two men , nearly as large as he was , stepped away from the wall , gave brad a parting look and fell in behind the big man . he finished with my fingers and knotted our hands together . have you gone out on a date ? '' `` what are you chattering , old woman ? '' that doesnt strike me as being very likely , does it you ? `` i try to eat healthy , but it 's hard sometimes with my job . '' he jerked his chin toward darling . 