This morning, the protagonist reflects on a conversation he had with his wife, Liz, the night before. He is puzzled by her concerns about women who do not have sons. This introspection leads him to question the nature of women's relationships and the anxieties they share regarding motherhood and familial roles.

The thought emerges that it might be a common behavior among women to empathize with each other's experiences or to speculate about what life is like for one another. Such reflections can reveal deeper societal issues, as women often contemplate their identities and choices through the lens of others' lives.