she was a distraction he did n't need . she pulled the photo down and stared at it . it could take us months to rebuild everything as it was , even if i send for more men . i thought i saw you going on stage . `` this is n't going to get any more enjoyable , friend , '' he warned . he took my hand and gazed at me with such longing it made me tremble . and ... for what it 's worth to you , i forgive you . was this what they 'd been waiting for ? 