t-there was never really anything to forgive . her breath was knocked out of her again as she gazed into his nearly black eyes . god , he loved the feel of it . as satisfying as the idea was in theory , it made her sad to think of leaving everything behind . sure enough , two hours after he came to work , two suits were at the front counter speaking to carol . then after cutting they 'd rake it up in fine rows . i kicked back the last of my beer , my second of the night . 