looks promising for the paintings she said . '' thats the piercing you were telling me about ? `` your family has an oil business ? '' wouldnt you rather be at home with cute little wife of yours ? `` then tell me why you walked out on me . '' i watched as he filled the sink with warm soapy water . `` think of all the signs , '' said my mother . alec 's strong hand on her knee made her jump . but , despite everything , youve been kind to me . 