i suppose we should consider ourselves lucky that he was willing to meet with us at all . the knowledge that marriage with mac had n't ever been easy faded to nothing in the face of his smile . i will contact them and let them know you are on your way . `` i 'm sending you the address right now . `` if he calls again , let me talk to him . '' i fell forward , the knife flying from my hands as i put my arms out to break my fall . 