i told you that was always part of the plan , even though i did n't let you in on it right off . i needed one or all of the annoying men in my life as sounding boards . finally , he asks , `` do you want to ride him ? '' he was quite keen to talk with the three old men again . although he tried to forget the fact that his sister was drinking again , it was impossible . i thought he was about to fight back . 