And Then It Gets So

I Rushed Us Out Of Your Parents' House Because I Didn't Think I Could Manage Two Hours At The Dinner Table With Everyone Focused On Joe Loosey's Joystick Sitting In The Refrigerator Next To The Applesauce.

Ranger Is An Unusual Name," She Managed. "is It A Nickname?" It's A Street Name," Ranger Said. "i Was A Ranger In The Army." I Heard About Them Rangers On Tv," Grandma Said. "i Heard They Get Dogs Pregnant." My Father's Mouth Dropped Open And A Piece Of Ham Fell Out. My Mother Froze, Her Fork Poised In Midair. That's Sort Of A Joke," I Told Grandma. "rangers Don't Get Dogs Pregnant In Real Life." I Looked At Ranger For Corroboration And Got Another Smile.

I Thought You Wanted To Date Other Women?" "i Didn't Want To Date Other Women. We Decided In The Heat Of The Moment That Were No Longer Exclusively Attached." "and I Could Date Other Men." Morelli Was Starting To Look Annoyed. "have You Been Dating Other Men?" "maybe." "as Long As It Isn't Ranger," Morelli Said. "i Don't Think Ranger Dates.

I'm Sorry About Your Porsche." "i Can Replace The Porsche. I Can't Replace You. You Need To Be More Careful." I Was Just Sitting In Your Car!" Babe, You're A Magnet For Disaster.

How Was Your Day?" Morelli Asked Me. "oh, You Know, The Usual. Stole A Truck. Blew Up A Building, And Brought Seven Monkeys Home With Me.