there was a new expression in his eyes , a sadness that was almost grateful at the same time . we were both completely spent , totally sweaty , and closer than either of us had ever been with another person . without you we could never have gotten it going . tears stung her eyes then slipped down her cheeks . there are six chairs lined along the wall to the left of me . not that you 'd ever see the punishment through . '' my dad there , he 's not such a reasonable man . 