Lincoln disappeared down the road that she found the envelope propped up on the kitchen table between the sugar bowl and the salt and pepper shakers. Ten thousand dollars to leave his son alone. Ten thousand dollars to keep her from ruining Noah's life. Apparently that was the going rate for betrayal in Idle Point. Save your gas money for when you're filling your tank in New Jersey.
Nobody gives anything away in New Jersey.
You already gave me that beautiful silver mirror that belonged to Sarah when I started college. His eyes glistened with tears. Sarah loved you like one of her own grandbabies. You know she always prayed you and Noah would end up together one day. Let me get out of here before what's left of my heart breaks in two.