jack said , `` do n't be too harsh a judge , dad . '' it had played through twice before he realized he should answer it . grant frowned , and then a small smile tugged on the corners of his lips . she unscrewed the lid of her favorite organic apricot jam , and the phone rang again . jake 's voice was smooth , giving away no sign of what he was thinking . but what if he could get a better deal ? he was thrown into a chair , and the lights came on . 