“It took everything in me to not knock his teeth out. I know exactly what you need.” “I’m sorry, Henry. Maybe you were right. It was a bad idea to come here, tonight.” Silence lingers. “They didn’t hurt your hip carrying you over here, did they?” he finally asks, more softly. “No. It’s fine. After this afternoon, you know it’s fine.” He smiles slyly. “Did you have fun tonight?” “I did, until I ran into Tillie.”
