i pack my things and turn to go , but she catches me by the elbow . there he noticed that the back door as well as all the windows which could open were . it 's important i speak with your ex-wife . here , in her house , in their house . `` i have questions about these tender details . '' how did you sell the house so fast ? mark was surprised at how little fear he felt , at least at that moment . was the old man your father ? 