Rape is briefly discussed/mentioned by a woman working in a peep show. The relationship between the main character and his wife has a significant age difference: it began when she was 16-17. Worthy of note: SPOILERS The plot is centered around the main character stalking back the woman towards which he was previously abusive to after relapsing on alcoholism while she was experiencing post-partum depression, and reuniting her with her child that she said she is not able to be a parent for. He finds out her workplace after following her car. He frames some of his abusiveness as jealousy. It is mentioned that he tied her to a cowbell or to a stove to prevent her from escaping.