handles their respective situations – and in that respect, the women come out on top, and are examples to the men.

Randi has somehow found the strength to forge a new marriage, and has a new baby. She remains irretrievably heartbroken over the loss of her first three children – and the loss of her relationship with Lee – but she has been able to find forgiveness and, crucially, a will to live. Elise has also transformed her life – returning to education, and settling down with a man who pays attention to her needs and aids her recovery from alcoholism.

By contrast, there is no indication that Joe ever found love again, and there is, in fact, every indication that he remained bitter about his ex-wife’s condition. While he provided for his son’s future financially, he je...

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