I can certainly do that Mr Chandler she responded taking a bite of her Burger his cell phone interrupted the moment with Karen's caller ID flashing answering in a neutral tone he greeted hello Karen's
voice slurred from booze came through hey baby she chirped what are you up to just grabbing a burger at the bar he replied what's going on with you guess what she blurted out I won the best salesman award she announced before he could respond congratulations he said flatly yes and they want me to stay in Vegas next week to work with their agents she continued fabricating he already knew it was a lie that's great news he fed enthusiasm what about our anniversary this Wednesday he reminded her I know and I'm sorry she apologized maybe we
can celebrate next weekend no worries he assured I understand your work is important I wouldn't want you to miss a big opportunity what's that supposed to mean she queried nothing he brushed it off just that our 10year anniversary only happens once but I know your job matters to you don't stress about it yes work matters but I thought you'd be happy for me she SED I am he insisted go work with your agents I'll be fine I love you she affirmed good he replied me too bye ending the call he turned to Christy that's that
he informed her she shook her head sympathetically she picked Greg over your anniversary she remarked placing a comforting hand on his he fought back tears a man he barely knew showed more concern than his own wife what a disappointment I'm sorry she offered thanks he managed attempting a smile he retrieved Jerry's card and dialed his private number Jerry he greeted when the older man picked up Jason Chandler here just spoke to Karen and she claims she'll be in Vegas for another week and you don't buy it Jerry inquired not for a second Jason confirmed I
was just working on your report but I'll have my guys surveil them and see what unfolds Jerry continued we can proceed the conference wrapped up a couple of hours ago and they're apparently enjoying themselves most attendees will be heading home tomorrow oh and your wife and her lover spent last night together I've got footage you might want to see I'll email it to you included in my report that' be great Jerry Jason acknowledged thanks ending the call he turned to chrisy tomorrow we'll get to the bottom of this he stated my Pi caught those two
love birds spending the night together he's sending over some video footage would you care to watch it with me not particularly she admitted but I feel like I should understandingly he nodded well letun head to my place he suggested Rising after settling the bill at the bar they departed for his house once there and settled in his office the video arrived in his email would you like a drink before we start he offered sure she accepted cola if you have it I'll grab two colas he agreed heading to the kitchen returning with cold sodas he
initiated the video and they observed Karen and Greg engaging in various carnal acts both Christy and Jason struggled to contain their emotions as they witnessed their spouses enjoying each other's company the ensuing Pillow Talk was even more heartbreaking what do you reckon our spouses are up to right now Karen inquired if I know christe she's probably glued to one of her dull movies Greg replied or nose deep in one of her silly books yeah I get what you mean she agreed I imagine Jason's buried in another one of his tedious spreadsheets or pouring over stock
reports Greg smirked you think he's out here saving the world or something I mean come on his old man's company sells tires for crying out loud what's the big deal so have you decided what you're going to tell that idiot after tomorrow's awards banquet yep she confirmed I'll just say I was requested to stick around in Vegas for a week filling in for the local reps he'll swallow it hell he'd believe anything I'd tell him I could tell him the moon's made of green cheese and he'd buy it and by the time he catches on
we'll be lounging on a beach in Hawaii Greg added I can't wait to see you flaunting that new sling bikini you snagged Christy erupted Hawaii she exclaimed that idiot's whisking some Floy off to Hawaii I'm going to rip his guts out she turned to Jason sorry for calling your wife wife of Floy no need to apologize he responded I'd say the same thing they refocused on the video so what about your anniversary are you just going to skip it Hawaii sounds a lot more enticing than a night at a steakhous she remarked I pledged to
make it up to him maybe I will maybe I won't Greg regarded her you're ice cold you know that he remarked she Shrugged it's only our 10th anniversary she explained there'll be more who cares about that right now I need you with those words they resumed their activities prompting Jason to Halt the video I've seen plenty he stated have you Christy nodded tears flowing down her cheeks more than plenty she affirmed I'm scheduling a meeting with a divorce attorney come Monday he disclosed would you like to accompany me would you mind she asked softly not
at all he reassured Christy burst into tears sobbing Jason wrapped his arm around her offering a comforting shoulder though he felt like crying too he held back focusing on consoling her amidst his own emotional turmoil would it bother you if I spent the night here she inquired no hanky panky I just want to cuddle she clarified of course you're welcome to stay he replied stay as long as you like thank you she expressed I can't believe I wasted all those years on that idiot all this time I've been falling for his lies I totally get
it Jason empathized he escorted her upair stairs to the master bedroom and found an old t-shirt that appeared long enough for her to sleep in taking it she retreated to the bathroom to change after waiting for her return He dawned his pajamas and settled into bed she emerged from the bathroom wearing the long t-shirt and he was almost taken aback by her appearance he always admired Karen's legs but Christy were the slenderest he'd ever seen she smiled as she slipped under the covers what's wrong she asked never seen a woman's legs before none as love
