Our Last Resort

Gabriel recounts his story: He and Sabrina were drawn to each other. After bumping into each other, Sabrina approached Gabriel in the restaurant on the first night while Frida was in the bathroom. They spoke briefly. The next day, Sabrina was at the pool with her husband. They were clearly in the middle of a quiet argument, and Sabrina soon left. Gabriel was there with Frida, and he got up as soon as Sabrina did. He had no clear plan, but he hoped to run into her. He did, and he asked her if she would like to sit on his patio and talk. He told her about his interest in the Roman Empire, and they traded life stories, although Gabriel left much out of his. Sabrina grew up in New Jersey, and her mother was a hairdresser who subjected her to a string of underwhelming stepfathers. She met William while working at a restaurant and was instantly smitten. She knew people thought she was interested in him for his money, but she was truly swept off her feet by his many grand, romantic gestures. They were, however, struggling lately. Sabrina said that William was difficult to deal with and could even be violent.