The words hadn't flowed from his fingers for the past few weeks.

He never imagined he'd find

himself with writer's block, but here he sat with a blank screen in front of him. That blank screen
taunting him day after day had started to play with his mind. He didn't understand why he
couldn't even type a single word, just one to begin the process and build from there. And yet, he
already knew that the eight hours he was prepared to sit in front of his computer today would
end with the screen remaining blank.
What have you noticed today? I noticed that if you outline the eyes, nose, and mouth on your
face with your finger, you make an "I" which makes perfect sense, but is something I never
noticed before. What have you noticed today?
She asked the question even though she didn't really want to hear the answer. It was a no-win
situation since she already knew. If he told the truth, she'd get confirmation of her worst fears. If
he lied, she'd know that he wasn't who she thought he was which would be almost as bad. Yet
she asked the question anyway and waited for his answer.
"What is the best way to get what you want?" she asked. He looked down at the ground
knowing that she wouldn't like his answer. He hesitated, knowing that the truth would only hurt.
How was he going to tell her that the best way for him to get what he wanted was to leave her?