as yours Jason complimented sweet talk will get you everywhere sir she teased he wrapped his arm around her drawing her close savoring her scent she placed her hand on his chest snuggling against him did you know you're the only woman I've shared a bed with besides my wife for over 10 years he confessed and you the only man I've been with besides my husband she revealed they gazed into each other's Eyes For What felt like an eternity before drifting off to sleep in each other's arms the next morning they woke up and twined with each
other good morning sleepy head she greeted you don't need to rush out on my account she added as he rose to use the bathroom good morning beautiful he responded I'll be quick he relieved himself in the bathroom which proved challenging given his state of arousal Upon returning he found Christy already tidying up the kitchen and preparing scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast glancing at the clock he noted it was 8:30 A.M a.m. his gaze returned to christe enjoying the sight of her cooking in his old t-shirt momentarily reminiscing about the times Karen used to make
breakfast for them wow that smells amazing he remarked I hope you don't mind me taking over your kitchen she said not at all he assured her I can't recall the last time someone made me breakfast Karen never cooked for you she inquired she used to he acknowledged but she stopped a while back claimed it took too much time and she needed to prepare for her clients damn Christy muttered exactly he concurred the aroma of bacon filled the air as she placed a generous plate in front of him he devoured the meal hungrily as if he
hadn't eaten in weeks wow that was amazing do you cook like this every morning whenever I can she replied his phone interrupted displaying Jerry's name and number hey Jerry he greeted working Sundays Now Jerry chuckled more often than I'd like he admitted I wanted to update you your wife and her lover boarded their flight from Las Vegas just before 6:00 this morning they had a layover in Los Angeles for about 40 minutes and the plane departed an hour ago they'll touch down in Honolulu in approximately 5 hours I've got the flight details if you need
them got it Jason confirmed they're on American Airlines flight 31 Jerry added I've got a contact in Honolulu ready to track them once they land thanks Jerry Jason said jotting down the information after ending the call he turned to chrisy well he began here's the update they're on route to Hawaii as the plane ascended Karen settled into her seat glancing out the window she watched as they flew over the Pacific Ocean this is it she mused to herself glancing to her left she noticed Greg already asleep in the neighboring seat she closed her eyes briefly
reflecting on the past decade brief pangs of guilt swept over her for betraying her trusting husband somewhere deep down she acknowledged this as just another in a series of poor choices yet she Justified it to herself she hoped it would all resolve without Jason ever finding out perhaps their marriage would continue and they would grow old together eventually retiring peacefully her initial misstep was disclosing to Jason that she couldn't conceive in reality she was capable but she harbored no desire for a family motherhood might Allure some but not her thus she informed Jason of purported
medical hurdles necessitating tubal ligation he accepted eventually consenting however complications with the IUD arose compelling her to discontinue its use due to pelvic discomfort and headaches she resorted to Conventional birth control pills supplementing with the calendar Rhythm method to avoid physical engagement during Peak fertility though mostly effective she found herself pregnant twice the first instance occurred with her husband fearing his response which would unveil her initial deceit and her reluctance for Parenthood she discreet completely underwent in feticide financing it privately luckily they had established separate accounts alongside a joint one initially they agreed on her
contributing 10% of her earnings to the joint account but she manipulated the arrangement she could have funded the feticide independently keeping Jason unaware the second pregnancy arose with Greg approximately 6 months prior she divulged the situation to her Paramore and opted for another feticide covering the cost from her personal account hoping Jason would remain oblivious then came her extramarital Affairs throughout the initial 7 years of marriage she remained loyal to her husband however everything shifted one day when she encountered a client strikingly handsome and affluent in a fleeting moment she made a decision she never
regretted they engaged in intense passionate closeness within the confines of a lavish house she was showcasing and he exhibited gratitude by purchasing the property outright such encounters were infrequent maybe occurring 10 times over the subsequent year and a half later she discovered others engaged in similar behaviors though she experienced fleeting guilt she reasoned what the heck if other women could indulge without consequence why couldn't she in her view it bore no relation to Jason her love for him remained steadfast and what he didn't know wouldn't cause injury then she encountered Greg and everything altered he
embodied everything her husband lacked Jason was analytical pondering decisions meticulously whereas Greg was impuls Ive deciding on a whim Jason's path in life both personally and professionally had been predetermined he dedicated his career to his father's Tire business a trajectory he continued set to ascend to CFO and ultimately president and CEO conversely Greg's future was uncertain he embraced each day as it came living in the moment while Jason contemplated the future their approaches in bed were starkly different Jason prioritized her pleasure while Greg was more forceful leaving her feelings shattered initially their Liaisons occurred in
