[he chuckled roughly at the thought of Grace. Maybe that was why Anthony fell for her. She was too much like the family that some part of him must miss. He finished the disgusting coffee and snorted]

That I know. Aunt Evie insists on telling me every time she rings me up. She misses you for some reason I can't fathom. [but he said it gently because he didn't wan Anthony to take it the wrong way.

He wrinkled his nose at the idea of quitting and even more at the suggestions. None of it seemed appealing, but then nothing ever did. A faint smirk at P.I.]

Police force wouldn't have me. Anyway I'm not about to go freelance and look for cheating wives or missing alimony payments.

[there had to be more to life. Only there wasn't and not much left, but nevermind that for now. The thought of Grace niggled at him once more and he shook his head]

I don't get it. This whole thing with Grace. I mean, if you're so determined to go out the window and not sure about marriage or commitment-- why go through with it?