fred jerked back and stared at her with wide eyes . what could he use to pick the lock ? he looked like he could break a baby 's arm and smile while he did it . he shifted the car in park , his legs flexing in black board shorts as he left the car silently . they were wearing fluffy earmuffs , too . `` i do n't want to be late for the show . '' i had to care for my father . i could feel it in every layer of muscle of my heart . 