eric smiled , it was a good smile and some girl some day would be super lucky when he smiled at her like that . he put his arm around her shoulder and led her into the breakfast room , sitting her down at the table and shutting the door . father raised his hands to the sides , palms forward . she traced another symbol on the window . a few hours , all day , or just now ? '' his expression was so hopeful that she almost promised him that she 'd stick around , but she controlled the urge . 