I mean Dennis was saying, looking pointedly at Mave, but Mave was watching the waitress approach. Oh, life, oh, sweet, forgiven for the iceHe grabbed Maves wrist. There was always an emergency. And then there was love. And then there was another emergency. That was the sandwiching of it. Emergency. Love. Emergency. I mean, its not as if youve been dozing off, Dennis was saying, his voice reaching her now, high and watery. I mean, correct me if Im wrong, he said, but I dont think Ive been having this conversation alone. He tightened his grip. I mean, have I?
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