except that she was n't doing either of those things . i wanted her to take care of me and talk to me like she used to . `` every man has had the dark one 's fingers on his heart , and that 's the bloody truth . the sea was cold and refreshing against my dark skin . he smiles and walks through the door to stand looking around . the bridges medical wing was opening in three weeks ' time . mother stares at him for a few silent seconds and throws a cushion at him . 