there was so much more to learn than i 'd ever realized . `` it 's getting old being the one who stays behind . '' it was time she thought about building a family of her own , a real family . he thinks clearly in a stress situation where you 'd expect a breakdown . the warmth of his lips set off a volcano in my stomach . she smiled at the image of her daughter and then took her other hand in hers . her father would be angry beyond words . 