Maggie rings the doorbell and Heron understands what that means. She has moved toward him, but only one square. This is not a reconciliation, not yet. She is ready for him, full of words and fury and questions. When he opens the door she will roar, let it all fly at him. But the words that come out of him are, “Will you come in?” And the words that come out of her are, “Not today.” Which is close enough.
