the sound was loud now , a roar , and the bow waves were impressive . im having dinner with her tomorrow . they are unusual to say the least . without a word he turned to the marble steps , pried open the white paper , and reached in . i love olives , but i was n't sure you liked them , '' he said as he watched me take a bite . but what the hell is he doing about it ? '' a void because he 'd failed to keep his mother safe . 