she struggled to move her face . then he pulled with all of his might . now i wish i 'd just let it go , but i did n't . he pointed into the open door , which revealed a room full of people , as lively music played and voices were raised in conversation . did he say sexy , messy hair ? more than a hundred thirty years and the memory of his foolish love could still twist his belly . slept in a little , he said with a knowing grin . 