you have a right to suppose that you know him well . she has to know that on some level . she seemed to have expected that . rain stung his cheek as lightning flashed in the eastern sky . his tone was maybe too innocent . as their father , it was his job to turn the next few hours into a celebration of his wife 's life . i felt myself ease down , and he peered close . two beeps sounded in her ear . how come she did n't mind his dark side ? 