CH 56

They consider it; they talk about it; they plan for if it happens. But both of them know it is bound to happen eventually. They're closer. He's staying with her about four nights a week. So why not more? But Knives isn't satisfied, as usual, and is delaying the inevitable. Joan smiles and bears it, knowing Knives will do it when he knows the time is right.

Knives is sitting in the living room one night. Milly's daughter has grown, and is walking and babbling happily. He watches her play peek-a-boo with her mother. He decides then.

He moves in.