discret motels or houses they were selling but she grew apprehensive about being spotted and alerting Jason or Greg's wife Christie then after Jason vo concerns about their relationship she distanced herself from Greg momentarily redirecting her affection toward her husband however her resolve waned and Greg sought to reconcile but she feared Jason discovering their Affair to mitigate this risk she decided to purchase her own apartment provid fing a private Sanctuary for her and Greg despite Jason's conservative demeanor she harbored lingering emotions for him their decision to file tax returns separately facilitated her departure with Greg while
still benefiting from tax breaks it seemed like a win-win situation or so she convinced herself these events culminated in her plan to spend a week in Hawaii with Greg masking her absence from the office as a vacation with her husband after their corporate meeting simultaneously Greg informed his wife of his upcoming travels a routine occurrence she deceived Jason claiming a week-long trip to Vegas confident that he would believe her every word although she regretted missing their 10th wedding anniversary she vowed to compensate upon her return ensuring her secret remained intact she grinned as she gazed
at the Azure water beneath them thoughts drifting to Hawaii Greg had purchased a daring open bikini for their trip eager to watch her undress and indulge in Beachside self-pleasure the notion stirred a rousel between her thighs tempting her to succumb to the urge right then and there contemplating a clandestine bathroom rendevu later she glanced at her phone half expecting a message from Jason his preference for calls or face-to-face communication didn't surprise her A smirk played on her lips a sudden shudder and change in engine pitch hinted at turbulence as the plane dipped and the engines
altered their tone dread crept in glancing out the window she re realized the gravity of the situation Panic erupted in the cabin gravity pressing her into her seat the sight outside confirmed their descent oh God she thought resignation flooding her this is it we're going down I'm going to die oxygen masks deployed passengers including Greg screamed as flight attendants braced them for the inevitable tears streaming she cast a final glance at her phone stealing herself for one last decision Jason and Christy wrapped up breakfast tidying away the last of the dishes before returning to the
table to strategize about their Unfaithful Partners Jason admired Chris's analytical skills feeling a newfound closeness with her that had been absent with Karen for months as he returned to the table with a fresh cup of coffee his phone buzzed displaying Karen's name and number putting it on speaker he answered greeted by Karen's panicked voice amidst background clamor and distant shouts Jace she yelled barely audible over the chaos Karen what's happening he asked straining to hear plane down sorry her voice crackled before the call abruptly ended stunned Jason and Christy exchanged glances attempting to call Karen
back proved feudal as it went straight to voicemail turning to Christy Jason urged her to contact Greg rushing to retrieve her phone from her purse Christy dialed Greg's number but it too went unanswered diverting to voicemail Jason headed to his home office powering up his computer to seek more information after after finding the Airlines contact number through a search engine he dialed and after initial refusal managed to speak with someone who confirmed they were investigating reports of the plane crash leaving his and Christy's contact details along with Karen and Gregs he was assured they would
be notified of any updates with nothing further to find online he estimated it would be at least an hour before they received any news they headed to the front room switching on the TV in hopes of catching any news updates Jason flicked through channels but there was no breaking news reflecting on the events leading up to this moment he glanced at his phone finally a News Network flashed a report that an American Airlines flight Bound for Honolulu had crashed in the Pacific Ocean though without providing specifics oh God christe exclaimed her hand covering her mouth
Jason embraced her silently praying for Karen's safety despite the strain in their marriage he couldn't bear the thought of her perishing an hour later the phone rang Jason muted the TV and answered Mr Chandler a woman's voice inquired speaking he confirmed I'm calling to inform you that your wife's flight has crashed she relayed I have no further details at this time but we will update you as soon as we learn more thank you Jason responded ending the call he and Christy held each other tears Welling in their eyes shortly after christe's phone rang delivering the
same Grim news soon after his father called it wasn't uncommon his parents often reached out upon hearing news like this hey Jace his father greeted hi Dad how are you Jason replied just got back from church did you see the news about the accident his father inquired yes I did Jason confirmed it's awful his father lamented by the way how's Karen wasn't she on her way back from Vegas she's not doing well Dad Jason disclosed she was on that plane that crashed what his father gasped what was she doing going to Hawaii without you she
was with her boyfriend Jason disclosed closed oh my God his father reacted I'm sorry to hear that son take a week off and sort things out let Mike know if there's anything we can do just give me a call okay thanks Dad Jason expressed gratefully he wrapped up the call his mind swirling with a mix of emotions on one hand he felt a deep sorrow knowing Karen was likely gone yet anger simmered within him for her betrayal as well as at himself for not standing up to her strangely the absence of divorce didn't disturb him
