then he thanked the judges for their time and threw in youre a grand old flag . i laugh as i toss the pickle in the trash . everything about beth was hot , and it would be a lie to say he didnt want her badly . i came out the door just as she appeared on the landing . it was a matter of whether i would even be able to trust him . he sank to the chair closest to him . we sat next to each other , touching . 