but i just want all the violence to stop . '' it 's not like anyone 's going to get work done today . '' dad and i made our peace on the telephone weeks ago . '' perhaps the effects of the drug were starting to wear off . `` i want you to come for me now . he nods , his good humor gone . her hair was a riot of brown curls that only emphasized her bright blue eyes . i watched her savoring every last drop before finally allowing me to kiss her . 