tal , like his brothers , seemed fascinated by it . `` do n't ask me how , '' beau said . the instant i did , he lifted his hand to rest it light on my jaw and leaned in . but it is good to see you , too , billy . '' `` oh , you never would have done that . i could call him worse things , but i 'm sorry all the same . whatever was going on in jack 's head was a mystery to her . 