thomas pointed , gave the man a nod , and turned back to his paintbrush . i think i know what kind of business you are going into . he sits there , silently , waiting for me to continue . i wanted to be sure of it . they looked velvety , like real ones . beth , i choose to take chances with my heart . i snuck up behind her and a little to the side so as not to scare her to death . sometimes we have to make a sacrifice . they both knew what he meant . 