you the guy takes me in to see victor ? i thought you were just being friendly to the married girl . '' there was a pause and then he said , you know , i do not understand it , but i suddenly feel better . i 'm more than ready to let you make it up to me now . '' what 's more , she did n't want to interrupt nick in the study . my jaw almost hit the ground and i rushed after him . a new wave of grief swept over her , and more tears fell . 