that 's my hope , beth ann thought to herself . they stood around a camping table he 'd set up in the middle of the garage . he helped her set the table , and soon the four of them were eating pizza together . he loved me and he kept his business out of sight . his current wife was a lawyer who was a partner in a firm down the street . she was n't ready to forgive her yet . he groaned , coming hard and deep . `` can you tell me it is n't ? '' 