Eli hasn't seen his brother in months. He's sure Silas is leaving some sort of gruesome murder in at least half the towns he passes through, but the peace and quiet has allowed Eli to catch up on his reading and add more books to his lists. The new librarian in town kept flirting with him; perhaps he ought to start wearing that ring again...
Footsteps pad up to the front door, and someone knocks. Eli sighs, marks his place, and calls, "Yes?"