there was a short , deep chuckle i not only heard but also felt before , `` sweetness , i got an ex who cleaned me out seven years ago , a job which means i 'm rarely home and this includes me bein ' under deep cover on an assignment that lasted a year and a half , a year of that where i had zero contact with family , even my kids , and i got two boys who are at an age they do n't give a shit about anything but the fact the tv works and food is in the fridge and , considering they 're boys , they 'll probably never be at an age where they give a shit about anything but tv and food .