and this truth lies on a level we have to reach unless we want to suffer forever . '' then : `` and he does n't sound the same when i talk to him on the phone . `` to offer up your body when you so clearly have no desire for me . the one they 'd called smith had cleared out fast for some reason . families in the town liked keeping things quiet . he would have gone right back home but he knew that would have disappointed his son . the answer was in the sealed envelope in her hand . 