she had gotten him and it was his fault . something seemed different about her , some new flush to her cheeks that had n't been there before . shade groaned at remembering how his mother bathed him , but followed . she pulled the door open further ; still , all was quiet and not a sign of anybody . this one was a little smaller than the last and instead of blue and silver , clouds of purple and gold swirled inside . i 'd rather sit up front where i can see . '' 