Despite Josh's driving, they survived their trip to the nearest chain store. Inside, Ichirou took off on his own, and Lisiantha and Josh trailed along after him. She tried not to look at her ex-lover too much, or notice the way his curly hair fell in his eyes.

"I suppose this seems pretty backwoods to you."

She blinked at the non sequitur. "What?"

"This." Josh motioned to the store. "Andeverything."

She shrugged. "It'sokay. I mean, a TV would ...