he quickly pulls back the blankets on the bed laying her carefully back to look at her . but he 's never raced on river road . `` gifts are rare - one in fifty , maybe - but every one is different . as long as he leaves first thing in the morning , when the ice melts . `` this is going to be an awkward dinner . '' it was still dark outside and the air smelled of rain . he wasnt particularly attractive , but was very charming . 