“This petty bullshit is the worst she can do. Ignore it. You’re better than this.” “I don’t know. Given half a chance, I’d really like to shoot her out of a cannon and forget to put up the safety net.” “That seriously the best you could come up with?” “No. Give me more time. It’s early.” Sweet baby Jesus, his laugh. It was so low-down and dirty. I hadn’t even said anything worthy of such a sound.