Tell him it's fine. (It's not.)

{If Shame < 30
}He's going to neglect my needs, invite his brother to stay with us without asking me, and now he won't even explain why he NEEDS to stay with us and not his parents? How convenient for him: another excuse not to fuck me. 'Baby, my brother's right downstairs...' Asshole.{elseif Shame < 70
}Beth's irritation wouldn't go away. Once again, things are going to be his way and I just have to suck it up. He won't even explain why, plus it's not like having his brother around is going to help us have MORE sex.{else
}Beth was hurt that Brian wouldn't share the reasons why Kyle had to stay with them and not his parents. It's like he doesn't trust me. A third party in the house certainly didn't bode well for intimacy, either. {endif
}
Despite how she felt, Beth schooled her voice to sincerity. "Ok, baby. I understand. I'm looking forward to meeting him." {if Shame <50
}She laid the sweetness on just thick enough for him to buy it. {else
}She used the best, most neutral voice she could, so as not to betray her true feelings on the subject. {endif
}
"Ok. You sure?"
{if Shame < 30
}OH, NOW YOU ASK THAT?! Calm...calm... {elseif Shame < 70
}Beth nearly choked at the audacity. Am I sure? Why are you asking me that now? She schooled her voice before answering. {else
}Beth rolled her eyes at the insincerity of that question. Of course I'm not sure, baby... she swallowed that thought. {endif
}"Yes. It will be fun! Besides, someone needs to help him readjust to civilian life."
"Thanks, honey. I knew you'd understand."
{if Shame < 30
}Fuck you.{elseif Shame <70
}Beth contemplated throwing something. {else
}Beth gritted her teeth. {endif
}"Baby, I have to focus on the road. I'll talk to you later, ok?"
"Ok! I lo{if Shame <50
}-" Beth hung up. {else
}ve you!"
"Love you too." {endif
}