he 'd dropped her off without so much as a kiss good-bye . though i rarely remember their names , i do have several favorite pictures that i have seen from earth . she 'd always expected someone to bring it up or a discussion to be had before that happened . if the shooter had been aiming for nick , they 'd have hit him . its eyes were large and black , and it had a tiny mouth . he returned her smile and briefly touched her cheek . 