[ WP ] Two former spouses are divorced from one another , but it is still very obvious that they are deeply in love

After their divorce was finalized Kelly and Skip treated themselves to a gourmet lunch to celebrate the occasion. Together. The arbitrator had commented that he ’ d never processed a more amicable divorce. Why, if they were so content with each other, would they separate? 
 
 “ For the kids, ” Skip told him. The arbitrator shook his head, not understanding. Most people stay married for the kids. Especially if, like Kelly and Skip, you have 4 children. They told their friends their jobs as public school teachers were time consuming and stressful and took a toll on their marriage. 
 
 After lunch Kelly drove Skip to his apartment where they celebrated again, this time in the bedroom. 
 
 As Kelly was leaving she kissed her now ex-husband and said with a grin, “ see you later you two timing bastard. Love you. ” 
 
 “ You too, you mean old witch, ” Skip replied. They both laughed as they went their separate ways. 
 
 When Kelly got remarried a year later Skip was of course invited to the wedding. His kids thought it strange that he smiled through the whole ceremony, but only Skip noticed the glance in his direction as Kelly said her vows. 
 
 Skip liked Kelly ’ s new husband Carl. He was a successful banking professional and a nice enough guy, though everyone agreed he was just plain boring. They seemed happy enough for the next several years which is why everyone was surprised when Kelly and Carl separated and eventually divorced. 
 
 When Kelly and Skip ’ s youngest child Elyse, having graduated college the previous spring, made a surprise visit home, she found her parents - her divorced parents - snuggling on the couch. 
 
 “ Your father and I have decided to get back together, ” Kelly told a shocked Elyse. 
 
 “ Why didn ’ t you just stay together in the first place? ” she asked. 
 
 “ I think we both needed to grow, ” said Skip, giving Kelly that same grin as when they said goodbye after their divorce. 
 
 Kelly and Skip started laughing uncontrollably. To this day, happily re-married, they still chuckle at their divorce of convenience, knowing there was no way two public school teachers could have paid for their kids ’ college educations on their own.
