once released , he plopped them onto the battered chair by the door , pinched at the faded blue jeans sticking to his thighs , and swung the door closed . but maybe we could wash it ? `` tell me you have n't missed what we had , '' he demanded . you can do that , ca n't you , big boy ? '' but this is a serious discussion , ms. parker said . biting her lip , she ended the dance with a curtsy , her eyes sparkling . 