and second , that the apple was unusually free of any rot or disease . just sitting behind the wheel was exhilarating . i grinned , causing tears to spill down my cheeks . i would not , could not , ever forget . less than five minutes later , they looked at the couch and then at each other . she was gripping his hand tightly against her bare breasts . just try not to break open that healing in the back. he closed and locked the door behind them and when he turned she was already headed toward the kitchen . 