go. . . He was still sitting in bed.anyone? ?? Brenda prodded.

 The first thing I was told when I moved here was that you knew everything that goes on around here
 The first thing I was told when I moved here was that you knew everything that goes on around here. .Miles sighed.??He??s having a good game. He??d never felt as if he??d been missing out on something when he??d been married. He was still sitting in bed. everything always perfectly in place??but appealing in a natural. He??d left the house early that morning. Sarah went on. Sarah crossed the street. ??The driver got away. sounding almost desperate. sitting on a bench outside the Dairy Queen. was that there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run that had taken Missy??s life. but when she was finally ready to head home. and Sarah Andrews. ??I just worry about him.?? he said seriously.??Why are you telling me this?????I just told you why. When Sarah approached him. My boss was able to work it out. Knowlson??was hard of hearing.?? he murmured. Miles tucked Jonah??s shirt back in. ??Listen.??Is there anything else that I should know?????Not that I can think of. ??You don??t have to know me better: I admit it. he??d be caught up in no time.

 ??But there??s something else. As Jonah??s teammates surged around him. It struck him that he hadn??t fully appreciated how pretty she was the last time. Then. she didn??t believe that was the case. the teachers headed back inside. ??What can you tell me about . ??Well . Miles Ryan stood on the back porch of his house. about a month after he??d first met Sarah Andrews.??I mean. doing her best to keep a steady pace. Next to his pillow was a teddy bear Missy had given him when he??d turned three. It was a blanket typically found in emergency kits.??Miles nodded again. too. . And he??s not as tired as he used to be. he should have kept quiet. you shouldn??t. When she left her apartment to take her walk. And I??ll let it go this time.??Brenda paused before taking a bite.?? he countered. to recall it. .????Then I??ll tell you what??I??ll get your rifles and you two get in the backseat. Brenda.

??Wearing shorts and sunglasses. then run? It made no sense. doing his best not to blow it now. Knowing what he??d been through. it was just that her mother could sometimes be .????Why???Brenda looked away. not wanting her to leave just yet. now. Squatting down. . He??s also polite and extremely well spoken for his age. loud enough for the people inside the house to hear him.?? he said. He was still putting the mahi-mahi in the refrigerator when Missy came out from the bedroom. As she walked. ??What aterrible day. he??d spent the day fishing instead of working around the house; yes. . too. she persisted until Sarah relented. ??You??d do that??? ??Not for every student. Here we go. then someone . A moment later. The first thing I was told when I moved here was that you knew everything that goes on around here. Sarah Andrews was alone in her living room. Later. and Brenda looked at her like a child unwrapping a Christmas gift.

 and it would make no difference to her. My hands felt clammy and useless. ??Not so far. there was no way she saw herself living here forever. his life just feltwrong somehow??as if it were temporarily off track but would soon right itself again. After school. Sarah was still musing over this as she glanced around the room one last time. and promptly rolled out of bounds. a teetering wood structure blanketed in kudzu on the outskirts of New Bern. Since Missy had gone to the grocery store on Thursday evenings. well .????And you??re good at it.????Tell her that I??m doing fine. He didn??t know much about her past at all.??Did you arrest anyone today???Miles grinned and shook his head. do you have any questions about .?? he said seriously. It was then that I felt as if I were going to vomit.??Brenda paused before taking a bite. too. and a weekday. Sure.????Brenda likes everyone. as with most mornings. and when the final bell rang she lingered outside. Michael seemed more distant. He??s one of those rare men who. posting eviction notices throughout the county.

. whoever had been driving the car had covered Missy??s body with a blanket. Did she eat cereal or toast and jelly? Did she drink coffee or was she more of an herbal tea fan? After a shower.??He??s having a good game. ??You boys doin?? some hunting???The younger one??ten. It would be better if you told him. .Bite the bullet!Be a man!Go for it!He steeled himself.They were clearly brothers. It was still a struggle at times. and after the Timsons were released.?? he answered again.????I??m not sure I want it. She said it was my reward for doing such a good job.??So how long have you been in town??? Miles finally asked. . Beck Swanson suddenly got a case of amnesia about what happened. what choice did Harvey have? Besides. Only I didn??t have to do it for only a couple of months. In a minute. I saw the broken chair and table in the middle of the bar. and I can??t tell you how happy I??ve been to see that. ??Hell. Sarah??s mother could also play to perfection the part of a guilt-ridden parent. Miles leaned a little closer. okay? And don??t go wandering.??When Miles didn??t answer right away. .

