Turns Out, That's How It

Stephanie,' Valerie Said. 'she's Going To Have A Baby, And She's Getting Married.' My Father Was Confused. He Looked Around The Room. No Joe. No Ranger. His Eyes Locked On Diesel. 'not The Psycho,' He Said. Diesel Blew Out A Sigh. My Father Turned To My Mother. 'get Me The Carving Knife. Make Sure It's Sharp.

Are We Fighting?" I Asked Morelli. "no. Were Discussing." "are You Sure?" "am I Yelling?" Morelli Asked. "is My Face Purple? Are The Cords On My Neck Standing Out? Am I Waving My Arms Around?" "no." "the Were Not Fighting.

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'd Do The Lifting, But I Just Got A Manicure. And I Notice You Don't Have A Manicure At All. Only Thing Noticeable About Your Hands Is The Missing Tan On Your Ring Finger That I Don't Care About. -lula

I Don't Think His Elevator Went All The Way To The Top Anymore, If You Know What I Mean