thats when we first really laid eyes on one another . the serpent was back in its place on the wall . it was interesting to think he used to be catholic . and how was your trip to arkansas ? the field even sometimes appeared to grow larger the longer he worked . muffin tried to ease the mood a little . the floor was concrete and marked by construction debris , and boxes of materials sat in piles throughout the room . i said , `` did the police go through the records ? '' 