The ride went on in silence that way, with Mitchell sneaking looks in her direction from time to time. Quiet, trying to take stock, and trying to think of ways to ensure this wasn't going to happen again.

That seemed to be the theme of his life as of late, didn't it? At least he could help Kate, the way he couldn't help Nina.

Eventually, they got there, and he paid for the trip, then got out. He still wasn't saying anything - he wasn't going to talk to her about this in front of the cabbie.