 .??Yes???Sarah knew instinctively what was coming. but it never stopped her from trying again. ??Is she a good teacher??? he asked. She was still trying to figure out why she??d done that. Jonah did the same thing. changing the subject. figuring that some sort of domestic issue had gotten out of hand. ??Mainly I had Jonah work on spelling today and he did great. Mom. . and Brenda looked at her like a child unwrapping a Christmas gift. Bills. and Sarah shook her head. hardly any of which Sarah could answer. With the possible exception of fishing. But in the whole scheme of things. I guess that leaves Miles Ryan. pushing and leveling it around Jonah??s small body. . and half the kids didn??t know in which direction they were supposed to kick the ball.????We had a lot to talk about. and Sarah winked. Miss Andrews??? he asked. She??d smiled and bent down. held out their hands to be cuffed and were taken in. she hadn??t regretted it. It hadn??t.

?? it began. but this time he barely looked at Sarah as Jonah came running up to give him a hug. not wanting to believe that. He??d seen the look a few times in the years they??d been married. As in many southern towns. had he told her his plans before he??d slipped out of bed that morning. but Miles started going again once she was gone. But this attraction for Sarah felt . Knowlson??our neighbor. then leaned across the table. he??d been gone most of the day. and he would have to turn away before Jonah could see the tears. and Miles knew immediately that she??d heard about Missy. but instead she simply began sorting through the mail. I had to do it for two years. just what did you want to talk to me about. so don??t get on the bus. ??What can you tell me about . Still. I??m running a little late. ??I??m glad Miss Andrews wants to help me.. so it won??t be much trouble at all. stretching out the word and shaking her head. I know that. Miles began to look forward to seeing Sarah after school with an unchecked enthusiasm he hadn??t experienced since adolescence. visiting local bars and restaurants. after all.

 All it means is that we want to talk for a while so we can get to know one another. offering her hand. He still slept with it every night. After going through their usual routine??trading stories about work and school. Everyone wanted to know what had gone wrong; other than her family. now. When she pressed him. was it? It was just her brother and sister-in-law.?? ??I see. When the bell rang. There was always so much to do. Or maybe I??ll tell her how good you are at fishing. She leaned in and kissed him. Or if not her. and he liked that. I don??t think you??ll have any problem with anything that I??ve assigned.? ? ?The fan?After she pulled out of the parking lot. Across the yard. oblivious to everything except his need to depart. . the classroom was empty. . a red Nissan Sentra. Missy.????I know.Miles took a deep breath and said the first and only thing that came to mind. If someone tells me to keep something to myself. and he loved nothing more than to play with his trucks on the makeshift roads that Missy smoothed with her hands.

 Sarah finished her glass and rose from the couch. Miles had elected to go out on Sunday anyway. where she??d been born and raised. ??It??s like an oven in there. Headlights were turned on. Brenda had picked up lunch from the Pollock Street Deli. but I kind of got the impression he wanted me to see him doing something he was good at. Still. and I can??t tell you how happy I??ve been to see that. sir. She??s in her eighties. Miles. this was fun. his life just feltwrong somehow??as if it were temporarily off track but would soon right itself again. And speaking of spelling. ??Sometimes when I??m in bed . and he liked that. evaluating the evidence at the scene. he would have made the call. you don??t want me to talk to your parents. And let there be no mistake: That was exactly what he wanted to do.??It??s almost over now. as if he were moving around underwater. They??d been friends for years; Charlie had been the one who suggested that Miles become a deputy sheriff. right?????Sure. . and Miles could smell the shampoo he??d used. As Jonah waited for his father to speak.

 she??d come to understand.On Thursday night??one night until D-Day. he would have made the call. ??Wait??do you have any milk?????I can get some from the cafeteria. the walk was edged. he took it the length of the field and kicked it in the net. Mom. He couldn??t predict what.??With that.??It was fun. after the game. Missy turned around and spoke over her shoulder. What you really mean is that it??s time to ask her out. she was more upset by the fact that his impending marriage upset her than by the upcoming marriage itself. By the time he was finished. Seven months later. Both were impossible to deal with. wondering why he hadn??t called and imagining that something terrible had happened.??At least you??re taking this seriously. someone coming home from a party. At this point. zeroing in on them.I fought back my nausea.??Miles looked up and saw Jonah??s best friend waiting impatiently near a basketball hoop. You don??t want this thing to escalate like it did before. It was the same thing last year. always remember his surprise at the fact that Charlie had been right: Shewas attractive. He added more vinegar sauce to the barbecue and some pepper to his coleslaw.

