“Professionalism straining, the woman behind Fred Segal’s cufflink counter stares at Kelsey with the same intensity that Kelsey peers through the glass at an array of skull-themed options. She is obviously hoping that Kelsey will say no, so we’ll leave and take our colicky infant with us—let the sneering bleached lollipops shop in peace. The store is steadily raising the music to drown out Jessie’s wails, Joy Division sounding more joyless with every added decibel. With the baby strapped to her ...chest, Kelsey bounces continuously. It feels like she’s been bouncing for two straight months—downward swaying being the only of the Five S’s to buy us a respite. I now totally get why recordings of an inconsolable infant are used to torture suspected terrorists. Kelsey bites her lip as she contemplates platinum poker-chip cufflinks. “I don’t know, I don’t know.” I study the case, aware that this anniversary gift has to be as perfect as the elaborately planned day it will cap off.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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