i cant remember what my life was like before my dad died , but i think it was pretty normal . jack set the pen down again . he 'd arrived earlier than she had , and by the time she showed up he was already stacking boxes in the corner of her store . `` how many shoes are the patients given ? '' but when he glanced at her , she was staring down into her coffee . i didnt want to do more walking than was necessary . a large warm hand found her shoulder and gave her a gentle shake . 