I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN OUT TODAY

A woman awoke during the night to find that her
husband was not in bed. She put on her robe and
went downstairs.
He was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of
coffee in front of him. He appeared to be in deep
thought, just staring at the wall. She saw him wipe a
tear from his eye and take a sip of his coffee.
What‘s the matter dear? Why are you down here at
this time of night? she asked.
Do you remember twenty years ago when we were
dating and you were only 16?... he asked.
Yes, I do.. she replied.
Do you remember when he shoved that shotgun in
my face and said, ‘Either you marry my daughter or
spend twenty years in jail?
Yes, I do, she said.
He wiped another tear from his cheek and said, ―You
know…I would have gotten out today...