however the realization of shouldering Karen's final expenses including the apartment jolted him damn he muttered he glanced at Christy pondering how she'd cope what steps would she take an idea struck him prompting him to approach her christe he began why not sell your apartment and move in here with me she met his gaze tears brimming in her eyes are you serious she questioned absolutely he affirmed there's a spare room upstairs and with the upcoming challenges maybe we can support each other through it all after a moment's consideration she responded why not but under one condition
what's that he inquired that I share your bed she stated really Jason's thoughts raced realizing things were moving quicker than anticipated dismissing doubts he resolved to sees the moment sure he agreed it's been ages since I felt genuinely comfortable with my husband last night was the first time in years I felt fulfilled is that all right more than all right he assured her then it settled she confirmed I'll grab my belongings from home and be back tonight Jason nodded I'll be here he promised after she departed he dialed Lucy Karen's colleague hello she greeted Lucy
it's Jason Chandler he identified himself oh hi Jason she responded how is Hawaii I'm not sure he admitted I hear it's lovely this time of year why Lucy's tone shifted Karen mentioned you two were heading there after the company meeting I assumed you were on route actually Jason clarified Karen went but not with me she went with Greg what Lucy exclaimed taking a back that's right Jason affirmed however neither of them made it the plane they were on crashed in the Pacific Ocean today you might have seen it in the news oh no Lucy gasped
do you know if she survived I doubt any of them did Jason responded solemnly I'm deeply sorry Lucy offered sympathies please accept my condolences also the company has life insurance for all employees I'll handle the paperwork but I'll need details from the airline can you provide them yes I'll gather what I can Jason promised but I have a question for you what's that Lucy inquired were you aware of Karen's affair with Greg Jason quered I had my suspicions there were Whispers but nothing concrete Lucy admitted we tend not to gossip about personal matters in the
office I understand Jason acknowledged well that's all for now I'll I'll be in touch thank you Lucy responded and again my condolences that evening while watching television with christe a news report about the crash aired it stated that the plane's final moments were captured by a crew member aboard a cargo airliner only a couple of miles from the crash site the TV station aired an amateur video showing the plane rapidly descending nose first the plane appeared to disintegrate upon impact with the water the report conveyed the cargo ship altered its course to in the search
for survivors while they retrieved several bodies from the water unfortunately there were no survivors additionally they recovered a significant amount of luggage which included belongings belonging to Karen and Greg however their bodies were not among those recovered in the following months Jason and Christie experienced a whirlwind of activity christe moved in with Jason and sold her own house Jason had to handle Karen's apartment which held nothing of value to him consequently he donated everything to Goodwill which gladly accepted it later he sold the apartment recouping Karen's original investment both Jason and christe received a $500,000
insurance payout from Acme real estate for the loss of their spouses they promptly began erasing any remnants of Karen from their lives they discarded photos stowed away knickknacks and replaced Furniture especially the bed family members took what they wanted and the rest including two cars was either sold donated or scrapped Jason also navigated the complexities of closing Karen's bank accounts after months of paperwork Jason received a check for approximately $250,000 lawyers approached Jason and Christie seeking to profit from the accident further investigation revealed that the crew misinterpreted onboard computer warnings and made incorrect decisions the
plane descended at a rate of about 12,000 ft per minute crashing into the water at roughly 135 mph a journey lasting just over 3 minutes Jason imagined Karen's last moments some spent on the phone with him as harrowing he believed her final Act was one of regret realizing she was hurdling towards her demise with no chance of Escape nevertheless Jason deemed it too little too late fortunately the airline reached a settlement with all affected families compensating each passenger with just over $175,000 Jason and christe received a total of over $1.6 million after accounting for taxes
they still had a substantial sum since neither Karens nor gre's remains were recovered no funeral took place however Jason and Christy organized Memorial Services mainly for their families they didn't shed tears for their deceased spouses 3 months into her tenure christe left her job to move in permanently with Jason by then they were deeply in love one evening while dining at a local Texas Roadhouse Jason proposed to christe on one knee she joyfully accepted eliciting Applause from nearby patrons it's high time you made an honest woman out of me she whispered to him why he
asked because you're going to be a father she revealed overwhelmed with joy Jason showered her with kisses I love you more than anything he expressed and I love you even more she reciprocated just one request what is it he inquired please don't ask me to fly anywhere she pleaded laughing Jason embraced her tightly don't worry my dear he assured her [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]