`` we can get it over with , '' he said . `` you do n't have to rush back to the restaurant , do you ? '' `` damn it , '' he grumbled , as the call to tess 's apartment went into voice mail . i laughed far too hard at his lame joke . at least youve met many of the members already . you cant go back to that house . the bad situation seemed to be getting worse . dad and bill went back to their game . nodding , she turned and walked out the door . 