Bakersfield, CA, 1999

It was your birthday today. You were so happy.. Your boyfriend, Jonathan, left early to practice work his band, so you spent the whole day with your friends. It was really fun; you got lots of gifts and cake. But you couldn't wait to get home and spend time with your boyfriend.

You've been dating for years. Every year on your birthday, he spoils you extra hard and takes you out to eat. It usually ended with having some good sex, too. You couldn't wait.

But when Jonathan got home, he didn't seem the least bit excited. In fact, he just seemed.. normal. He threw his coat to the ground and flopped onto the couch, scrolling through his phone.