he even seemed happy at the offer . he did n't take me in his arms as usual but sat a little away from me and smoked and watched the film . i stepped around him to look at my mother . i have to search the freezer , but i find some cheese in the back . it was clear what had happened . she needed a minute to get her control back . she nodded , a little unsure of him now . again in frustration , she sang back at the sea monster . was the first car he ever owned . 