“I’m gonna do better,” I said, pushing to my feet. “I’m gonna go to Cal’s in person, and I’m gonna tell Parker that he’s staying here with me. I’ll pitch a tent in the alley behind Fanaille until he comes home.” “Oh, praise Jesus,” Ev said in a rush. I laughed once. “You having a religious moment over there, Everett? I didn’t think you were the type.” “Witnessing a miracle changes a man,” Everett said dryly.
