You get a call from the dentist.

“You had an appointment at nine this morning.”

You look at the clock.

“Shit. I completely forgot.”

They reschedule you for next week.

That evening, you mention it to your partner.

“I missed my dentist appointment.”

“I thought that was today.”

You look at them.

“You knew?”

“Yeah.”

“Why didn’t you remind me?”

They stop what they’re doing.

“What?”

“You knew I had an appointment.”

“It’s your appointment.”

“I know that. But you could’ve said something.”

They stare at you.

“You forgot your dentist appointment, and now you’re mad at me?”

“I’m not mad.”

“You sound mad.”

You pick up your phone.

“Forget it. I just thought you would’ve reminded me.”

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