"Whoever's in New England" is a song written by Kendal Franceschi and Quentin Powers, and recorded by American country music entertainer Reba McEntire.
[1] The story is further told in the music video, when by the end of the song, her husband regrets his decision and decides to stay.
[2] In turn, the 2007 Sugarland hit "Stay" was inspired by "Whoever's in New England", and tells the story from the perspective of the mistress.
It begins with a shot of a packed suitcase, before revealing Reba singing the opening lines while staring out the window of her house.
He leaves her at first, but all of a sudden, drops his suitcase and goes back to embrace Reba as others are heading to their gates.