however , he did n't scream at her . `` we 'd be like a candle between mirrors , dear . its just work stuff , and school is over for today . `` luke , please , we did n't mean to hurt you , '' i said , taking a step toward him . this left me as man of the house for five full days . there was a sink on the far wall with a mirror , and on the opposite wall there was a shower . i know that i am not always doing the right thing . 