Chapter 17
James carried Sarah from the rocking chair near Grace’s crib into their bedroom, and now she was sleeping in their bed. He looked out the window, wondering what Sarah saw when she stared outside with such intensity. He meant to ask her, but she had gone into Grace’s room and fallen asleep, and she needed the rest. He felt antsy suddenly, his muscles tightened, his senses alert. He opened the front door, stepped outside, looked up and down the deserted road and heard nothing. He walked to the end of the block, turned toward the bay, looking toward the horizon where the dark water met the line of lightless sky. He wanted to see into his future with his wife and daughter. He didn’t want attention. He didn’t need recognition. He didn’t need anyone but Sarah and Grace to know his na
