`` then it is my great good fortune to be no man 's wife . '' sierra nodded her head , still leaning against him . it was the first time she 'd actually watched him work , and she had to admit , she was surprised . in death as she had in life . as we were preparing to listen to the first reading , he whispered , `` i put the andersons on a plane this morning . '' he placed her gently in the middle of the bed on her hands and knees . 