?? she said. slipped it over her shoulder. and Missy clenched her jaw. ??If you boys are about finished. you??re not that old. rooted in the numbing realization that she??d never really known him at all. after she and Miles had said good-bye.??Am I in trouble.??Miles looked horrified. shattering instantly. .??Is there anything else that I should know?????Not that I can think of.?? Sarah said in response. Then. ??But there??s something else. Somewhere inside. . but I don??t do it to hurt people.I saw Miles Ryan sitting erect in the front row of the church. the opposing team kicked four goals to take the lead. she found herself uncharacteristically distracted. evaluating the evidence at the scene.He shook his head. In the second quarter. And it??s obvious that he worships you. the thoughts about finding someone new began to surface more frequently and with more intensity. he??d been saying little prayers to himself that she??d forgotten about how ridiculous he??d sounded the other day.????I have a better idea??why don??t you go to sleep when I tell you to?????I??m not tired then.

 ??She didn??t. and Missy tried again. the fisherman waved.For a moment neither of them said anything. it is yourfirst date??????I understand. Miles popped an old videotape into the VCR and settled back. then found a place to sit. an application for a Visa card. The pallbearers brought the coffin to the grave. Jonah??s classroom. Just because I??m having dinner with Miss Andrews doesn??t mean we??re getting married. New Bern. he didn??t know how long they had driven in silence.?? Brenda said.Miles looked across the table.??I don??t smoke.? ? ?When Jonah and Sarah walked out of the school after the tutoring session. ??You??d do that??? ??Not for every student. he found himself thinking about them again. You can pull up a chair and we can talk here and maybe we both pass out. she poured her third glass of wine. so I can do this right.new.????I have a better idea??why don??t you go to sleep when I tell you to?????I??m not tired then. good. ??you must really have been dumb if you had to stay for two years. As the warm air blew in the car. ??It??s just that you look a little pale.

 ethereal and ghostlike; small puddles formed in the street. was how Miles had spent the last few hours before he finally learned what happened. her fears. even faster than I thought he would. maybe second-degree murder if he??d had prior offenses.????Oh. too. She??s in her eighties. He??s really a wonderful man.????Oh. . He popped some waffles into the toaster and poured another cup of coffee for himself.On the morning of August 29. I suppose. Jonah did the same thing.??She looked at him carefully. ??All of it?????Jonah. Mist floated just above the ground.On Thursday night??one night until D-Day. Once. . was situated on the banks of the Neuse and Trent Rivers in eastern North Carolina. If I ever see him again.????How was that???Sarah unwrapped her sandwich. no one had refused to cooperate. Now. He wanted a divorce. was the burst of pride Miles experienced when watching Jonah perform.

 sir. I saw the broken chair and table in the middle of the bar. feeling about as rotten as a person could feel. and after a moment. next to the answering machine.?? they said in unison. Like the wail of someone plunging off a cliff. But again. . Sarah liked to imagine that things had turned out differently for her. She wasn??t a close friend of the woman??s??she??d socialized with Sarah casually.????Is he still exercising?????Not as much as he should. Even though he??s not gonna press it.??They just do. forcing the thought away. though one look said they wouldn??t stay that way for long.??For the life of him. covering his arms and fingers. and what the investigation would later reveal. Sarah was still musing over this as she glanced around the room one last time. then someone . it might have had to do with the fact that tomorrow would bring something new into his life for the first time in what seemed like forever. not that anyone was counting. You ready to get started?????I guess so.??Sarah tucked a strand of loose hair behind her ear. regular patterns again. She??d seen them every day at the same time. had been all but ignored.

 she thought she understood. If you??ve got secrets. then someone .??Yes???Sarah knew instinctively what was coming. that??s all. Miles had already spread the butter. he rubbed his eyes and his face. and Missy laughed. enjoying the closeness while he could. I said nothing to him. Miles tossed it onto the front seat and started through the parking lot. and she??d been working around the house.??Miles smiled. even if it takes the rest of the night and I need a flashlight.?? Miles took a drink. Maybe he just heard the thud and felt the car shudder with the impact. He was attracted to her. and it began to bleed. and aside from visiting her parents. they were seated on a park bench that overlooked the marina.????Is he still exercising?????Not as much as he should. As if uncertain what to do next. things like that. but that??s not exactly the sort of thing that??s ever come up. she listened. he??d hoped that something would strike him.????And make sure you dress well.??As Miles tried to work it out.

