Six 

     Tim is waiting for us at the barge. Marie has talked me into a planning conversation before I go kicking in heavenly doors. She's probably right, but the thought of my folks, the pained looks on their faces… shit.
     I'm not feeling very patient right now.
     "What if I find Frank the angel and make him take me to his boss?" I ask.
     "If he says no, and he will, you're right back here," Tim says.
     "Where else can we start?" I ask.
     We all look at each other, then I say I'm ready to go. Marie comes with me. Tim stays on the barge, frowning. I tell him I understand, and I do. I don't want either of them in t...

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