at first his father stood apart from everyone , hands awkwardly in his pockets , but quickly joined the other adults in conversation . the other 's soon followed , except mike who was busy at the sink drawing water for coffee . she remembered that corrie sometimes took tuesdays and thursdays off and hoped she 'd be at home . i closed my eyes as i tried not to cry . it took a couple of minutes before ben eventually came out to fetch me . she shot back , `` i did n't marry you . '' 