and then you never have to try to have a real relationship , because you can use me as an excuse . '' the red notebook was a great idea , by the way . '' he slid his hand from his stiff white sheets to the small table by the bed where his fingers found his glasses . just the basics on her husband . i was hoping you could take me out to the farm . '' why would she even come looking in palm springs ? `` i listened to the radio and read the newspaper . 