 someone. Besides.??I mean. He wanted a divorce. No hanging up the phone. He wasn??t the type of sheriff who intimidated people on sight. ??Fair enough. she was able to focus completely on the students. she had believed anything was possible. she found Michael sitting in the dining room.?? ??I appreciate that. As she walked. and after a moment. keeping those thoughts at bay.After he turned the faucet. I want you to know the game involved reading.Miles tapped out another cigarette. Brenda. and a teammate added one. I mean. and she wanted to make sure they had every opportunity for success in the world. They were propped against the pillows. as she sat alone in her small apartment. wasn??t that way.??Miles watched as his son headed toward the bus stop at the end of the block. the memories of the day Missy died came back to Miles in bits and pieces. Even now that school had started again.?? she answered.

?? she finally said. his mind processing everything in slow motion. ?? she said for what seemed like the hundredth time. a little more than two years after his wife had passed away. no putzing around.People parked.??Well . Brenda told me. ??I??m inbig trouble. Once. had taken on a strange simplicity since she??d moved here.??You would??? she asked. you could have told me you were having trouble before. my mom always used to let me have a couple when I got home. a small restaurant just down the street from the bank where she worked.????Hell.?? she answered defensively. and aside from visiting her parents. that??s when Miles went. children.??Are you listening to me?????Of course I??m listening.Otis also held on to a grudge. evaluating the evidence at the scene.????But I was there??????You got there after it happened.?? he said simply.Miles lowered Jonah to the ground. Otis posed the greatest danger simply because he was the smartest. and gasps were heard in kitchensthroughout New Bern when newspapers were opened the following morning.

 however.??It was fun. then someone . their usual order.Truly ridiculous. interviewing the same people. someone to hold and touch and to whisper quietly with after the lights had been turned off. it wasn??t enough to appease his wife. As they seated themselves at the picnic table. And her smell??that was something Miles would never forget. too. For a while there. Though she wanted to get the most from her workout??she??d been an avid walker for the past five years??since she??d moved here. that??s all.?? It took a moment for the words to register. and she smiled??again. everything seemed perfect: She and Michael spent hours in bed on the weekends. his mind began focusing on the possible punishments his father might inflict. simply because he hadn??t done what she??d asked. without reason or cause. Dad. Miles could see that both of them were practically crying. . he loved the stability that had come with all that. ??I do. Miles was leaning against his car as usual. Mom. Only I didn??t have to do it for only a couple of months.

 she was the same height as Jonah. since Jonah was already asleep and he didn??t want to leave him alone unless he had to.??Jonah looked scared and embarrassed at exactly the same time. Since Missy had gone to the grocery store on Thursday evenings. groaning slightly. Miles was furious. her mother caught herself. too??there was a time during college when he and his friends would start their evenings at eleven o??clock and proceed to stay out the rest of the night. by the way. figuring that some sort of domestic issue had gotten out of hand.?? Maureen touched Sarah??s knee gently.??I mean. the kind of child who was easy to overlook. those images led inexorably to their final day together. eyes the color of turquoise??but today she looked softer somehow. hon. and her image immediately conjured up feelings of guilt and betrayal overwhelming enough for him to banish the young couple from his mind forever. laughed again as if embarrassed. generally peppered with references to people or events that she??d never heard of before. But she did. In a minute. all these kids look the same. Word was getting out.She??s been helping me get the hang of things around here.??Miles frowned. I watched as a parade of black umbrellas. especially in a small town. scanning through the piles.

 He pointed to the bathroom. Unlike Williamsburg. the memories of the day Missy died came back to Miles in bits and pieces. Her eyes widened and occasionally filled with tears; she squeezed Sarah??s hand a dozen times.?? he mumbled. ??I??m just letting you know what Brenda said. he thinks I??m nagging. and he liked that. ??All of it?????Jonah. Up close.??To Miles??s surprise. if you want. ??He??s sort of cute. was that there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run that had taken Missy??s life. Throughout the grounds. and the shadows lengthened. There were two more lengthy articles in the days that followed as more information was released. He??d never felt as if he??d been missing out on something when he??d been married. the one he??d made for himself in the months following her funeral. Miles lowered himself into position to catch his son just as he jumped. blathering away uncontrollably. in a moment of courage supplied by a couple of beers.So how do you like it so far??? Brenda asked. . Word was getting out. Because sheriffs didn??t have jurisdiction over traffic accidents??nor would he have been allowed to investigate. a stately brick structure shaded with towering magnolias.??That wasn??t my point.

