it was a sure bet he was going to act like a bear when he found out what we planned . '' well , well , i thought , with some satisfaction , sometimes fate is , indeed , kind . she turned back toward the window . but he was certain of it . longest four months of her life . he owned a large hotel in the middle of nowhere the next state over . however long it takes , however much it hurts ... im ashamed to say it , but yes . 