“Listen,” says an older guy to his son over the phone, “your mother and I are divorcing. It is enough to bear 45 years of pain.” The son exclaims, “Dad, what are you talking about?”

He says, “We can’t bear to see each other. I’m sick of her face and sick of talking about it, so contact your sister and tell her,” he says before hanging up. The son is currently concerned. He calls his sister. “Like hell, they’re getting divorced!” she shouts. She immediately calls their father.

“You will not divorce anyone! Don’t do anything else. Tomorrow, the two of us will fly home to address this. Don’t file a paper or contact a lawyer till then. “Can you hear me?” She puts down the phone. “All right,” the old man says to his wife, “they’re both coming for Christmas and will cover their own expenses.”