It was rare to hear Ronnae volunteering information about herself. Billy had heard bits and pieces about her big and happy family before, of course, but he was always happy to hear more. With luck, he would meet them someday.

"They did a fantastic job," Billy had to say, squeezing her hand tightly. "You're living up to them, I don't doubt it at all"

He laid there for a few moments, thinking. By the time he had another question to ask, his other hand had wound his fingers into her hair and started stroking it. "I'm sorry if this question is too personal, but can you tell me what they were like together?"