the thought of that was the only thing that kept him from flinging the glass coffee table through the wall . the father cut the cord and both mother and baby were separated . she threw up her arm to shield herself from the sudden light even as she scooted farther into the corner . jake handed her tissues and she blotted at her face , fingers shaking . i mean , i love them so much and i know that they are it for me . i skipped away before i could hear any more lies . 