IN: Safeway was a couple miles away , but I knew the people at Murphy 's . There was a tall , blonde woman who just adored my then youngest son . He 'd go hang out up there and read sports magazines .
What may be the reason for them going to Murphy 's even though Safeway was closer ?

OUT: They may have felt more comfortable going to Murphy 's because of the people that work there .

IN: Another cop car pulled in behind us . I got out and was told to wait a minute for someone to take my statement . A minute or two later , a sheriff came and took my statement about what we witnessed . Chad saw an officer make the drive walk the line , which Chad reports she did very well , considering how she was driving .
Why is the cop so interested in the narrator ?

OUT: They view them as a witness .

IN: Our friends and kids had great fun taking home the stalks of roses on the decor . Which I most welcomed ! In fact I was thinking , after paying for the flowers , it will be quite a waste to see it being left there when the crowd is gone .
Why did the narrator have so many roses ?

OUT:
It was for their party .