Chapter Twenty
April 1987
Beck
Beck took Janey to a Japanese restaurant in Hackensack to talk. They took such comfort in each other. For the first time, with Beck, or with anyone for that matter, Janey felt a strong sense of security. They talked for hours, like the first night they met the summer before. When the restaurant was closing, Janey said to Beck, “Now what?” and smiled.
“I have to go to work tomorrow.”
Janey smiled, making a genuine effort not to be jealous or possessive anymore. Or complain about his work schedule.
Beck continued, “To be honest, I really didn’t want you to come over because Morticia isn’t doing so good.”
Janey pulled her chair next to him and gave him a comforting hug. Then Beck continued, “She can’t run like she used to, but if you’re very careful aroun
