Been there. I once worked three part-time jobs while going to school and supporting my wife and three boys. Sometimes I wonder how I survived.

Poor Sharon. I truly feel for her. I hope the twins grow up soon, at least enough to give her some "her" time. It's obvious that she needs it.

Maybe the narrator could offer to watch them for an evening? Or a Saturday afternoon? Even androids need maintenance and down time.


Life isn't a support system for writing. It's the other way around.

- Stephen King, from On Writing