Summary

Caroline and M's relationship ended in Enghave Park. Sitting on a bench, she watched "him limp off in his black half-length coat," and felt angry (1). He seemed inhuman, though she was the one acting cruelly. He had been in an accident a year ago. Ever since, she was unable to stop herself from destroying things.

Despite how bad things are, they decide to spend Christmas together, particularly for their son’s sake. M gives her "two bottles of red wine" and a short story collection (1). Caroline remembers M reading her one of these stories at the start of their relationship. Because he lost so much of his memory in the accident, he no longer remembers this happening. The memory solely belongs to her now. While opening the presents, Caroline tries to hide her disappointment. Sensing her reaction, her father-in-law leads her upstairs and...