Fading Light, Fading Us

Savannah Johnson and Hendrick Cook have applied for divorce 99 times.Like clockwork, he quietly waits through the mandatory waiting period, watching as she begs and pleads for him to stay. Only when she finally manages to soften his heart does he allow her to withdraw the divorce application.During the 99th filing, as Savannah turns to leave, a curious clerk remarks, "I wonder how long it'll take her to cancel the application this time."Savannah's gaze lingers on Hendrick's cold, retreating figure. She tells herself, "Not this time."Once the one-month waiting period is over, they will finally be divorced, for good this time.