i drew up short as the man appeared , dressed in leather pants and a loose , flowing white shirt . i ca n't stop pissing on fire hydrants . 'i only just mentioned it , ' said moist . the fading sunlight was reflecting on her face . his hand moved away from the steering wheel and settled on my thigh . `` i was saying to him : 'you did n't answer my question . the second time i woke to the sound of a cry but not from the baby . i thought we were going to see your rich friend . 