he finished with a kiss on her nose before he rested his forehead against hers . `` it is only that it never makes any difference . '' there was a wealth of sadness in her , a longing and need that called to him . his voice was soft but determined . he left the group , and ava said to the girls , `` there might be a phone in the library . you did n't complain in law school when i studied around the clock . '' smiling , i poured two coffees and rounded the counter to sit beside him . 