`` a crack , '' he hesitated , `` in the gardener 's shed . '' they fit skinny , but they fit . his eyes sparkled , and his features were somehow both rugged and soft , all supported by a square chin . he helped walk her out of the restaurant . she never talks about him , '' i add quietly . kyle was looking for his moment to attack . my questions seemed to please him , and after that trip , he started to take an active interest in me . 