IN: Wow , Watching my wife recover from Surgery is a real lesson . I knew it was hard for her when I was in recovery from the Hip replacement , but I had no idea how frustrating it really can be . All I want to do is help but there is really nothing I can do .
Why is the narrator frustrated ?

OUT: Because he feels useless .

IN: If she were to suddenly call and apologize profusely and want to be best buddies again , would I take her back ? Would I even answer the phone ? Or has my break from her toxicity been a blessing ? Is my life better without her ?
What might I do if she does call to apologize ?

OUT: I might decline to get back together because her toxicity is bad in my life .

IN: Tonight marked the end of a long week , and Paul offered to take the kids home from my folks ' and put them to bed . We had two cars as he had , yet again , devoted a big chunk of his weekend to getting his parents ' house ready for sale -- a never - ending and thankless job if there ever was one . So I took him up on the offer and played hooky for a while . First , I drove down to the house Paul has been cleaning , emptying , repairing , painting , and re - wiring since June .
What will happen after they help fix up the house ?

OUT:
They will feel relieved to have finished it .