CHAPTER 55
We made ourselves Ramen noodles for dinner and threw out our last batch of leftover brown rice. We put Natalie to bed early and are cuddling on the couch watching a movie.
“Your hair smells so good,” he whispers.
“Blame it on that long shower we took.” For once, I’m not worried about the utility bill.
We’re not paying attention to the movie. It’s pretty dumb anyway. All that happens in the whole two hours is a woman gets laid off and travels Europe trying to find herself. It’s just nice having something besides a cooking show on for a change.
“I have to pick up the car tonight,” Jake says. I still can’t believe the way he got his mother out the door. I keep worrying he’ll change his mind. Run down to the hotel, throw himself on his knees, and beg Patricia to come back. It’s
