Maybe It Was Me," Grandma Said."sometimes They

Aren't You Something," Grandma Said. "i Never Saw A Midget Up Close." "little Person," Briggs Said. "and I Never Saw Anyone As Old As You Up Close, Either.

From The Look On Your Face, I'd Say You Know Him." I Nodded. "sold Him A Cannoli When I Was In High School." Connie Grunted. "honey, Half Of All The Women In New Jersey Have Sold Him Their Cannoli

Ranger Clicked His Penlight On. "hang Onto Me If You Can't See." I Curled My Hand Into The Back Of His Cargo Pants Just Above His Gun Belt. "i'm Good To Go." He Was Still For A Beat. "you Could Have Held On To My Jacket," He Said. "would You Rather I Do That?" "no. Not Even A Little.

Why Do You Give Me Cars?" "it's Fun," Ranger Said."and It Keeps You Safe. Do You Want To Know Why Keeping You Safe Is Important To Me?" "you Love Me?" "yes." A Sigh Inadvertently Escaped. "we're Really Screwed Up, Aren't We?" "in A Very Large Way," Ranger Said.

I'd Do The Lifting, But I Just Got A Manicure. And I Notice You Don't Have A Manicure At All. Only Thing Noticeable About Your Hands Is The Missing Tan On Your Ring Finger That I Don't Care About. -lula