she was really into jogging right now . normally , id have told you to mind your own business . of all the parents among my friends , the connors were the most controlling . its not as satisfying in the short term , but if youre willing to be patient . shes certainly his match in that . a laugh burst from me-a real , normal laugh . he made his way upstairs , the bedroom door open , the bed nothing but a tangled mess of sheets and blankets-no haven anywhere to be found . i didnt even know what to say . 