im going to take it out . how many years could you get for that ? he took yet another step forward and sat down on the edge of the bed . i have never owned jewelry , and have never expected to . `` am i going to have to repeat myself ? '' `` i 'm sure they are ; there are the labels . `` you do make me happy , '' i whisper , and smile up at him . there 's another little boy i 'd like to see running these halls and eating my waffles . '' 