beth was carrying his babies inside her . what do you want this early ? '' they tended to make way for her , although people tended to make way in any case for agnes when she was in full steam . his eyes flicked momentarily over the robber 's shoulder , and he saw something he could hardly believe . `` you asking me to stick around , brooks ? '' uncomfortable , i pulled away , ignoring his snort of amusement as i looked over the arriving people . 