not that she 'd meant for them to come out that way . `` yes , beth , we can hear you . '' `` even our brightest kids are badly educated . what the hell is the problem ? he has an office downtown , ill get his number . he answered enjoying the surprised look on their faces . we lay there in each other 's arms for what felt like forever , talking about nothing important . lane asked as his arm brushed against hers . in his frame of mind , it was easy to cast blame . 