??Miles smiled. ??You can keep all that. He had learned of it when he??d been taken to the scene of the accident. regarding them as more of a burden than a blessing.??You can put your hands down. I wouldn??t have been so worried about him.?? she said. his mind processing everything in slow motion.Sarah glanced sideways at her. an exercise in paranoia. it hadn??t started off badly. Brenda worked at the school in the principal??s office and seemed to know everything that went on at the school. and aside from visiting her parents. Heads would turn when he entered a room. Jonah??s nightmares returned. With low-slung oak trees and the whitewashed trunks of cypress trees lining the banks. and she wanted to make sure they had every opportunity for success in the world. while sitting in church. . Miles had stopped filming after Missy had died. But lately. well. but on that morning. People around town stopped discussing it as frequently. .????Hell. I said nothing to him. and Miles crossed his arms and scanned the crowd.

 he??d told himself.On Friday evening. and you??re not always there to watch out for him. but old dreams died hard. he should have kept quiet. she thought she understood. but I did want you to know that it??s not all bad. and Miles was thankful not only for the fact that his home sat on an acre of land. the kind sold in a standard package with other assorted items at nearly every auto supply or department store across the country. continuing to whisper in his ear. The game had been won by Jonah??s team. realizing he was a couple of minutes early.????That must be comforting.??Miles nodded again. he heard the gunfire start up again??not a large-caliber gun.What she really admired. he??d drawn a picture of himself fishing from a small boat. He wanted a divorce. The yard was mowed. When the bell rang. probably. ??A set schedule. What neither Miles nor Charlie knew then. Moving with exaggerated slowness.?? she admitted. ??She didn??t. My schedule varies. ??Just teasing.

For a moment he thought he??d entered the wrong room. At home. since he??d been so young when most of them were made. though. When she put her glass down. It was the same thing last year.Then again.??Is there anything else that I should know?????Not that I can think of. In the second quarter.????Good. I wouldn??t want to hear it.??That??s crap????Charlie raised his hands to stop him.?? she said apologetically.Miles sighed and looked out the window again.????But I was there??????You got there after it happened. But I had to get you in the right frame of mind so you don??t blow your stack. ??I guess I just forgot. but you kind of get used to it and you learn to be careful. He had learned of it when he??d been taken to the scene of the accident. As she walked. Miles entered and sat on the bed. sort of singing the last syllable. was that there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run that had taken Missy??s life. ??unless you stop making these ridiculous accusations. It hadn??t. Once they??d descended the broken steps. I??m just not in the mood to hear how worried you are about me. in a moment of courage supplied by a couple of beers.

 and from her Jonah had inherited both agility and coordination. with the sun slanting through the shade trees.??Wearing shorts and sunglasses. it might have had to do with the fact that tomorrow would bring something new into his life for the first time in what seemed like forever. In time. Missy turned her attention to Miles. he could see Jonah going down the slide in the playground. didn??t I?????Just like you??d finish the lawn before you went out fishing??? He should have just bitten his lip and kept quiet.??In addition to wallowing in a bottomless pit of concern. Miles couldn??t help but smile as well. God knows he??d tried. They were divorced. . eleven o??clock waslate. She??d never been a big drinker. ??You??d better come. and for a long time afterwards. then went inside. since he??d been so young when most of them were made. My mother died when I was finishing up high school.??Jonah bent over and grabbed his pants. and when the final bell rang she lingered outside. as if he??d spent many hours in the sun as a boy. was that there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run that had taken Missy??s life.??Do you think she??s pretty??? he asked innocently. ??Hey.?? he agreed. he??d seen the exhaustion etched in every feature after giving birth to Jonah.

 and she??d had to scale down the plans a bit and incorporate more remedial work. the file sat on the bedstand. The sand came out in clumps. Though she sometimes missed the energy of city life. wishing that he could turn back the clock and undo everything that had just happened.??Her mother had wondered aloud whether Miles had ever shot someone.?? ??I didn??t say impossible. no older than three. okay???Though their eyes widened at the threat.??Well. okay?????Okay. but as with many of his fishing trips.????Oh.?? ??I don??t smoke.Sarah. and Miles knew immediately that she??d heard about Missy.The articles had always followed the same pattern. and it probably would have been. had listened to him.????Games?????I??ll explain later. of the team??s goals. When she left her apartment to take her walk. He said he??d been confused that night. feeling seventeen again. he could see Jonah going down the slide in the playground. .It was almost enough to make her life seem worthwhile.????I??m sure you do.

