Chapter 195

“And yeah, it’s small, that’s true. Not a lot of people live there year ‘round. The ocean does make a lot of noise, the surf is pretty constant. I miss it when we’re not there, but I’m used to it. Andy came from a big city, like Atlanta. He’s from New York City. And he got used to the surf noise after a while. Maybe you will, too?”

“But what if I don’t?” she wailed. “What if I hate it and everyone hates me and Mom won’t even come and see me from Heaven ‘cause she hates it so much?”

Oh, God. Don’t got this, don’t got it at all

“I will personally kick my sister’s ghost’s ass if she does that to you, sweetheart,” Scooter said.

“Not s’posed t’ say that word,” she sniffled.

“There’s probably going to be some rule changes, Billie,” Scooter pointed out. “I did notice that you already know all these words.” He gestured at the recent redecoration.

She looked around guiltily, and ducked her head, shoulders hunching.