it took a month for her to start skipping school , three for her to start ignoring me and start constantly fighting with my parents , and then six months in , she was doing drugs and stealing . `` it will be nice to put down some roots , '' he agreed . a weak , tired smile appeared on his lips . would he take them to live with him in his house there ? the first sip of the golden nectar had nearly convinced her thomas was a god among men . 