Lisa, the protagonist of the story, is the primary breadwinner in her marriage, though her husband Tom, a mechanic, starts pressuring her to take on a second job. Tom dismisses her exhaustion from working remotely, arguing that her job is easier because she works from home. Despite Lisa managing household chores and her job, Tom insists she can do more, claiming his work as a mechanic is far more demanding.

When Lisa discusses this with her mother, they agree it’s strange that Tom is pushing so hard for her to work more. Lisa suspects that Tom’s business isn’t struggling, as it seems profitable and expanding. Frustrated by the pressure, Lisa reluctantly agrees to look for a second job but plans to make a point in doing so. She decides to work at the bowling alley Tom frequents, knowing he won’t like seeing her in the revealing uniform worn by the staff.

On Lisa’s first night working there, she watches as Tom comes to the bowling alley. As she anticipated, Tom becomes angry and jealous when he sees her interacting with male customers and receiving attention. Despite his outrage, Lisa reminds him that he was the one who pushed her into getting a second job. The situation escalates when Lisa learns from her boss that Tom has been seducing several waitresses at the bowling alley, and one recently had his child.

Devastated by the revelation, Lisa confronts Tom in front of everyone, accusing him of infidelity and fathering a child with another woman. Tom, caught off guard, tries to explain, but Lisa refuses to hear him out. Her anger and heartbreak overwhelm her as she decides to end their marriage. She tells Tom to pack his things and leave their home, planning to file for divorce the next day.

The story ends with Lisa walking away from her shattered relationship, reflecting on how little she knew about the man she had married.

What started as a discussion about finances revealed a deeper betrayal that would lead to the end of their marriage.