there cannot be a happily ever after, unless & until there is at least an "ever after".
& there will not be an "ever after", at least unless & until
1) all accounts are firmly settled & closed. 不要藕断丝连、阴魂不散.
2) the house is sold at acceptable valuation & all other stakeholding issues settled.
3) 我也是我妈生的，你可别想委屈我.
