i wrap my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck . we turn into rabbits , they eat bank accounts . rather , i was afraid of the many words , all accurate , that i had wanted to add . awkward silence stretched out between them and it seemed unbelievable that it had ever been any other way . when he 'd said that , she 'd cried . it was a hard way for the boy to learn , but he did and very quickly . chapter five i parked my car in the garage of the firm . 