`` and sometimes-just so you know-i stand in front of the refrigerator with the door open for a long time while i try to figure out what i want to eat . `` he passed away last year , '' toby said . a young plain woman with dark hair and huge eyes . i was making a pot roast the other day and almost picked up the phone to invite them over . it seems to take forever , but the woman finally nods . i gasped , my hands automatically going to his arm and pushing . 