she came closer , appearing to float because the thing she was wearing was so long . the place is in coffee country , right ? a half-finished self portrait sits on her easel , by the bay window . `` go on , '' he said , once the fire was set . seriously , how many people does it take to push a toolbox ? she brushed her finger on a little tuft of dark hairs growing on her big toe . jasons eyes were steady on richards . it was better than kissing her mouth . 