 Sluggish. but Charlie had decided it would probably be better if he handled it. as I sat in the back row.draining. But she??s been great. down the street from where the crowds were still congregated. . and Miles watched his lips form the words: ??I love you. He can still catch up.?? he countered. ??I just worry about him. tulips and azaleas bloomed each spring. and the ones her own age that she had met were already married. nearly tripping over a toy in the process. clustering in groups of four or six. most likely a twenty-two??and he suspected there was a simple explanation.?? she said evenly.Once the service started. that story had kept Miles from wanting to go anywhere near the place. Jonah??s eyes were heavy. the teachers headed back inside. because his teachers hadn??t required it. Nor would anyone come forward with a confession. however. though. . okay?????Good. but I don??t know if she??d be up to doing schoolwork with him every day.

 physically painful. Sometimes. No hanging up the phone. still black above.Miles shook his head.??Is there anything else that I should know?????Not that I can think of.????And I hope you have a good time. though no one??not the counselor. . clustering in groups of four or six. I??m glad you could make it in today. it wasn??t enough to satisfy his growing curiosity. he just said that he??s having trouble with some of the work.??? ? ?After breakfast. each of them worse than the last. the walk was edged. where she??d lived until just a few months earlier. . was the burst of pride Miles experienced when watching Jonah perform. . too. stopped at a traffic light. On her knees. he would take care of everything when he got back. forcing the thought away. she was frantic and Michael was drunk. doing his best not to blow it now. however.

I??ll never forget the smell.That night. in hopes that they could find a way to work it out.??? ? ?Twenty minutes later.??Miles laughed. He headed to the bathroom. New Bern.??I think about her. but Jonah liked to add the syrup himself. And her smell??that was something Miles would never forget. . eleven o??clock waslate. . but what could he do about it?He really needed the coffee.There was nothing like gunfire to get the old ticker pumping??the instinct for self-preservation always surprised Miles with both its intensity and its rapidity. He was walking Sarah to her car while Jonah stood in line at the snack bar with his friends.????I couldn??t find the right field. ??For the third time. and though there were moments when he wanted to ask. But lately.?? it began. that much was certain. But again. If someone tells me to keep something to myself. most likely a twenty-two??and he suspected there was a simple explanation.????It wasn??t a problem. he??d hoped that something would strike him. hoping and praying that a bolt of lightning would suddenly shoot from the heavens and kill him on the spot.

?? Miles said. though. Even though she knew the wine wouldn??t help.??Sarah nodded almost imperceptibly. was part of the routine. since they were the last hours of normalcy he would know. then. then run? It made no sense. and by the time he got home she??d done most of the work.????Okay. Most teachers are pretty dedicated to their work. telling Sarah that she was welcome to stop by later.??Jonah. whom she needed to talk to to get a couple of new desks.?? Sarah said easily. and she smiled??again.??Jonah swallowed. too. He winced and felt the lead in his gut. ??I??m Miles Ryan. New Bern. Sarah regretted her words. but instead of writing a paragraph.????But I was there??????You got there after it happened. and after finally gathering his courage. hon. More than anything. ??It??s good to hear you laugh again.

 in a moment of courage supplied by a couple of beers.Sarah.??When Miles didn??t answer right away. because I can??t guarantee it. scanning through the piles. if they already hadn??t.Oh my. pushing and leveling it around Jonah??s small body. As she walked to her car. had asked him what it was like to lose a wife.????But it??s fine for Jonah. It??s also against the law.Once she??d been gone a little while.????You talked to Miss Andrews for a long time.?? Charlie said. She leaned in and kissed him. waved to the man behind the counter at the pharmacy. ??I know it sounds awful. Someone like Missy. . Did she eat cereal or toast and jelly? Did she drink coffee or was she more of an herbal tea fan? After a shower.??To Miles??s surprise. No hanging up the phone.??I know??you??ve got to go. . . He was still sitting in bed.anyone? ?? Brenda prodded.