he had to come by at exactly one that next day to get it , he finally said , turning toward me and leaning on the sink . `` it is n't that i mind dealing with the garbage , '' her mother went on , `` but i do mind losing another bet to your father , especially when you 're so close to actually having a date for christmas . '' i told you i dont have any money . `` that means he 's gone to see a woman , '' mac predicted . 