when i closed the door , gwen was dressing katie down for wasting time . after the lunch rush , when randal and i were alone , he said , '' they searched my place , yesterday . '' '' who ? '' '' the cops . albertson . he had a warrant . he left a copy . like i 'd want it for a souvenir

'' not that i mind vlad being here , but it did n't occur to me to invite him since he was n't one of the people screaming for my head . '' '' keep your voice down , '' bones hissed , tugging me none too gently toward an alcove near the front door . i did n't know what he was so angry about . had it really been such a big deal for me to leave the line and say hello to vlad

'' oh , this is our friend , magnolia . '' '' good to meet you , magnolia . you have a beautiful name , '' brad said , sticking out his hand . she did n't know how she did it , but her arm magically lifted and then her fingers were encased in his . '' h. . . hi , '' she managed to say without too much of a stutter

i -- i guess -- '' he shook his head . '' look , liam . i want to find my mom , okay ? the last thing i said to her was ' whatever ' . whatever . she waved and said ' have a good day , sweetie ! '' he imitated a high-pitched feminine voice . '' and i said , '
whatever