She did not like novels that worked that way.

She also did not like David standing at an airport with her child’s picture.

When she came back, Rachel had a first draft of a response and a list of documents Blaire would need from Chicago.

Cousin Maren in Queens called twice.

Blaire told her only that the flight had changed and that they were safe.

Maren, who had survived two bad landlords and one bad marriage of her own, said, “Safe is enough for tonight.