In the car Shane was silent to my surprise.

"Why are you so quiet?"

"What do you want me to say? I only say what's on my mind and now I can't."

"Why?"

"Because if I speak about it, it'll be frustrating to me."

I smiled to myself, understanding.

"So, you're just gonna wait on me?"

"Yeah, love. Silence is the only thing that can save you and I now."

I smiled again and my mind drifted back to that afternoon. Oh that tongue. I was so ready for ...