The stalemate continued for another week. For the first time since the beginning of our relationship, we didn't have s*x. We both had cars. Older model cars because we were saving to buy a house, but I was planning to surprise her with a new car for Christmas. That week, because of the stalemate, we had driven to work separately. On Thursday when I got to work, I kept waiting for her to show up, but another server was working Lenny's usual tables. I called the night manager over. "Gill, why is Kathy working Lenny's tables?" "Because she called in this morning and took the day off." "She didn't tell me anything about it." I said. "Maybe the two of you should communicate better." We were busy and I couldn't call her so I waited until it slowed down. I took a break and called her. No ans

