“I wanted to talk to you about the forensics.” “Never mind that,” Ronald said. “I’ve got something more important.” “There’s something more important than the only serial arsonist in Lucky Harbor’s history?” Jack asked. Ronald blew out a sigh. “Said a guy who still has his entire love life ahead of him.” Jack paused. “Huh?” “I want to retire, goddammit!” Ronald burst out. “I want to retire so I can spend some time with someone I care about while sex is still more fun than bingo, or before I need a little blue pill to—” “Jesus! I get it, okay?” Jack resisted the urge to cover his ears like a little kid and go running. “I want that with your mom, Jack. I’m in love with her.” Jack shoved his fingers through his hair. “I don’t know what to say to you.” “How about that you’ll talk to her and tell her that she’s been a widow longer than she was a wife. That it’s time to look around and see there are other fish in the sea. That she should keep the smile you put on her face with the whole you and Leah thing.
