Part 1 of the 'Reluctant' stories. Lance loves his wife. He would do anything for her. Jump in front of a train. Step in front of a bullet. Go head-to-head with a lion. Lance would do it all. However, the emotional scars of her youth continue to plague her as an adult. Her worse vice is jealousy. Nevertheless, Lance would put up with any jealousy-related outburst for her. Unfortunately, one person has been plotting against the couple and will soon make her move. Despite his love for his wife and, in part, because of his love, Lance will be forced to make a life altering decision. He finds himself being asked to make an impossible decision between two choices. Regardless of the choice he makes his marriage will not remain unscathed.