Chapter 9
What did Stephanie say she learned from therapists throughout the turmoil Mia and she endured with Jamie?
It's important, if not vital, for them (children) to have one stable caregiver in their life, one adult person who doesn't waver in being there when they say they will
What were some of Henry's specifications for cleaning his house?
In the order he wanted. To never be late. To never go overtime. To always, always do her best
How much time did Travis give Stephanie to move out?
Travis gave Stephanie a month to leave
What ad did Stephanie post to Facebook?
Ad looking for new clients to make up for hours
What did the poem say written inside the frame?
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep
Where did Henry retire from?
Hawaii
What did Stephanie's friends encourage her to do?
A PayPal "donate" button and embed it into a blog entry with a simple explanation
How many minutes did the move from Travis's house add to Stephanie's daily commute?
40 minutes
Who was the Barefoot Bandit?
A nineteen-year-old who had been wreaking havoc around the area lately, breaking into wealthy homes while the owners slept, once leaving behind bare footprints in the dust of a garage
What was Henry's hobby?
Woodcarving
What did Melissa say that made Stephanie feel uncomfortable?
"My tax money's paying for all of that" "So say you're welcome"
What couldn't Stephanie seem to let go of, other than missing the comfort of a partner?
The garden
What did the local news outlets call the Barefoot Bandit?
Armed and Dangerous (and said he was hiding out at his mothers house)
What did Henry give Stephanie?
Two lobsters
What did Stephanie imagine after meeting Jay and Mandy?
She imagined a Saturday next to her spouse, painting the walls and ceiling of an old house that we owned and rented out, while my parents watched the kids
What did Travis say he'd try to do on page 119 regarding Mia's life?
He said he'd try to stay involved with Mia's life as much as he could
What comment did Pam make that made Stephanie's eyebrows go up?
"And make sure you take small breaks to rest whenever you need."
What did Stephanie think the lobster would do to her relationship with Travis?
She thought it would save her relationship
What did Sarah give Stephanie?
Set of brand-new dishes
What did Stephanie say she needed at the end of page 123?
She said she needed a hug from a mom so badly