`` every night when i put you to bed you 'd ask me questions about her . '' `` that would pretty much solve everything . '' we sip quietly , watching each other , savoring each other 's company . beth ann gave a little hop , her heeled sandals clicking on the pavement . you ca n't know what you have n't been told . '' `` did n't you think someone should know about that ? '' sam waited patiently in the front office , sipping coffee from a different pot . 