i know that we cant make love . almost all of it neatly explained by the man it surrounded that could himself make fake people . she loved the texture of his hair and the smooth heat of his skin beneath . `` do you know that my parents never got us christmas gifts ? `` i only think it 's fair to warn you , though . '' all i wanted was a hot shower and my bed . `` even now , though , i have to admit it was brilliant . 