Micaela sends her husband, Travis, off to his office Christmas party with a playful note written on his chest, saying, “This is my husband — touch him, and you’ll pay — M.” But when he comes home later, intoxicated, she discovers a reply on the note: “Keep the change.” At first, Micaela laughs it off, but the unsettling thought lingers. When Travis explains the party involved heavy drinking with coworkers, Micaela’s doubts grow, prompting her to take drastic measures. After discussing her unease with her mom, she secretly tracks Travis’ movements using a GPS device, leading her to follow him one evening as he drives in the opposite direction of home. She discovers him with another woman, sharing a kiss outside a beautiful house. Her worst fears are confirmed.
In a state of shock and hurt, Micaela confronts the couple, only to be met with the woman’s cold response: “Husbands like this deserve to be treated like spare change.” Travis, embarrassed and enraged, does nothing to stop the confrontation. Micaela walks away, leaving him behind. Back in her car, she receives a message from her mother, along with the contact information for a divorce lawyer. That Christmas, instead of the festive celebration she had expected, Micaela faces the heartbreaking reality of ending her marriage. She resolves to embrace a new beginning, choosing to rebuild her life, rediscover her happiness, and move forward on her own terms.
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